Not exact matches
Yet the shops» old - world
practices have their advantages: book -
acquisition costs are minimal to nonexistent, as the stores acquire titles either inexpensively or
in the form of donations (even though the business is not a nonprofit).
A common
practice has been to invest
in customer
acquisition at all costs, which assumes that churn is inevitable, and the best way to overcome it is to add tons of new customers.
Dr Garside said the
practice acquisition model included consideration to vendors of a mix of cash and equity ownership
in Endeavour based on the
practice's financial performance.
Shareholders are looking for returns, cash is looking for a home, and debt is still rather cheap, making the overall market favorable for mergers and
acquisitions, said Dale Stafford, who leads Bain's mergers and
acquisitions practice in the Americas.
Prior to Aprilis, Wayne
practiced corporate law at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, specializing
in mergers and
acquisitions.
Brian is a Certified Valuation Analyst and expert
in mergers,
acquisitions, valuations and dental
practice transitions.
The U.S. National Security Strategy notes that «China is gaining a strategic foothold
in Europe» and calls for joint action with European allies to «contest China's unfair trade and economic
practices and restrict its
acquisition of sensitive technologies.»
Gerard has spoken globally on his results - driven
practices, authentic experiences, and modern approach to mindset, confidence, content marketing, social media, Millennials
in the workforce, raising capital, and scaling a business to
acquisition.
While warning against China's expansion
in Europe, the strategy suggested that America could cooperate with its allies to «contest China's unfair trade and economic
practices and restrict its
acquisition of sensitive technologies».
With a heritage of executing complex corporate carve - outs
in the enterprise software and telecom space, Alex has developed significant expertise
in driving operational best
practices and accelerating growth through strategic add - on
acquisitions.
BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities
in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's
practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with
acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties
in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.
The 500 accelerator program, located
in Mountain View, San Francisco, and Mexico City, emphasizes lean startup
practices and metrics, design and user experience, and internet marketing and customer
acquisition.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services
in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline
in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments
in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities
in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's
practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with
acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties
in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Alixe concentrates her legal
practice in the areas of initial public offerings, follow - on offerings, reverse takeovers, capital pool corporations, qualifying transactions, mergers &
acquisitions, secondary listings and exempt market financings (more).
Director Mr. Shields was engaged
in the
practice of law from 1979 through 2006
in Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver, specializing
in corporate / commercial law, corporate finance and securities, and mergers and
acquisitions.
In practice, any significant increase in competition at the retail level is more likely to come through a different route, such as the acquisition of an existing retail operation by a large foreign bank or the amalgamation of existing retail bank
In practice, any significant increase
in competition at the retail level is more likely to come through a different route, such as the acquisition of an existing retail operation by a large foreign bank or the amalgamation of existing retail bank
in competition at the retail level is more likely to come through a different route, such as the
acquisition of an existing retail operation by a large foreign bank or the amalgamation of existing retail banks.
At CRA, Dr. Cooper was responsible for the identification, negotiation, and integration of more than 10
acquisitions in cooperation with group and
practice vice presidents.
Guidepost Solutions, a global leader
in compliance, investigations, and security consulting, appointed J. William «Bill» Weinberg as managing director of its Federal
Practice in Washington D.C. Weinberg will help clients navigate the complicated federal
acquisition rules, pursue federal contracts, and successfully manage federal contracts.
In September 2015, we hosted the Norwest Demand Generation Summit at the Four Seasons Silicon Valley, where more than 120 sales, marketing and demand generation executives gathered to learn about current trends and best practices in demand gen and customer acquisition through a mix of inspiring keynotes and panel discussion
In September 2015, we hosted the Norwest Demand Generation Summit at the Four Seasons Silicon Valley, where more than 120 sales, marketing and demand generation executives gathered to learn about current trends and best
practices in demand gen and customer acquisition through a mix of inspiring keynotes and panel discussion
in demand gen and customer
acquisition through a mix of inspiring keynotes and panel discussions.
Our
practice draws on our market - leading capabilities
in mergers and
acquisitions, corporate finance, financial regulation and enforcement, and intellectual property and technology.
Curt's legal
practice spans all aspects of the development and financing of renewable generation facilities
in the United States and Canada, from site
acquisition through EPC negotiations to construction and term financing.
He joined Bennett Jones
in 1978
practicing in the mergers and
acquisitions, securities and corporate law areas, primarily
in the oil and gas sector.
Our China
practice has experience
in a wide range of China - related matters, and we assist these businesses with strategic growth options, such as private equity financing, mergers and
acquisitions, and public offerings.
In Maitland, the proposed acquisition would result in Sonic being one of two private radiology companies that supply general diagnostic imaging services, with Sonic operating four out of five radiology practice
In Maitland, the proposed
acquisition would result
in Sonic being one of two private radiology companies that supply general diagnostic imaging services, with Sonic operating four out of five radiology practice
in Sonic being one of two private radiology companies that supply general diagnostic imaging services, with Sonic operating four out of five radiology
practices.
The
acquisition brings together best -
in - class
practices across both retailers to further enhance the customer shopping experience via improved pricing, quality and customer service.
Whatever the reason for engaging
in acquisition, food and beverage companies continue to accept the
practice as a common strategy to remain relevant
in an ever - expanding marketplace.
However,
in the last few centuries of human - microbe interactions, changes
in our birth and medical
practices and living conditions may have altered the
acquisition of our microbial communities.
The company is focusing on defending its actions
in China, using the regulatory system to «encourage» rivals such as Microsoft to make changes
in business
practices, defending its
acquisition of companies such as DoubleClick from anti-trust accusations, and working to open government information to searches.
First came the news that former Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker (R) will have to testify next month about his role
in a land
acquisition deal with Wal - Mart — a fact Democrats immediately sought to exploit as evidence of questionable ethical
practices by the Republican.
We also do some basic motor learning types of experiments
in here to see what
practice conditions facilitate skill
acquisition,» Post said.
Williams is a former partner
in the Intellectual Property
Practice Group of Pepper Hamilton LLP, with a focus on intellectual property
acquisition and management, including IP asset strategy, contracts, licensing portfolio development and management, patent, trademark, technology transfer and strategic alliance negotiation / restructuring.
The
acquisition of muscle mass did not happen to me overnight so it kind of grew, over the months and years along with my continued
practice of running and sprinting and as a result I never noticed any decrease
in terms of speed or quickness or endurance.
It sees synergy from
acquisitions on the revenue and not cost side, as best
practices in the US (such as higher conversion rates through newer technologies) could be transferred to other geographies.
I also envision increased usage of formats that learners use
in their daily life (notably, Apps and videos) to offer both formal and informal learning and more significantly reinforcements (through assessments supported by
practice exercises leading to skill
acquisition and mastery).
We have found a useful home on Google + to support the conversation about what really works
in language
acquisition, and how to put these strategies into
practice.
Let's be realistic — the
acquisition, mastery and internalization of complex skills requires hours of
practice in a safe environment, not minutes.
We share information about the latest developments
in language
acquisition theory and best
practices.
As such, higher education institutions can play a pivotal role
in providing quality programmes that facilitate the
acquisition of these
practices.
In the book, we talk about a variety of ways and we've studied a lot of great teachers who support the acquisition of vocabulary during the reading, whether it's through jotting a note or dropping in a definition or doing a little bit of practice during reading with a particular wor
In the book, we talk about a variety of ways and we've studied a lot of great teachers who support the
acquisition of vocabulary during the reading, whether it's through jotting a note or dropping
in a definition or doing a little bit of practice during reading with a particular wor
in a definition or doing a little bit of
practice during reading with a particular word.
An online database providing state and territory policies and
practices related to the
acquisition of digital instructional materials
in K12 education.
Based on a cross-case analysis of online and on - campus courses, the results of the study indicate that while there was no significant difference between online and on - campus courses
in terms of teacher
acquisition of knowledge related to CLD instruction and assessment, questions remain about whether distance learning can promote critical self - reflection, culturally responsive teaching
practices, and collaboration within schools, when teacher learning is not supported and situated
in schools and communities
in an ongoing and structured way.
In this process, administrators should ensure there is a balance of tools that address fact
acquisition and
practice and knowledge application.
The lesson plans incorporate instructional
practices for English learners
in seventh - grade social studies identified and investigated during a 5 - year period and associated with improved outcomes
in content knowledge and vocabulary
acquisition.
New approaches to teacher evaluation, combined with comprehensive professional development for teachers and school leaders and changes
in the organization and capacities of school districts, can support the types of teacher knowledge
acquisition and changes
in instructional
practices called for by the Common Core Standards and assessments.
«The «pre-fab» template tasks are intended to respect teachers content knowledge while scaffolding their
practice to
in turn scaffold student skill
acquisition», said Vignola.
To address our research question, we examined the change
in teachers» perceptions from their knowledge
acquisition and then connected these to how their
practice changes.
We see how a change of perceptions and beliefs from knowledge
acquisition leads to a change
in professional
practice including instruction
in the classroom.
✴ An effective way that digital curriculum can support local instruction is to facilitate students» opportunity to learn content and
practice thinking skills simultaneously through engagement
in content - based media pieces that embed the
acquisition and use of process skills as content concepts are presented and learned.
The study «EdTech Decision - making
in Higher Education» investigates the decision - making inputs, processes, and
practices around the
acquisition of technology to facilitate teaching and learning at colleges and universities.
Bill would be enormously proud of the IDA, and its unyielding commitment to removing barriers to language
acquisition and to preparing and supporting educators
in the use of effective teaching
practices.