Sentences with phrase «for lack of business»

They have licenses pay their dues and we can not afford to fire them for lack of business — heck they will just end up somewhere else anyway.

The legal media and blogosphere are filled with criticism of law firms and the legal profession by in - house counsel (and others) for their lack of business acumen, high costs, continued use of the billable hour, unsustainable business models, poor communication skills, and so on.

The Internet is not a cure all for a lack of business; it is a first step.

A planned visit by the Court of Appeal to Birmingham had to be cancelled for lack of business.

The risk was compounded further when plagiarism - detection software was developed and purchased by most high schools and universities, and many of the writing services simply closed their doors for lack of business.

Over the years, even Chan's supreme confidence couldn't make up for his lack of business training.

Not exact matches

But the lack of privacy for Bitcoin and just about every other cryptocurrency is not only a problem for crooks, it's also a major barrier to adoption for regular people and businesses.

It's nearly impossible to make money now without engaging with a social media audience and that goes double for small businesses.But still, so many small businesses are not getting the attention they deserve for lack of a simple Facebook page.

I went from a person totally okay with curling up in my leggings and sweatshirt into a tiny ball entertained by pre-loaded podcasts for an entire flight to a traveler constantly comparing the lack of amenities, professionalism, and comfort of any seat on any airline to the two roundtrip business class flights I took on Emirates.

For many small businesses, guaranteeing a line of credit — especially if you are lacking a well - established credit history — can be a struggle.

The influence of such titans has created the expectation that to be successful in business, one must be able to be, for lack of a better term, mean.

Rhodes and his start - up team had plenty of experience in masonry and construction, but they lacked expertise in overseas business development, which would be critical for the new business in recovering architectural elements from abroad.

The lack of progress is prolonging the period of uncertainty for both citizens and businesses in the U.K.

Starting a social business presents its own set of challenges, but couple that with the security risks, poor infrastructure and lack of resources found in a disaster area and you have the perfect recipe for failure.

But one entrepreneur, who runs a nationally distributed product company and who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Whole Foods» decisions have resulted in a loss of business for her brand due to confusion within the company and a lack of clarity about the new system.

That sparked the idea for Endeavor, the New York - based organization Rottenberg launched in 1997 with Peter Kellner, an investor who had witnessed the same lack of advocacy for entrepreneurs during a Harvard Business School trip to China.

What's more, his polarizing lack of political correctness can also work against him among women and minority businesspeople, leaving the door open to his rival Clinton, whose small business platform and reputation for getting the job done may very well win over undecided voters.

The value of a gallery has a lot to do with the owner's knowledge and taste (or lack thereof), factors that don't necessarily transfer with the business — or come with the new owner, for that matter.

Army Col. John Hope was the director of operations for the Pentagon's $ 800 million Afghanistan Task Force for Stability and Business Operations — which was designed to focus on economic redevelopment in US war zones — when he complained about a lack of financial accountability, and now says he has been «singled out for retaliation and retribution,» Senate Judiciary Committee chair Chuck Grassley (R - Iowa) said last week in a letter to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.

Even before a business's first bill is due, minority founders are disproportionately ill - prepared for entrepreneurship, thanks to a lack of intellectual and social capital in underserved communities, Kauffman researchers say.

This may save money for the business, but the lack of training precludes otherwise willing participants from applying for jobs.

Sales dollars are used to pay for expenses, so there is a clear financial impact of not having as much sales money available to pay for expenses; however, the very dangerous part of sales stagnation or decline is that it usually indicates a lack of customer acceptance, which is key to any business.

For people who have always dreamed of setting their own rules and starting a business of their own, confidence — or lack of confidence — can be a serious issue.

Evidence of lack of business integrity (such as indictments, pleas of guilt in legal cases, convictions for violations of legal behavior, adverse civil judgements, or out - of - court settlements).

Projected job growth over the next 10 years is below the national average, so lack of spending power would make it hard for the city to support another small business.

San Antonio's below - average cost of living and lack of state income tax provide entrepreneurs with a comfortable base for starting a small business.

An estimated 40 percent of businesses without a disaster recovery plan, which includes having business insurance, fail once calamity hits for lack of funds to cover downtime.

As an international speaker and business coach, I was inspired to write this book when I saw that there was a lack of books written for millennials by a millennial on goal achievement and entrepreneurship.

The shift in Apple News» ad sales, an app that supplies news from 4,000 publishers to nearly 70 million monthly readers on Apple devices, according to the Journal, highlights Apple's lack of enthusiasm for the ad business.

Although the lack of jurisdiction over Bitcoin and its links to money laundering and illicit marketplaces have raised more than a few eyebrows, the currency offers a simple way for legitimate businesses such as small retailers and professional service providers to accept payments for international sales without facing onerous credit card fees or exchange - rate surcharges.

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.

«The business case for climate action remains despite a lack of support in the federal level,» he told Reuters.

There is an arrogance that lingers in business and possibly in our culture at large — the self - congratulations for running on a lack of sleep.

Add to that a lack of regulation: After the passage of the JOBS Act in 2012, which aimed to make it easier for small businesses to raise capital, startups could take on many more investors before the Securities and Exchange Commission effectively forced them to go public.

Unfortunately, the ties that bind all Linux distributions — primarily a lack of support for major Windows - and Mac - based business, design, and gaming applications — still hold Ubuntu back from mass popularity.

Focus on your strengths in the business and don't overcompensate for the lack of coding knowledge.

Although Heyming acknowledges donors» concerns over the lack of assurance that those seeking funding will do what they say they will with the money, he is optimistic that the model is an option for businesses that can launch on a shoestring.

Because half of private - sector employment and gross domestic product are accounted for by small businesses, lack of activity among small businesses will keep GDP and employment from growing much.

Complaints about Trump's lack of consideration for small - business owners in Atlantic City surface over and over.

Travis and team have been rightly blasted lately for their lack of empathy, sexism, and terrible business practices, and anywhere outside the micro-chasm of Silicon Valley, we would do nothing but expect these outcomes.

Without them, you lack identity; without identity you're just another face in a crowded field of businesses competing for talent.

Improper budgeting and estimating, lack of cost controls, poor cash flow, and inadequate project management spell doom for many new businesses.

All it takes for your customers to give up the idea of doing business with you is a little lack of credibility.

One has to think that this must all seem rather daunting for small businesses; for the most part they understand the importance of valuing their company, but lack the necessary resources to do so.

Bryce Roberts was tired of hearing the same pitch over and over again: An entrepreneur would come calling with a bold idea and empty pockets, ready to build the future but for the lack of $ 2 million and a business model.

He met with several of them, and while he recognized the passion these designers had for their products, he was disturbed by their lack of business acumen.

Known as the limited - liability company (LLC), this structure offers the best of all corporate worlds for many new businesses: personal - asset protection (normally available only to shareholders of C corporations), elimination of corporate - level taxes (a benefit normally reserved for partners or S - corporation owners), and flexible ownership rules (which S corporations in particular lack).

One explanation for critics» bewilderment when it comes to small businesses like these is some companies» ability to pull off their IPOs despite a total lack of earnings.

We could also talk about a lack of support networks for women in business, fewer role models, fewer mentors, and so on.

«Makes me wonder whether this is a viable business model: Technical support for large holders of bitcoins who have a lack of computational skills,» the user wrote.