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Stories tagged with: companies
10 Most Generous Companies
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http://www.businessinsurance.org/10-most-generous-companies/
News outlets like to report on a lot of bad news, much to the dismay of puppy-and-sunshine-loving optimists everywhere. We hear story after story about corporate greed and bonuses for the super-rich execs, but we often miss out on hearing what corporations and big companies are doing right. Many of them have great philanthropic values and compassionate hearts buried beneath all that money. These companies are examples of some of the most generous in the U.S., based on information collected by The Chronicle of Philanthropy using each business' giving totals for 2010 and profit data for 2009. They've made it part of their missions to give back to the communities they serve, a lesson companies and individuals everywhere should take to heart.
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11 Tech Companies Investing in Education
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http://www.onlinecollege.org/2011/12/06/11-tech-companies-in...
Yet many corporations spend a great deal of time and money giving back to the community; it's not always just for the good PR
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Submitted by jackwillstone
2 months, 1 week, 3 days, 6 hours agoTags: tech, companies, investing, education 
The 12 Strangest Celebrity Businesses
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http://www.businesscreditcards.com/bootstrapper/the-12-stran...
Celebrities are always looking for ways to keep the cash coming in. They never know when they’ll be between projects and need to buy a helicopter or new mansion or 20-carat diamond. To prepare for these unexpected emergencies, many stars try their hand at running a side business or two. Starting clothing lines, restaurants, and production companies are some of the most common, but other celebrities think outside of the box. Way outside of the box. These 12 bigshots got into some industries that don’t exactly fit their famous personalities — or the demands of consumers.
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Submitted by GoldenHeart
3 months, 1 week, 2 days, 4 hours agoTags: celebrities, businesses, companies, famous personalities 
The 12 Most Secretive Companies in America
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http://www.onlinemba.com/blog/the-12-most-secretive-companie...
Companies have plenty of good reasons to keep things under wraps, whether they’re trade secrets, upcoming products, or even confidential government contracts.
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Submitted by sunnyspeaks
3 months, 1 week, 2 days, 6 hours agoTags: companies, America, Secretive, apple, marketing 
10 Big Businesses With Incredibly Casual Offices
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http://www.businessinsurance.org/10-big-businesses-with-incr...
Corporations are notorious for being formal and stuffy, but not all big businesses are created equal. Over the last decade, more big-name companies are ditching the standard suit and tie and allowing their employees to wear khakis, jeans, and even (gasp!) flip-flops. These trend-setting companies have gone above and beyond the business norms to provide a comfortable and fun working environment for their employees, while providing awesome amenities like free gym memberships, complimentary dry cleaning, and on-site chefs to meet their daily needs. Check out these 10 big businesses with incredibly casual offices.
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Submitted by GoldenHeart
3 months, 2 weeks, 2 days, 3 hours agoTags: businesses, corporations, Casual Offices, companies 
7 Companies That Launch Satellites and Why
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http://www.satellitedish.org/blog/2011/7-companies-that-laun...
Satellites are used heavily for communication. They transmit signals for television, radio, internet and phones. They are also used for global research, using imaging technology.
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Submitted by AngelAlina
9 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 21 hours agoTags: satellite, companies, launch, imaging, technology, space 
10 Great Companies Who Were Green Before It Was Cool
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http://www.bschool.com/blog/2011/10-great-companies-who-were...
These days, green business is such an overused buzzword that it can be hard to separate the truly eco-friendly from those who are using the term to polish up their image. Yet there are some companies who have been in on the green thing since well before it was a marketing ploy, establishing their companies on sustainable principles way before it was cool to be green.
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Submitted by steve06
10 months, 1 week, 3 days, 3 hours agoTags: companies, Green Business, eco-friendly, Sustainable princip 
The 10 Most Socially Irresponsible Big Brands
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http://www.bschool.com/blog/2011/the-10-most-socially-irresp...
For those interested in a career in business, these companies are a model of how not to run a transparent and socially responsible organization — though they certainly turn a profit– and serve as a lesson for future CEOs on how to create a future of more conscious corporate entities. Here are some of the biggest offenders in the corporate world.
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Submitted by steve06
10 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 3 hours agoTags: Big Brands, career, business, CEOs, companies, Corporate wor
Home Heating Oil Deals
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Home Heating Oil Deals
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Submitted by wintal
10 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 14 hours agoTags: Home Heating Oil Deals, prices, rates, companies 
Trade Secrets: What Companies Don't Want You to Know
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http://news.discovery.com/human/coca-cola-recipe-trade-secre...
A trade secret isn't something that companies intentionally hide from the public, but rather is "information that companies keep secret to give them an advantage over their competitors," according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.Take a look at some of the biggest -- and most valuable -- secrets that businesses want to keep to themselves.
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Submitted by GoldenHeart
12 months, 3 days, 5 hours agoTags: Trade Secrets, companies, information, business
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