What are the signs of a legitimate corporation? What do legitimate corporations do that fake ones don't? [more inside]
posted by lockestockbarrel on Oct 21, 2009 - 11 answers

What feature film production company uses the introductory logo of a painted man that starts running very quickly and suddenly turns into a bird (maybe a raven)? It's one of those companies like ICON Entertainment, Lucasfilm, et cetera.
posted by Timen on Sep 29, 2009 - 4 answers

My company's management is driving us into the ground with their poor project ideas, and morale is really low. How do I get them to see what they're doing and hopefully make changes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 28, 2009 - 13 answers

Moving to NYC and have my choice of cable companies. Which one should I choose to minimize stress and annoyance? [more inside]
posted by soonertbone on Sep 24, 2009 - 13 answers

What's the best company for t-shirt quilts? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Sep 15, 2009 - 3 answers

What is the best company formation agent to use in the UK to form a limited company? How can I tell if a company formation agent is reliable and trustworthy and are there any reviews of them available? I would also prefer an "all in one solution" that includes a registered office too. [more inside]
posted by samengland on Jul 16, 2009 - 5 answers

I would like to find an internship for next summer at an ad agency in eastern Ontario or somewhere reasonably close by in the US (think NYC, Chicago, etc). Unfortunately, my school doesn't engage in a lot of recruiting partnerships with ad agencies. Is there some type of industry insider directory I could consult for a list of potential ad agencies to call up about information interviews and such? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Jul 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Scared of going to prison due to tax payments. Need advice... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2009 - 7 answers

The place I work may be going under. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2009 - 13 answers

Should I accept the offer from company "A", knowing full well that I would go work for company "B" in 1-2 month? I'm sure 99% that B's offer will come, but should I do this as a way of hedging my bets? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 15, 2009 - 23 answers

Why would a company need a blog? [more inside]
posted by 913 on Apr 8, 2009 - 13 answers

What will it mean for me if my new company goes public? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2009 - 7 answers

A friend of mine has been asked by her boss to take on an odd job, and we can't figure out if she should agree to it. He wants her to become director of a company she wouldn't otherwise be involved with. [more inside]
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 on Mar 16, 2009 - 24 answers

How do I find out which bank a publicly traded company uses (without asking them)? They have headquarters in Canada, but mostly operate in America. They've filed reports with the SEC.
posted by Damn That Television on Mar 10, 2009 - 7 answers

My company is looking for a comprehensive package to manage our IT company, which has grown 1000% over the past 4.5 years. I believe we have outgrown our existing solution. It has to be scalable, user friendly, integrate with Quickbooks, ideally would integrate with Kaseya, and generally be a very full solution. Honestly, Autotask is the best thing we have found, but it is not an option as we cannot host it ourself. Outsourcing all client data to another company means we are beholden to that company for life and that is not an option. We tested Commit but the web interface just wasn't robust. The program itself was very functional, but the interface would lead one to believe that it was intended for smaller shops so we are going to stay away from it. All suggestions and critiques are welcome.
posted by titans13 on Mar 8, 2009 - 4 answers

I like the job I have right now, but I have the gut feeling our company is hurting for business. We probably over hired last year, which is painful especially as a small business in this climate. The upside is that I was just offered a new job at different small business. Because I really enjoy almost everything about my current job, how do I go about asking my current employer how financially stable the company is without looking suspicious? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2009 - 9 answers

What are some companies that make it fun to be a customer? [more inside]
posted by entropic on Feb 28, 2009 - 44 answers

Which companies and organisations are big on innovation, creativity, doing good, and support flexible work styles and ethics? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Nov 29, 2008 - 13 answers

I'd like to work for a virtual company, or work virtually for a real company. [more inside]
posted by device55 on Nov 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Landshark.com What the heck did they do? Just saw August the movie and I still don't know. They died in the dot com bubble. [more inside]
posted by prodevel on Oct 2, 2008 - 4 answers

Work is hell: I love the company and the pay, but hate my job and hate my boss. I'm looking to change careers, but what careers would fit my skill set? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm due to present a scientific poster at a conference in about two weeks. I'm overextended and don't have the time to make it myself. Is there a company that will write text, make charts, do the graphic design, and help me with printing? [more inside]
posted by oceanmorning on Sep 4, 2008 - 7 answers

How would you name an oddly positioned military startup? [more inside]
posted by speek on Aug 28, 2008 - 23 answers

Name my friend's mobile hair service company. [more inside]
posted by friezer on Aug 2, 2008 - 26 answers

Company still hasn't paid my invoice, what recourse do I have? [more inside]
posted by zzztimbo on Jul 30, 2008 - 12 answers

What would you recommend be considered when applying to work for an LLC (as opposed to a corporation)? [more inside]
posted by doriangray on Jul 29, 2008 - 8 answers

Where to go on a summer company outing in NYC or its surrounding areas? [more inside]
posted by octomato on Jul 23, 2008 - 3 answers

Recommendations on an auto glass company in Minneapolis/St. Paul? [more inside]
posted by hootch on Jul 21, 2008 - 3 answers

"[Companies] have a legal responsibility to make their shareholders lots of money, which means they *MUST* rip you off for as much as they can get away with." Really? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jun 13, 2008 - 24 answers

Why would I pay an accountant £300 for UK limited company formation when there are services out there that do it for a tenth of the price? Help me cross the i's and dot the t's. [more inside]
posted by nthdegx on Jun 3, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I find out which phone companies provide local service in my new home? [more inside]
posted by Capri on Jun 2, 2008 - 4 answers

What should my fifty-something husband wear to a creative advertising interview at a hip, west coast company? It's a senior creative position in the advertising wing of the company, which markets high-tech products in proprietary retail outlets. [more inside]
posted by mumstheword on May 12, 2008 - 17 answers

I have a curbside mailbox and mail theft is common in Utah (http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600129714,00.html). Big Credit Card Company (BCCC) sends me convenience checks that can be stolen and cashed by anybody. The post office won’t let me move my mailbox to my house. Local politicians sided with the Postmaster. A rental box or a new security mailbox are impractical. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on May 11, 2008 - 11 answers

What are the advantages of a start-up company changing it's name? [more inside]
posted by gt2 on Jan 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Why don't insurance companies cover or help cover gym memberships? [more inside]
posted by MrMulan on Jan 22, 2008 - 24 answers

Seattle tech companies worth working for? [more inside]
posted by coined on Nov 14, 2007 - 4 answers

When I try to search for keywords that I think a company blog might use, the hits tend to be posts that are about the keywords, but are not necessarily corporate in nature. Then I have to slog through tons of false positives to find the occasional useful link. Is there a smarter, faster way to find a bunch of company blogs? [more inside]
posted by kiwitobes on Sep 14, 2007 - 2 answers

Should we trademark our company brand? [more inside]
posted by BorgLove on Sep 5, 2007 - 12 answers

Please help me name a new real estate company that I am opening (in the next few weeks) in Southen California. The company sells mostly apartment buildings / multi-units as invesments. [more inside]
posted by growabrain on Aug 31, 2007 - 14 answers

Should I register my "company"? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee on Aug 24, 2007 - 20 answers

Company pensions. Good idea? Bad idea? [more inside]
posted by Rabulah on Aug 6, 2007 - 9 answers

Canada + moving truck rental + interprovincial move = only u-haul? [more inside]
posted by loiseau on Jul 28, 2007 - 9 answers

What is a good job title for my position? [more inside]
posted by names are hard on Jul 25, 2007 - 18 answers

Starting a company (LLC) in a State different than my own? [more inside]
posted by stance on Jul 12, 2007 - 4 answers

Need to plan a family friendly, summer outing for a small company in Atlanta, GA.... [more inside]
posted by pearlybob on May 24, 2007 - 10 answers

I am on the verge of leaving my job at a large game company (the largest) in order to start work elsewhere. Our annual bonus (based on company performance over the last year, expected to be quite good this year) isn't issued till June 1st. I am wondering-- if I give notice and leave before June 1st, am I still entitled to this bonus? How can I find out without potentially spilling the beans that I'm leaving? (I haven't told my manager yet.) Also, if I give 2 weeks notice in such a way that my last day is after June 1st, can the company terminate me in less than 2 weeks so that I don't get my bonus? (In other words if I want to be absolutely sure of collecting my bonus, would it be safest to not give notice at all until June 1st? Assuming I can delay my start date at the new place that long...) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 10, 2007 - 31 answers

How do I name a new company? [more inside]
posted by cschneid on Apr 18, 2007 - 20 answers

Picture this: three squares arranged in a triangular formation... one on top, two on the bottom. Does it have any symbolic meaning? Is it a company logo? [more inside]
posted by hummercash on Apr 13, 2007 - 14 answers

Ideas for seeking corporate donations of tech equipment and air travel? I'm one of the co-founders of a free arts/tech workshop happening for the first time this August in Serbia. We've already had some modest success getting funding for this through traditional channels, but I also want to approach hardware companies and airlines to see if they can help us. [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Mar 6, 2007 - 5 answers

I hear that sometimes businesses and other institutions hire "ethics consultants". Does anyone know anything about getting into ethics consulting or the actual day-to-day activities in ethics consulting? If not, has anyone seen an ethics consultant in action at a company? [more inside]
posted by ontic on Feb 12, 2007 - 4 answers