Not exact matches
Of course, not every
business owner is cut
out to franchise his or her
concept.
Instead
of trying to figure
out what your basic
business concept is, you only have to decide whether it's changing.
You can look at virtually any page
of your
business plan and find an important
concept or number describing some expected future event that, if it turns
out to be diverging from reality, may hint at future trouble.
The idea
of the most effective protection not completely residing on your PC, but floating somewhere
out there can be a hard
concept for some self - sufficient
business owners to accept.
After KFC went from a single cafe to a franchised
concept, Sanders sold the
business in 1964, feeling
out of his league at the age
of 75 as the chain rapidly grew.
Although the licensed - student capacity
of the center's leased 4,016 - square - foot facility (complete with two playgrounds, seven classrooms, and a kitchen) is maxed
out, a new owner could relocate to bigger digs or reproduce the center's proven
business concept elsewhere, either in or
out of town.
We will explore the
concept of in and
out across technology, life,
business, science and awe.
When checking
out an industry, «meet with people who are already involved in the space and see what they think
of [your]
concept and whether it has legs,» says Rex Falkenrath, the regional director
of the Miller
Business Innovation Center, a business incubator based in Sand
Business Innovation Center, a
business incubator based in Sand
business incubator based in Sandy, Utah.
Along with all
of the other positive points / reasons for this being the right
business concept at the exact perfect moment in time, there is a surge in a segment
of the population possibly wanting to own / operate one
of these stores in the thousands
of people who have been offered «buy -
outs» in return for retiring early.
It is a hard
concept to explain precisely and to quantify, but the idea
of differing levels
of social capital helps explain why, for example, French entrepreneurs (not to mention Indian, Chinese, Mexican and Nigerian) are more likely to create successful tech startups in the US or the UK than at home, or why it is easier to start a
business in Sidney than in Beijing, or why technological innovation is not evenly spread
out among countries, even among countries at similar development levels, but rather tends to cluster in a few areas in a few countries where tech entrepreneurs seem to believe that their work is made easier and the rewards greater.
NTY Franchise Company specializes in working with entrepreneurs at every stage
of establishing one
of these five successful upscale resale branded
concepts including: Research and Discovery;
Business Planning; Store Location and Leasing; Financing; Design and Build -
out; Point
of Service Software and Systems; Coaching and Managing; and Marketing.
«The «flight to safety»
concept — periods
of volatility causing money to flow
out of equity markets into fixed income and thus driving prices up and yields down — no longer looks viable,» Bill Belden, head
of ETF
business development at Guggenheim, said.
This, as we shall see, would be a desperate misuse
of the
concept of revelation, which is not in the
business of handing
out otherwise accessible information about the world.
I know that entrepreneurship, the
concept of #girlboss and starting a
business in general is so often made
out to be so glamorous and I'm sure what we do can look like that through the lens
of social media, but the reality can be pretty different, so it was lovely to take a step back and reflect on how far we've come rather than assessing all our obstacles!
There's no
concept of simply shutting
out the world in order to focus on running a vineyard and creating the perfect blend when there's
business to attend to — the all - important
business of marketing and selling the finished product.
Easily handle the ins and
outs of pizza and similar «build - your - own» restaurant
concepts — multiple toppings, combos, deliveries, and multi-pricing — with a flexible POS platform builtspecifically for your
business.
Finally, we were one
of the 70 teams
out of 250 that survived all levels and developed a financially and organizationally sound
business concept for the last round in May.
For Lemos, it is not only a matter
of growing sales volume but growing influence in terms
of the number
of innovative retail
concepts and
business models coming
out of emerging markets.
Well, the
concept is basically: Can you do what the studios do in a more efficient manner, and can you revitalize a section
of the movie
business that has been starved
out of existence almost?
MINI's Rocketman
concept is stuck on the shelf unless the company manages to find a partner that makes
business sense
out of the
concept, according to its product boss Pat McKenna who spoke to
The entire
concept of Netflix for e-books has been a resounding failure and most
of the companies participating in this space are either
out of business or have their backs to the wall.
And then in terms
of a day job income — going back to the
business concept and the tax
concept — if you have a separate account, take the money from your personal account, invest it into your
business account, and run all your expenses
out of that
business account right from the start.
In a sense, then, what Shatzkin's
concept of «Amazon's and everybody else's
business» represents is a still - active sorting -
out, a shakedown in which even some
of Amazon's loudest critics in publishing continue to sell their books with the online retailer because they simply can't afford to miss such a vast potential marketplace.
If you're planning on taking
out a small
business loan, there are a lot
of terms and
concepts that will come up over the course
of the application process.
In Graham's view a speculator was unconcerned with the intrinsic value
of a
business, and interested only in the price he could hope to get when he sells
out — in other words the speculator's
concept of value is unrelated to the fundamentals
of the underlying
business of the company, whereas the fluctuations in market price are
of great importance to him.
While debt settlement providers have never come together as a unified voice to slam the debt management side, the nonprofit DMP providers have frequently come together (and acted individually), to vilify the
concept of debt settlement itself, and later, to call
out what they see as bad
business practices found throughout the debt settlement side
of the industry.
Haidar said: «As a property that exemplifies the brand values
of Address Hotels + Resorts, Address Dubai Marina stands
out for its sophisticated architecture and design, elegant interiors, outstanding restaurant
concepts, and a wide range
of amenities that appeal to both
business and leisure travellers.
He continues, «So at the moment it's not really about
business models and transaction models and everything else, it's about «let's enable that creativity and that connection, that community», because I think that's what will make our platform stand
out, that's what gamers would love — with the hundreds
of new games they can play with creative
concepts — and that's what creators want — they want a stage to perform their best work on.
To me, THAT is what the real controversy should be, as it includes
business models from big games
out there, often not even using loot boxes, that ruin the
concept of an even playfield in competition.
Deep Silver's global
business development director Malte Wagener added: «We set
out to create a rather unique trailer
concept that would focus on delivering emotion and atmosphere while transporting the key elements and features
of Dead Island.
The
concept of Joint Implementation (JI), GHG - emissions reduction projects carried
out jointly by Annex I countries or
business from Annex I countries, is mentioned in the UNFCCC, but amplified in the Kyoto Protocol.
That last bit refers to the notion
of «additionality» — a
concept that grew
out of the Kyoto Protocol as a way
of valuing carbon offsets against
business - as - usual.
Known as OV - fiets, it now apparently services 60,000 members
out of 180 rail stations.The Common Bike
concept is seen as a community program returning profits to local
businesses, such as bike shops willing to act as hire stations.
Jackson says that
out of this
business he created the Shop Talk
concept, a program «where guests consist
of local and national celebrities who share their
business success stories and other insights while getting their hair cut.»
However, a
concept called the «Electronic Noose» demonstrated disruption when the medical supply
business American Hospitals, nearly put Johnson & Johnson's hospital distribution division
out of business by giving terminals to US hospital procurement officers.
Specifically, you have to watch The Founder, where Michael Keaton plays McDonald's franchise founder Ray Kroc, strong - arming the McDonald brothers
out of their restaurant
concept, their
business system and their name.
The whole offline project management (or
business management)
concept is definitely becoming
out of date when this many efficient tools are available.
The idea
of recycling phones isn't a new
concept in the
business, as many companies have seemingly come
out with newer phones that look, feel, and even have similar specs to previous phones.
If there is a camp
of developers or
businesses who feel that they think Bitcoin should be done differently or they protocol changes that they have suggested that nobody is listening to and is causing contention, then developing their own fork is a quick way for them to get a proof
of concept out there and see if they can gather support for it.
The whitepaper can be a good start to find
out about the company's vision and usually provide you with the breakdown
of their
business concept.
Nintendo may have ushered the revolution
of motion - controlled videogames, but it is Microsoft that truly let the
concept run free, by taking the controller bit
out of the motion - controller
business.
It lays
out your
business concept, how you fit into the marketplace, and the details
of how your finances will work.
• Took and recorded student attendance and ensured that all grades information was properly and confidentially filed • Assisted the lead teacher in imparting lessons and assisted students in learning complex
business concepts • Provided a one on one to students with learning difficulties and assisted assigned students with their projects • Ascertained that students adhered to established standards
of behavior within the class • Handed
out class and home assignments and ensured that both were timely collected and handed over to the lead teacher
Profile: Senior Executive - Real Estate Development & Construction Outstanding track record
of business development, client cultivation, project management and administration from initial
concept, land acquisition, staging, bid process through build
out, product and services marketing, real sale and property management.
The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008
Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report ge
Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new
business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report ge
business efforts from
concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build -
outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects
of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases
of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all
out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local
business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report ge
business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects
of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association
of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases
of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference
of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing
of attorney authorizations, the preparation
of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause
of action • Served as second point
of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent
of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation
My
business partner founded our company in 2002 reading his stuff, now a lot has happened in the market and with Mr. LeGrand since then, but the
concepts you get
out of his materials do work, you just have to run some ideas past your CPA and attorney, as you get going like we do on everything!
The AIC is totally
out of touch with its membership and much
of today's problems lie squarely at the feet
of the directors, who have ignored the
concept of the
business of appraisal.
Just a tidbit info: When I first opened my boutique real estate
business in 1991 (and the
concept was quite new to my area), I set up my «correspondence system» to include a courtesy letter to the buyer, saying where their deposit was physically (what bank and location), and stating that the deposit would form part
of the closing funds organized by their lawyer, and would be released and or paid
out as we were instructed, AFTER being notified in writing (fax) that their transaction had, in fact, closed.
There are
of course, professional methods
of setting up your books, when you are first starting
out, but this sample «thinking it through» model is merely for the purpose
of highlighting the
concept, one that is the most user - friendly model for non-accountant types
of personality such as is common in the real estate
business, often where agents don't see themselves as officially «being in
business» (they just help people buy and sell houses); and this will enable the REALTOR ® to plan, based on being able to view past performances in any category.
Now before I start handing
out tickets to jump aboard the Stockton Hype Train, let me bring up an important issue to consider when dealing with all sorts
of investments and
business ventures, and that is the
concept of risk vs. reward.