Sentences with phrase «launched such a business»

Our marketing scope was very narrow and, as such, we probably struggled for a few years longer than we would have if we launched such a business today.

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Pebble, the smartwatch maker that two years ago launched its business with a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, is making all kinds of waves in the world of connected devices, where brands such as Apple, Google, Samsung and Amazon.com dominate.

Upon launching the business, while Yates knew how to reach potential customers thanks to her experience in online sales, having worked for big companies such as Google and Facebook — science wasn't her area.

The 10 - year agreement gives Rogers (which owns Canadian Business) exclusive broadcast and distribution rights to existing WWE programming such as Raw and Smackdown and pay - per - view events, as well as to its fledgling WWE Network, a dedicated wrestling channel launched in February in the United States.

They joined forces with the foundation of Peter Thiel, the well - known contrarian investor, to launch Breakout Labs, an incubator program to help such companies turn their ideas into viable businesses.

Running a business was a blast, Newman found, and three years later, he launched a new venture — Niche Marketing, which advertised and distributed products for progressive companies and nonprofit groups, such as a militant left - wing T - shirt maker and a manufacturer of water - saving showerheads.

Rebranding your business is no small feat, but it has plenty of benefits, such as assisting with product launches, reshaping public images or refreshing a tired image.

Without a clear business purpose, such as developing a product launch strategy or engaging in succession planning, Weiss says retreats tend to «descend into sitting around watching the boss play cards» — or worse.

I spoke with a few different online business owners and asked them why they feel it's such a good idea to launch an online business today.

While there are exceptions such as Zuckerberg (and even the guy who founded Snapchat potentially), there are too many youngins getting funded who have no business launching businesses.

There is no such thing as a perfect round of golf, just like there has never been a business that went flawlessly from launch to profitability.

The FCAC commissioner's comments come as the agency released the findings of an intensive review of business practices across Canada's Big Six banks, launched last April following media reports alleging questionable sales tactics such as selling services without the consent of customers.

To learn more about Ripple and how it might affect small - business transactions, we spoke with Gary Kremen, who founded Match.com and recently launched CrossCoin Ventures, an accelerator that mentors Ripple - based startups and helps them tackle finance - specific challenges such as compliance and customer - service requirements.

The company's subsequent teeing up of a monetization strategy for WhatsApp, via the forthcoming launch of business accounts, likely explains its push to link users of the end - to - end encrypted messaging platform with Facebook users, where the same people have likely engaged in far more public digital activity — such as liking pages, searching for content, and making posts and comments that Facebook is able to read.

The Trump White House has accused Beijing of forcing US companies to transfer their IP to China as a cost of doing business there, and launched an investigation into such practices.

Typical financial processes used in business decisions such as formulary and benefit design, new product launching, budgeting and forecasting, and predictive modeling are not provided by PBMs» rebate tools.

It's often used by brands to directly inform their customers of upcoming events, sales, and business updates, such as a new product launch.

Crowdfunding is helping innovative Canadian firms to launch businesses such as $ 1.14 million to Mass Fidelity's wireless multi-room speakers, $ 1 million to DreamQii's PlexiDrone and $ 820K to Vanhawk's connected carbon fibre bicycle.

Launched in late 2010, Locationary aggregates accurate, up - to - date information from users to create a synchronized database of local businesses, or an encyclopedia of what venues are open in the area, along with extraneous details such as opening times.

«Be diplomatic about how you receive an angel's advice, adopting the tips on more «timeless» matters — such as how to find a good salesperson or how to launch a product — and politely ignoring the advice on matters specific to the investor's previous forays into business.»

It's not every day that Oracle's billionaire founder, chairman and CTO Larry Ellison launches a new business, but such is the case today.

The city recently ranked No. 1 among U.S. cities for cultivating minority - owned businesses, based on such factors as the number and percentage of businesses, the opportunity for finding customers here and the rate at which startups are launched.

My partner and I launched Guidant in 2003 to help individuals invest their retirement funds into assets such as real estate, businesses, and loans through self - directed IRAs.

It will also have the strong - performing Tatts lotteries business, which faces online competition from digital - only lotteries bookmakers such as Lottoland and CrownBet, which recently launched its own lottery service.

Southern Tier Solar Works (STSW) launched its Community Shared Solar (CSS) non-profit program that offers the opportunity for those who can not install solar, such as renters and businesses, a way to get discounted solar electricity credits on their NYSEG bill.

Calls for evidence, like the one launched last week on «rent a room relief», and early stage consultations, such as that on corporate tax and the digital economy, launched on Budget day, are hopeful early signs that the government will be doing more early consultation, getting input from business, tax professionals and others to inform the process before a proposal has been drawn up.

A disadvantaged business microloan program set to launch next month in Milwaukee County will have to be handled in house, despite a lack of experience dealing with such transactions.

Small business should look closely at a candidate who not only has voted against their interests on every key vote the last two years, but who would launch such a bizarre and frankly desperate attack on the organization that defends them and represents their positions on key issues.

The direct appeal to the chancellor follows the CBI's launch last week with other groups such as the Federation of Small Businesses of a petition urging the government to freeze national insurance.

The white paper authors did not seek out real - world cost data, business case financials, or market assessments from potential commercial crew providers, such as United Launch Alliance, Sierra Nevada Corporation, SpaceX, Blue Origin, or others, nor did they contact the Commercial Spaceflight Federation.

Being a part of a new business so early in the process (I started working with them in April, and they had launched in February) was such a special, crazy, valuable experience.

They sold their casual dating sites in 2013, posted weak 2013 annual results, tried unsuccessfully to revive their business, and even launched new services such as LoveBeginsAt and dating app Tangle.

The affordability of such a project greatly reduces risks and the immediate pressure of an off - line business launch.

WLD is launching in the USA next year and have spent $ 2 million on a business with a portfolio of 600 geographically focused domains such as LAdating.com and PhoenixDating.com.

Yet many local school business managers felt attached to their local schools and were less willing to pursue schemes such as the School Business Director apprenticeship set to be launched in September next year, business managers felt attached to their local schools and were less willing to pursue schemes such as the School Business Director apprenticeship set to be launched in September next year, Business Director apprenticeship set to be launched in September next year, he said.

General Motors has launched a new platform specifically designed for small businesses to access key vehicle information such as location, fuel level,...

Jeep is mulling to launch a car smaller than the Renegade that will continue with the existing product philosophy of the Jeep brand, but can not see the business case yet for such a model.

In such a backdrop, the company has launched the Xperia Z2 tablet at the MWC, which is its first after having sold its VAIO PC business.

Some of the newer enterprise tablets to launch such as the Cisco Cius seek to change it, and of course RIM who is well known for its business class of users.

Tina Dietz is an internationally acclaimed business consultant, audiobook publisher, podcast host and launch specialist, and professional speaker / voice talent who has been featured in such outlets as ABC, Inc.com, Huffington Post and Forbes.

She has developed concepts for launching new products and services into the marketplace in a variety of industries for organizations such as Arby s, DuPont, Bush Beans, Amway, Pizza Hut, Dial, and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Titles at launch include Luke Johnson, Felix Dennis, and Karren Brady, as well as business and management classics from authors such as Stephen J Levitt, Michael Lewis, and John Adair.

As such, the BlackBerry Torch isn't being launched with the words «business» or «enterprise» anywhere near it.

When a company is looking to open a new branch, launch a marketing campaign, and add to inventory for seasonal demand spikes or want to buy new equipment's for their business expansion, they can apply for such commercial loans.

When you have a great business idea that you are eager to move forward with, there will be many things to consider, such as getting estimates for various expenses, preparing initial operating budgets and making marketing plans to launch your business.

The monthly bills are forcing them to put off other life stages such as buying a home, starting a family, launching a business, and saving for retirement.

Before founding Blumberg Capital and managing international investments for firms such as the Bronfman Family Office, he launched business development for Check Point as one of its top four early executives.

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For instance, people launching a small business often must rely on their personal credit (such as applying for a loan) to help finance their endeavor, says Griffin.

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