Sentences with phrase «better contracts with»

«We decided to merge because we saw the benefits of increasing membership numbers, which would allow us then to negotiate better contracts with a larger membership base,» says Pond.

Note that a lot of the commentary in the report is advocating for better contracts with traditional publishers: abolishing non-competes, 50 % revenue on e-books, limited - time contracts, etc..

It will be interesting to see how this acquisition furthers both OverDrive and Kobo in the US, but my educated guess is that OverDrive will see better contracts with publishers due to the agreements Rakuten has forged for its Kobo retail catalog.

Mararv had drilled 1,400 wells nationwide and was ready to retire from drilling thanks to a 600 - well contract with the German government and a fortunately timed devaluation of the local currency.

They had a rather good contract with a government agency to provide road safety awareness to school children through local councils.

A good contract with proper contingencies is essential in protecting your earnest money deposit.

For example, 100k house you need to buy for 70k all in, which means that you need to get that house for 70k - Rehab cost (get to know a good contract with a middle of the road price point so that you are not telling people you can do a whole house for 5 grand) and then subtract the fee that you want to make on the house and that should be the target.

@Eric Johnson I use Cbrowne, they are okay because they have a pretty good contract with an escape clauses and beneficial to the owner.I am big «the contract says this, so...» it works for me when they arent doing things right.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

The contract covers both sides — so we don't get stuck with a last - minute back out, and the contract assures the customer that we do a good job.»

If a provider tries to sell you a long contract with a reduced rate it's best to say no, or say that you'll only sign the contract if they remove the cancellation fee.

You can work on your own or on contract with appliance stores to cover their warranty service calls — or, best of all, you can do some of each.

One best practice, for example, is to stay in direct contact with your customers and keep the relationships up to date, preferably in the form of renewable contracts.

VA Secretary David Shulkin said that there was a «public interest exception» for giving Cerner the contract without examining other bids, especially considering that the system would better be able to communicate with the Defense Department's EHR tech, which Cerner also worked on.

The «Good Morning America» host renewed his contract with ABC in 2014.

The struggling apparel company lands a key contract with one of the best college sports conferences.

«These guys not only struck and survived but actually came out of it with a pretty good contract,» he said.

For insurers and the doctors they contract with, finding a better way to keep provider lists up to date, could make a big difference when it comes to administrative costs.

«We want to make certain our bids come from well - established insurers who are going to be around to fulfill the terms of their contracts with us,» he says.

Variable annuity contracts offer the insurance component of an income guarantee with the possibility of increasing the payout if markets do well.

Odell Beckham Jr. still hasn't signed a contract extension with the New York Giants, but that doesn't mean the team is ready to move on from one of the league's very best receivers, as reported by ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

And with no contracts to lock them in, carriers may actually be forced to give consumers better service and prices.

Now, under a $ 440 million contract with NASA, SpaceX is in the midst of making refinements to the Dragon so that in the next two to three years it can fly manned missions as well.

To stay on the right side of the IRS, it's best to document the relationship you have with any independent contractors in a written contract.

The NLRB, in a statement Thursday, says the purpose of the ruling was to refine its standard of joint - employer status to match up better with the needs of today's workers, where nearly 3 million people are employed on a contract basis through temporary agencies.

Bill Budge — a well - known game inventor under contract with Electronic Arts — has created a self - constructing pinball game in which the computer operator can place electronic accoutrements anywhere in the playing field.

Target contracts with a third group called Techstars, which partners tech startups with large corporations to help fast track their growth and teach Target execs best practices from the startup world.

Still, landing long - term contracts with universities may very well be the most lucrative.

Fifth & Pacific Cos. said that Lucky Brand Jeans will assume the proportionate share of its sourcing contract with Li & Fung as well as some of its other obligations.

Work with your CPA or tax professional to figure out if being paid as a 1099 employee, being classified as a freelancer, or doing work on a contract by contract basis will work best for you.

Operated by a team of fewer than 30 employees, the Kapolei, Hawaii - based company has fueled growth through major deals inked within the last year alone: the building of a $ 260 million plant in Idaho, a $ 370 million contract with Sanyo Electric Co. and a $ 678 million contract with Suntech Power to deliver polysilicon, as well as an agreement to provide the second - largest photovoltaic power system in Hawaii.

«If your only export market is contracting, you'd better come up with some alternatives — especially if you think you'll be bringing on substantial new volumes.»

With the government and its unions going into contract talks, Mr. Harper apparently felt it was best to leave Mr. Clement in place to lead those negotiations.

Focus on stocks with the best price action AND catalysts like earnings wins, contract wins, newsletter promotions and exposes on pump and dumps

Over time, small businesses with a pre-existing relationship with a larger corporation can expand the scope of their working arrangements to close bigger and better contracts.

Particularly, several insurance carriers with affiliated broker - dealer networks have indicated that they will attempt to comply with the best interest contract exemption, rather than exiting certain lines of business.

National Membership with WBENC provides you not only with unlimited national access to 14,000 + certified WBEs and WOSBs to fulfill your contracting needs, but you will also work directly with us to receive the tools and resources needed to build the type of Supplier Diversity Program that best fits your company's needs.

Instead, firms have noted that because the DOL modified the final rule in order to ease compliance concerns (for example, the final rule allows for the sale of proprietary products while satisfying the best interest contract exemption), they will instead seek to fulfill the exemption's requirements, so can continue to support advisors with commission - based compensation arrangements.

In much the same way most people would never purchase a new car with a 30 - year loan, purchasing quick - turnaround inventory, bridging a seasonal cash flow gap, or ramping up to fulfill the needs of a new contract might be better suited for a short - term loan.

That's due to a line in Dooley's contract, known as a «good reason» clause, which allows him to leave with three years» worth of compensation if Redstone doesn't name him the next C.E.O.

Fixed indexed annuity (FIA) products will now be subject to the best interest contract exemption (BICE) of the DOL final fiduciary rule, meaning that the advisor will be required to act as a fiduciary with respect to recommendations provided in connection with these products.

«With the touted «code - is - law» principle in Ethereum blockchain, there is no traditional well - known security response mechanism in place to remedy these vulnerable contracts!»

Joseph P. Borg, president of NASAA and director of the Alabama Securities Commission, further stated, «Investors should go beyond the headlines and hype to understand the risks associated with investments in cryptocurrencies, as well as cryptocurrency futures contracts and other financial products where these virtual currencies are linked in some way to the underlying investment.»

A good marketing track record is a great indicator of the sort of marketing program you'll get from your campaign (if this is something that'll come included with your listing contract).

Second, DOL «then offers an exemption from this far - reaching prohibition — known as the best interest contract exemption (or «BIC» exemption)-- but conditions it on financial services firms and insurance institutions agreeing to subject themselves to fiduciary standards of conduct in contracts that they must enter into with their customers, as well as a range of other restrictions and requirements.»

Even then, compliance with the Best Interest Contract Exemption (BICE) is simplified until the full requirements take effect on Jan. 1, 2018, over a year and a half from now.»

According to a DOL fact sheet, in April 2017, the «broader definition of fiduciary will take effect, but to take advantage of the [best interest contract] exemption, firms will only be required to comply with more limited conditions, including acknowledging their fiduciary status, adhering to the best interest standard, and making basic disclosures of conflicts of interest.»

(If you feel the severance you've been offered doesn't meet the requirements, or the clauses in the contract you're being asked to sign are unclear, it's best to consult with a lawyer.)

Those with grandfathered unlimited plans just recently won an FCC case barring them from being throttled, so I'm in the best possible position right now — truly unlimited data, on a fast network, with no throttling, and because I'm willing to sign a contract and don't have a need to be able to break my contract at a moment's notice like a plebian, I also get phones cheaper than said plebians.

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