We help our clients achieve extraordinary
business results by developing authentic leaders, productive teams and committed employees.
Pecos River Division of Aon Consulting, Minneapolis, MN & San Francisco • CA 1995 — 2001 New Business Development, Consultant, Facilitator Instrumental in aiding Fortune 500 companies achieve
business results by innovatively creating a corporate culture that maximizes the focus, energy, commitment and performance of the individual and respective teams.
Achieved desired
business results by negotiating a product process with a disparate business unit
Partnering with clients to help them achieve
business results by providing strategic media relations, marketing, and employee communications support.
We can help you achieve better
business results by finding, developing, motivating and rewarding employees in ways that fit with your broad financial and business goals.
We help our clients achieve extraordinary
business results by developing authentic leaders, productive teams and committed employees.
e-Learning is about driving
business results by improving employee knowledge and performance.
We help our clients achieve extraordinary
business results by developing authentic leaders, productive teams and committed employees.
This way, companies like Cosabella can automatically align the incentives they offer with their overall marketing strategy, and improve
their business results by getting away from the overspending caused by distributing blanket discounts.
Not exact matches
And then (perhaps more commonly) there are more complex cases, in which lack of
business skill (say, at providing high - quality service)
results in a desire
by some employees to engage in compensatory wrongdoing, and that wrongdoing is made easier
by ongoing incompetent accounting.
What mentors do is drive
results in your
business by giving you seasoned advice.
We also decided to wind down our activities in the wind pitch control
business by year end,
resulting in a charge of $ 0.72 per share.
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.
Disruptive early entrants often succeed because their larger, in - market competitors may be unwilling to immediately cannibalize existing
businesses and / or may be constrained
by legal or regulatory considerations (think AirBnb or Uber) or
by other reasons such as concerns for near - term financial
results.
These excellent
results are supported
by the success of our innovation drive in advanced materials, the benefits of increased production capacities in specialty molecular sieves in France and PVDF in China last year, the integration of XL Brands in adhesives and the confirmation of the very good performance of our intermediate chemical
businesses.
You might be surprised that this point is only listed at number four on the list, but it is important to recognize the reality that any
business is driven and guided
by the financial
results.
This has
resulted in decreased sales costs and marketing spend and some
businesses have reported lead conversion rates improving
by up to 300 %.
We hope that,
by clarifying our expectations about future policy, we can provide individuals, families,
businesses, and financial markets greater confidence about the Federal Reserve's commitment to promoting a sustainable recovery and that, as a
result, they will become more willing to invest, hire and spend.
As a
result,
businesses are trying to leverage this desire
by creating products and services that allow for immediate satisfaction — but not necessarily lasting.
We're driven
by the community, and as a
result we're kind of a
business and a community service also.
MTS's management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP measures provides useful information to investors and management regarding financial and
business trends relating to the Company's
results of operations as well as the net amount of cash generated
by its
business operations.
The rest are reconfiguring their
businesses in a variety of ways — most commonly
by postponing capital spending — the inevitable
result being a decline in production down the road.
Commenting on the Company's first quarter
results, Ryder Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez said, «Our
results were at the high - end of our expectations in the first quarter, driven
by stronger than expected
results in our rental, supply chain, and dedicated
businesses.
In the week since the harrowing Parkside, Florida massacre, which
resulted in 17 student and teacher deaths
by an AR - 15, Amulet, along with other startups in the counter-active shooter market are seeing their
businesses boom.
«With the financial support provided
by Siva along with the strong base in the Dandaragan operations, the
resulting quality of our extra virgin olive oil, the establishment of relationships with key bulk buyers, and the expansion of infrastructure and operating capacity, the Olea Australis Group intends to achieve its goal of an on going sustainable
business that is a long - term participant in the continued growth of extra virgin olive oil in Australia and throughout the world.»
The
results suggest that
by simply skipping impersonal
business speak and allowing your language to imply your personal commitment to your company or team, you'll be more likely to create a positive impression of warmth and competence — and more likely to persuade others of whatever you're saying.
These startup
businesses, companies selling vaporizers, CBD products, and software to marijuana users or marijuana companies, were kicked off payment processors and other mainstream
business platforms en masse as a
result, entrepreneurs affected
by the purge say.
Further, PDC urges you to carefully review and consider the cautionary statements and disclosures, specifically those under the heading «Risk Factors,» made in its Quarterly Report on Form 10 - Q, its Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the «2016 Form 10 - K»), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission («SEC») on February 28, 2017 and amended on May 1, 2018, and other filings with the SEC for further information on risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company's
business, financial condition,
results of operations, and prospects, which are incorporated
by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
We've been talking about our open - ended PTO policy for a while, and whenever we do, the same questions arise: Don't employees take advantage of the company
by taking too much time off, damaging
business results?
As a
result, Canada will have 7.5 million connected cars
by 2020, estimates Mansell Nelson, vice-president of advanced
business solutions at Rogers (which owns Candian Bu
business solutions at Rogers (which owns Candian
BusinessBusiness).
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired
businesses into United Technologies» existing
businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred
by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new
business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may
result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their
businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered
by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
Bell gets great
results just
by smartly managing his middlemen and suppliers — a group of
business partners in Mexico without whom Mayan Dreams would become a nightmare.
EPS numbers usually are the first thing investors and the media look for in a
business's
results — and whether the number beat expectations set
by industry and sell - side research analysts at financial firms.
By understanding and practicing the five love languages, I've dramatically impacted my business to be more effective and profitable by approaching each team member with their preferred language for maximum results.&raqu
By understanding and practicing the five love languages, I've dramatically impacted my
business to be more effective and profitable
by approaching each team member with their preferred language for maximum results.&raqu
by approaching each team member with their preferred language for maximum
results.»
A lot of coding and other activity may make your engineers feel better (it's a somewhat effective antidote for anxiety), but it's not likely to be moving the ball up the field or leading your
business to a better
result for your clients unless it's informed
by actual and timely customer input.
This will
result in exorbitant combined personal / corporate tax rates on dividends and capital gains earned
by individual
business owners.
«This will place us in a position us to accelerate our expansion plans
by twelve to eighteen months and as a
result will elevate Online Advantage to the major league as a partner of one of the top three or four market leaders in
business to
business e-commerce space,» Mr Jones said.
That's according to the
results of a small -
business trends study released today
by OnDeck Capital, a New York - based small -
business lending company that uses software to streamline the loan application process.
ZURICH, April 25 - Credit Suisse delivered its best quarterly
results on Wednesday since Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam launched his restructuring plan for Switzerland's second - biggest bank in 2016, driven
by its wealth management
business.
The review and the changes that will
result from it comes on top of a decision to build a new $ 200 million modern home for the
business school on the waterfront of Lake Michigan, a reorganization of the school's top leadership, and the creation and launch of Kellogg's new branding campaign — all initiatives driven
by Blount since her arrival some 18 months ago.
Successful
businesses are measured
by their
results, so relevant skills, attention to details and problem - solving abilities are critical.
Fido parent Rogers Communications — which also owns Canadian
Business — is in the midst of a company - wide overhaul
by CEO Guy Laurence, and the repositioning of the Fido brand is one early
result.
The backlog led CN to recently reduce its crude
by rail
business, interim Chief Executive JJ Ruest told analysts on a conference call after the company released its
results.
Actual
results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can
result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products
results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this
business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that
result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our
results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused
by the proposed tariffs
by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new
business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products,
resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations,
resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and
businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks
resulting from the concentration of our
business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power
business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed
by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
I did, though, enjoy these words offered to
Business Insider
by Starbucks: «We expect 10 percent of the US customer's average customer ticket to increase
by about 0.5 percent as a
result of these beverage adjustments.»
In a September 2008 policy statement, the Fed said it often lets investors take double - digit bank stakes not designed to exert a «controlling influence,» but would review any
resulting business relationships «case -
by - case.»
A similar study conducted
by the Guardian Insurance Company offered even more marked
results, with 35 % of small
business owners surveyed reporting that they actually started their
businesses to fund their retirements.
If the accounting change is required
by the IRS because the method originally chosen did not clearly reflect income, however, the
business must make the
resulting adjustment during the current tax year.
There is an endless supply of
business statistics (proving most any point you want to make), research and studies (many with surprising
results), and interesting real - life stories (of
business success and failure), all available within seconds
by doing a simple Google search.
As a
result, previously reported aggregate
business segment net sales and operating income for total year 2017 increased $ 1.568 billion and $ 402 million, respectively, offset
by similar increases in the elimination of dual credit net sales and operating income amounts.