Sentences with phrase «making a big investment in»

But while the potential is sky - high, broad adoption by corporations and public agencies has been hampered by both slow - moving regulators and buyers» reluctance to make big investments in what remains a technological Wild West, where new partnerships and platforms regularly threaten to reshape the landscape.

Whether you're looking to make a big investment in yourself or a loved one, any of these gadgets would make the ultimate holiday present.

Or, let's say you have been holding off on making that big investment in a new IT system your team has been begging for.

«We are making big investments in terms of capabilities, in terms of personnel, that will be focused on going to market with HP and the ability to deliver.

The company is making big investments in analytics and technology, specifically looking into faster pay outs, better rates and even transaction - based micro loans to help provide food trucks with cash reserves.

A source close to the deal said Rio was not keen to sub-lease Hamersley to any of the rival iron ore miners who have made big investments in the cattle industry in recent years.

kroneke made a big investment in arsenal to build new stadium and facilities etc now he is doing the same for one of his other clubs in America or where ever..

In contrast with the free - spending early years of the Roman Abramovich era, Conte has repeatedly clashed with the Chelsea hierarchy this season over a recruitment policy that has seen him denied many of his top transfer targets, while Manchester City and Manchester United have both made bigger investments in their squads.

She's also earned the support of stalwarts of the Democratic coalition such as the Hotel and Motel Trades Council and her employers at the New York State Nurses Association, which made a big investment in helping the party win a majority in 2014.

Federal records show he has made big investments in real estate and other business ventures continually since he entered Congress.

In 2005, Microsoft made a big investment in quantum braids when it put mathematician Michael Freedman in charge of its efforts on quantum computing.

It's part of an ongoing effort to persuade federal policymakers that making a bigger investment in graduate education will create more jobs and strengthen the economy.

The only issue I've found is the sheer wealth of content; although it offers more Fire Emblem, in a more cohesive package than ever before, it also means you make a big investment in playing this game.

But because we are venture - funded, and because we have a big vision for the future, we continue to make big investments in new products, categories and software for both our consumer and enterprise businesses.

The foundation is also making big investments in school - finance reform and other issues of concern to governors and school superintendents.

«Long before it had political support, long before we even knew it could work, the Gates Foundation made a big investment in us and stuck with us,» said Ben Austin, who runs the group.

California is making a big investment in «linked learning» — career - centered programs like these.

But some advocates are concerned that the District has not made a bigger investment in a more old - fashioned approach: library books.»

Microsoft recently made a big investment in the Barnes & Noble Nook.

Families, states and the federal government all make big investments in our kids, as revealed by the steep costs of anticipated school supplies and the amount that's being spent per student by the government.

Investors are avoiding or punishing such firms that are often making the biggest investments in Cleantech are caught in a bit of a paradox.

To make sure that ZoomaChews effectively connect with dog owners, Royal Pet has made a big investment in consumer research, including conducting focus groups and online surveys to refine various marketing and merchandising elements such as the logo design and packaging used for the line.

Bottomline: Wyndham Hotels is making a big investment in their reward program, resulting in a payback that is head & shoulders above the competition.

The Euro has significantly weakened against the US dollar, so Tesla making a big investment in Europe now would cost a lot less than it would have a couple of years ago.

Probably not; we need to make big investments in technology.

Bill and Melinda are making a big investment in» a strategy to help bring safe, clean sanitation services to millions of poor people in the developing world.»

A new report claims that South Korean tech company LG has secured the exclusive contract to provide Apple with its iPhone 9 batteries, having committed to making a big investment in production facilities in 2018.

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It's a major investment, planned to last 30 years, making it the biggest oil project ever undertaken in the country.

«There was a big investment in human capital made by the Swedish government,» he adds.

The biggest lesson for any entrepreneur is that the best investment to make in a company is to create and sustain the loyalty of employees and customers.

Conor Muldoon of Causeway Capital Management says the bank is benefiting from a cost - cutting campaign that involved closing branches and making big tech investments — one that's helping it expand more profitably in new markets.

«The big platforms haven't been ignoring the fact that [influencer marketing] has moved well beyond money between the couch cushions,» she adds, noting that Google and Twitter both have made strategic investments in the space, acquiring FameBit and Niche, respectively.

A college education is among the biggest financial investments a person will make in his or her lifetime, said Brandon Busteed, executive director of Gallup's education division.

«If we feel like being in control keeps us safe then it can make it difficult to take a big leap in business or make a risky investment that's worth it,» says Lowbridge.

Virtual Reality has always been overhyped, but much of that was due to its relatively small market size, and therefore a lack of big, bankable entertainment brands willing to make the investment in original content.

Before you know it, you'll find that making this kind of investment in old - fashioned customer service will pay off big time in terms of landing new clients and boosting your bottom line.

The stadium is «the biggest and most visible foreign investment ever made in professional soccer in the U.S.,» according to the Journal, despite the fact that many MLS teams have struggled to drive attendance and only two are profitable.

In Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes, authors Gary Belsky and Thomas Gilovich cite a Harvard study of investment habits.

Energy Future, the biggest power company in Texas, can claim an ignominious distinction in the annals of American business history: Warren Buffett considers his nearly $ 2 billion investment in the company's bonds one of the biggest mistakes he's ever made.

Ideally, no one should come in to the office just to make it through the day and earn a paycheck, but a lack of genuine investment and engagement in your work is an even bigger problem if the business is yours.

But there's no question that AI is a big area of investment for Apple, and HomePod will play an important role in this strategy as Apple makes progress.

Jon Woods, general manager of Coca - Cola Great Britain, said in a statement that the $ 14 million campaign is «the biggest investment» the company has made in a new product launch in a decade.

Last, but definitely not least, while I'm a big believer in hustling hard while you are young since the investment of your time, connections, AND money will all compound over your lifetime, make sure you chill out too.

Speaking at the Post.Seed Conference on Tuesday, the PayPal co-founder and Founders Fund principal offered what amounted to a critique of the generally accepted model for funding startups, wherein seed and venture investors make lots of small investments in early - stage companies in the hopes that a few will yield big payoffs.

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. ultimately won the lot for $ 500 million, making it the biggest property deal done in 2013.

The early investor cashed out big when the company went public in 2012 — the IPO raised $ 16 billion, making it one of the largest IPOs of all time — and turned Thiel's initial investment into over $ 1 billion.

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The effort «represents the biggest investment we have made in the brand since its launch in 2005,» Stuart Kronauge, Coca - Cola's U.S. business president and senior - VP marketing for North America, said in a blog post.

Last year in April, Alibaba and Ant Financial completed a US$ 1.25 billion investment in the company, making Alibaba their biggest shareholder and diluting Tencent's own share at the same time.

The chat took place after Apple made a hefty $ 1 billion investment in Didi Chuxing, at the time one of Uber's biggest rivals in China.