Sentences with phrase «in a service business by»

She was named to the National Association of Women in Real Estate Business «Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council and She was named a finalist in the category of Best Executive in a Service Business by the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the world's premier awards for women in the workplace.

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And then (perhaps more commonly) there are more complex cases, in which lack of business skill (say, at providing high - quality service) results in a desire by some employees to engage in compensatory wrongdoing, and that wrongdoing is made easier by ongoing incompetent accounting.

A new report from the city's Department of Small Business Services found that, over the last decade, women - owned businesses in the city grew by 43 %, outpacing the average company growth rate of 39 %.

LinkedIn recently joined the gig economy earlier this year when they launched ProFinder, a service that enables freelancers to promote their business and be found by those in need of their services.

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.

You are able to certify yourself for «set - aside» contracts program if the business is in a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), if the business is owned and operated by a veteran or a service - disabled veteran (VOSB & SDVOSB), if the business is owned and operated primarily by women (WOSB), or if the business is just generally disadvantagebusiness is in a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), if the business is owned and operated by a veteran or a service - disabled veteran (VOSB & SDVOSB), if the business is owned and operated primarily by women (WOSB), or if the business is just generally disadvantageBusiness Zone (HUBZone), if the business is owned and operated by a veteran or a service - disabled veteran (VOSB & SDVOSB), if the business is owned and operated primarily by women (WOSB), or if the business is just generally disadvantagebusiness is owned and operated by a veteran or a service - disabled veteran (VOSB & SDVOSB), if the business is owned and operated primarily by women (WOSB), or if the business is just generally disadvantagebusiness is owned and operated primarily by women (WOSB), or if the business is just generally disadvantagebusiness is just generally disadvantaged (SDB).

By 2025, a host of small service businesses that once thrived in mainstream America will be back with a vengeance — thanks to technology.

By becoming a chimney expert, you can combine a chimney sweep business with a chimney inspection service — covering more than just whether or not the chimney needs cleaning but whether the chimney is in good working order or in need of repair.

As a small business owner, one of the best ways that you can boost sales in your organization is by offering a variety of payment options that make it painless for your customers to purchase your products or services.

This post was contributed by Deepika Dhatia, Director of Technology Business Solutions at Prosum Technology Services, one of the fasted growing IT consulting firms and IT staffing companies in the Los Angeles area.

Morgaine points those interested in this path to «this article by Tammy Bjelland, who started a language teaching and consulting business,» and notes there are «plenty of options beyond basic Craigslist» where you can list your services.

A number of Canadian startups are focused on servicing the needs of business exclusively: Vancouver - based software developer Bit Stew Systems Inc. partnered with B.C. Hydro to build a program that constantly monitors data emitted by the two million home smart meters in the province; and New Brunswick - based RtTech Systems» platform monitors and gives «asset utilization and utilities consumption.»

Each of these companies has established itself as a player in the growing robo advisor market that BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, expects will manage approximately 10 % of all worldwide assets under management (AUM) by 2020.

Netflix eventually realized it was doing better in the region where its distribution centre was housed, because that was where its movies - by - mail business was a next - day service.

Founded: by Lou Bucelli and seven partners in 1989 Location: Mount Laurel, N.J. Business: Produces and markets medical education products and services Start - Up Capital: $ 10,000

Adapting services to include new digital platforms is a key focus for the major players in Perth's communications sector led by Cannings Purple, which has maintained its top spot on the Business News ranking of the state's largest public and investor relations firms.

The reality, however, is that these on - demand platforms are doing a great job at supplying needed work to the unskilled workforce (i.e., delivery, transportation, etc.), however for skilled small business owners («SMBs»)-- like in the home services sector — the jobs are low paying and the clients are «owned» by the platforms themselves.

One of the simplest examples of this type of solution was the development in the 1980s by my first business, CCC, of a computerized service for the auto insurance industry that I called VINguard.

The 5G plan announced on Tuesday by the third - largest wireless carrier stands in start contrast to the emphasis from bigger competitors Verizon (vz) and AT&T, which are both running trials for fixed wireless Internet service using 5G to serve homes and businesses.

He receives compensation for serving in this capacity and based on increased business derived by Creative Planning from his services.

In 2011, Mayor Michael Bloomberg hired the city's first - ever chief digital officer, Rachel Sterne, who was a 27 - year - old entrepreneur and Columbia Business School prof, to help the city use technology to better serve citizens and save taxpayer money by making services more efficient and accessible online.

In August, a slew of bitcoin companies cut off service to New York rather than apply for a BitLicense, the regulatory hall - pass created by the NYDFS to cover digital - currency business deemed «money transmitters.»

Research and information service Business Insider Intelligence estimates that approximately $ 4 trillion worth of merchandise will be abandoned in online shopping carts this year alone and about 63 percent of that can be recovered by savvy retailers.

In terms of lessons learned, Jerry Masino suggests using your franchisor's template and training, understanding customer service — «it's the cornerstone of a lot of businesses» — and making sure your location is right by hiring a corporate realtor to provided the demographics needed.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

In much the same way that the iPhone reshaped Apple's core business focus, Sony's only choice is to reinvent its flagship business by building a universe of content and services in which the television set sits at the centrIn much the same way that the iPhone reshaped Apple's core business focus, Sony's only choice is to reinvent its flagship business by building a universe of content and services in which the television set sits at the centrin which the television set sits at the centre.

This was complemented by stability in MX1 revenue as new business in Europe, bundling capacity and services, offset non-renewal of certain legacy contracts.

«Our strong focus on execution across the business continues, as evidenced by three successful launches in the quarter and the entry into service of SES - 15 early in Q1.

Logan says the terrorist attacks might actually create a bump up in demand for the company's service, two thirds of which are booked by business executives, celebrities, and wealthy clientele.

To help you mind your business — and, by extension, your bottom line — in good time, the folks at Make It Cheaper, a service that helps small and medium - sized businesses negotiate cheaper rates on insurance, broadband and electricity, have rounded up seven key efficiency lessons from a host of entrepreneurs.

Although the company faces some risk that usage of its service may decline thanks to the negative sentiment surrounding it, its advertising business appears to be largely unaffected by the scandal, Sebastian said in a research note issued Friday.

Although the small businesses owned by women have traditionally been in the service sector, in recent years women entrepreneurs have been moving rapidly into manufacturing, construction, and other industrial fields.

So it doesn't come as a surprise that 61 percent of CEOs surveyed by professional services firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers say that innovation is a priority in their businesses.

For example, the plan for a one - person professional service business indicated that rising sales were not, in general, accompanied by rising costs.

Prudential swung to a 2014 first - quarter profit, boosted by a strong showing in its retirement services business.

Such technologically enhanced logistics not only increase the amount of inventory handled by a warehouse 50 percent but also help improve customer service in a way that's harder for Amazon's simple business idea to be replicated.

Recent cyber attacks that disrupted business operations and hospital services in many countries across the world have, however, increased fears that assailants motivated by money or ideology could cripple even more strategic targets such as power and water networks.

Slack faces plenty of competition in business messaging services, including Yammer, acquired by Microsoft, and Atlassian's HipChat.

Research by business professors Patricia Cortes and Jose Tessada shows a greater supply of such services allows more women to join the workforce in high - skilled positions.

Four in five women hope to grow their businesses «substantially» or «at least a moderate amount» by 2013, according to a survey of some 700 female business owners done by PNC Financial Services Group.

In 2016, critics cited the Oscars» snub of Netflix's critically acclaimed drama «Beasts of No Nation» as evidence that the industry was «turned off» by Netflix's business model, which debuts films on the streaming service simultaneously with theatrical releases.

More than half of small businesses in the U.S. are owned and run by women, and those ventures have disproportionately adopted cloud services like email marketing, SEO & SEM services and online billing and bookkeeping services.

«The NYPD has been making its rounds in the surrounding area and checking in with businesses to keep them abreast of security protocols and restrictions put in place by the Secret Service,» a spokesperson for the mayor's office told me.

By purchasing Texture, Apple now has a magazine subscription service to accompany its Apple Music online streaming service as it continues to invest in software subscription offerings to augment its core business of selling iPhones and Mac computers.

More than 40 programs have popped up in the last half decade offering services such as mentorship, networks of partners, access to investors and business skills development, according to a recent report by the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs and Village Capital, which surveyed 52 programs.

In our book, The Immigration Exodus, we documented a number of cases where smart immigrants with viable technology businesses were rebuffed by the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service.

The company has seen its retail and grocery distribution increase by about 30 percent in 2017, and its food service business has grown on average by 50 percent in the past two years.

His enlightenment inspired the development of the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones (which dramatically improved the listening experience on digital devices and sold 1.6 million units in 2008, its first year of business) and Beats Music (a streaming service that launched in 2014).

Soon after, a number of Chicago cab companies jointly sued the company, alleging Uber is in violation of a number of city and state regulations, and that by allowing any cab driver to use its service, Uber is cashing in on established taxi brand names and reputations to further its own business goals.

Launched in February, by former Sobeys corporate strategy manager Mudit Rawat, Urbery (its name is a mash - up of the words «urban» and «grocery») is part of a new wave of online services aimed at shaking up the grocery business.