Sentences with phrase «better than cost»

I contacted Ackerman in order to get a homeowners insurance quote that would hopefully be better than the cost of my current policy at another company.

This is better than Cost Per Click (CPC) because a lead is someone actually signing up for your giveaway.

Sometimes at a better than cost free basis as mentioned above... But we'll talk about this in a future post on float.

Not exact matches

(Kudos to CFO Ken Goldman for making it look better than it is at Yahoo via cost cuts and creative accounting!)»

GOOD business practice recognises that early action is likely to be obtained at a lower cost than delayed action.

«Despite better than expected revenue growth... the lasting impression will be continued cost inflation, margin degradation, and higher CapEx,» Nathanson wrote.

U.S. health insurer Aetna, which has agreed to be bought by CVS Health, reported a better - than - expected first - quarter profit on Tuesday as an adjustment for low healthcare spending late last year offset a rise in flu - related costs.

That's better than not surpassing the high, but many stories failed to mention the drastic increase in the cost of healthcare and education that's occurred over the past 18 years.

Demand in the three main geographic regions should remain well oriented and the environment characterized by a stronger euro1 and higher raw materials costs than in 2017.

Could be a good option though, and I'm guessing it's going to cost less than using AdWords.

His first move is to slash the costs of his operation in an attempt to position Shell better than its competitors to profitably ride Oil Age's tail.

Elon Musk's new recycled / reusable rockets will cost $ 40 million per launch, 30 percent less than a first - time flight and well below than the industry standard of roughly $ 150 million.

«Although the upfront cost of an IUD is higher than something like the pill, IUDs are good for many years,» Minkin told INSIDER.

«Clients could be more responsive to cost - saving technologies, services and initiatives than they would be when things are very good.

In International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index 2018, we ranked the 24 best retirement havens in the world, where you can live comfortably for less than you can in the U.S. And while all of these destinations are affordable, we have found the most cost - effective havens from the results of the «Cost of Living» category in the Incost - effective havens from the results of the «Cost of Living» category in the InCost of Living» category in the Index.

The best part: the whole thing cost less than a traditional TV ad (at least according to the company).

Even some opposition members say Abe and his aides display a better ability to govern than the first administration, when gaffes and scandals cost him five ministers including one who committed suicide.

Philips Lighting, the world's largest maker of lights, reported better - than - expected core fourth - quarter earnings on Friday, underpinned by cost - cutting and lower research and development expenses.

In his experience, new hires are doing well if they make enough sales to cover their salary and other fixed costs in less than 12 months while they're learning the ropes.

The frustrating part is that when PR is part of project planning from the start, it tends to be more cost effective than other marketing activities; it's cohesively integrated with the broader marketing plan; and its results are significantly better than when PR is not engaged.

In 2009, McCain removed unfamiliar and unpronounceable ingredients from its products as part of the company's «It's all good» commitment, which cost more than $ 10 million in research and development.

«Our whole concept was that our products had to work as well as or better than others, look as good or finer, cost the same or less, and be better for the environment,» says Lamstein.

It's far easier and less expensive to sell to existing customers than to acquire new ones, Herjavec added, so maintaining a robust customer mailing list is a good way to increase your revenue at a low cost.

Instead, stick with this simple rule of thumb: If the expense of replacing the broken item is more than twice the cost of repairing it, it's probably best to repair it, according to Lexicon Technologies, a technology maintenance company and the creator of the helpful infographic on the topic below.

It's far better to compete on quality, ingenuity and customer service than to position yourself as your industry's low - cost provider.

The move is a novel way for the San Mateo, Calif., company to finance the enormous cost of installing panels on thousands of roofs — a typical residential system costs $ 25,000 — while appealing to retail investors who are on the hunt for better rates of return than they can find in savings accounts and government bonds.

Millennium Minerals has boasted better - than - expected gold production at its Nullagine project, with costs in - line with previous targets.

It's a weird hybrid device that costs more than any tablet, but doesn't necessarily do anything better than a laptop.

«It's a well - known fact that acquiring new clients costs more than growing business opportunities with repeat clients.»

Glass containers cost more than plastic, but they tend to hold up better in the microwave, don't take on the characteristics of the food they hold, and some of them can even go in the oven.

Some of the best feedback comes about rings that cost less than $ 30 a piece.

Things got significantly worse before they got better for John Edwards and his ailing campaign, especially when his stylist Joseph Torrenueva revealed that one of his haircuts actually cost more than $ 1,250.

As The Wirecutter notes, «Details on the high end are clear but not piercing, the mids are even with no muddy, blurred sound, and for $ 70, the Swimbuds Sport headphones sound better than some of the merely water - resistant headphones that cost upwards of $ 40 more.»

Industry watchers suspect the Star is in better financial shape than the Globe, where Crawley says cost cuts have made operations profitable.

(Reuters)- Lowe's Cos Inc reported higher - than - expected comp sales and profit on Tuesday, helped by lower costs as well as higher demand for emergency supplies and rebuilding material due to hurricanes battering several regions in the United States.

Aetna, which has agreed to be bought by CVS Health, reported a better - than - expected first - quarter profit on Tuesday, largely due to lower medical costs.

While they aren't usually budget - breakers, many precautions against hazards obviously have a higher initial cost, but as the old saying goes, «It's better to be safe than sorry.»

«Increased morale and a better trained workforce will do more for our company than chasing cost - savings and eliminating every borderline job.»

We've waded through all the Cyber Monday deals to bring you the best tech deals that will cost you less than a Benjamin.

But buyer beware: Your 401 (k) plan provider could be marking them up to make them cost more than you think, according to Josh Robbins, chief strategy officer at America's Best 401k.

«In 2008, all of our clients who were dollar - cost averaging did better than those who weren't because they were buying everything on the way down,» Abboud says.

«If you invested in a very low - cost index fund — where you don't put the money in at one time, but average in over 10 years — you'll do better than 90 percent of people who start investing at the same time,» Buffett said at the 2004 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.

If anything, the practice of pumping a well is more automated than ever; the costs are mostly up front.

If the sum of the expected cash flow (on a discounted basis) you'd be giving up for an equity investment are greater than the costs of the debt, then you are better off getting debt.

They both have their advantages: OLEDs generally have better pictures, but cost substantially more than LCD sets.

Walking away from a home that costs more than it's worth could be the best option for some consumers desperate to downsize and start fresh.

But if average inflation were to more than double to 4 % over the next 30 years, a renter who put in the equivalent of a downpayment as well as annual principal payments into the stock market instead of toward a house would end up a little more than $ 415,000 richer 30 years later than someone who bought, even after factoring in the cost of renting.

A better bet is to devote your energy to acknowledging the talents and abilities of others and seeking out ways to learn from them, even at the cost of sometimes appearing less than brilliant yourself.

Some people said the screed, directed at CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, drew attention to prevalent wage issues in the area; others accused the employee of acting entitled and failing to find better or more work or a place to live that costs less than her current $ 1,245 rent.

It might cost a bit of money and possibly take funds you don't have, but it's better to spend a few thousand now to get things right, rather than losing your entire business — and your sanity — later.