Sentences with phrase «businesses into industry»

Investing capital and resources to build great businesses into industry - leading companies.

«We take a very long view,» says Saputo, who has turned his family business into an industry giant through a series of relentless, though always thoughtful, acquisitions.

He joined Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection in 2007, and has spent the last decade developing the company's errors - and - omissions business into an industry leader.

He joined Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection in 2007, and has spent the last decade developing the company's errors - and - omissions business into an industry leader.

Led a project that transformed an Excel based model for the Aviation business into an industry standard risk management system that analyzed $ 50 billion worth of assets and liabilities to reduce interest rate risk

Not exact matches

The growth of the cosmetic medicine industry has led two Perth entrepreneurs to expand their businesses in order to tap into more of the nation's $ 6 billion annual spend.

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.

CEO Karl - Johan Persson has made responsible supply chain practices core to the brand's business strategy, one which has propelled H&M into a clear leadership position, engaging with local governments and industry in pushing for substantive change.

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.

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.

UBC's Sauder School of Business, meanwhile, reorganized its program offerings last year into functional streams like entrepreneurship, and product and service management — specialties that have focus but can be applied across a variety of industries.

If on the other hand, you may are considering a product into an industry in which you have no direct experience or connections to guide, you may be faced with an insurmountable challenge to the business and the time required to build the right connections for success may be infeasible.

Life - long learning is critical to success in business, and particularly to those who have bought into an industry founded on innovation.

Write about things unrelated to your core business sometimes — industry trends, a glimpse into life at your company, or even things you've learned during your career.

«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.

Conlon's unique penchant for recognizing potential business connections and later nurturing them into a fruitful enterprise has been one of the cornerstones of his success in the industry beginning with his founding of Conlon & Co., a real estate merchant bank, in early 2000.

The industry's hope is that once businesses upgrade from their old magnetic point - of - sale terminals to smart, EMV - compatible ones, the ability for merchants to easily add a pay - by - phone option will turn mobile payments into the new normal.

There's a reason that Netflix and Terminix have grown to become the dominant players in their respective industries: they've figured out how to turn their businesses into streams of predictable recurring revenue.

Though the committee didn't offer details on how the banking industry might incorporate bitcoin into its business, it was optimistic about the currency's potential effect on the economy:

«When you walk into the room, if you don't know more about your business, your industry, your company, and your customers than everybody else in the world, you're lying to yourself.»

You can click through on certain topics (Business, Technology and others) to drill deeper into topics that are related to your industry.

This U.S. venture capital company invests in numerous business segments, including its foray into RegTech thanks to Managing Partner Wayne Kimmel's decision to put money into KIND Financial, a regulatory and compliance platform for the cannabis industry and for the government to monitor those businesses.

Business owners in any of these industries need to start incorporating blockchain into their strategies so as not to fall behind.

But before you jump into a business opportunity in Los Angeles (or any city, really), you should be armed with a knowledge of what industries are thriving there.

Another head has rolled in the corporate watchdog's investigation into Victoria Park - based car financing business Get Approved Finance, with Grant Parker permanently banned from the industry.

In a statement, the lender said it has published its own set of core principles for lending, and said it was «continuing to review and consider the best way to advance comprehensive industry - standards that take into account the full range of responsible credit products that serve small businesses.»)

Turner: Just turning to the money management business for a moment, the industry is changing dramatically, what's going on there and how does the search for yield fit into that?

Maintaining an active presence online in posts that are compelling and useful pertaining to your industry niche will leave the right impression with your peers and help you become a go - to resource for information and insight that will translate into fruitful business relationships.

AFTER 33 years in the steel industry and having grown the family business into one of the state's biggest names in steel retailing, former Midalia Steel managing director Geoff Midalia has taken a completely different tack with his newest business venture.

«Every industry goes into the cycle of undervaluation or overvaluation, and businesses should be insured in terms of managing those crises or uncertain situations.»

While he might have had a relatively easy entry into business by means of his father's company and money, his fascination with the industry and dedication to teaching himself everything about it were admirable.

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.

The research that goes into formulating the business plans that I typically see comes from sources such as industry reports, census data and other government - generated historical material, plus articles from business periodicals.

If a smartphone app requiring comparatively little in capital investment can send that industry into disarray, then few businesses are safe from change.

Business - plan competitions have expanded into elevator pitch battles and industry - specific contests.

Retail industry analysts also suggest that profitability is difficult to achieve as an online - only business, which necessitates branching out into a so - called omni - channel strategy that includes a physical presence.

It is possible for companies to simultaneously share data with business partners and safeguard it from falling into the wrong hands, according to Heiser and other security industry experts.

If your business is prone to industry changes, it's essential to bake a strategy right into your business plan.

Founder Alain Bouchard's genius was in recognizing that a mom - and - pop industry could be transformed into big business.

Despite these advances, the industry continues to lag behind, slow to incorporate new technology into their business practices.

While breakout sessions will cover everything from branding to dealing with failure, if you have any interest in the franchise industry, be sure to check out «Break into Business Ownership with a Franchise.»

The industry your business is in will also determine whether a woman is likely to dive deep into reading reviews.

An examination of Zuckerberg's management approach reveals that his success rests on three pillars: his unique ability to look into the future, his otherworldly consistency, and the business discipline he has nurtured in an industry quite often enamored of bright, shiny objects.

The 248 film and television productions filmed in Georgia represent $ 1.7 billion in state spending, and more than 100 new businesses have relocated or expanded in Georgia, ensuring the state's place in the industry well into the future.

We can start with a tiny company in a hardscrabble nickel - and - dime industry and build it into a billion - dollar business.

Entrepreneurs who are ready to throw themselves into technology transfer and IP sourcing can look to attend conferences, like the University - Industry Interaction Conference that brings together academics, governments, and business leaders to discuss advances in the field.

The core of my work involves helping former athletes transition into the business side of the industry, getting new broadcasters exposure through appearances, looking for bigger jobs and roles for experienced clients, negotiating new and existing deals and, of course, constantly working to grow our client base.

They appear to be looking into potentially anti-competitive business dealings that critics have leveled at this more than $ 20 billion niche market of the pharmaceutical industry, according to analysts and court filings reviewed by Kaiser Health News.

I am looking forward to seeing how this inclusive mindset continues to grow and play out across leadership and business strategy — especially as we look into the new year toward Davos, which will focus on strengthening global cooperation and inclusivity across regions and industries, as well as how organizations communicate differently with customers to empower those around them to be agents of the change, not merely products of it.

We asked three small companies in the green construction industry how they broke into the business and what they learned along the way.