Sentences with phrase «good at competitions»

USA Trade Tasting caught up with Cynthia West Chamberlain and asked her about what it takes to show well at competitions and how to market the awards.

Middlesex University London's Professor Mehmet Karamanoglu said: «Middlesex students have a long established record of doing well at these competitions.

I don't know why his dogs didn't do well at competition.

Not exact matches

They typically react (slowly at best) to three outside drivers: (a) their competition brings a new offering to market, and they need a quick competitive response; (b) their customers see and begin to adopt new processes and solutions, and the customers demand that their products and services conform to the new ways of doing business; or (c) they see a new tool, product, or service in the market offered by a new player and they quickly determine that this is a game - changer which they need to own (rather than try to build themselves) because they lack the internal capacity to do otherwise.

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.

«What is the best thing to do in the face of market distortions to arrive at free and fair competition?»

Cons Well, there's no shortage of competition ready to nibble at your customer base.

When you plan for the competition to be at their best, you will rarely be surprised.

First, at the end of Apple's presentation that saw not only a new iPhone, but new iPods too, CEO Tim Cook emphasized that «what sets them apart and what places us way ahead of the competition is how well they work together.»

If you can't offer salaries that are at or exceed your competition, then there may be other options such as providing better employee benefits and work - life balance programs than competitors.

George Anders's latest book looks at talent hunting and how some recruiters have spotted better job candidates than the competition.

«We think we're better at satisfying our customers than our competition are,» says John.

Finally, and this is perhaps the most noteworthy point, I'm certain they would all agree that business and entrepreneurial success is based primarily on developing products and services that are far better at meeting critical customer needs than the competition.

In an effort to spread the beneficial impact of having a canine companion at work, in May video marketing startup Wistia conducted a global competition for the best startup office dog.

«If you don't have a plan to be better than your competition you probably shouldn't be doing it at all.»

The company has even looked at picking up the rights to scripted shows that aired during previous seasons on traditional networks, while Facebook also has deals in place for streaming live sports, including MLB games and European soccer, as well as e-sports competitions.

To select its judges, Next 15 management didn't simply go with the most senior people in the organization; instead, they put up a diverse team selected on the basis of actually being good at judging such a competition: a panel defined not by job title, but by skill and expertise.

Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in economic and business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018, and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

If you can offer the lowest price and the best customer service, you have a good shot at running the competition out of business.

At the same time, just because a keyword has low competition doesn't mean you should optimize your site for it — especially if it isn't well - targeted to your customers.

Another U.S. streaming service, Amazon, also has a film in competition, Todd Haynes» Wonderstruck, but has not been subject to the same opposition as it does screen its films at cinemas as well as online.

Cabinet ministers have been at odds over policy, including citizenship laws, the national vote on same - sex marriage and competition reform, as well as being left out of the decision loop on a series of «captain's picks» by the prime minister.

UCLA Anderson B - school students bested other MBA teams at this year's North American preliminaries for the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup, one of the biggest amateur wine tasting competitions.

«One of the things I learned back in my days at Netscape was that, in the face of very serious competition, you need to remain focused on your users and customers, and if you do that, chances are you will be able to build a pretty good business,» McCue said.

At the time he thought capitalism was the source of society's problems and that cooperation was better than competition.

Originally born in Ghana, Biney will have a shot at medaling in Pyeongchang but will face stiff competition from the host country, which typically fairs well in speed skating.

Why should I buy from you at all when I understand your competition better than you do, and there's no difference?

«It's a tough, tough racket to play consistently,» he said, pointing to the difficulty of getting good content and the competition for quality productions at festivals like Sundance.

At first, Apple seemed like the clear favorite, with a big lead on its competition and the well - respected CEO, Tim Cook, at the helm, Cramer saiAt first, Apple seemed like the clear favorite, with a big lead on its competition and the well - respected CEO, Tim Cook, at the helm, Cramer saiat the helm, Cramer said.

We're looking at more competition, more choice and availability of service, as well as the availability of [wireless] spectrum to drive more competition.

«For now, we really don't know how compelling the selection of apps will be, how well this thing will actually perform in the final version that's released to consumers, or what exactly the competition from Apple will look like,» says Jan Dawson, chief analyst at Jackdaw Research.

In hosting the competition, Two Sigma hopes that staff are able to experiment with emerging technologies, which in turn may make them better at their own job, which is to make money.

This year's Best Warrior competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior competition in October at Fort Lee, Va. (July 17, 2012 - Photo by Timothy Hale)

The skills required to excel at international sports competitions — most notably the ability to perform under pressure — can translate well into other arenas.

Uber, which is preparing for a potential initial public offering in 2019, lost $ 4.5 billion last year and is facing fierce competition at home and in Asia, as well as a regulatory crackdown in Europe.

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Rios, a corrections specialist with Bravo Company, Regional Training Center - East, plots his first point during the night land navigation event at the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 17, 2012.

Even with a new CEO and management team at the helm, Valeant was forced to lower its 2016 expectations again as it faces slow sales of certain products, greater competition, and new problems including a recall of irritable bowel syndrome drug Librax as well as an FDA warning about one of its manufacturing facilities.

At Perpetua Labs we help Amazon Sellers with best - in - class products beat their competition.

Whether it was beating a friend at a video game (Street Fighter 2 on SNES comes to mind), playing sports (my favorite sport was basketball although I was always better at running track) or academic competitions (yes, I was a bit of a math nerd).

«We welcome all good competition,» said Jean Liu, Didi Kuaidi's president, at a May 22 media briefing.

Cryptometrics developed a response to the RFP as well as a second bid submitted under a different company name but at a much higher price, to give the appearance of competition.

The laws of competition and competitive strategy are now very much at work within the private equity industry, and we can see the best funds putting their real endeavors behind that, not only so they've got a good story to tell at [the] time of next fundraising, but also to deliver the great returns that their investors are expecting.

At the time, CBC English television was in a ratings slump, having been hammered by government cutbacks, competition from other channels and the Internet, as well as uninspired programming.

Felicia Hinojosa was named Honorable Mention All Star Cast, Reyna Rodriguez was named All Star Cast, and for the sixth time, Rocky Ramirez received Best Actor, for the sixth time, at all levels of competition.

In this episode of the Tony Robbins Podcast, you will hear from Renée Mauborgne — professor at INSEAD and co-director of the INSEAD Blue Ocean Strategy Institute, and author of the best - selling book, Blue Ocean Strategy, which has sold over 3.5 million copies across 5 continents and was recently updated and expanded in 2015 — as she discusses how any business can break away from the competition, build a strong brand, and get the world of social media to start talking.

During the middle of the 18th Century and well into the beginning of the 19th Century India produced far more textiles — and usually much cheaper and of better quality — than did England, but a number of measures aimed at undermining Indian textile producers and protecting British textile producers (tariffs that almost always exceeded 50 %, for example, and by 1813 were as high as 85 %) meant that at some point in the first half of the 19th Century the British textile industry had become the most efficient in the world and was able largely to eliminate the Indian textile industry from global competition.

Competitive move: Being the first to have a new product or offering something better can trump the competition and generate some impressive sales at the same time.

Kuwait City — April 21, 2015: MIT Enterprise Forum of the Pan Arab region, with the strategic partner Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJCI) and the Zain Group, announced that teams from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates made it to the winner's stage at the MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition for best start - up innovative and creative business ideas in the Arab world among 75 contesting teams from 15 Arab countries.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO --(Marketwired - June 4, 2013)- The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, today announced decisions to further promote competition in the Canadian wireless telecommunications market to give Canadians access to the latest technology at better prices.

That's — we didn't sell much in last year because we had way too much Session and were — we expect that to be well in EMEA, in particular, where we see — as Nick had mentioned in his remarks, we see more competition at the lower end of the price point range versus the upper end.