«Districts that have been successful brought together a coalition of stakeholders from the community — that includes parents,
business and industry as well as educators within the district.»
From networking opportunities and informative speaker sessions to the conference's overall value for individual
businesses and the industry as a whole, just about every attendee gave rave reviews.
He's met with representatives from powerful lobbying groups like the the Louisiana Association of
Business and Industry as well as representatives from the office of Gov. Bobby Jindal.
You'll begin with an orientation of the firm's
business and the industry as a whole.
Not exact matches
Although the name has changed, it's still the same
industry once denoted
as «leveraged buyouts» — that is, the
business of buying companies with a thin slice of nonpublic equity
and mountains of debt, in which fund managers grab richly generous (to themselves) fees.
Despite not doing traditional
business development in the form of cold calling, Mark, in fact, monetizes his
business through what he refers to
as «authority,» or being viewed
as an
industry expert through his own blog
and social media content which he says creates an emotional connection with potential clients.
With semantics technology sales teams can easily access data relevant not only to the
business and the
industry their clients are working in, but also the in - between links like transport
and delivery mechanics,
as well
as end - markets.
In a market research note, Juenger essentially said that the traditional TV
industry needs to be re-evaluated,
and that its
business model is in jeopardy
as a result of digital competition.
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.
Reuters columnist Robert Cyran recently contended that Canada's «definition of
industries worthy of protection has become incredibly expansive,»
and that the country was no longer quite so open for
business as once it had been.
-- BlackBerry plans to forge stronger partnerships with others in the tech
industry and build better relationships with longtime
business customers
as the smartphone company attempts to turn around flagging operations, chief executive John Chen says.
In the airline
industry, the legacy airlines (American, Delta,
and United Airlines) would be the most obvious candidates to benefit, given their popularity with
business travelers, but the report found that Southwest Airlines may have
as much, or more, to gain from HQ2.
And offering something new also highlights your
business as a thought leader in the
industry — since you'll be the first one to cover it.
BusinessPlanToday Along with their
business plan software, BPT also offers over a dozen sample
business plan examples in
industries such
as retail, food, construction,
and real estate.
As Ars Technica points out, arbitraging cheap power is a widespread business tactic in industries as diverse as aluminum production and marijuana cultivatio
As Ars Technica points out, arbitraging cheap power is a widespread
business tactic in
industries as diverse as aluminum production and marijuana cultivatio
as diverse
as aluminum production and marijuana cultivatio
as aluminum production
and marijuana cultivation.
Marijuana has become big
business in the United States,
and the biggest day for the
industry is April 20, commonly referred to
as «4/20.»
Such factors include, among others, general
business, economic, competitive, political
and social uncertainties; the actual results of current
and future exploration activities; the actual results of reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; changes in project parameters
and / or economic assessments
as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate
as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes
and other risks of the mining
industry; political instability; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities,
as well
as those factors discussed in the section entitled «Risk Factors» in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2017 dated March 15, 2018.
Beyond just its social - media application, Cyfe also helps with
industry and competitor research
as a
business intelligence tool that helps turn data
and trends into actionable insights.
The
business of trying to divine customers» desires has been around almost
as long
as there have been customers, but market research
as an
industry began with the advent of modern magazine ads
and radio commercials in the early 20th century.
What began
as a conference devoted to honoring excellence in advertising has morphed into a gaudy
business meeting for the technology
and sales people who call the shots in the
industry.
Carnival CEO Arnold Donald speaks with CNBC's Seema Mody about the cruise operator's outlook for the
business and the travel
industry as a whole
as well
as what
This principle can be fundamentally applied to all
business models
and start - ups should prioritize on creating a sustainable
as well
as scalable solution for their
industry.
Making outdoor advertising accessible to local
businesses and easy to buy is important to the
industry as well.
Her vibrant, technology - driven take on American manufacturing services has made her a pioneer in the steel
industry and serves
as a model for innovation in traditionally antiquated fields of
business.
There is a second test under the legislation that establishes a ratio of wage income
and business income based on level of capital investment that some
industries, such
as doctors, accountants, lawyers, are required to use this second test.
I'm still passionate about my
business and keeping our status
as a customer service powerhouse in our
industry, but I take a better approach to dealing with problems.
We've seen examples across all kinds of
industries like software -
as - a-service, home services,
and other subscription
businesses who have perfected this model.
«Be really clear about the assumptions you're making about the
business you're going into,
and check those assumptions
as quickly
as you can — whether it's building a prototype
and testing it with people, or just talking to other people in the
industry.
«They get stronger
and stronger by the day,
as importers like Constellation Brands
and Heineken get savvier,» Harry Schuhmacher, editor
and publisher of
industry publication Beer
Business Daily, told Fortune in an interview earlier this year.
As happens with any list, you'll think of other tasks
and steps specific to your
business and industry that need to be considered.
As an industry we need to pay attention to those who are struggling as they build their startups and make sure we pay as much attention to the mental stresses of the job as we do to the business challenges like shipping product, hiring staff and raising mone
As an
industry we need to pay attention to those who are struggling
as they build their startups and make sure we pay as much attention to the mental stresses of the job as we do to the business challenges like shipping product, hiring staff and raising mone
as they build their startups
and make sure we pay
as much attention to the mental stresses of the job as we do to the business challenges like shipping product, hiring staff and raising mone
as much attention to the mental stresses of the job
as we do to the business challenges like shipping product, hiring staff and raising mone
as we do to the
business challenges like shipping product, hiring staff
and raising money.
As a whole, the industry was pegged as a US$ 2 - billion business in 2014 and is growing 3 % to 6 % a year, according to Gartner, a market research compan
As a whole, the
industry was pegged
as a US$ 2 - billion business in 2014 and is growing 3 % to 6 % a year, according to Gartner, a market research compan
as a US$ 2 - billion
business in 2014
and is growing 3 % to 6 % a year, according to Gartner, a market research company.
«
As we have advanced across
industries — news, publishing, law,
business and government,» they continue, «Tom has been a valued source of counsel
and support.
The traditional payments
industry is headed for an upheaval
as more small
businesses begin accepting Bitcoin
and more payment startups rise to meet the growing demand.
«The
industry is adapting,» says Matt Bilbey, vice-president
and general manager of EA Sports» soccer
business in Burnaby, B.C. «Soon mobile devices will have
as good a technology
as any of the consoles today,
and the skill set of our console developers will be even more relevant.»
And as you decide how best to deliver your product or service, keep in mind the company's core business values, the medium - term strategic considerations and where the industry is headed in the long te
And as you decide how best to deliver your product or service, keep in mind the company's core
business values, the medium - term strategic considerations
and where the industry is headed in the long te
and where the
industry is headed in the long term.
The news
and publishing
industries are on no firmer ground than a year ago
as the quest for a sustainable
business model continues.
«It is pretty common with new technology
and the new entrants to the
business, such
as Tesla
and Fisker, that they are often overly optimistic —
and they overestimate how difficult the auto
industry is,» says Mike Omotoso, an
industry analyst with LMC Automotive in Troy, Michigan.
It's no surprise that cannabis
industry has identified several emerging trends
as it becomes legalized across the U.S., offering new
business opportunities
and huge profits.
Fast - forward a few decades,
and the likes of Microsoft's Xbox 360, the Sony PS3
and Nintendo's Wii have put consoles in one of every two homes in the U.S.
and helped make video games a bigger
business than the entire music
industry —
and almost
as big
as the movie
industry.
The tech
industry, with it's army of engineers
and eggheads, is the most dynamic
and chattered about sector around, so - called «quants» are the new media superstars,
and even something
as old - school
as farming is being radically disrupted by new, smarter ways of doing
business.
Also, make sure to check
industry - specific publications
as well
as general
business and entrepreneurial publications
as they often have awards for various criteria.
As I have written about before, the rate at which Americans start new companies has been on a downward trajectory since the late 1970s, driven by changing
industry composition
and the growth of multi-outlet
businesses like Starbucks
and Walmart.
Mills compared the need to invest in infrastructure such
as highways, roads,
and bridges to investment in high - speed broadband in the past two decades, which has enabled a lively app economy, which in turn has spawned nearly a million jobs,
as well
as an entirely new cloud computing
industry worth $ 45 billion that touches some 6 million small
businesses.
The commission's proposal comes
as traditional taxation practices have so far failed to capture
business proceeds from an
industry where value added tends to be virtual rather than material
and digital companies have sought to take advantage of loopholes created by uncoordinated European regulation.
Halfway through last year, Jason Kint of the advertising trade group Digital Content Next looked at the total ad revenue booked by those two companies
as a proportion of the overall
industry,
and found that they accounted for about 90 % of all the growth in the
business.
(The Ogden
and Cole memos assure the
industry that federal law enforcement agents will not step in
as long
as businesses follow the rules
and do not act
as fronts for organized crime, do not sell to kids,
and avoid other federal enforcement priorities.)
What to include:
Business plans vary in length — anywhere from 20 to 50 pages — but typically cover the same topics, such as: Cover Page (essential contact information); Executive Summary (what your business does and what market need it solves); Company Overview (profile of company and successes); Industry Analysis (details about the market); Customer Analysis (who are the customers); Competitive Analysis (identify key competitors); Marketing Plan (your brand and how do you plan on getting it in front of customers); Operations Plan (daily and yearly operational processes for success); Management Team (identify key company personnel); and Financial Plans (revenue projections for three to five
Business plans vary in length — anywhere from 20 to 50 pages — but typically cover the same topics, such
as: Cover Page (essential contact information); Executive Summary (what your
business does and what market need it solves); Company Overview (profile of company and successes); Industry Analysis (details about the market); Customer Analysis (who are the customers); Competitive Analysis (identify key competitors); Marketing Plan (your brand and how do you plan on getting it in front of customers); Operations Plan (daily and yearly operational processes for success); Management Team (identify key company personnel); and Financial Plans (revenue projections for three to five
business does
and what market need it solves); Company Overview (profile of company
and successes);
Industry Analysis (details about the market); Customer Analysis (who are the customers); Competitive Analysis (identify key competitors); Marketing Plan (your brand
and how do you plan on getting it in front of customers); Operations Plan (daily
and yearly operational processes for success); Management Team (identify key company personnel);
and Financial Plans (revenue projections for three to five years).
After all, some of the biggest
business innovations - such
as biotechnology, online banking
and other online financial services - come from some of the most regulated
industries.
Because of the space constraints in mobile, traditional banner
and display ads aren't
as effective, so the seamless integration
and high click rates of news feed ads — known in the
industry as «native advertising» — are perfectly positioned to boost Facebook's mobile
business.