Sentences with phrase «leads businesses and consumers»

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If GDP is slowing down, or is negative, it can lead to fears of a recession which means layoffs and unemployment and declining business revenues and consumer spending.

Economic growth, strong profits and upbeat consumer and business sentiment will help led the way, strategist Jonathan Golub says.

For Nestle, which first sold milk chocolate in the 1880s, a consumer shift away from junk and sugary foods has led the Swiss company to focus on «nutrition, health and wellness,» although it says it is committed to its non-U.S. confectionery business.

As America's Un-carrier, T - Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading product and service innovation.

Some business owners argue that raising the minimum wage will lead to higher prices for consumers, and some economists argue that it could depress job growth or even end up eliminating positions as it leads to more automation.

Raddon says it thinks small business owner sentiment may be a leading indicator, and that means consumer sentiment will soon catchup.

Seth Kaufman is PepsiCo North America Beverages CMO, where he leads the holistic business, brand and consumer agenda across PepsiCo's vast beverage portfolio of carbonated soft drinks, waters, teas, energy and ready - to - drink coffee drinks in the U.S..

No matter the impetus, higher rates will lead to constraints on credit for both consumers and businesses, which will crimp growth.

Leading technology innovators have been working hard to create better credit products that are simple, transparent and flexible for both businesses and consumers.

Through paid media, business owners can realize a regular stream of site visitors, expanded consumer awareness and customer leads.

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.

The research also discovered that «social proof,» meaning photos of customers, testimonials and social media posts, are great for businesses to have on their websites and help build trust with consumers, ultimately leading to more sales.

She leads growth strategies that include developing new products, services, channels and value propositions for both business - to - business and business - to - consumer market segments.

Small businesses can officially stop worrying about how to reach every consumer that could possibly want their goods and services: Geo - precise marketing and precision targeting is now leading the pack in consumer marketing.

«The firm has identified digitally led banking services to consumers and small businesses as an area of opportunity for GS Bank,» the memo reads.

Whether businesses are interested in using content to increase sales, audience engagement, lead generation, consumer evangelism, or a combination of them all, achieving these goals will require a unique approach and measurement tactic to execute thoroughly.

These breaches are especially disheartening for business because according to a recent survey of thousands of consumers by Centrify, a leading identity and access management company, 66 percent of respondents said that they're likely to stop buying from a company that has been breached.

And customers totally want to see your website if you're a small business owner — it shows your consumers and potential leads that you're legit and a true game playAnd customers totally want to see your website if you're a small business owner — it shows your consumers and potential leads that you're legit and a true game playand potential leads that you're legit and a true game playand a true game player.

Sara is Founding General Partner at True Wealth Ventures, an early - stage venture capital fund investing in women - led businesses in consumer health and sustainable products and technologies.

Kerry Rupp is a General Partner at True Wealth Ventures, an early - stage venture capital fund investing in women - led businesses in consumer health and sustainable products and technologies.

We're excited that you're interested in learning about how Smync can empower you to build social word - of - mouth and brand advocacy that turns real relationships into real trust with consumers that leads to real business.

They'll come begging when they realize that Huawei technology is running through the veins of all the leading technologies American consumers and businesses are using.»

An accomplished entrepreneur and executive, Reid has played an integral role in building many of today's leading consumer technology businesses, including LinkedIn and PayPal.

Nevertheless, we remain optimistic about the firm's other business lines, which include consumer electronics, water filtration, healthcare, and separators in traditional lead - acid batteries.

Consumers often choose the business that follows up with them first, so it's vital that you classify and respond to new leads by phone or email as soon as you can.

Our members, comprising of leading companies from across the sector, believe that cryptocurrencies can help enhance the way we undertake financial transactions, to the benefit of consumers, business and security.

In doing so, Walmart is taking a leading role globally in addressing the most important issues facing the consumer goods industry, helping our suppliers become more competitive businesses, creating a more resilient supply chain and increasing our customers» trust in us and the brands we carry.

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said banks relaxed the criteria for businesses and consumers to obtain credit during the 18 months leading up to June 30, 2013, while the European Central Bank said fewer banks in the euro zone were reporting tightened lending standards to nonfinancial businesses in the fourth quarter of 2013.

With nearly 25 years in investment banking, Adam has successfully led the execution of middle - market M&A, restructuring, and debt and equity financing transactions across a myriad of industry sectors including business services, consumer products, retail, general industrials, telecommunications, and technology.

«Following the election, the positive shift in sentiment among investors, business, and consumers suggested that the probability of tax cuts and easier regulation was seen to be higher than the probability of meaningful restrictions to trade and immigration,» Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists led by Alec Phillips wrote in note published late last week.

After leading a trade mission with some of Canada's leading Agri - food businesses to the developing economy in November 2014, the Canadian Agri - Food Policy Institute (CAPI) published a report stating that Canadian food and beverage products are not prominent on Chinese market shelves and are not as well - known as their American / European / Australian counterparts in the Chinese consumer world.

With nearly 10 years in buy - side investment banking and private equity, Jason has successfully originated and led middle - market M&A transactions across several industry sectors including business services, general industrials, flexible packaging, medical equipment manufacturing, branded consumer products, and information technology.

Pearson is an international media company with market - leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing.

«It's a blind spot in the economy and an opportunity for investors,» said Sara Brand, founding general partner at True Wealth Ventures, an early - stage venture capital fund investing in women - led businesses in the fields of consumer health and environmentally sustainable products and technologies.

As a testament to the value of customer insights and contact data, Cintell recently formed a partnership with FullContact, the leading identity resolution platform delivering consumer and professional insights, empowering businesses to be awesome with the people who matter most.

Mr. Jiwan was a seed investor and is a founding board member of Avant Credit, a leading on - line consumer finance business in the United States.

Kerry Rupp is a General Partner at True Wealth Ventures, a new early - stage venture capital fund investing in women - led businesses that develop consumer health and sustainable products & technologies.

He led the consumer products team, invested extensively in the business services sector and served on the firm's Investment Committee.

This led to higher bond yields and another weak close for US equities as business and consumer activity could be dampened by higher interest rates.

While capitalistic globalization confers many advantages to the owners of capital and the local elites of both rich and poor countries, with the availability of more consumer goods and their participation in the TNC - led businesses, it has gravely harmful effects on the poorer sections of almost all societies.

Graphic Packaging will create a leading integrated paper - based packaging company by combining with international paper's North America consumer packaging business with approximately $ 6 billion of revenue and $ 1 billion of EBITDA post-synergies.

In fact, since the company is a leading innovator in the business, it not only helps the chicken get to consumer's plates, but it gets it there faster and more efficient, as well.

Led by the World Resources Institute (WRI), the partnership includes representatives from the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with review and feedback provided by more than 200 additional stakeholders from business, government, civil society, and academia.

In 2007, Rebecca was relocated to San Francisco with Constellation Brands to develop and lead the largest in - house brand communications and event marketing team in the US wine business, creating strategic PR programming for trade and consumer media, and consumer and trade marketing events.

The paths lead to either significant benefit to organic businesses in future, or to even lesser protection for both businesses and consumers than exists now.

This marks the first year of Ornua's new five - year growth plan, Ornua 2021, which positions the business as a leading global dairy organization, funded by 33 dairy co-ops, which delivers results for its customers, consumers and stakeholders.

There were specific troubling actions by ISPs that led to the net neutrality laws in the first place (blocking access to VOIP, throttling file sharing, etc.) so, no the internet will not «die» but it is very possible that it will change in a way that is bad for consumers and businesses.

Before starting my business, I led several national nonprofits, where I raised millions of dollars for women's health and consumer advocacy issues.

If you are not already familiar with RDA, it trains and supports grassroots advocates in leading local Real Diaper Circles, compiles and distributes research on cloth diapering and leading cloth diaper advocacy, it works with media and other businesses and organizations to increase awareness about cloth diapers, and provides direct, reliable and unbiased support for consumers.

The event was a culmination of a joint initiative of the Senate President and DFID's ENABLE 2 and GEMS 3 programmes and had been preceded by a comprehensive research into laws inhibiting businesses in Nigeria leading to specific legislative proposals to improve the business environment in terms of competition and consumer protection, transportation and infrastructure, improving MSMEs access to finance, reform of land use and construction laws and administration, doing business reforms amongst others.