Your professional network isn’t just about the people you know, it’s also about the companies in your network and how you’re connected to them.
Today, we’re very pleased to launch a new Company Search on LinkedIn. Now you can search for companies not only by attributes such as location, industry, and size but also by how you are connected. You can filter a set of results to include only those companies where you have a direct connection or broaden your search to include companies in your extended network.
Results are personalized for you based on a number of factors including the keywords used in your search, any filters you have applied, and your overall connection strength to that company. When searching for a company, we not only look across the words used to describe that company but also the words that the company’s employees use to describe themselves on their LinkedIn profiles.
If you’re looking for a job, Company Search is a great place to get started. You can refine your search to a list of target companies, filter to only those firms hiring on LinkedIn, and then quickly view the jobs that company has posted.
So why do you need a Dun and Bradstreet ID number?
It’s basically the starting point for establishing a business credit profile. You’ll soon realize that your DUNS Number is required on the majority of your corporate credit applications because it’s the most widely used identifying number for businesses in the United States.
The mistake that most business owners make is assuming incorrectly that they already have a DUNS number. The purpose of this post is to show you how to access the Dun and Bradstreet number directory to see if you already have one.
First, you’ll need to go to the Dun and Bradstreet code lookup website, enter your business name, city, and state in the search box, and then click on the “next” tab. (You can always click on the Live Chat Online tab if you need additional help or have specific questions.)
Once you click on the “next” tab to search for your company you’ll see a list of possible matches. Click on Read more…
TELEPHONY provider O2’s parent group today revealed improved interim and annual figures.
Spanish-based Telefónica reported results for the six months to December 31 which showed an increase in revenues from approximately £25.14bn to £27.3bn and pre-tax profits for the six month period of £7.43bn compared with £4.58bn.
During the 12 month period covering January to December 2010, the group achieved revenues of £52.35bn, up from £48.9bn in 2009, while pre-tax profits for the year came in at £11.98bn compared with £8.95bn previous.
Telefónica operates three divisions in Spain, Latin America and Europe, where it employs about 1,700 staff at its Preston Brook centre, near Runcorn.
Group-wide, employment numbers rose from 255,151 in 2009 to 269,047 last year.
In June last year the group sold Manx Telecom for about £141.3m, achieving a gain of around £52.5m.
By the end of 2010 the group said it provided access to a range of services, from telephones to internet and pay TV, for 287.6m customers, an 8.7% improvement on 2009 figures.
Europe showed the biggest increase in access, at 14.3%, to 56.3m customers.
Last month, the White House launched “Startup America,” a national campaign to promote high-growth entrepreneurship across the country with new initiatives to help encourage private sector investment in job-creating startups and small firms, accelerate research, and address barriers to success for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
President Obama said, “Entrepreneurs embody the promise of America: the belief that if you have a good idea and are willing to work hard and see it through, you can succeed in this country. And i
Frugality is a virtue worth cultivating, but there are those of us whose desire to put money away means doing things that result in them missing the bigger picture when it comes to budgeting and savings.
Hoarders Unlimited
On the face of it, ensuring you have emergency funds is sensible. However, it’s time to take a step back and reevaluate your goals when it hampers your quality of life. Signs of stinginess include having few or no friends resulting from a reluctance to go out, or opting to wait 3 hours before eating (though you’re starving) so you can take advantage of a $2 discount at the local diner. It goes penny-pinching and is a sign you’ve gone completely overboard.
If you recognize yourself, or someone you know in this description, you might want to have a chat with a financial planner to put the fears to rest. At th
The U.S. economy can likely absorb $100 oil and keep expanding, even though gasoline prices would rise further and growth would slow. But it would hurt.
Gasoline for U.S. drivers already costs more than at any point since 2008, despite fairly modest demand and ample U.S. supplies.
The national average for a gallon of unleaded gasoline was $3.19 on Wednesday — 53 cents more than a year ago. Analysts expect the average to range between $3.25 and $3.75 this spring.
Oil prices had been rising for months, but they jumped this week as violence gripped Libya. Analysts say any production declines in Libya could likely be absorbed by other producers like Saudi Arabia. Libyan oil accounts for less than 1 percent of U.S. crude imports.
Still, regional turmoil can still raise the price of oil, regardless of the source. Analysts say concerns about violence in North Africa and the Middle East have put a “fear premium” that is added about $10 a barrel. <
With the difficulty in the housing market, and an increasing number of foreclosures, many people are looking for help with their mortgage payments. For many people their 401k account is their largest untapped resource of funds. Unfortunately, using your 401k for mortgage payments or other reasons can be tricky, and expensive.
Most 401k plans do not allow current employees to withdraw funds from their current 401k. There are two major exceptions.
Remember that all 401k plans are governed by their own specific rules as specified in their plan document. The features described below are allowed, but not required, by IRS rules. As such, they may not apply to your employer’s 401k plan.
A 401k hardship withdrawal allows a current employee to withdraw money from their 401k account for expenses that are “immediate and heavy.” Immediate and heavy expenses can include payments necessary to avoid foreclosure or eviction, or even expenses associated with purchasing a home. There
Code Alert! This is a part of our continuing series on Engineering at LinkedIn. If this isn’t your cup of Java, check back tomorrow for regular LinkedIn programming. In the meanwhile, check out some of our latest product features, tips and tricks, or user stories. - Ed.
We launched a new version of the LinkedIn Polls application towards the end of last year. The new version was a major overhaul from a usability standpoint, making it easier to vote, share, and interact with a poll. Our engineering team’s goals included promoting agility in code development and simplicity of operations in production.
Here’s a showcase of a few of the technologies used to re-build LinkedIn Polls with insight into why we chose to employ them.
Ruby and Rails 3
Ruby is a great language for building business rules. It’s