Sentences with phrase «economy businesses like»

In a few short years, sharing economy businesses like Uber and Airbnb (access vs. ownership) have grown from small startups to global operations with valuations in the tens of billions.

Not exact matches

With growing opportunities in emerging and frontier economies — and countries like Iran and Cuba — a current news headline, given President Obama's visit there — opening up for business, adapting to diverse locations will prove key in the global business landscape.

The NLRB ruling, involving the Teamsters Union and waste recycler Browning - Ferris Industries, has become a highly politicized flashpoint between those who would like to expand the employment rights of the three million contract workers upon which the economy increasingly depends, and business owners who object to the increasing regulation of their affairs.

But, «direct to consumer» will eventually be the brave new economy that will shape our IoT industry whether businesses like it or not.

«I suppose we're transitioning to where perhaps businesses like ourselves will be able to help generate the economy and keep it running nicely.»

Although Santiago is regarded as one of the best spots in South America to do business — with its California climate and none of the megacity dysfunctions of places like SÃ # o Paulo — its economy was built on mining and maritime commerce.

Already, farsighted zealots are pouring newfound riches into the cryptocurrency economy, creating blockchain - oriented businesses, like the Winklevoss twins» Gemini, or starting cryptocurrency - specific hedge funds, as AngelList founder Naval Ravikant is doing.

But the reason they're expecting to do well this year has more to do with their marketing efforts, rather than the recovering economy or other factors like low oil prices, according to a small business holiday survey from Constant Contact, an online marketing firm in Waltham, Massachusetts.

And even though they aren't looking for a job, somehow they still like to see what's out there these days and what competitive advantages they can gain for their business and pulse of economy awareness from the browsing.

The world economy is «about as good as it gets,» the 56 - year - old American said, pushing back against fears that rising trade protectionism could hurt globally diversified businesses like SAP.

More generally, his stance on pocketbook issues like simplifying taxes and the economy is sure to be a prominent focus among business owners.

During one event attended by the prime minister that week, an investment seminar hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry at the Pierre Hotel, Dr. Ziad Haider, special representative for commercial and business affairs at the US Department of State said, «Secretary Kerry... likes to say that foreign policy is economic policy, and in saying that he's referring to that interplay between foreign policy, foreign affairs, economic issues, and it's certainly true with bilateral diplomatic relations, as well.»

Absent these bigger - picture policy changes for now, however, business owners like Fisher of TripShock expect the economy to motor on, at least in the short term.

Others, like Kessler, say the economy could grow beyond its recent sluggish pace if domestic policies encouraged investment in large infrastructure projects, such as upgrading aging transportation and power networks, which in turn would put more businesses to work.

Business organizations like the Chamber of Commerce have called for immigration reform, saying immigrants are good for the economy while advocating a tough but «fair process for undocumented people who are living in our country today to earn a legal status.»

«When the economy gets soft like it has, the state becomes more attractive as a place to do business,» said Bredesen.

The on - demand delivery service — offering rides, food, beauticians and more — has jolted the economies of even famously gridlocked cities like Jakarta, where small businesses have seen their sales soar once they've registered on the company's platform.

CEOs often angst over taking vacation time without feeling like they are abandoning their business to the forces of entropy and, especially in the current economy, employees are going through a similar predicament.

This is a little bit like what 2011 was like for the small business economy.

Just like in your own case, businesses with cash are also able to cushion the blows from a weakening economy and to also selectively acquire other businesses cheaply to improve their competitive position.

«When autonomous vehicles, AI, IoT and other emerging technologies are combined with economic trends like the sharing economy, we truly see different business designs that profoundly disrupt the market,» Walker says.

Our Shippensburg payroll services company can provide customized payroll solutions because we understand what the local economy is like — we're a Cumberland Valley business, too.

Discount carriers like Southwest and JetBlue were reshaping the industry with cheap fares and an easy - to - understand business model: fly one type of plane, sell only economy - class seats and treat passengers like human beings.

Families, neighborhoods, hospitals, businesses and individuals like you and I — indeed the entire American economy — are counting on it.

The group also wants to emphasize trucking as an essential cog in the wheel of the U.S. economy, which the new administration is focused on growing, and see that any changes to trade agreements like NAFTA — which also clearly would affect the U.S. trucking industry and many other businesses — are made with all due consideration.

It may not be a real game changer for the economy overall or where we are in the business cycle, but if we did see something happen, especially something like lower corporate taxes, it would be a more positive outlook for earnings and something positive for investors from a sentiment perspective to hang their hats on.

Some business leaders fear that the Trump administration may simply accept Chinese offers to lower the trade surplus by buying more American goods and open up segments of the economy that are already mature, like financial services, electronic payments or the auto sector.

Despite efforts from the likes of Shell, BP and Exxon to reassure investors their business models are compatible with a low - carbon economy, some 71 per cent of fund managers said they have not yet decided whether they think oil companies can make a successful transition to a low carbon economy, and 41 per cent do not have a strategy for engaging with oil companies on the issue.

He is the author of three social media books including «The Like Economy», «LinkedIn For Business» the bestselling «Facebook Marketing».

There is also an opportunity to connect Canadian businesses with new and like - minded partners in APEC economies such as Vietnam, where Canadian companies will find opportunities in sectors such as agri - food, education and training, information and communication technologies (ICT), clean tech and financial technology, as well as other services.

Like many small - business owners, the Wrights encountered some setbacks, but they repaid the loan and have since developed a successful operation, thriving despite the region's lagging economy.

A firm that has high gross profit margins from a sustainable business from a core product like bleach, laundry detergent, or chocolate, to provide an illustration, is going to be much harder to put out of business when the economy turns down than one that has razor - thin margins.

«We believe that especially in times of economic fragility a lot of the innovation... comes from those same small business entrepreneurs, because they have the ideas of what that new value - added economy can look like,» he said.

Trump's approach to the economy, much like Reagan's, is meant to trigger businesses to spend and invest more, which his advisers say will cause wages to rise and growth to stay high for years to come.

Kimberly - Clark is also less profitable than P&G despite the fact that its business is heavily tilted toward richer, developed economies like the United States.

His fourth book, «Small Town Rules: How Small Business and Big Brands can Profit in a Connected Economy» shows how when every customer can talk to every other customer, it's like living in a small town: Your reputation is everything!

Understanding the realities of international trade is becoming more critical for Canadian businesses, and trade professionals with internationally - recognized qualifications like the CITP ® FIBP ® designation now have more opportunities to utilize their education and training, and contribute to the growth and prosperity of the Canadian economy.

If you can serve a specific market like economy travel or exotic places, your business in a niche market can be very successful.

Apart from supporting local farmers, businesses and economies through modern solutions like blockchain and digital currencies, the FoodCoin Ecosystem connects people on a personal level that's becoming increasingly uncommon in an indifferent global ecosystem.

Thus, modern economics, like the modern business economy, is not the dubious result of a secular Enlightenment, but the fruit of European Christendom and the Catholic Church of the Middle Ages.

However, he asks that the United States think through what it takes to act appropriately as the country which «bestrides the world like a colossus,» a country that «dominates business, commerce, and communications; its economy..

The last time we put a president in the White House, and he supposedly heard God speak to him, we got attacked by terrorists, we got floods, we got into two trillion dollar wars, the bottom of our economy fell, jobs left our country in droves, and started handing out taxpayers money to banks and businesses like they were growing on trees.

They shared how their own companies fare in this economy and prepare for milestones like buying new equipment, launching new products and expanding into new retail stores,» said Snyder, who is a recognized business consultant in food distribution, processing and manufacturing.

Now, because of the momentum that moms have built, it is no longer a question of «if» but «when» policies like paid family leave pass, because studies show that they are in fact good for businesses — for the economy and for families.

It's good for the economy to shop local and help support small businesses like this, so you can feel even better about indulging in these cool baby clothes from Cute Little Babes!

Please help the economy by purchasing locally or from small businesses like Tiny Vines and Dill & Elle.

Lib Dems, as this sentence makes clear, like to think they are pursuing a decent economy (unlike Labour, who can't be trusted) without being cold - hearted business types (unlike the «nasty party» Tories).

It's thousands of small businesses like these which can make such a difference to Nigeria's economy and help to provide a secure platform for its future prosperity.

The Government briefing note on the change states: «Businesses, economy and tax experts like the International Monetary Fund, Institute for Government, the CBI, Chartered Institute of Taxation and the IFS have all been calling for this change.

The competition between business divisions is more like the competition between different branches of the economy in a state - planned economy for a higher share of the budget.