Sentences with phrase «higher costs to businesses»

On Monday, a group of 25 retail giants including Walmart and Costco sent a letter to the White House on arguing that «higher tariffs will mean higher costs to businesses and in turn higher prices for American families.»

When you're a 26 - year - old engineer or manager you may do worse than being reactive and not being emphatic, and that acting out is at a very high cost to the business.»

Or the higher costs to business and consumers provoked by Chris Huhne's push for green targets and wind turbines.

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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.

High accommodation costs in regional Western Australia have made it unviable for resources companies and small businesses to establish or maintain local workforces, an inquiry into fly - in, fly - out wor

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Puzder named ethanol regulation, which has resulted in higher beef costs, a rising minimum wage and higher labor costs due to Obamacare as three obstacles that make doing business in the U.S. more difficult than in the past.

Because regulatory compliance has a high fixed cost, small businesses face a larger per - employee cost of adhering to government regulations than big companies.

They know that many startups expanding into new markets find themselves unprepared for the high costs of setting up their business and want to avoid that mistake.

May 2 - U.S. health insurer Humana Inc reported higher - than - estimated medical costs in its core direct - to - consumer Medicare Advantage business for seniors and the disabled, sending shares down 2.1 percent.

While the wireless broadband technology is being tested, cable companies are rolling out even faster and higher - capacity fiber optic wired connections to homes and businesses, cutting into the promised speed and cost advantages of 5G.

We found that small businesses are hit particularly hard by regulatory compliance, with regulations costing them over $ 10,000 per employee, 36 % higher than the cost to larger businesses.

At a town hall at National Small Business Week, some entrepreneurs complain to Karen Mills about access to credit and high health insurance costs.

Businesses have been sounding the alarm for some time, warning that higher labour costs will lead to price increases, layoffs and reduced hours for the people who can least afford it.

You might be tempted to make this choice in an effort to invest further in building the business, but it can come with a high cost to you and your family.

The Canadian Medical Association, argued in its pre-budget submission that the government should maintain access to the small business deduction for physicians, since they enter the workforce later in life and often with significant debt, and unlike small businesses are unable to pass on higher costs to clients.

If your business needs to buy its facility, your initial costs may be high, but the building's cost can be financed over a long - term period (15 to 30 years).

Should many Fort McMurray residents and small businesses fail to return, higher costs could show up in other ways too.

«We believe it critical for a listing exchange to ensure a high - quality displayed quote to reduce the cost of capital and share price volatility for its issuers, and in the absence of broader market structure reform, exchange - paid quoting incentives are a necessary mechanism in a highly fragmented US marketplace to support liquidity for listed companies,» Cunningham said in a letter to clients emailed to Business Insider.

If the UK opts for breaking away from the EU completely, business from both sides will still be able to trade, however this will have to be under WTO rules which implicates higher costs.

While a high customer acquisition cost (CAC) could make sense if those customers generate consistent, long - term revenue — like in a subscription - based business — most startups can't afford to indulge in high CAC.

Because many companies employing low - wage workers face too much competition to pass the increased labor cost on to customers, a higher minimum wage would mean lower small business profits or costly investment in labor saving equipment.

HP's third - quarter report is expected to show earnings that barely beat analysts» expectations after the company focused on cost - cutting and higher - margin business areas ahead of the impending split of its computer and printer businesses from its enterprise hardware and service arm.

Add to this that English is the official language, business laws are based on British laws with protections for investors, and the lower cost of living and you can enjoy a high quality of life for much less.

«Often newer businesses will overpay for employees which can artificially drive up salaries to levels that are not warranted, even with the higher cost of living in LA.»

AH: The business world is waking up to the high cost of sleep deprivation on productivity, creativity, health care, and ultimately the bottom line.

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U.S. companies doing business internationally may be dealing with higher costs but are also more likely to reinvest in the business, the report says.

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.

Once you have between 20 to 40 clicks, choose the one that's getting the best results, which means the highest click - through rate, the highest conversion rate, or the lowest cost per acquisition (CPA), depending on what makes the most sense for your business.

With new and emerging opportunities, businesses are always looking for ways to avoid roadblocks, like high costs of raw materials, maintaining inventory and looming global competition.

Add to that the fact that Honolulu has one of the highest costs of living in the country — due in part to the cost of importing supplies and exporting products from the islands — and it's no wonder that most business owners are quickly lured back to the mainland for anything more than a long vacation.

«The mobile phone business has matured, margins have compressed and the cost of operations in our mobile standalone stores is higher than in our big box stores,» CEO Hubert Joly wrote to employees.

The second half will see the company reinvest a higher proportion of savings into its business in addition to increased costs related to its turnaround program, Chief Financial Officer Heine Dalsgaard said on a call with analysts.

Part of the differential is due to the higher cost of doing business in Canada because of the fee and charges that U.S. airlines don't face operating out of its airports.

While the myriad benefits of locating to hubs like Silicon Valley or New York have historically outweighed the high cost of doing business there, the capping of state income tax deductions should motivate founders to revisit this assumption.

Singapore - listed contractor Ausgroup has reported a net profit of just $ 472,000 for the September quarter after incurring higher restructuring costs and delays to its new marine services business.

The bigger the business, the more it will feel the impact of higher costs due to tariffs.

The state has the fifth - highest tax burden in the nation, according to the Tax Foundation, contributing to Wisconsin's 26th place ranking in our Cost of Doing Business category compared to 24th four years ago.

«Fast forward to 2018 and the mobile phone business has matured, margins have compressed and the cost of operations in our mobile standalone stores is higher than in our big box stores,» Joly said.

«We expect management to aggressively pursue incremental high - margin business based upon the railroad's new low - cost footprint, innovative new service offerings and a reinvigorated culture of success,» he wrote.

Seller Financing Because bank financing is complex, has high closing costs and is almost impossible to secure right now, seller financing is quite common in business acquisitions, and a must in today's economy.

Businesses starting their first plan with fewer than 100 employees might qualify for tax credits as high as $ 500 to offset setup and administrative costs for three years, and employer contributions are tax deductible for the firm.

«That's good news for workers because they can command higher compensation, but many small business owners aren't yet confident enough to raise prices to offset the higher labor costs,» Dunkelberg said.

He thinks that Amazon's shares are worth significantly more than where they are trading now because he expects the company's higher - margin web services business to grow faster than its retail segment, more than making up for the cost of expanding into new businesses to lure more Prime members, he said.

Tyson Foods (TSN) bought Hillshire Brands for $ 8.5 billion two years ago and that brand is expected to have seen strong sales in the most recent quarter, while Tyson's chicken business also likely benefitted from higher margins thanks to cost - cutting measures.

There's a familiar pattern in the company's history: keep high - stakes R&D in Toronto; punt lower margin commodity business to sites where labour costs are lower (Celestica operates 20 facilities in 14 countries including Mexico, Taiwan and Malaysia).

These risks include, in no particular order, the following: the trends toward more high - definition, on - demand and anytime, anywhere video will not continue to develop at its current pace or will expire; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate with our expectations or that our cost of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the mix of products and services sold in various geographies and the effect it has on gross margins; delays or decreases in capital spending in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast and media industries; customer concentration and consolidation; the impact of general economic conditions on our sales and operations; our ability to develop new and enhanced products in a timely manner and market acceptance of our new or existing products; losses of one or more key customers; risks associated with our international operations; exchange rate fluctuations of the currencies in which we conduct business; risks associated with our CableOS ™ and VOS ™ product solutions; dependence on market acceptance of various types of broadband services, on the adoption of new broadband technologies and on broadband industry trends; inventory management; the lack of timely availability of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the impact of increases in the prices of raw materials and oil; the effect of competition, on both revenue and gross margins; difficulties associated with rapid technological changes in our markets; risks associated with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence on contract manufacturers and sole or limited source suppliers; and the effect on our business of natural disasters.

Irregular income and business expenses could help explain why self - employed individuals have more credit card debt, which leads to higher interest rate costs.

But it has failed to recover in recent years because of a series of policies that increase the burden on small - business owners — higher taxes, increases to health - care costs, more costly regulations, and now the minimum wage increase proposal