But we need great lawyers to fortify themselves not just with legal knowledge but with
business skills as well, so that they can truly lead not just within their practices but with their clients.
It shows the exceptional talent we have at UEL and it also allows our students to gain an all round practical experience and
business skills as they manage their work and engage with other artists globally.»
MASS MoCA's Assets for Artists program helps working artists in all disciplines strengthen
business skills as they pursue a creative practice.
Chris honed
her business skills as an auditor with Arthur Andersen & Co. as well as in her 15 years with Hewlett Packard Corporation.
A recent study by professors from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) confirms that entrepreneurs can greatly benefit from coworking spaces as these spaces help entrepreneurs develop new
business skills as well as tap into new customer networks.
Here's how Fiverr can help you build
your business skills as an entrepreneur:
Not exact matches
Those are the new
skills and talents the
business world is looking for, putting an end to job descriptions
as we've known them for decades.
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.
Ted Cruz is known more for his arguing
skills as an attorney than for his
business acumen, but he's banking possible votes like a real pro.
I honed a lot of soft
skills throughout my career, such
as the ability to calm people down, communicate technical information in layman's terms, market my
business, manage employees and more.
As we talk to small more and more small
businesses in Canada and the world, when they realize that, the light bulb goes off and they say, «Yes, you're right, there's no way I'm going to be able to prevent the hacker from wherever from getting into my files because I'm just not
skilled enough, Google can help me do that.»
Networking groups such
as BNI, Toastmasters, and Masterminds make it easy for you to enhance your networking
skills and meet new contacts that lead to hot referrals and new
business.
When
businesses post jobs on the platform, Toptal identifies available developers proficient in the software languages necessary to handle the task at hand, then contacts the client to learn more about the job and the company
as a whole before interviewing programmer candidates to make sure their
skills and personalities are properly attuned.
As often as not, they're no more advanced and informed in terms of their people strengths and skills than they are in any of the other areas of operating and growing a busines
As often
as not, they're no more advanced and informed in terms of their people strengths and skills than they are in any of the other areas of operating and growing a busines
as not, they're no more advanced and informed in terms of their people strengths and
skills than they are in any of the other areas of operating and growing a
business.
Immigration policy, from potential burdens of reporting and verification to visa needs for highly
skilled positions, are also critical to small
business owners,
as is Dodd - Frank's impact on lending to small
business.
I believe these companies have the technical
skills, the financial scale, and the
business savvy to successfully address climate change, if governments and investors step up
as well.
My client's situation highlights a truth that I've seen play out over and over again
as I coach
business leaders to be better speakers and more effective communicators: Speaking is what I like to call a signal
skill.
A highly investable team has prior experience in the same
business domain
as well
as credentials and
skills in their roles.
Tomorrow's
business leaders and startup founders will be today's young kids whose parents have raised them with an entrepreneurial spirit — a
skill that is increasingly important
as young people flood the startup world and the freelance economy grows.
«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.»
McKinsey predicts that by 2018, the United States my face a shortage of up to 190,000 data scientists
as well
as 1.5 million managers with the
skills to translate data science into
business decisions.
Higher education could be rebranded
as startups» best friend and assist students in mastering
business skills.
One of the most powerful ways to develop your
skills as a
business leader is to join a CEO peer group — which is something I have written about in a prior post.
Most leaders start out in
business with a specific
skill, such
as selling or accounting or designing software.
But if you think of selling
as explaining the logic and benefits of a decision, then everyone —
business owner or not — needs sales
skills: to convince others that an idea makes sense, to show bosses or investors how a project or
business will generate a return, to help employees understand the benefits of a new process, etc..
The exact
skills that a
business requires depend on the type of
business as well
as the type of
business function that they are applied to.
Because that ambition is an opportunity: for you to increase your staff's
skills and experience, and to establish your company
as the best in the
business — the best employer, and a market leader.
Aside from the few who among us who had master's degrees in
business administration, most of my classmates brought to the table the
skills and experience specific to theor venture, such
as backgrounds in fashion, architecture, medicine, food service and so forth.
Though CEOs are supportive of international
business opportunities, they weren't
as enthused about loans to help new Canadians acquire
skills and training.
Building a
business requires a mix of these technical
skills as well
as intellectual
skills, such
as critical thinking, problem solving and lateral thinking.
«Some companies think it's too expensive, that it's a low -
skill job and they don't see it
as an invaluable part of their
business.
And, because the required
skill sets will change dramatically over time
as a
business grows, it is also critical that the management be sufficiently flexible that it can adapt to the new requirements of the firm.
The economy in eastern Europe was slowly liberalizing, and Kholodenko figured he could find success
as an entrepreneur thanks to his
business education and language
skills (his family emigrated from Ukraine when he was five years old).
Only in Asia did the CEOs cite economic factors — the
skills shortage and the rapid pace of technological change —
as the top threats facing their
business.
The more
skill you have
as a company with trade and foreign policy, the better able you will be to do
business in global markets outside the U.S.
Its important to recognize your strengths and
skills, and then figure out in which areas might be important to the
business that you aren't
as strong in.
The popularity of these men,
as well
as the
business value they drive for their respective sports, is tied not only to their
skill, but also to their showmanship.
If you're planning on becoming an entrepreneur, or if you've just entered the world of
business ownership, learn these five
skills as early
as possible:
Out of all the books I have read around entrepreneurship,
business, and leadership success, this has hands down had the most impact on the growth of myself, our
business, and the development my own leadership
skills as our team has grown from a startup to a global company with offices in London, Singapore, and New York.»
Trump has touted his
skill as a dealmaker in the
business world.
I wanted to pursue an executive MBA because I believe that continuous learning and new challenges are the keys to keeping life interesting and to personal development, I wanted something positive and forward looking to work on while my company went through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and I felt that a MBA would strengthen my leadership and
business skills and make me a stronger
business partner
as general counsel.
More surprisingly, several «best - and - brightest» EMBAs are earning their MBAs in their 50s — a trend that signifies the flexibility of the format
as much
as it foreshadows lengthening career spans and changing
business dynamics that require more adaptive
skills.
As companies expand into new markets, executives are opting to acquire
skills to take their
businesses to the next level.
But the Web is especially well - suited to teaching technical topics, effective sales and customer - service techniques, financial
skills, product and policy updates, and things that can be learned step by step, such
as drafting a
business plan or managing a project.
Columbia
Business School professors have even written that dumb is the new smart, citing a willingness to admit what you don't understand and appear foolish as a highly undervalued business skill in this post financial crisi
Business School professors have even written that dumb is the new smart, citing a willingness to admit what you don't understand and appear foolish
as a highly undervalued
business skill in this post financial crisi
business skill in this post financial crisis world.
As an entrepreneur myself, I know that there are seasons for different
skill sets and that changing
business environments can make different
skills more or less necessary.
And, although the debate continues to rage
as to which startup
skills can be taught, it's very clear that a great deal can be learned by new
business builders who immerse themselves in the critical and creative entrepreneurial mass that an incubator like 1871 provides.
Your employees» continuing enthusiasm will pay off
as they stay on for the long term, build their
skills, contribute their ideas and take a real interest in the
business.
«We can't just be a southwestern Ontario school doing
business in our own backyard,
as we need to develop
skills and knowledge to successfully participate in a global community,» he said.
More than 40 programs have popped up in the last half decade offering services such
as mentorship, networks of partners, access to investors and
business skills development, according to a recent report by the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs and Village Capital, which surveyed 52 programs.