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In a market where customer service and client satisfaction are vital to the survival of the company, some businesses managed to fail miserably. As expected, the manufacturing industries will typically score higher mainly because the competition is their niche is rather low as well as due to the fact that they do not have to interact with their customers as often as the services businesses.

In addition, certain enterprises are in the unique position of not having to face any competition, an element that implies that they do not even have to invest too much effort in order to satisfy their customers since they practically have no standard to adhere to. Let’s analyze the top 10 most hated companies in the United States that fit the aforementioned descriptions.

1. Long Island Power Authority

If there is a surefire method to get your customers to hate you, then that would be frequent and unexpected over-billing. This is exactly what the Long Island Power Authority did: besides the constant increase of the utility bill, for some inexplicable reason, the company had numerous homes listed as commercial instead of residential. While some may blame the performance issues on the devastation caused by hurricane Irene, the truth is that this utility company has been experiencing serious problems for quite some time now. This is maybe the reason why the authorities in NY passed a bill recently that demands a comprehensive audit of the Long Island Power Authority.

2. Northeast Utilities

Similar to the Long Island Power Authority, the Northeast Utilities’ reputation has been severely affected starting with the winter of 2011. First off, the company’s inability to supply energy for businesses and the population in regions like New England in the middle of winter is practically condemning them to freeze to death. While the company fired the regional manager in Connecticut, they were unable to cope with the damage and left thousands of enterprises and residences without power for two weeks, an aspect that is neither easily forgiven nor forgotten.

3. Charter Communications

Even though Charter Communications is not as widely known as the other major cable companies in the United States, their overall customer service dissatisfaction grants them a well-deserved third place in this top. Unfair billing, irrational charges as well as the maltreatment of the customers, such as lying and applying hidden fees in the bills hoping that nobody will notice all indicate a grim future for America’s forth largest cable company.

4. Comcast

Comcast’s reputation is slowly going down the drain not because of the billing, but due to the lack of expertise, technical knowledge of the staff and poor functioning of the equipment. What is even worse is that the management has invested a lot of cash in an advertisement campaign to clear their stained name, in spite of the fact that they are actually lacking qualified employees and an effective customer service department. Furthermore, some of the technicians are so poorly prepared for the job that a vast percentage of the complaints are related to destroying and disrespecting customers’ homes during installation or repairs.

5. AT&T

While the problems with the 3G network are a thing of the past now, AT&T has still received one of the lowest possible score for wireless customer care performance. However, as soon as this problem was resolved, another set of complaints began posing a serious threat to the company’s reputation, namely their low customer service rating. As a matter of fact, the enterprise has been the target of both government and media criticism and was accused of trying to take over the mobile monopoly in the U.S., especially after they bought T-Mobile.

According to the UN World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainable development is the “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own need.”

Businesses have shifted their focus from tackling individual issues to the systematic integration of sustainable conduct into business operations and management systems. It is there more important to understand the role of the company and their behaviour in a wider context.

Here is a list of 10 sustainable companies in the world.

1. Novo Nordisk A/S

Novo Nordisk is a large manufacturer and marketer of pharmaceutical products and services. Created in 1989 in Denmark, it has become one of the world’s leading companies in diabetes care. They have solid experience pursuing research in pulmonary delivery systems. The company defines itself as a focused healthcare company with the broadest diabetes product portfolio.

In January of 2012, it ranked no. 1 in the global 100 most sustainable companies in the world index. It is recognized for its commitment to proactively managing environmental, social and corporate governance issues. The company ranked high amongst energy productivity, greenhouse gas productivity and employee turnover indicators to name a few.

2. Natura Cosmeticos

Natura is Brazil’s leading manufacturer and marketer of skin care, cosmetics, solar filters, hair, and perfume products. Since its conception in 1969, the company has grown to employ 800,000 consultants in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, France, Mexico, and Peru.

The company is committed to sustainable development. Antonio Luiz da Cunha Seabra, the founder, believes that it is second nature. The company allows for people to become intimate with their bodies. Peace brings change in both the mind and the soul. Increasingly, it has been steadfast at becoming socially and environmentally responsible.

3. Statoil ASA

Statoil is a petroleum company with production operations in 13 countries. In terms of its revenue, it is listed as the world’s 13th largest oil and gas company (Fortune). In April of 2012, the company decided to pre-accept a cash offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard for the shares in the listed energy and retail company. If successful, the offer would provide a premium of 53% of the current trading price.

The company was listed as #3 for a specific reason. It has worked hard to operate with zero harm to people, society, and the environment. They adhere and follow the standards for HSE, business ethics and social responsibility as well. Their persistence and efforts make this company one of the leading sustainable businesses in the energy industry.

4. Novozymes A/S

Novozymes is a Biotech company with headquarters in Denmark. Operating in over 30 countries, it is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic exchange.

In January of 2012, the company was ranked no. 4 in the global 100 most sustainable companies in the world index. The company strives to lead by example by integrating sustainability into organizational practices. They create solutions that defy global challenges and incorporate as many sustainable initiatives into their own organization.

5. ASML Holding NV

This company is responsible for developing complex machines critical to the production of integrated circuits and microchips. With headquarters in the Netherlands, the company designs, creates, integrates and advertises these systems which help chipmakers not only reduce the size of the microchip, but increase the functionality as well.

The company has proven to be successful in sustainability. It has reduced their total CO2 footprint to 63.8 ktons (2011), which is a decrease by 24.9 ktons from previous years. The company is also committed to exceeding their targets to recycle non-hazardous materials.  That is not all they are doing. Now, they are trying to make their machinery energy efficient.

Alberta`s oil sands are the 3rd largest in the world, compared to Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. The provincial government in Alberta and the federal government in Ottawa strive to make the province and its oil reserves a leading energy supplier. Production is set to increase from 1.31 million barrels a day to 3 million barrels per day in 2018.

If you are not aware of oil sands, they are oil reserves that are supposed to play a significant role in the Canadian and global economy, providing stable and reliable energy. Oil sands have a natural mixture of sand, clay and other minerals, including bitumen, which is heavy oil that requires treatment. With all this oil, gas prices are still up. You may want to check with the following 10 companies if you want someone to blame.

1. BP Canada Energy Company

Although its headquarters are in Calgary, the company retains offices in 3 provinces and the Northwest Territories. The company is significant because it is a major purchaser of crude oil from US refineries and is ranked amongst the top Canadian marketers and traders of natural gas.

BP Canada branches are part of a conglomerate with offices in 80 countries. The company produces approx. of 3.8 million barrels of oil. The company is equally listed as one of 6 supermajors in the oil and gas industries.

2. Synacrude

This is one of the world`s largest companies in terms of the production of synthetic crude oil from oil sands. It has a nameplate capacity of 350,000 barrels a day. The company is not traded directly as it is a joint venture between seven partners.

3. Canadian National Resources Ltd.

This is one of the most independent and not just largest crude oil and natural gas producers in the world. It is also the second largest natural gas producers in Canada. With operations mostly in Western Canada, North Sea and offshore West Africa, the company ranks 251 on Forbes’ Global 2000 list of 2009. Way to go Canada!

4. Imperial Oil

This is one of the largest corporations in Canada in terms of its production of crude oil and natural gas. It has also been a part of the petroleum industry for over a century. Their products are being sold coast to coast around Canada to 1,850 Esso gas stations. The company was recently bought out by Exxon Mobile, which owns 69.6% of the company and its stock.

5. Suncor Energy Inc.

This is another Canadian energy company based in Calgary, Alberta. It is ranked 159 in the Forbes Global 2000 List. The company has been in existence since 1919 and was founded in Montreal by Sun Company of Canada, subsidiary of Sun Oil. Sun merged its interests in 1970s to form Suncor in order to access Canada`s Athabasca oil sands. The company is no longer government-owned and is publicly traded on TSX and NYSE.

Canada has the oldest companies that are still running almost 400 years later. Many of their priorities have changed, but are still operated under the same name.

1. Hudson Bay Company:

Date: 1670

Description: This is the oldest commercial business in North America, still running. We see many department stores around Canada, which are run in the same name: The Bay. The corporation was initially set up to trade fur in a cost effective way by setting up a trading post on the Hudson Bay.

2. Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph:

Date: 1764

Description: This is the oldest newspaper in North America. It is a bilingual paper written in French and English. As of 2008, the newspaper can be viewed on Google Archives.

3. Montreal Gazette:

Date: 1778

Description: It began in 1778 as a French Newspaper in Montreal. It eventually evolved into a dual language (French and English newspaper) and is presently written in English only. It is more popularly known as The Gazette.

4. Molson:

Date: 1786

Description: Those who love beer know what Molson is famous for. Molson is the division of the 5th largest brewing company in the world: the Molson Coors Brewing Company. It still makes beer in the original location in Montreal.

5. Bank of Montreal:

Date: 1817

Description: This is one of the largest and is the oldest bank in Canada. The bank now has more than 900 locations and is ranked 4th in terms of its deposits.

Software also known as a program is a set of instructions that guide a computer on what to do. Alternatively, a software or program can be defined as a set of instructions stored in a computer memory for a specific purpose. Virtually all electronic devices have some sort of software installed in them. It is for this reason that they are referred to as computerized devices. Everything that a computer or electronic device does is as a result of the software installed in it. For example, word processing, gaming, internet browsing and spreadsheet amongst other activities done in a computer is as a result of the software installed in it.

Software or programs can be classified into two main groups, i.e.:

- Operating System Software.

- Application Software,

Application software enables the computer system to run and examples include Windows, Linux and Mac OS amongst others. Application software on the other hand enables PC users to be able to do their day to day activities on the computer, e.g. surfing, word processing, gaming and desktop publishing. Commonly used application software are Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader and Safari Browser amongst others.

Discussed herein are the world’s top ten software companies:

1. IBM

IBM an acronym for International Business Machines is a Computer Company that was established in the 1880s. Since its inception, IBM has managed to engage in several business ventures involving technologies and for a long time was the US government main provider for various technological services. IBM is known worldwide as the pioneer of the modern computers but, very few recognize it as a software manufacturer. Nonetheless, IBM does engage in software development and has developed some of the most complex platforms used on IBM servers.

2. Microsoft

If there is a software manufacturing company that has humble beginnings then it has to be Microsoft. Microsoft is an American public multinational corporation. It has its main offices in Redmond, Washington in the United States. Microsoft is in the business of developing, manufacturing, licensing and supporting extensive assortments of platforms and services that are related to computers. It has different product divisions that have been tasked to develop solutions for various computing needs. Microsoft was initially established to create and market Basic Interpreters. These are raw programs that required an individual with extensive computing knowledge to understand. Its rise to fame was the MS-DOS program designed for IBM computers. Later on it became a major contender for home computer operating system that was to be followed with its famous office suite.

3. Google

Google is famed as one of the world’s largest search engine. Millions of online users worldwide use the search engine for their basic needs. Just like Microsoft, Google is an all American multinational public corporation that has interests in internet search, online advertising and cloud computing. Other than internet search services, Google also creates several online based services and makes a large chunk of its revenues from advertising using an applications referred to as AdWords and AdSense. Google was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while studying for their Ph.D. courses in 1998.

4. Accenture

Accenture is a software development company that was incorporate as a worldwide management consulting and technology outsourcing in the Bermuda, but, was to later be incorporated afresh in the United States. To date, Accenture is the world’s biggest consulting company as well as being a leading player in technology consulting.

5. SAP AG

SAP AG is a software manufacturing company that was incorporated in Germany. It mainly develops and sells enterprise software applications and offers software support for all kinds of businesses worldwide. It headquarters is in Walldorf, Germany. In addition, it has regional offices distributed globally to facilitate some of its international businesses. As an enterprise software developer, it is the biggest in its field globally. In Europe, it is the topmost software developers while the fifth globally. Application programs synonymous with the company are SAP BusinessObjects Software and SAP Enterprise Resource Planning.

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Green Tea is popular in all inhabitable continents. Originating in Asia, it is now manufactured in England, the United States and many other countries. The following companies have been able to keep the Asian traditions and bring them into the luxury of our homes.

1. Twinnings:

The U.K. company has marketed tea products since 1706. The company logo is one of the oldest to date. The drink is pure and light in taste.

2. Lipton:

The Lipton Brand is owned by Unilever and is available in 110 countries. It was created by Sir Thomas Lipton in Scotland in the 19th century. The company sells green tea caffeinated, decaffeinated and infused with fruit flavours such as passion fruit and orange.

3. Wissotzky:

The Wissotzky tea company is an Israeli/European one. It was founded in Moscow in 1849 and presently has headquarters in Tel Aviv. The leaves come directly from China and are plucked when still young. Tea bags are doubled to ensure maximum infusion. The tea is widely sold around the world, including in Canada and the United States.

4. Akbar Brothers:

Since 1907, Akbar Brothers has been a family owned business with five generations of experience and knowledge of tea trade. Today Akbar is ranked as the largest exporter of Ceylon Tea, a position held for the past 19 consecutive years. They have regular green tea and lemon green tea products which are sold widely around the world.

5. Tetley:

Joseph and Edward Tetley have been in the business of making tea since the early 19th century. The company was purchased in 2000 by India’s Tata Group. The company’s products are sold in 40 countries and are sold in over 60 blends. Their green teas are created using Asian traditions.

If you are ever in the need to move, here are 10 companies you can call. Almost all of them provide services to commercial and residential clients. Many of them have offices in both Canada and the United States. Some even operate in other countries in Europe and abroad.

1. U-Haul:

U-Haul International Inc. is a North American rental company, operating since 1945. Its rental fleet includes small trucks, trailers and pickup trucks made by GMC and Ford. According to their website, their trucks are specially engineered to move families.

Contact: 1800-Go-Uhaul

2. Premiere Van Lines:

It is one of the best moving companies in Canada, offering assistance to residential and commercial clients for over 50 years. It is also an Atlas agent, which is the second largest interstate moving company in the United States. It has offices around the world and will make moving, anywhere in the world, easy.

Contact: 1877-671-Move

3. North American Van Lines:

This moving  company has been in the business of home and business relocations since 1933. Since the 1950s, they have packed materials and helped transport the material for those traveling across state borders and into Canada. In the 2000s, it acquired newer offices worldwide, helping customers move internationally.

Contact: 1800-369-9115

4. Ferguson Moving & Storage:

Based in Vancouver, Ferguson Moving & Storage has been in business since 1915. They help all clients (commercial and residential) move across the Canada, to the United States and internationally.

Contact: 1866-488-2212

5. Two Small Men with Big Hearts:

Two Small Men With Big Hearts Moving Company services Canada coast-to-coast. As an Atlas Agent, they also provide moving services for those moving to and from the United States and other countries.

Contact: 1866-432-7801

As corporate organizations and small and micro enterprises reposition them in today’s changing marketplace, event management has fast become a big huge business. From product launch to quarterly report releases to corporate merger announcements to team building events, there are no shortages of events organized by leading organizations and businesses. In a bid to try and focus on their core activities while delegating none business activities, corporate organizations and small and medium sized businesses are increasingly outsourcing activities that would have unnecessarily consumed much of their business time.

As a result, event management and organization has become a lucrative business in today’s marketplace and companies that found their footing a couple of decades ago are now some of the world’s renowned event managers. Discussed herein are some of the top ten event management companies in the world today.

1. Dubai Event Management

There is no doubt that the United Arab Emirates is a leading business hub. Other than being the preferred holiday destination, the nation hosts some of leading sports events such as Dubai Rugby Sevens and Formula 1 motor sport amongst others. As such, there is a need for a reliable events manager and that is where Dubai Event Management comes in. The company has its base in the United Kingdom but has affiliates in the UAE. The company’s core business is to manage, endorse, produce and arrange international events. This ranges from sports to concerts held in UAE.

2. Core Management Consultants

Core Management Consultants is a company based and run from the United Arab Emirates. Its core function is to organize and manage corporate management audit, business reorganization, business planning, measurement of performance and preparing organizations operations manual.

Address: P.O.Box 215891 Dubai UAE Media City

Telephone: 971 4 311 6583

Fax: 971 4 311 8810

3. Storm Management

At number three on the list is Storm Management which is regarded as the one stop management company. All that you will require in your event from manpower to food to audio visual equipments are provided for by Storm Management. It has several years of experience in event management and organization and as such will come in handy to your company event needs.

Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Telephone: 00971 4 429 8767

4. Projex Event Services LLC

At number four is Projext Event Services LLC. The company is renowned worldwide and is currently the officially appointed events and management company that handles all the Dubai Trade Center. The company’s services range from small displays to large exhibitions. Other than being a corporate event organizer, the company also manages events for small and micro enterprises that are looking to make head ways in the market.

Address: P.O.Box 31362 Dubai, UAE

Telephone: 971 4 320 4065

Fax: 971 4 320 4067

5. Evolution LLC

At number five is Evolution LLC. As the name suggest, this is an event and management company that is not only creative but innovative in all its ideas. No other company is yet to have an in-house technical section that functions in supplying all the equipments necessary in ensuring that your event is an ultimate success. The dedicated team sits down with you and takes you through all the aspects of planning and organizing your event. This includes stage design, entertainment suited to your event and the logistics of flying in guests from wherever they are in the world.

Address: PO Box 150572 Sharjah United Arab Emirates

Telephone: 971 6 5388165

Fax: 971 6 5388175

Software is a collection of computer programs which are developed by the expert professionals to support the various functions carried out by an individual or an organization using a computer. Software is the main component of the IT sector, and with the boom in the IT sector the software manufacturers all over the world are rejoicing. The software firms have seen tremendous growth in the last decade and a huge number of small and big software firms came out. But stood tall are those few firms who have excellent product and world class services. The top ten among those stand out performer in the Software Industry are listed as under:

1. International Business Machine [IBM]

The International Business Machine or the IBM is one of the biggest software manufactures in the world. It has it’s headquarter in the United States and operates across the globe. IBM is certainly a giant when it comes to software manufacturing. IBM employs over 400,000 people across 200 countries. IBM holds more patents than any other firms in the US and has 9 research laboratories worldwide. IBM is one of the best companies to work for and has successfully developed much Software and has helped the world of business tremendously with its innovations.

2. Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Washington, USA. Microsoft is probably the most popular company in the globe with its product Windows which is an OS. Microsoft was the number one software manufacturer of the world for long but had recently slipped to the second spot. Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates in the year 1975 and ever since then it had never looked back. Bill Gates, as the CEO of Microsoft was the richest person in the world for over a decade and half.

3. Oracle Corporation

Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing enterprise software’s. They are specialized in the Data Based Management Systems and serve a number of customers all over the world. Headquartered in California, United States and having its operation across the globe, Oracle Corporation is one of the giant software manufacturers in the world. Oracle Corporation is best known for its flagship product, the Oracle Database.

4. SAP AG

SAP AG is a German global software corporation that provides enterprise software. They are probably the most rapidly growing form in the world. SAP AG is the major competitor for the Oracle Corporation. It has become the largest software company in the world in 2009 and is still growing. SAP was founded in 1972 in Germany by 5 ex IBM employees and today SAP is a worldwide phenomenon. SAP is focused on enterprise software’s and currently they are the world leader in the enterprise software’s.

5. Symantec

Symantec Corporation is the largest manufacturers of the security software’s for the computers. The Symantec Corporation was founded in the year 1982 and is headquartered in California, United States. Symantec are famous for their antivirus solutions and they have big corporate giants as their clients. Symantec Corporation is also a major player in the enterprise software which they grew after acquiring the VERITAS software. Symantec Corporation’s Norton Antivirus are the largest and the most in use antivirus solution for the global corporate houses.

With the growth and development of trade and commerce along with the technological development has made it feasible for the companies across the world to grow big. A big organization faces many hardships in context to management, but has a lot of advantages as well. Big organization means those which have high higher workforce. Workforce is the number of employees employed by a particular company. MNC’s usually have higher workforce basically because of the reason that they operate in the different countries and hence they have to have a huge employee base. But which company do you think might be the biggest of all? Tough question, but we have the answer. Here is the list of the world’s biggest workforce companies:

1. WalMart Stores, Inc.

The WalMart Stores Inc. is the largest retail chain in the world. They are the biggest workforce company with a total employee count of 2,100,000. This is by far the highest workforce company in the world. WalMart was incorporated in the year 1969 as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in United States. In this journey of 42 years Walmart grew at an un imaginable speed and is now the number one company in the planet with a gigantic workforce who is contributing towards it huge revenue turnover every year.

2. Sinopec

Sinopec is another giant Petro chemical corporation of the Republic of China. It is probably the biggest Petroleum Company in the world with employee strength of over 639,690 employees. Sinopec Limited was established in the year 2000 and within a short span of operation it has achieved great heights as a company. Sinopec Limited operates in and around Asia and is definitely one giant company in the world. It has been ranked 9th by the Fortune list of top 500 companies of the world and it says it all about the magnitude of the company.

3. PetroChina

Petro China is the third largest company in the world in terms to employee strength. With over 539,168 employees PetroChina is one of its kinds Chinese Oil Company. The PetroChina is a listed arm of the state owned China National Petroleum Corporation which was incorporated and listed separately in the year 1999. Head quartered in Beijing, PetroChina operates basically in Asia with major operations in China alone.

4. Carrefour SA

Carrefour S.A is a French Retail chain which was incorporated in the year 1957. The Carrefour is a hypermarket chain and is the second largest hypermarket chain in the world after Walmart. Carrefour has a workforce of over 475,976 which is huge. It has its operations in the entire Europe and is spread across the world with its operations in Middle East countries, India, America, China and African continent. With a worldwide operation Carrefour is no doubt among the top 10 list of the highest workforce company.

5. IBM Corporation

International Business Machine or IBM is an American Multinational technological company which is headquartered in New York. IBM was founded in the year 1911 and is a global giant in innovation ever since. IBM has its operations in over 200 countries in the world which makes it a huge corporation. IBM has a workforce of over 426,721 people which makes it a big firm. IBM is known for its IT innovation as well as various financial services. IBM is among the top 30 list of the Fortune 500 Companies of the world.

6. Siemens AG

Siemens AG is a German Company which was incorporated in the year 1847. It is an engineering conglomerate and the largest of its kind in Europe. Siemens is a huge MNC which is operating in almost 190 countries across the world. The world’s sixth largest business house, Siemens has an employee base of 405,000 who are spread across the globe. Siemens manufactures and sells almost all sort of electrical and electronic products and also offers services like business services, financing, project engineering and construction.

7. Tata Group

Tata Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate and the biggest company in India. Tata has all possible business under its belt and is the most reputed company in India. Tata has its operations in 80 countries across the world and has employee strength of over 396,517 peoples. The Tata Group was founded in the year 1868 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Tata was recently into news for its 100,000 INR car Nano.

8. Target Corporation

Target Corporation or simply known as Target is an American retailing company. Target was founded in the year 1902 and is eventually the 2nd largest retail chain in the United States after the WalMart. Target is having a whooping number of 1743 stores across the world which makes it a giant in the discount retailing business. Target employs over 351,000 people and is one of the biggest companies according to size. Target as a company is ranked number 30 in the Fortunes list of top 500 companies in the world.

9. Hewlett-Packard

Hewlett-Packard Company commonly known by its acronym HP is an American Information Technology multinational company. HP has its headquarters in California, United States, but operates in more than 200 countries across the world. HP is known for its hardware more than its software and is one of the best in the world in manufacturing digital printers. With an operation across the world HP has employee strength of over 324,600 people which is highly significant and makes this company a biggie.

10. Home Depot Inc.

Home Depot is an American retail chain which sells home improvement products such as home appliances, tools, hardware, lumber, building materials, paint, plumbing, flooring and garden. Home Depot was founded in 1978 and gradually it became one of the world leading retail chain. Home Depot operates in America, Mexico, China, United Kingdom and South America with total employee strength of over 322,000 people. Home Depot is one of the most popular and most recognized store in America after of course Walmart. However, Home Depot is specialized in home improvement products and services and is definitely the biggest players in the contest.