Sentences with phrase «direct business interest»

Unlike pure hardware vendors, who might consider their relationship with the customer concluded at the point of sale, Xiaomi has a direct business interest in keeping its users happy long after the initial device sale.

«There are people who have a direct business interest in preventing any policies which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and there are also people who have a direct business interest in getting policies which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions enacted.»

Not exact matches

The use of a retail signage agency to help ensure your business has the most effective signage possible will increase customer interest, footfall and sales as a direct result.

Don't get sidetracked by things that sound interesting or that look like «good things to do» — unless there's a direct relationship between participation and reaching your business objectives.

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.

Here's where it gets really interesting: Winthrop guarantees that no matter how big the company gets, its apparel will always be made in the U.S. and will be sold at competitive prices, thanks to the direct - to - consumer business model, which circumvents retail markups.

Icahn Enterprises Holdings is primarily engaged in the business of holding direct or indirect interests in various operating businesses.

Sheri Vandermause, CMIT Solutions head of franchise development states: «We attribute our strong growth to the strength of our business model, the space in the market that we are in, and the fact that many talented executives are interested in having something of their own at this stage in their career — that allows them to see the direct benefits of their efforts.

Even though its directed towards the green sector, Id recommend it to anyone interested in promoting their business while benefiting others and getting more enjoyment out of life at the same time.

In addition, McKinsey & Company estimates that between 3 - 4 % of the limited partnership interests in the private equity and venture capital business trade on an annual basis, or approximately $ 1.2 B. Combining both of these figures, the secondary market for both LP and direct venture capital investments amounted to more than $ 2.45 B and represented 8 % of all venture investments in the industry.

«Budding entrepreneur: self - driven attitude; innate engineering sense with business interest, eg realization: earn from your money, passive income, not direct correlation with your time.»

If businesses are looking for more longer term fixed financing, they may, of course, go direct to the market for new issues of debt (particularly as lenders will also be looking for more longer term fixed interest assets).

Our latest eBook shows you how to navigate your book of business, craft a well - calculated marketing plan, add more places of interest on the map, and direct potential customers to inroads back to your company.

To direct his National Economic Council, meanwhile, Trump has nominated Larry Kudlow, who also proposed a wildly optimistic take on stock prices back then, in his case a prediction that the Dow Jones Industrial Average would go to 50,000 by 2020... Kudlow, the more interesting of Trump's Dow dreamers, didn't seem to be chastened by this experience; he went on to a career as a TV business commentator, delivering an amazing series of bum steers as the years rolled by.

Jimmy John's noncompete clause reportedly states: «Employee covenants and agrees that, during his or her employment with the Employer and for a period of two (2) years after... he or she will not have any direct or indirect interest in or perform services for... any business which derives more than ten percent (10 %) of its revenue from selling submarine, hero - type, deli - style, pita and / or wrapped or rolled sandwiches and which is located with three (3) miles of either [the Jimmy John's location in question] or any such other Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop.»

«Therefore a demerger is a logical way of separating the businesses and giving our shareholders the opportunity to have a direct interest in Coles.

Changes to competition laws (milk wars discussion and recommendations relating to MMP (introduce effects test), predatory pricing (recommend Minister direct ACCC to investigate Coles for breach of s 46 relating to predatory pricing), unconscionable conduct (suggest it be defined), statutory duty of good faith, unfair contract terms (seeks «recognition of the competitive disadvantage faced by farmers» and extension of unfair contract terms protection to small business), collective bargaining (seeks relaxation of public interest test for boycott approvals in agriculture markets, increase «ability for peak bodies to commence and progress collective bargaining and boycott applications» on behalf of members - and further dairy specific recommendations, ACCC divestiture power (wants ACCC to have similar divestiture powers to Comp Commission in UK - «simpler process of divestiture», ACCC monitoring powers (wants Minister to direct ACCC to use price monitoring powers to «monitor prices, costs and profits relating to the supply of drinking milk») and mandatory code of conduct (wants mandatory code and «Ombudsman with teeth to ensure compliance»)-RRB-.

The government's «standards for ministerial staff» require that staff «divest themselves, or relinquish control, of interests in any private company or business and / or direct interest in any public company involved in the area of their ministers» portfolio responsibilities».

Gust, who operates a direct mail business in the southwest suburbs and has other family business interests out of state, said he is eager to provide more skating and hockey opportunities for his children and others.

The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU, which represents US business interests in Europe, said May's decision to leave the single market could cost the UK 1.4 million jobs and # 488 billion of direct investment from US companies in Britain.

Same idea, same problem: Private interests closely tied to an elected official funding what was essentially a shadow campaign operation, and millions of dollars from businesses, unions and others flowing in, in excess of the limits we impose on direct campaign giving.

Interested readers are directed to comprehensive reviews of cell medicine business models [12, 13].

From business standpoint i would not count on F - Zero as we are getting MK8 this year, but it is interesting to note that Capatain Falcon has not yet been shown for Smash, so perhaps they are waiting for a special event such as revealing F - Zero U, but that is more wishful thinking, i think the first resurrection will be Star Fox at E3 followed by Metroid in a Winter Direct or the beginning of next year, and then possibly a F - Zero.

It can also spark an interest which leads to self ‑ directed learning outside the classroom as students become motivated by turning their ideas into viable business propositions, in competitions such as the TeenTech Awards.

Because math instruction is interwoven with the business and economics focus at NSCS, the students are explicitly taught the math skills through direct instruction, after which they use the skills and an economics - based context, focusing on every day, real - world application such as formulating compounding interest, how to read and develop bar graphs, understanding savings and loans agreements, etc..

The implementation of game - based learning for workplace training helps to increase learners» interest, business productivity and gradually shift from classroom - based learning environment to self - directed learning and other collaborative online activities.

Car dealers in Virginia and across the country have been fighting Tesla, seeing the company's direct - to - consumer sales model as a threat to the franchise system that they say protects consumers as well as their own business interests.

The personal investment that tax credits establish means that individuals, businesses, and scholarship organizations - everyone who participates in the program - will have a strong and direct interest in defending and expanding the law.

«A «substantial» conflict of interest exists if a public official... or a business with which he or she is associated will derive a direct monetary gain or suffer a direct monetary loss by virtue of his or her official activity.

It is an interesting time in the automotive industry — opportunity is everywhere, but doing business in the direct supply chain remains a challenge.

For example, if your book earns publicity for the release, the media you've earned should be able to direct those interested readers to a site where they can learn more about the title and your business.

This face - to - face networking can tie in with an author's online profile, as not only will the business cards direct interested parties to the site, but often those who attend book nights are those who blog about new books.

Even if your business isn't online, an email list gives you direct access to people interested in buying what you are offering.

KDP Select is a good example where the business interests of Amazon are in direct opposition to the culture of books.

That is business, I have no interest in it — but it must be done, or I'm only selling to the few people who both like my kind of novels AND I have direct contact with.

Representatives from Foreword direct visiting agents and reps to the appropriate shelves (books are arranged by genre), pass out literature, and collect business cards and contact information when interest in a certain title is expressed.

Representatives from Foreword direct visiting agents and reps to the appropriate shelves (books are arranged by genre) and collect business cards and contact information when interest in a certain title is expressed.

We understand that from time to time people need a quick cash flow boost, to cover unexpected costs, and if you apply for your loan before 24 hours on business days you get it direct into your account, then in most cases the loan can be transferred the same day, Our low interest rates make us more affordable than other personal loan providers in our market.

Presented in French by: Jean - Philippe Legault, Senior Manager Business Development, National Bank Direct Brokerage In this seminar, presented in French by Jean - Philippe Legault of NBDB, attendees will explore the basics of buying on margin: how a margin account works, the interest rates, buying power and margin calls.

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Clients may also choose the UBM Direct Savings account, a high - interest savings account available to any individual, business, or farming operation.

This closely tracked benchmark rate has a direct effect on interest rates for the general public and the business industry.

While I have not seen a direct interest rate comparison between these two kinds of loans by sense is that if you have a successful and profitable small business you will likely get a lower rate with a business loan than a personal loan.

We've established direct partnerships with local, regional, and national lenders, as well as private and institutional investors, to give business owners and entrepreneurs access to working capital at low interest rates.

Low - debt companies have more flexibility during adverse business conditions because they can direct cash to operations rather than interest expenses.

If someone expresses interest in adopting a host site's foster cat, the business will direct the interested party to HHS.

While this further highlights the need to be upfront and direct with written payment policies, it also presents a business opportunity for practices willing to respond to pet owners» interest in the ability to pay for care over a period of time.

The following transactions are excluded from earning points: BPAY transactions, payments to the Australian Taxation Office (effective 2/11/2015) unless made using a Business Awards card, balance transfers, cash advances (including a transaction treated by the Bank as a cash advance, for example, utility bills paid in person at a bank), purchases of foreign exchange, credit card insurance premiums, travellers cheques, interest charges, Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct fees, Bank fees, Card account payments, transactions deemed by the Bank to be for business purposes (excluding transactions on Business Awards, Business Gold Awards and Business Platinum Awards cards) and any other transactions which may from time to time be excluded by tBusiness Awards card, balance transfers, cash advances (including a transaction treated by the Bank as a cash advance, for example, utility bills paid in person at a bank), purchases of foreign exchange, credit card insurance premiums, travellers cheques, interest charges, Qantas Frequent Flyer Direct fees, Bank fees, Card account payments, transactions deemed by the Bank to be for business purposes (excluding transactions on Business Awards, Business Gold Awards and Business Platinum Awards cards) and any other transactions which may from time to time be excluded by tbusiness purposes (excluding transactions on Business Awards, Business Gold Awards and Business Platinum Awards cards) and any other transactions which may from time to time be excluded by tBusiness Awards, Business Gold Awards and Business Platinum Awards cards) and any other transactions which may from time to time be excluded by tBusiness Gold Awards and Business Platinum Awards cards) and any other transactions which may from time to time be excluded by tBusiness Platinum Awards cards) and any other transactions which may from time to time be excluded by the Bank.

The new search engine can be also be sold by MyCapeTownInfo.com directly to these Cape Town accommodation businesses allowing them to retain the interest of the visitors to their websites longer and increase direct bookings.

«DeSmogBlog was founded, is funded, and is run by a convicted and self - confessed crook, and furthermore that crook is now in the business of running a solar energy corporation and therefore has a direct vested interest in peddling the climate change scare.