Scimatic Software specializes in the development of software for the scientific community.
As Mini reported, Microsoft has finished shipping Microsoft Layoff 2009, to middling response. Microsoft laid off roughly 5% of their workforce in an effort to appease Wall Street and improve their stock price.
Continuing my perusal through Spolsky's book list ...
Most people working in small software shops know of and read Joel Spolsky. Not only does he write about technical aspects, he also comments on the business of software and how to make a business out of software.