Not exact matches
With the investment package I
purchased, which varies per franchised business, I was also provided with an initial offer
of customers based
on the franchise package size I bought.
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.
This was among the first so - called «
on - pack» marketing campaigns that Jolly Time hosted that provided freebies to
customers in exchange for them mailing in proof
of purchase.
The value
of keeping a
customer satisfied in many cases outweighs the loss
on the returned
purchase, which is why consumers can generally ask for a refund
on just about any
purchase — and usually get one.
In order to develop brand loyalty, repeat
purchases and word -
of - mouth marketing that leads to even more new audience members and
customers, you need to engage with your audience
on an ongoing basis.
BMO
customers stick a mobile tag
on their back
of their smartphone and then tap the tag
on the PayPass reader to pay for their
purchases.
If you're making your
purchase decision strictly
on customer reviews, you should know that Crane's Cool Mist Drop Shape model is consistently ranked high for its ease
of use, small size, and near - silent operation.
Using a platform such as Google Analytics is a must for collecting data such as what pages people visit, what products they bought after their first
purchase, how much time they spend
on certain pages, what pages they visit after, age, gender, geographical area
of your
customers and more.
BaubleBar provides
customers with a unique online and in - store experience via interactive display cases, which include tips
on how to wear the jewelry, pictures
of other buyers and recommendations for future
purchases.
Of course, that's
on the rare occasion that a
customer actually goes to a physical retail outlet, since they can just make a
purchase from their mobile.
From discovery to booking to job reminders to payment, the entire flow
of purchasing services has been streamlined with technology built by
on - demand platforms to make the average homeowner have a warm and fuzzy
customer experience.
For instance, in 2010, Blippy, a social - media - meets - financial site that allowed people to share credit card
purchases with other users, was found to have accidentally leaked some
of its
customers» credit card information
on Google.
On average, it's about seven times more expensive to get a new
customer than it is to get a repeat
purchase from an existing client, says Alan Middleton, assistant professor
of marketing at York University.
A recent study
on easing anxiety for stressed - out
customers looked at «high - emotion services» (the
purchase of a new home or car, computer repair or airline travel, for example) that elicit intense feelings even before the product is
purchased or the service begins.
An email newsletter to
customers implores them to rethink
purchases on what's hailed as the biggest online shopping day
of the year (via Utne Reader).
That's why I consistently monitor our company's performance
on our key performance metrics like gross revenue, the number
of customers that
purchase new products, total marketing expense, and cost
of goods.
Thankfully there are lots
of great online mattress startups you can pick and choose from, but if you want a mid-range option that will provide lots
of comfort, a great warranty, and plenty
of customer feedback to parse through in order to make an online
purchase more reliable, you've got some great options
on Amazon — with most best - selling mattresses not exceeding $ 200.
That can involve making personal visits to those businesses, asking for copies
of their financial statements,
purchasing credit reports
on them from Dun & Bradstreet or some other reliable credit agency, and contacting their other
customers for real - world feedback
on their performance.
Customers buy from companies make their
purchasing decisions based
on many different factors, but one
of those things is trust, which can be hard to put in a new company that does not have much information out
on them.
It's a simple notion, but a powerful one: if small - scale food vendors in developing countries like Kenya had the
purchasing clout
of Loblaws or Walmart, they could cut costs and pass
on the savings to their
customers.
Using big data, companies already target
customers» ads based
on past
purchases, where we live, what we read online, and many other small pieces
of personal information.
For
customers to actually
purchase something
on the spur
of the moment, they have to spot it — and be in the mood to respond positively.
Amazon provides recommendations
of other items that might be
of interest based
on a
customer's
purchase or viewing behavior and suggests additional items for a shopping cart at the time
of purchase.
The payment processor MasterCard have reportedly reclassified
customers» cryptocurrency
purchases as «cash advances,» leading to an extra 5 % fee
on purchases of virtual coins made via credit card.
On top of that, Flytographer uses a double - ended referral system that gives customers a 25 % referral credit as well as 25 % off for the referred clients on their first purchas
On top
of that, Flytographer uses a double - ended referral system that gives
customers a 25 % referral credit as well as 25 % off for the referred clients
on their first purchas
on their first
purchase.
And so tech is playing an increasingly central role in every aspect
of its business, well beyond its e-commerce site, from gathering more information
on a
customer's most commonly
purchased items, to making sure a store is fully stocked to tracking merchandise inventory.
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.
«Feedback from stores indicate
customers are waiting to
purchase the iPhone X or to compare the iPhone X before buying the iPhone 8,» wrote Vinh, who is rated four out
of five stars by Thomson Reuters StarMine for his recommendation accuracy
on the Apple stock.
«Start - ups, entrepreneurs and small - business owners may not have the capital to
purchase a 3 - D printer
on their own, but they may have a need to show prototypes to their current and potential
customers,» said Michelle Van Slyke, vice president
of marketing at UPS, in a statement.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations
of the Company or its
customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost
of capital; (3) competitive conditions and
customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance
of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost
of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact
of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation
of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports
on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
It may well be that you'll decide to focus
on touting the benefits
of your product vs. the old way
of doing things, because if a prospective
customer doesn't
purchase your offering, they'll likely do things the old way.
He went
on to point out that potential
customers are not necessarily considering just other shoes when contemplating a
purchase, but a wide range
of other options.
There was a ton
of talk about how Salesforce's ever - smarter software will help its business
customers track their
customers or prospects from their first visit to a web site, to online product demos, to comments and queries
on social media, to a
purchase, to follow - up service calls.
The product and the overall experience are the deciding factors in the consumer's decision, and chances are good that he or she has already made a choice by the time
of that phone call or chat with a sales rep.. By focusing
on the
customer experience, your company can make sure that that choice is to
purchase.
Accounts receivable represents the amount
of money owed to the business by
customers who have
purchased on credit.
It's unlikely that a startup such as JackPack is solely calculating the impact
on customers when it decides to dedicate to Vitamin Angels a portion
of each
purchase of its Pretty Fit product, a curated selection
of fitness materials for women.
After Walmart debuted its free two - day shipping policy, which is effective
on any
purchase of at least $ 35
on Walmart.com, Amazon lowered its own threshold for non-Prime
customers from $ 35 to $ 25.
Check out Signal's infographic
on the subject, which is chock full
of hard data about how why it's important to create cross-device consistency, the importance
of a lightning - fast response time as well as how you can catch the
customer when he or she is most likely to make a
purchase.
We believe this provides us with superior quality and consistency
of product, leverages our
purchasing power and allows stores to focus
on sales and
customer service, versus dough production and inventory control.
Using big data analytics, Pursway gives companies a way to determine pockets
of purchase influence — the
customers most likely to drive additional sales and the prospects most likely to respond to offers and buy — based
on the simple concept that friends buy what their friends buy.
Anyone can be a
customer of course, but millions
of our
customers who want to share in the profits pay a onetime membership fee and receive special offers and a refund based
on the value
of their
purchases.
[01:30] Introduction [02:30] Tony welcomes Alexandra [03:40] Launching in 2007 — it came from a place
of passion [04:25] Establishing clear roles among founders [05:40] Flexing her multilingual skills in business [06:25] Adjusting how you speak to someone based
on their objectives [08:10] The secret to Gilt's growth [09:20] Building a business that would thrive during winter [10:20] Finding the capital to
purchase inventory [10:40] Moving from venture to private equity funding [11:20] It's all about smart money [11:40] The future
of traditional retail [12:20] The subscription model [12:40] Catering to the time - starved
customer [12:55] Bringing services into the home [13:10] Leaving Gilt to lead Glamsquad [16:10] Glamsquad started as an app [17:10] Vetting employees [18:10] Building trust with
customers [19:00] Taking massive action — now [20:20] Launching the first sale
on Gilt — without a return policy [21:30] Fitz [22:00] The average person wears only 20 %
of their wardrobe [23:00] Taking the time to understand your
customer [23:20] Challenges as a woman in business [24:40] Advice to a female entrepreneur that's just getting started [25:25] The importance
of networking [25:50] Knowing the milestones to hit along the way
They do all the legwork involved with making tough insurance decisions
on behalf
of their
customers, and then help them with the application and
purchasing process — explaining policies and the entire process in plain English so you know what you're getting.
Cardholders can earn 1 % cash back
on every
purchase, 2 % at grocery stores and wholesale clubs, and 3 %
on gas for the first $ 2,500 in combined grocery / wholesale club / gas
purchases each quarter, and Bank
of America ®
customers can even receive a 10 %
customer bonus every time they redeem their cash rewards into a Bank
of America ® checking or savings account.
It doesn't matter if you are a fixed income investor considering
purchasing bonds issued by a company, an equity investor considering buying stock in a firm, a landlord contemplating leasing a property to an enterprise, a bank officer making a recommendation
on a potential loan, or a vendor thinking about extending credit to a new
customer, knowing how to calculate it in a few seconds can give you a powerful insight into the health
of company.
«The collection
of consumers»
purchasing data is the prize for
customer loyalty program providers,» noted Jonathan Bishop, PIAC Research Analyst, «the data is the main reason behind loyalty brand marketing which aims to both keep
customers and have them spend
on other products and services».
After
customers subscribed
on their mobile phones, they would receive a text message with a promotion offering them a free Frutista Freeze with the
purchase of any food item.
Our unique insights
on customer behaviors and
purchasing habits led us to invest in the digital space earlier than many
of our competitors, including our investments in REVOLVE and Backcountry.
Ebates is a platform for retailers to acquire
customers through cash rebates and for consumers to save money
on purchases from some
of their favorite online stores.
These alternative stores, which run
on a business model
of purchasing excess products designers make but can sell and then reselling them at a discount to
customers, are increasingly in popularity and expanding their retail footprint.