The 800-Pound SEO Gorilla
Netconcepts’ founder and president
Stephan Spencer

Not only can “this Internet thing” be done from anywhere at any time, as Stephan Spencer, founder and president of Netconcepts proved in (temporarily) leaving the fields of Wisconsin for the sand and surf of New Zealand to set up a second shop, but it can be done with little experience. Or at least that was possible 14 years ago. A scientist by trade, Spencer gave up his lab coat, and a possible Ph.D., in 1995 when he saw the writing on the wall: This Internet thing was really going to take off. READ MORE

On the Job Site
Reduce, reuse, RECYCLE

By Zaher Karp

During Madison’s construction season, it can feel as though the city is constantly rebuilding itself. These building projects fuel and are fueled by job-site recycling. The organizations that raze these buildings are moving, like other industries, toward greener alternatives. J.H. Findorff & Son is one of many companies pursuing more environmentally friendly demolition options. Recipient of the 2007 Commitment Award from WasteCap Wisconsin, Findorff “feels it is [their] obligation to support the designers regarding the life-cycle costs, environmental impacts and human factors” that can meet users’ needs.
Like other local organizations, Findorff employs personnel who are LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a rating system for green buildings. LEED promotes an approach to sustainability in five areas sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

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If you’re thinking about changing jobs or making a career move, you’re not alone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, men change jobs, on average, every 5.3 years; women stay with the same employer for an average of 4.7 years.
That may not seem long, but it’s usually enough time to become eligible for retirement benefits. Sure, your nest egg may be small, but your future financial security becomes an issue every time you change jobs. Once you have accepted a new job, you have to make some decisions about what to do with your retirement funds. Knowing your options before you move could prevent some costly mistakes.
What to do with your 401(k) plan One of the most important decisions that you will make when you change jobs is what to do with 401(k) funds from your previous employer. Assets in 401(k) plans stood at a whopping $2.40 trillion in 2005, and even though your chunk of that total may be modest, it is definitely worth protecting.

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