Sentences with phrase «higher business rating»

Meryl Hall of the Booksellers Association said, «Showrooming is just one of a variety of pressures bookshops are facing, with other issues such as rising rents, high business rates, lack of town center parking and the unfair tax arrangements of multinationals also playing a role.»

Not exact matches

Maybe that's part of what's «helped earn Weiner the # 35 slot on Glassdoor's 2017 list of the highest - rated CEOs in the world, ahead of contemporaries like Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi (# 39), Twitter / Square CEO Jack Dorsey (# 38), and Apple CEO Tim Cook (# 53),» notes Business insider's write - up of the incident.

The Swedish tax structure is favorable to businesses, especially when compared with that of China and the U.S. Sweden has a corporate tax rate of 22 percent — far higher than, say, Ireland's 12.5 percent, but lower than the United States» high - end rate of 35 percent.

Editor's note: People over 50 are among the country's most active entrepreneurs, starting businesses at rates higher than their young counterparts.

(That's especially true of technology companies, which tend to have higher rates of new business formation.)

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.

Helped also by higher interest rate levels after three rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, the core lending business more than offset a weaker quarter for its market division.

Data shows that higher personal credit scores are correlated with better eligibility for business loans, lower interest rates, and larger loan amounts.

A small fraction of those business owners pay the top individual tax rate of 39.6 percent, higher than the current top corporate income tax rate of 35 percent.

And while higher rates are a boon for the banks, they're a problem for many other businesses, particularly housing.

Current highest tax rate small - business owners can pay.

And we found that access to capital remains a huge challenge, especially for minority - owned businesses, which have loan denial rates three times as high as those of non-minority-owned firms.

This metro area's high - tech economy encourages an internet - savvy older population, a high employment rate for older adults, and a thriving small business climate.

If the Liberals want to attract businesses, they should focus on lowering Ontario's high hydro rates, corporate taxes and payroll taxes, he said.

Not only are the majority of small businesses (83 percent of which are pass - through entities) subject to higher tax rates than their larger C - Corporation counterparts, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, any modest benefit they reap is scheduled to go away after 2025, while corporations will retain their steep tax cuts.

This probably will have a high turnover rate, will be more saturated and competitive, won't provide a lot of support and training, and won't be a business you can resell.»

That's because under current law, profits from a small business «pass through» to the owner and is taxed at his or her individual rate, which can be as high as 39.6 percent.

The proof is in the metrics: According to a study by Workboard, 69 percent of high - performing companies surveyed rated companywide communication of business goals as their leading tool for stacking a team of top performers.

One of the biggest drawbacks of a business credit card is the higher interest rates that you will expect to pay.

The jaunty outlook is recharging animal spirits in corner offices: In its January survey of small companies, the National Federation of Independent Business found that 32 % of the enterprises rated the present climate «a good time to expand»; that was a record high and a threefold increase from late 2016.

That reflected higher revenues across all major businesses, the firm said, especially in credit products and interest rate products.

Respond professionally to every review — businesses that respond to every review have an 86 percent higher rating than those that don't.

To me, and obviously to a substantial number of U.S. businesses both big and small, it is clear that unless America cuts its high business tax rate it will struggle to maintain a competitive edge and remain attractive for investment.

Western Australian exporters expect a tough three months ahead as business adjusts to the impact of higher oil prices and exchange rate fluctuations, but the longer - term outlook remains strong.

We are a member of the Better Business Bureau with an A + rating, the highest achievable rating, and we are also a registered business with Dun and BraBusiness Bureau with an A + rating, the highest achievable rating, and we are also a registered business with Dun and Brabusiness with Dun and Bradstreet.

The Tax Foundation recently published research that found America's top rate of business tax — 35 per cent — is the highest amongst the 34 industrialized nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Bitdefender is one of the highest - rated malware suites, making it a good choice for small businesses.

More reviews is better — businesses with over 1,000 reviews receive 672 percent more leads and have an 18 percent higher rating.

Though the failure rate for startups is often exaggerated, it's still relatively high: 20 percent of businesses fail within the first year, and about half of U.S. businesses fail within five years, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Because of the space constraints in mobile, traditional banner and display ads aren't as effective, so the seamless integration and high click rates of news feed ads — known in the industry as «native advertising» — are perfectly positioned to boost Facebook's mobile business.

And especially in the case of a business or a borrower who has lower credit scores, it's usually higher interest rates and fees that compensate for the higher risk the lender is taking.

Rates of employment and revenue growth were higher in the program's business «clusters» than in comparable numbers of unaffiliated businesses, according to analysis of the SBA's two - year pilot Regional Cluster Initiative.

In Malawi, for example, which had the highest business closure rate in the world, women shuttered businesses at a rate of 30 percent over the past two years, compared to about 25 percent for men.

The downside to an LLC, however, is that it forces the business owner into higher tax liabilities, as distributions from an LLC are taxed as ordinary income with rates as high as 37 percent, at the federal level, and 13.3 percent at the state level, for a combined federal / state tax of 50.3 percent!

No matter the impetus, higher rates will lead to constraints on credit for both consumers and businesses, which will crimp growth.

Higher rates are not necessarily a bad thing for small - business owners.

Sixty percent of the score for this survey from Wallethub is made of social and economic variables, and Minnesota ranks high for median earnings, unemployment rates and numbers of female - owned businesses.

Simultaneously, when conditions are improving, business demand for loans rise, and banks respond by increasing their supply of loans, which are more profitable at higher interest rates.

«They showed pretty good momentum against most business lines, and I think they're getting some tailwinds from higher interest rates both in the U.S. and Canada.»

Startup rates may have fallen for «good» reasons, and their decline has not blocked growth in rates of formation of high potential businesses.

People over 50 with more money, more experience, and fewer concerns about their children's futures are starting businesses at rates higher than almost any other demographic.

Among the best cities for starting a small business, Los Angeles has the highest cost of living on this list but ties with Miami for the highest rate of new entrepreneurs.

Given the high failure rate of startups in their first year, a business plan is also an ideal opportunity to safely test out the feasibility of a business and spot flaws, set aside unrealistic projections and identify and analyze the competition.

The opportunity share of new entrepreneurs is the highest among the best cities for starting a small business, but the rate of new entrepreneurs is by far the lowest.

The decline in the startup rate hasn't cut the rate of formation of two categories of companies with very high potential for wealth creation and job creation: angel and venture - capital - backed businesses.

Income from «pass throughs» flows to the business owner directly and is currently taxed at that person's individual tax rate, which can be as high as 39.6 percent.

The four critical factors are: (a) businesses with recurring revenue bases — like a renewable subscription — are far better than ones dependent on constantly securing new customers; renewals are much easier and less expensive to secure than new sales; (b) customer retention is absolutely critical — all customers are very costly to acquire and very easy to lose in a world of almost infinite choices; (c) businesses based on products that require constant replacement or renewal (the «razor blade» model) are much more attractive than durable goods businesses (like selling refrigerators) where the products have very long repurchase or replacement life cycles and where the market could even fairly quickly reach saturation points; and (d) businesses that offer products or services that had a predictably high rate of obsolescence were much more attractive than those where the products had long, useful lives.

Most small business owners struggle to find and recruit great employees even when unemployment rates are relatively high.

Based on data that my company analyzed from thousands of small businesses in verticals like restaurants, retail, salons and spas and coffee and tea, we estimate that the typical brick - and - mortar business» monthly churn rate is shockingly high - likely in the 40 to 50 percent range, though there is huge variation.

Among so - called growth companies, the failure rate is even higher, according to a 2012 Harvard Business School study: About three - quarters of startups with venture backing fail.