Sentences with phrase «interest in business environment»

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In today's environment, there are an abundance of well - funded and sophisticated hacking groups out there, many with nation - state or organized crime affiliations and interests, who are looking for any way possible to defraud or steal information from American business interests.

The results from 52 remote companies are interesting for business leaders in any type of company, whether they operate in a traditional office, a remote environment or some combination of the two.

The sector isn't devoid of challenges: Canada's banks are contending with an ongoing low - interest - rate environment, slower consumer lending growth and weakness in the securities business.

Richard Dixon, executive director of the Centre for Applied Business Research in Energy and the Environment, doesn't agree with de Bever's ominous price prediction, but he welcomes the interest in innovation by institutional investors.

«This issuance reflects OnDeck's most successful securitization issuance to date, with strong investor interest resulting in broad participation by existing and new institutional investors, expected improvement in credit ratings, and a significant reduction in cost of funds despite a rising interest rate environment, and is a testament to the strength of OnDeck's business model.»

With the online landscape shifting to a much more collaborative and community - based environment, there are opportunities waiting online for the small business owner to get their message out to individuals and groups interested in the expertise, knowledge and competitive value.

The threshold, target, and maximum percentage business line goals shown for the named executives listed in the table above were derived using certain assumptions for 2008 with respect to the general economic, interest rate, credit, and regulatory environment in which we operate and certain assumptions as to the outlook for the businesses each of them managed.

Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic outlook.

Although these business models have been effective, the continued growth of the MPL marketplace faces challenges in scarcity and volatility of funding, the uncertain regulatory environment, a normalizing interest - rate environment, and open questions about the business model and credit scoring methodologies.

They are even less interested in the wellbeing of workers, the contribution of the business to the communities in which it operates, or its effects on its natural environment.

But within the firm's consumer business in Australia and New Zealand, revenues fell 4 % to $ 2bn year - on - year, while EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) fell 19 % y / y, with Fonterra blaming a «challenging retail environment, and an ongoing pricing battle that has resulted in pressure on major suppliers margins».

Growing more interested in the effect of business on the environment, Katy worked as an environmental consultant and later a researcher on socially responsible investing, helping conscientious investors to find world - changing progressive companies and avoid corporations pushing profits above people.

A new governor will appoint people who are more attuned to the needs of the state — more interested in preserving the environment rather than selling it to developers, more interested in finding alternatives to the ever - expanding road building, more interested in serving the little guy rather than big business, and less interested in legislating social policy than planning economic development.

The Upper West Regional Coordinating Council is picking the well - being of the environment over business interests, as it has refused to allow a lumbering firm with a legal permit, to cut rosewood in its domain.

However, there can not be a rush to drill until all issues are resolved in the best interest of the environment, business, and residents.

He says he wants to run for Assembly because New York has «high taxes, a lack of good jobs and a terrible business environment» and he feels the Democratic majority in both the Assembly and the state Senate primarily represent the interests of New York City interests, and Long Island interests need to be better represented.

However, my father's keen interest in machines, mechanical tools, and puzzles of all sorts — and my older siblings» strong interest in books, music, and higher education — maintained an academic type of environment in the household, compared to the other business families in town.

We are particularly interested in current affairs, politics, biography, history, business, science, technology, environment, pop culture, lifestyle, travel, self - help, health and medicine.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

In a sustained low interest rate environment such as the United States, unemployment rates decline and businesses have access to loan funds at reasonable rates.

And it depends on the environment and how interested the new company is in getting new business.

If you're interested in hearing Renaud Laplanche speak and would like to pose questions directly to him, check out MIT / Stanford's January 20th VLAB event «Upside of the Downturn: What Business Models and Ideas Work in Today's Economic Environment?»

Even in today's low - interest environment you can expect to pay 12 % on a business loan.

«The zero per cent interest rate environment is effectively eliminating the dealer matched - book business and crippling dealer intermediation in the repo market,» said Scott Skyrm, senior vice-president at Newedge, a repo broker dealer.

Investing is buying a fractional interest in a business and buying debt claims on a business... if you have the conviction of your analysis — are sure that your analysis wasn't optimistic or flighty or based on a snapshot of an economic environment that can not tolerate any stress — then you will not panic... Our approach has always been to find compelling bargains.

The business development company easily overearns its dividend with net investment income and Goldman Sachs BDC has positive interest rate sensitivity, setting the company up for net interest income gains in a rising rate environment.

This blog was created recently, with support of the Creative Arts Business Network to support an informal network for artists, designers, makers in the Scottish Borders concerned with ecology, environment and sustainability; sharing their upcoming and ongoing projects with other people interested in sustainability and eco-art.

What do they think will happen when a nefarious bureaucrat who isn't interested in the environment gets involved in the business aspect of this whole debacle.

Whether it's restaurants that are cycling in local food into their menus, or small businesses at farmers» markets that are a part of bringing interest to communal shopping, our communities are catching on to the taste of organically grown food that is good for both ourselves and our environment.

A new business tax and a new provincial government in Alberta with a stronger interest in protecting the environment may also weaken the tar sands industry's prospects.

In a letter to Secretary Johnson, Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan calls the plan «a pathway to potential disaster — for public health and safety, the environment and business interests.»

Be sure to ask questions of your restaurants and food trucks because this will demonstrate to them that their customers are interested in their environmental impact, perhaps persuading them to do more for the environment to retain your business and to attract other hip customers like you.

Law firms look to recruit talented students with an all - round, comprehensive portfolio of skills, but above all they want people who can (a) think commercially and from the client's perspective; (b) communicate effectively and relate to clients; (c) have an interest and understanding of the business of a law firm, their clients, the environment in which law firms and their clients operate and the role of a commercial lawyer; and (d) work effectively whatever the business conditions.

In responding to a crisis, we understand that businesses have to balance sometimes competing, but important, interests, such as an employer's obligation to maintain a safe work environment, employee privacy concerns, anti-retaliation obligations, sensitivity to employee disabilities, cost concerns and other legal rights that come into play.

In today's complex, litigious, and constantly changing business environment it is critical to ensure that your rights and interests are protected when buying and selling a business.

His clients are varied and represent the rich diversity of businesses in British Columbia, which creates an interesting and challenging work environment for him to develop strategic results and practical solutions.

The Firm is renowned for its unmatched experience in liaising between private investment interests and the Government, within the Mozambican business environment.

We're now guardians of many interests that converge in the business — employees, shareholders, consumers, the environment, taxpayers, and others and because we're lawyers, we're held to a higher standard.

The aim of the Bill is to create a more competitive business climate in the province, while protecting the environment and public interest.

At about the same time Business Environment Bow Lane Ltd acquired Lionbrook's interest and became entitled to the benefit of the repairing covenants in the lease to Deanwater.

To some extent, life insurance companies must keep dividend rates competitive given the current interest rate environment in order to retain and attract new business.

The details are not yet fully established, but the aim is to adapt and develop existing blockchain technology to the needs of Chinese businesses and set standards across the industry to ensure regulatory compliance in an environment where regulators are very positive, open and interested in blockchain technology.

It's often outside the major US and European markets that blockchain companies produce the most interesting innovations, thanks to differences in both the regulatory and business environments in places like East Asia.

Singapore is already known for conducting business - friendly environments with a supportive government, but now they are hosting the most interesting Blockchain companies that play a large role in the international Blockchain system as a whole.

THE POSITION: * The successful candidate will be working as a Recruitment Consultant within the companies commercial recruitment division and handle the full 360 recruitment cycle * Responsible for winning new business development and managing / nurturing existing accounts * Attending external networking events and business meetings with prospective clients * Working closely with the business development & marketing team to quickly embed new clients that they win into the business by providing a best in class service * With support from the admin team: Advertising vacancies, proactively searching for talent, screening candidates, preparing candidate CV's and managing the full process through to offer / decline THE PERSON: We are looking for an individual who is already working as a Recruitment Consultant within a Recruitment Agency environment with experience of handling permanent vacancies Experience within the Commercial Recruitment Sector would be a significant advantage, however, we are interested in speaking with candidates any area of professional recruitment who have the ability to easily transfer to a new sector (or convince us why we should adopt the sector in which they currently operate Iinterested in speaking with candidates any area of professional recruitment who have the ability to easily transfer to a new sector (or convince us why we should adopt the sector in which they currently operate INTERESTEDINTERESTED?

This will be «the year of merger mania» says PwC, driven by many companies» interest in diversifying their drug pipelines, competitive business interest rates and a loosening of the regulatory environment in the US.

• Motivated, enthusiastic, entrepreneurial individuals • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge • Great organisational and time management skills • Commercial awareness and genuine interest in the financial industry • Eagerness to learn, showing curiosity • Knowledge of IT applications such as Microsoft • Driven, determined and resilient to excel within a challenging and fast paced environment • Academically we are looking for applicants with at least a 2:1 degree in: IT, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Maths, Science and HR • Flexibility to work across our UK locations, travel is required within the UK

For this Senior / Principal / Team Leader Recruitment Consultant in this Specialist Recruitment Company, you will have: - A totally uncapped commission scheme plus additional monetary bonuses - Huge incentives including monthly lunch clubs and yearly holiday targets - Industry leading training throughout your career and continuous training and support - The opportunity to work with an expanding global business - The opportunity to work within state of the art modern offices For the Senior / Principal / Team Leader Recruitment Consultant you need to: - Have a proven background within 360 Recruitment - Be self - motivated, upbeat, energetic, positive attitude - Be seriously money motivated - Be resilient and continuously striving to over-achieve - Able to work within an extremely fast paced and highly targeted environment They are looking to hire Senior / Principal / Team Leader Recruitment Consultants quickly so if you are interested in discussing, please get in touch ASAP with me, Lucy Warner, to talk about the fantastic details for this Recruitment Consultant position!

Are you interested in working in an entrepreneurial environment where you will be directly responsible for your own career progression, earnings, and growth of your section of the business?