Sentences with phrase «as new business decreased»

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Further evidence of the decline can be seen in the decreasing rates of first - time patents since the 1980s, as well as increases in demand for professional licensing, which could further restrict new business opportunities by requiring expensive (and often unnecessary) credentials.

A faster reduction in manufacturing output levels was the main factor contributing to a drop in the headline index during October, as new business volumes decreased at a slightly slower pace than one month previously.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In the nine months ended December 31, 2017, our core Digital Contents business had a strong performance, backed by titles such as Resident Evil 7 biohazard and Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) Nintendo Switch Ver.; however, net sales decreased due to revising the new product launch schedule in our Amusement Equipments business following changes to the market environment.

A «perfect storm» is about to hit, the report claims, because public bodies and large corporate are seeking to reduce their advocacy spend; solicitor - advocates are increasing in number, and will soak up more advocacy work; 2,000 instructing law firms may close this year, and larger firms may seek to do more in - house; family law legal aid firms are closing shop following the introduction of new contracting rules, and the Ministry of Justice is seeking to cull criminal legal aid firms, perhaps to a level of 70 %, reducing the pool of referral law firms; and tenancies will continue to decrease as chambers merge to consolidate their business position.

Manchester Commercial Litigation partner Gordon MacDonald is quoted in this feature story on attorneys» increasing efforts to secure financial assistance from local businesses and community stakeholders as the amount of public money to New Hampshire legal aid programs decreases.

Civil Engineer — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for civil engineering and construction projects valued in excess of $ 60 million Develop exposure to varied construction projects with both military and civilian applications Maintain, update, and create GIS and CADD data for use in Public Works civil engineering projects Coordinate data collection and project management with partner agencies and subcontractors Map utilities, environmental features, cultural resources, infrastructure, communication lines, and other features Utilize GPS and conventional surveying techniques to collect thousands of data points for detailed mapping Create and access spatial datasets in ArcSpatial Data Engine Develop and implement new mapping techniques using GIS software decreasing project turnover by 30 % Design and print large scale maps, drawings, and other items for use in engineering projects Set and strictly adhere to project timelines and budgets Manage construction contract negotiations, implementation, and funding Oversee finances identifying and resolving any errors or deviations of project budgets Direct office operations and support staff ensuring efficient, effective, and professional operations Serve as Civil Engineering instructor at the US Air Force Academy Lead classes in advanced GPS equipment operations, mapping, GIS software, and Terrasync data collection Develop new GIS, GPS, CADD curriculum for more than 1,200 cadets Implement instruction in Airfield Damage Assessment, MOS plotting, and combat skills Build and strengthen professional relationships with commanding officers, support staff, and business partners Perform all tasks with poise, integrity, and positivity

Water metering (at a cost of $ 1.8 million) was far cheaper than building new infrastructure to meet «business as usual» demand, because it would decrease water consumption by 30 per cent.

Because the new tax bill greatly decreases the tax rate for corporations (from the prior law's 35 % to just 21 %), many Members of Congress believed that the business income earned by sole proprietors, such as independent contractors, as well as by pass - through businesses, such as partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and S corporations, should also receive tax rate reductions.