Sentences with phrase «fixed price makes»

Clients can not assess whether a particular fixed price makes sense as clients ordinarily can not assess the cost of the work to be done and likely outcomes.

Not exact matches

The management team is now feverishly working to fix some of those mistakes — simplifying the menu, giving more autonomy to regional heads to make their own product choices, and has brought in Boston Consulting Group to examine its pricing strategy.

As interest rates rise, the prices of existing bonds fall in order to make the yield of their fixed coupons competitive in the market.

In essence, if correct, this means there is less price risk in government debt securities than corporate fixed income issues, and therefore the extra 10 % should largely be made up of government bonds rather than corporates and preferred shares.

Order requiring an Orlando, Fla., seller and distributor, of cosmetics and cosmetic distributorships, among other things to cease using its openended, multilevel marketing plan; engaging in illegal price fixing and price discrimination and imposing selling and purchasing restrictions on its distributors; and to cease making exaggerated earnings claims and other misrepresentations in an effort to recruit distributors.

A tender offer is the acquiring company making a public offer at a fixed price above current market price.

BEIJING China will form a powerful new competition and food safety regulator in a bid to ramp up oversight of mergers and acquisitions and price - fixing as the world's second - largest economy seeks to make policymaking more efficient.

I'm not thrilled with prices today but rent is crazy here and I can get a 30 - year fixed Jumbo loan at 3.375 % so the math to buy a primary residence makes sense.

Explain this, I recently broke my wrist in 2 places and required surgery.I have no insurance and was told I had to pay 2000 dollars up front and make payments of 895 dollars a month for next 6 months before they would fix my arm.Then I was told that was with a 68 % discount for not using insurance.Ever think if maybe they didn't charge insurance companies 3 times the price maybe, just maybe, people could afford insurance.

Smaller churches (and my experience is w / Baptist churches, even ones larger than my home Catholic Church ever was) seem to demand exquisite style, high prices style, not the thought that went into keeping my dress nice (and clean) fixing my hair, applying a modest amount of make - up, etc..

In industry and trade attempts were made, presumably from motives of Christian origin, to fix a just price for manufactured goods and for labor.

Justice Edmonds imposed a pecuniary penalty in the sum of $ 3 million on NSK relating to contraventions of s 45 (2)(making and giving effect to price fixing conduct in relation to ball bearings).

The allegations were first made on Irish television, RTE's Prime Time programme, which suggested an illegal cartel in the Irish dairy industry during the 1990s was involved in price - fixing, which cost the consumer tens of millions over the years.

Although I've found it very cathartic to speak, vent and end occasionally rant about all things Arsenal, we need to act carefully and intelligently right now or we're going to get played by this club even worse than at present... the pro-Wengerites and the suits, who represent a considerable proportion of the season ticket holders, don't want to believe that there is no plan and that Wenger has mailed it in for several years now or that things are going to get much worse before they get better... why would they... many have spent a considerable sum buying some of the highest priced tickets in the World... they want to have a front row seat to see something special and to be seen doing so, which simply provides ample justification for the expense and the time invested... to many of them, Wenger is the sun in their soccer universe... his awkward disposition, misplaced arrogance and his utter lack of balls makes him a rather unusual cult figure, but the cerebral narrative seemed to embolden those who already felt pretty highly of themselves... many might not even of really liked football that much before his arrival and rarely games they weren't attending... as such, they desperately believe that Wenger, and only Wenger, can supply them with their required fix... if he goes, they were wrong and that's a tough pill to swallow... they would have to admit that they were duped... they will definitely resent whoever made them feel this way, but of course it will be too late by then... so when we go overboard with ridiculous comments bordering of anarchy, it scares the shit out of them and they shift their blame towards us rather than at those who really perpetrated this act of treason... we aren't the enemy... we simply woke much earlier and the reason our comments have gotten more vile in recent years is out of utter frustration... in order for any real change to occur at this club we need to bring as many supporters as possible with us or the big money interests will fade and our ultimate objective will be lost... so it's time to focus on the head instead of the heart for now

I think the conventional wisdom was that a drop side was what you used and it was supposed to be «easier» but my experience was that they were a) WAY more trouble the time we used it at my SILs and b) made way WAY cheaper than similarly priced fixed side cribs.

The lawmakers charge that Morgan Stanley set up an alleged price fixing scheme between the two plant operators and made $ 21.6 million on the deal which cost ratepayers $ 300 million.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's «Fix NYC» panel is expected to release its congestion pricing recommendations today, which would make the Big Apple the country's first «pay - to - drive» city.

The reply also claimed that the agency was able to obtain higher prices by making one - off deals with recyclables brokers rather than entering into a fixed - price contract following a competitive bidding process.

The governor said President Buhari was applying his 1984 failed economic policy in which prices of goods were fixed not minding the cost of supply, such that essential commodities like milk and sugar became scarce and Nigerians were made to line up under the sun to buy rationed commodities.

Meanwhile, the merchant knows, probably better than you do, the cost of making the piece and the profit he would like to make, so he fixes a price in his mind, below which he will not sell.

As always, I'll share what I got in this month's fix, price, size (maternity clothing, I am finding, varies much more in size), if it is fair trade or Made in the USA I'll note that, etc..

But, as usual, I will share with you guys what I got in my Stitch Fix box, what I think, quality, size, price, and I will denote if it's made in the USA or fair trade (I have noted on my Stitch Fix style profile account to send as many Made in the USA / fair trade products as possimade in the USA or fair trade (I have noted on my Stitch Fix style profile account to send as many Made in the USA / fair trade products as possiMade in the USA / fair trade products as possible.

Now, this dress in particular reminded me of a dress I saw a couple years ago on the runway - you know the one... Anyway, when I saw this gown in the Jessica Simpson SS / 14 lookbook I totally flipped - it's my dream gown for literally a fraction of the price, made by my favorite designer, which so happens to fit like a glove... If you are like me, and became totally addicted to this dress, you can get your fix here.

Stitch Fix is a service that employs real, life human beings to look at your style profile and make clothing and accessory selections based on your unique style so it stands to reason that there is going to be a certain base price you have to pay to make it worth their while to run their business.

The Fix is the «new label for Prime members is aimed at women and features shoes and handbags inspired by designer trends, but available at discounted prices... The Fix will release new styles on a monthly — not seasonal — basis» making it easy to shop the trends as they happen.

Flexible servicing makes for relatively inexpensive running costs, Audi offering fixed monthly pricing for # 13 for servicing alone for three years, between # 17.50 and # 20.83 - depending on model - for servicing and maintenance and up to # 31 for a package including tyres.

Private buyers aren't likely to be as concerned though, especially as Kia's customer commitment includes a seven - year warranty, while the option of fixed - price servicing makes ownership an easily budgeted affair, too.

My truck was towed into the Mercedes - Benz dealership on Monday January 15th I was told that I would be able to get a loaner on the next day which would have been January 16th I understand due to all the bad weather that they may have not been open on the 16th of January so I didn't worry about it on the 17th when I called to see what was going on then turn tell me they were trying to see if they could get the warranty company to pay for the part which I was told was $ 1,400 by Frankie at this time I asked him what about a loner car well he in turn told me that it wouldn't take but a day to put the part on because they already had I was already been inconvenience because my truck is there I have no transportation and I work for the hospital so I have to get back and forth to work so after Saturday morning of my mom's passing I called the dealership and spoke with the young lady and she told me all the time cars had been taken for people that had appointments for them now at that point I'm thinking to myself while I'm a customer as well why wasn't I call to pick up a rental car so she in turn told me that she wouldn't have the manager call me back and indeed he did call me back but when he call me back he let me know that they did have a loaner cars and that they would be closing in 30 minutes well I live in Pearland and they're over by Greenway Plaza so that was no way I would have made it to get a car and he let me know that they're trying to wait to see what the warranty company it's going to do don't steal mind you I don't have a loaner car due to the fact they were closing in 30 minutes and I needed to get a ride back all in the same token my mom has passed so he went on to say that he had spoke with Brian from AutoNation Chrysler Jeep and he had told him that he would give him the family discount which was $ 1,200 if they were going to fix the car now mind you if the warranty company is going to fix the car they're going to charge them $ 1,200 but I was told by Frankie that I had to pay $ 1,400 to have this car fixed that I've only had two months that I had a 90 day warranty on but it doesn't cover the port so once he told me he was charging AutoNation Chrysler Jeep the 1200 I told him I didn't think that was fair to me that I would have to pay 1400 at that point when he noticed he had told me the price he would on to say that oh well it may be 1200 or it may be a little lower than 1200 and I informed him once again had to prepare things for my mother's funeral and then have to come up with $ 1,200 on repairs for a car I've only had two months I really don't think it's fair and if I have to pay the 1200 I'll have to I'll just have to come out of pocket with it but I will take it as high as I have to because if you have a 90 day warranty the car came from Mercedes - Benz Greenway Plaza someone should make it right.

Fuel and tax will be expensive, then, and so will other running costs: tyres, brakes and general maintenance for performance cars like the S6 tend to hit hard, although Audi's fixed - price servicing plans will make the bills easier to predict.

So what does this massive price increase will bring you as an owner... firstly a totally different car, most of the exterior parts have been replaced with highly modified, totally redesigned units, mostly made from lightweight carbon fiber which actually lowers the overall weight of the Avanti Rosso with 80 kg, and that includes that massive, fixed rear wing and those large intakes above the rear wheels.

In addition, Amazon continues to offer the option (albeit much pricier) of outfitting your Kindle Paperwhite with unlimited 3G wireless connectivity for a fixed price, making anywhere book downloads easy.

It is the only market I know where price fixing was made legal!

Hachette said it settled «reluctantly» and «was not involved in a conspiracy to illegally fix the price of eBooks, and we have made no admission of liability.»

I don't do antitrust law, so I'm hardly an expert (and my tame IP law expert admitted it had been too long since he took antitrust law...), but what's nice about the Sherman Act is that there is a semblance of logic to it: price fixing, monopolization, even restraint of trade — they all make intuitive sense as being bad for the consumer.

But when I read the discussion that took place over the weekend at Paidcontent.org between Mathew Ingram and Laura Owen that is described as a «smack - down,» I scratch my head and wonder if anyone can make something more than an emotional and nostalgic argument to defend a practice (the likely illegal price - fixing scheme called «agency pricing «-RRB- that is just such a «subsidy» model.

When using any distributor, you should make sure that you adhere to the Fixed Price Law, which means your book must be available for the same price on all German sales channels (this will be easy on German ebook distributors, but you have to pay attention when using Smashwords, for instaPrice Law, which means your book must be available for the same price on all German sales channels (this will be easy on German ebook distributors, but you have to pay attention when using Smashwords, for instaprice on all German sales channels (this will be easy on German ebook distributors, but you have to pay attention when using Smashwords, for instance).

They need to increase volume by lowering the price and they'll make more money by selling more copies which in turn then pays the fixed costs.

Well, suffice it to say that individuals and groups associated with the defendants are sounding off through the comment process, and they are making very strong claims to the general effect that DOJ's efforts to protect consumers against ebook price - fixing are misguided, because the DOJ should instead be protecting the interests and the distribution infrastructure of the same publishers who colluded with Apple to raise ebook prices by 30 to 100 percent back in 2010.

Amazon directly opposes the price fixing «Agency Model» while Apple made closed door agreements with publishers when it launched their own online digital bookstore.

Apple and five of the Big Six publishers are still undergoing a Department of Justice investigation into an alleged price fixing agreement in order to muscle out Amazon's 90 % control of the ebook market in 2010, just in time for the iPad to make its way to the market.

Price has been fixed at $ 279, which makes it substantially cheaper than the other 7 inch tablet currently making waves, the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Apples mythical marketing machine may be able to make «agency pricing» look like something other than price fixing, but the previous rules in the app seller terms prohibiting different pricing off - app, is right up there with book - burning for independent booksellers and the readers who love them.

Agency pricing, in which publishers set prices and booksellers take a fixed commission, promised to make it easier for small booksellers to compete by removing the threat of predatory pricing by retailing behemoths like Amazon.

The Department of Justice and 33 attorneys general handed Apple a series of proposals on Friday to make amends for e-book price fixing.

Since 2002 Germany has had fixed book pricing, making it illegal to sell one title for varying prices at different retailers.

It seems odd that publishers are reverting to this old practice of price fixing and making books more expensive than they need to be.

Trad publishers don't target that reader, except in romance and NA (hot genres), because their fixed costs and overhead make targeting what is a price - sensitive market a lousy return on investment.

Were we looking at a 32 GB device for this price, the sheer amount of tech would be compelling enough to make it tempting — after all, updates to fix all the major issues are definitely on the way.

But Apple has maintained all along that its pursuit of agency contracts simply made good business sense - and if any price - fixing occurred, it was the publishers wot done it, definitely not the fruity firm.

Apple execs have made a «promising start» to fixing the company's antitrust compliance programme, says the monitor appointed by the court after the iPhone maker was found guilty of conspiring to fix ebook prices last year.