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Seen that? - Small Business Taxes
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on October 23, 2009
Small Business Taxes at The Personal Finance Weblog April 15th is this Friday. If you won't get your taxes filed on time be sure to get an extension. In light of all things taxes, here is a short article discussing the intention of the IRS to ...
Seen that? - Saskatchewan Business Tax Revamp Improves Outlook
in Small Business Unplugged, on October 21, 2009
Saskatchewan Business Tax Revamp Improves Outlook at Small Business Unplugged Saskatchewan business owners a bit more upbeat due to tax breaks announced in the April provincial budget. The new provincial budget will lower corporate income tax rate...
A big week for the US economy
in Sox First, on September 13, 2009
Next weeks marks the anniversary of the turning point in the US economy with collapse of Lehman Brothers. And it's a big week ahead this week. In fact, this could be the make or break week for US stocks with a whole series of events scheduled for the next few days. CNN reports that on Mo...
Unemployment figures: don't celebrate yet
in Sox First, on August 9, 2009
When you read the initial reports about the latest US unemployment figures, you would think the recession is over. US stocks rose when the unemployment rate slipped a mere 0.1% to 9.4% as did European stocks , a sign that investors believe that better times are ahead. Unfortunately, it doe...
Twenty years to recover from layoffs
in Sox First, on August 5, 2009
How long does it take to recover from a layoff? About 20 years, according to a new research paper . The researchers analyzed workers who were laid off in the 1980s and discovered that a decade later, they were still struggling to recover financially. The paper says: "Those workers in st...
The Nanomedicine Job Market
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 24, 2009
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In an excellent article in the journal Nature , Virginia Gewin takes an in-depth look at the job market for nanomedicine.
"Governments around the world are banking on high economic returns as they invest in a field that aims to use atomic- or molecular-level techniques...
Can manufacturing be saved?
in Sox First, on July 23, 2009
Can Obama save US manufacturing? That's the question raised by the New York Times which points out that US administration has so far pursued only ad hoc initiatives, like helping General Motors and Chrysler and looking to green energy as a way of rebuilding the manufacturing sector. The pa...
Improve Your Digital Photography Skills By Taking On A Weekly Assignment
in Digital Shot, on July 19, 2009
People use their digital cameras to document many things; special events, vacations, and travel, and for employment related reasons.
But taking pictures of things and scenes that we find pleasing, that is, art for the sake of art, is what the vast majority of people really like doing with their...
Employee or Entrepreneur? The Pros and Cons of Self-Employment
in BootStrapMe, on July 12, 2009
J.D. at Get Rich Slowly recently took an interesting look at the pros and cons of self-employment. His perspective is especially interesting because his blog is not about bootstraping - or any other kind of entrepreneurship. It's just about personal finance... Although I tend toward entrepre...
AMR Research gets new hires for its supply chain group
in Supplychainer, on July 1, 2009
AMR Research, the research firm focused on the supply chain management and its supporting technologies, announced recently that it is expanding its research team with the addition of three new analysts, Paul Lord, Steve Steutermann, and Allen Johnson.
According to PR Newswire , this announ...
Install OS X On SD Card
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-01
• Install OS X On SD Card
• Keeping News of Kidnapping Off Wikipedia
• iPhone 3GS Jailbreak Software Delayed by Dev Team
• HTC Hero Pre-Order At Amazon UK!
• Microsoft puts Razorfish up for sale
• Telecom firms back standard phone charger in Europe
• Fennec Alpha 2 now available for Win...
Deporting a Monk Over Emplyment Violations: What is Work?
in Global Mobility Report, on July 1, 2009
The Wall Street Journal recently too a look at an interesting U.S. immigration case that begs the question of what constitute work (or at least employment). Monk Phra Bunphithak Jomthong entered the U.S. four years ago on a religious visa and has since devoted himself to serving a burgeoning Buddh...
Employee Compensation Case Law
in China Venture News, on June 29, 2009
China Law Blog had a case study (of sorts) this past week on employee compensation. The article looked at an employee claim for pregnancy leave that was filed after they'd been laid off.
The situation was complicated by the fact that the employee did not have a written contract and that the...
It will be years before jobs return
in Sox First, on June 15, 2009
So Barack Obama has declared that his stimulus package will create 600,000 jobs this summer. Don't hold your breath. According to this report from McClatchy Newspapers , most of the country won't get back to pre-recession employment levels until 2012, and there are parts that will s...
Unemployment: are the numbers lying?
in Sox First, on June 14, 2009
So unemployment in the US has jumped to 9.4% but are the numbers telling us the truth? Is unemployment actually worse than what the statisticians are telling us? As reported here , consultant John Williams says the number of unemployed in the US is actually more like 20%, which takes it up t...
In Search of a Cool Summer: Lake Baikal, Siberia
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 12, 2009
One of the least noticed natural wonderlands in the tourist world today is Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia.
During the 52 days between June 20th and August 10th it usually breaks 85F degrees in Ulan-Ude (on the shores of Lake Baikal) less than a dozen times each year. The high temperature is more...
Reality TV, French style
in Sox First, on June 5, 2009
Mon Dieu, it could only happen in France. French contestants in a French reality TV show, L'Ile de la Tentation (Temptation Island), have won a court case to get the same entitlements as employees with overtime payments and other benefits. As the BBC reports, that the court felt that the ...
Rising healthcare costs put strain on homeowners
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 4, 2009
Unemployment across the nation is at record highs. Foreclosures are, too. Of course, the two are related.
But unemployment isn't the only factor in the rise of mortgage delinquencies and housing foreclosures we're now seeing. Credit card debts are high, too, making it harder for famili...
CostPlus supply chain chief steps down
in Supplychainer, on May 15, 2009
Cost Plus, a specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products, has announced that Ray Whitley, senior vice president of supply chain, has left the company.
According to Trading Markets , Mr Whitley's position will not be replaced and his responsibilities have been assign...
H1B: Frying pan to fire
in The CIO Weblog, on May 11, 2009
There are few things more controversial in the world of IT HR than the H1B foreign-worker visa program. CIOs, as a rule, are fans; the ability to hire from an increasingly large pool of eager and well-educated foreign workers to fill domestic jobs helps ease the pay scale. Industry leaders as illust...
Animal Spirits by George Akerlof and Robert Shiller
in Sox First, on May 4, 2009
A bull market is a random market movement that causes an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius. It's a joke that illustrates the irrational animal forces that drive markets. In this book , the University of California's Akerlof and Shiller, best-selling author and professo...
Will COBRA Bite Your Business?
in Biz Plan Hacks, on April 18, 2009
BusinessWeek pointed out last week that new Federal subsidies for COBRA are worrying some employers.
COBRA (the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) is a Reagan Era law that, "among other things, mandates an insurance program giving some employees the ability to continue he...
The Panic of 2008-09
in Sox First, on April 7, 2009
The financial crisis is more than just a global recession. It's a Panic, according to Kevin Warsh , a member of the Board of Governors of the federal reserve system . In a speech to the Council of Institutional Investors, Warsh compares the conditions to the Panics of 1837, 1857, 1873...
Unemployment to soar: bleak times ahead
in Sox First, on March 31, 2009
If anyone thinks recovery is just around the corner, they should read this speech from OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría. He paints a very grim picture. With trade flows expected to fall by 9% in 2009 and foreign direct investment inflows to further contract, after shrinking by about 20...
Asetek appoints new supply chain lead
in Supplychainer, on March 29, 2009
Asetek, the provider of system thermal and acoustic management solutions, announced last week that it has appointed Electronics Industry veteran Alex Tang Vice President of Supply Chain to lead its worldwide manufacturing effort.
According to Business Wire , Mr. Tang brings extensive know...
Save Money with Self-Employment Taxes
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on March 28, 2009
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If you want to save money on income taxes, then a great way to do it is through self- Employment . Having some kind of business of your own enables you to deduct some of your expenses. If your business is in your home, then this will allow you to reduce some of your regular bil...
Your car keys will now foot your bill
in The RFID Weblog, on March 21, 2009
A man comes to a departmental store in his swanky BMW and shops around the store for his daily needs. When he approaches the counter to pay for his purchases the executive on the other side asks him as to how he would like to pay for them and he coolly hands over his car key which is read to pa...
Baker Hughes appoints new VP for supply chain
in Supplychainer, on March 16, 2009
Baker Hughes announced later this week that Arthur (Art) L. Soucy, 46, will be appointed Vice President Supply Chain. In this position, he will report to Martin Craighead, Vice President and Group President Drilling and Evaluation.
According to PR Newswire , , Mr. Craighead will become Senior...
South Africa to Use World Cup 2010 to "Change World View of Africa"
in The Soccer Weblog, on March 13, 2009
Soccernews.com reports that the head of South African 2010 World Cup, Danny Jordaan, said he wants to "transform people's world view of Africa through the staging of a successful tournament."
Africa has never staged a tournament, and will be jumping at the opportunity to put...
5 Reasons to Get Out of Debt Quickly
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on March 6, 2009
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Besides not being able to save money, being in debt is a terrible place to be - not counting a mortgage or car payment. It is not a desirable place to be. Instead, start calculating ways to get out of debt and see how soon you can make it happen. ...
Please Don't Take Away Our Tax Breaks!
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on February 27, 2009
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As a long-time participant in the outsourcing industry, I was not surprised by India Inc.'s hyperbolic reaction to the budget presented by President Obama this week. No doubt, the removal of tax advantages for outsourcing will affect some con...
Viewing new technologies through old prisms
in The CIO Weblog, on February 19, 2009
I'm found of saying that technology is cyclical, and at a certain level I think most people would certainly agree with me. You look at mainframe timesharing, you look at desktop PCs, you look at terminal services, you look at laptops, you look at SaaS, you start to see a certain repetition of ba...
AOL 宣布裁员 700 人
in Wangtam, on 2009-02-04
TC 消息 ， AOL CEO Randy Falco 上周在致全体员工的备忘录中表示，受经济衰退的影响，公司将裁员 700 人。
Falco 在备忘录中称公司将裁员 700 人，占员工总数的 10%。同时还将冻结 2009 年全年的加薪计划。"全球经济衰退已经影响到每一个角落，包括我们自己。" Falco 表示。
本月初， AOL 的母公司时代华纳其 2008 年的营收预期下调了 3.7 亿美元，这意味着其旗下 AOL 的广告营收同比下降了 18%，大约为 6400 万美元。
上周，Google 承认其于 2005 年收购 AOL 5% 股份已成为一笔亏本生...
IBM, Apple resolve Papermaster matter
in The CIO Weblog, on January 29, 2009
The problematic hiring of former IBM executive Mark Papermaster by Apple last year which resulted in a messy non-compete lawsuit has been resolved out of court.
I had been following the suit because of the potential implications over non-competes, a staple of IT industry hiring practices. T...
Cash Gifting and the IRS
in Home Based Business, on January 22, 2009
Here's part 2 of a video series exposing the cash gifting scam:
Be Alert, Work At Home Scams Are On The Rise!
in Home Based Business, on January 20, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 1520753 With the increasingly grim economic forecast and rising unemployment rates, the amount of work at home scams on the net is increasing. The most popular right now are the money mule schemes, which masquerade as job ads for at home "shipping cl...
Cash Gifting Is a SCAM
in Home Based Business, on January 15, 2009
I get emails all the time from people asking me if cash gifting is legit. The answer is no. It's not only a scam, it's ILLEGAL. Here is a great video that explains the scam in detail:
Tax Tips For Home Office Use
in Home Based Business, on January 13, 2009
Here's a video with tips on taking the home office deduction on your taxes.
Self Employment Tax Tips
in Home Based Business, on January 11, 2009
Here's a video with some quick tips for home based businesses!
Tax Time Is Here!
in Home Based Business, on January 9, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 1274521 It's that time of year again. Now's the time to make sure you have all the tax documents you need. If you work as an independent contractor, you'll need to get 1099's from the companies you did work for. You may also need to file a S...
Implementing Agile Operations in your IT department
in The CIO Weblog, on January 6, 2009
Due to the vagaries of copyright and the terms of my employment, you'll have to read the full text of this article at my other blog. Please due, I spent ever so much time polishing it up for you.
For a taste, though, I'll quote myself selectively here under terms of fair use:
...agi...
New Year, New Goals!
in Home Based Business, on January 6, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7736556 Happy New Year everyone! Now that 2009 is upon us, bringing us a new president and the promise of change, what are your goals for your business? Vote and let us know!
Working Hard or Hardly Working?
in WebKinzBlog, on December 31, 2008
The employment office is a great way to make money, especially if you are willing to be a regular visitor. You can visit every eight hours and really move up the ladder to higher level jobs quickly if you are good at the ones you choose.
There are three levels to each job and the highest level wi...
Three Questions Before the Ball Drops Tomorrow Night
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on December 30, 2008
Before Christmas I talked about how likely you were to get a raise this year. I want to talk about another job-related issue to close out the year...
Dan Schawbel has suggested three questions that we should all ask ourselves before the year ends. They're simple questions - but profound.
Fir...
Hedge my Job
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on December 17, 2008
It looks like there may be some good news for those seeking their dream job amidst the financial turmoil of the past few months.
Investment managers saw a 22% increase in job offers as rival firms take advantage of the increasing number of financial services workers looking for a job by &qu...
Bernanke the banker
in Sox First, on December 17, 2008
There are two remarkable things about the Fed's decision today to cut interest rates to virtually zero. The first point is that it is bringing the US to Japan's zero interest rate policies. The second is that the Fed has now become the most important commercial bank in the US. In effect,...
How's Business?
in Home Based Business, on December 12, 2008
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Indian Railways looks at RFID for its recruitment process
in The RFID Weblog, on December 10, 2008
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Up till now RFID was being put to use in marathons and other sporting events but now the same technology is being deployed by Indian Railways, one of the largest employers in the world for hiring process of its employees. The Railway Recruitment ...
Work At Home Opportunities: VIP Desk
in Home Based Business, on December 8, 2008
Here's a look at a company that offers opportunities to people interested in doing customer service work from home.
A Look At Some Legit Sites Offering Work At Home Jobs
in Home Based Business, on December 6, 2008
Here's a useful video that presents a few legit sites that offer work at home opportunities. I must tell you that while the sites discussed are legit,but that doesn't mean they pay well. Associated Content is really not worth anyone's time unless you think being paid $1.50 for a 200 word...
The no surprise recession
in Sox First, on December 3, 2008
It's a bit like saying you have just realised that you can't drive to work because your car was smashed up a few weeks ago. That's my reaction to the National Bureau of Economic Research report that the US has been in recession for 12 months. "The committee identified December...
Happy Thankgiving
in Home Based Business, on November 27, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 315245 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Take time out from your business to enjoy your family and friends and count your blessings. In today's tough times, every one counts! Once you've filled up and gotten your Black Friday bargains, get back to work a...
China's growth slows down
in Sox First, on November 26, 2008
More worrying signs for the global economy with the World Bank forecasting that China 's growth will slip to 7.5%. Now that is a real concern, given that China had come out with its eye-popping stimulus package , although as Paul Maidment at Forbes points out, we don't actually k...
Immigration Becomes a "Back Burner" Issue in the U.S.
in Global Mobility Report, on November 25, 2008
Public Radio Internetional had an insightful piece of analysis on the place of immigration as a political issue in the U.S. now. Immigration looks set to become a non-issue for a time as the new administration of President-elect Barack Obama takes on more pressing economic problems.
The failure o...
The Truth About Multi-Level Marketing
in Home Based Business, on November 24, 2008
If you're considering joining a MLM outfit, watch this first!
Envelope Stuffing=Scam
in Home Based Business, on November 21, 2008
Most people should already know what a scam this is, but in case you're considering this "opportunity", watch and learn!
Work At Home Scam: Craft Assembly
in Home Based Business, on November 19, 2008
Here's info on yet another common work at home scam!
Competes and Non-Competes
in The CIO Weblog, on November 4, 2008
You may have been, as I have, vaguely following the IBM versus Apple shootout (now seemingly destined for litigation after the opening press release bombardments have failed to budge either party) over former IBM VP Mark Papermaster's move to take over the iPod/iPhone division at Apple. It&#...
Get Out and Vote
in Home Based Business, on November 3, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Jon Helgason Hey everyone, no matter how busy your business may be, take the time to get out and vote tomorrow. This is perhaps the most important presidential election in history and the outcome will affect us all one way or the other. Don't sit back thinking...
Is going to green supply chain a money making career path?
in Supplychainer, on October 28, 2008
Dan Gilmore of SC Digest has written a post about the future of careers in green supply chain. In his point of view, the green movement has a lot of buzz today, someone in such positions may go to lots of conferences and at the end, he/she may save some pennies here and there through energ...
Hot Rox Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on October 22, 2008
Andrea Rosenfeld started her artistic journey at a young age, when she handed her father a drawing of a horse that seemed rather mature for the 5 year old. Realizing that she created the animal freehand, not by tracing, her parents agreed that art classes were a must.
Black Mother of Pea...
The Economy and Your Business
in Home Based Business, on October 18, 2008
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The current state of the economy has many Americans worried about their financial futures. Everyday brings news of another company laying off workers or being taken over. While freelancers usually have an advantage in tough times, many are stil...
MySQL Co Founder plans to quit since current stay becomes unpleasant
in Java Entrepreneur, on October 15, 2008
It was in the month of January that Sun Microsystems paid a whopping $1 billion to acquire MySQL but it seems cracks have already started to develop since the deal went through.
David Axmark, co-founder of My SQL intends to leave the company and is upset about having to work under a new m...
Home Office Technology
in Home Based Business, on October 12, 2008
Here's a great video about home office technology and how the right technology can help your business!
"Indiana Live!" Casino Now Offering Blackjack And Jobs
in The Gambling Weblog, on October 7, 2008
That's an unusual pairing, the offer of a chance to play Blackjack, at an Indiana casino, and the announcement of job openings at the same casino.
But that's what's all the news at the "Indiana Live!" Casino just outside Indianapolis, where the long awaited Blackjack tab...
Feeling Secure in an Insecure Ecomony
in Home Based Business, on October 6, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , christine balderas The gloomy economic forecast has most of us worried. If you're self employed you may be feeling especially uneasy. Unlike traditional employees, we can't head to the unemployment office if we find ourselves out of work. Fortunately for u...
US economy sags - check the numbers
in Sox First, on October 3, 2008
The International Monetary Fund in its latest report warns that the US is headed for recession. And that is regardless of what happens with any bailout package. "The financial turmoil that began in the summer of 2007 has mutated into a full-blown crisis, encompassing broader securities ma...
The Financial Crisis and Legal Process Outsourcing Conflicts
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on September 23, 2008
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While I've written about the effect of the financial crisis on general BPO and IT outsourcing services, I haven't yet discussed the potential for legal process outsourcing to move to center stage as a viable offshore alternative.
Given the tectonic shifts in the financial mar...
Should Restaurant Servers Pay Credit Card Fees on Their Tips?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on September 19, 2008
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I came across this article , which brought up a question I've seen asked a few times before:
Diners now use plastic 80 percent of the time at fine-dining establishments, 60 percent of the time at casual restaurants and even 25 percent of the time for fast food, accordin...
Redefining recession
in Sox First, on September 18, 2008
According to the official numbers, reported here , the US is not in recession with the growth moving along at 3.3%. But it sure looks and smells like one: months of job losses; declining industrial production, a housing market so weak the government was forced into a mortgage market bailout, an...
