In order to begin thinking like a professional trader you must think about trading as a business, and just like any business you must understand there is risk involved, real risk, you must figure out a way to compensate for this risk that doesn't involve running your costs up so high you can
not operate the business anymore.
I am also for small businesses because there are so many things that can be deducted as business expenses that you might even pay for anyway if you didn't operate a business.
Regardless of whether this sounds reasonable or not, my only fear is that the buyer may
not operate the business successfully enough to pay USD X to me in a reasonable time.
I do
not operate my business based on price matching, 2 - for - 1, arbitrary discounts based on affiliations or relationships.
With that in mind, without technology made specifically to be efficient, you will eventually hit a certain agent count where processes become so complicated and cumbersome that you can't sign another agent on because you can't operate your business.
Not exact matches
Kaiser Permanente is made up of multiple branches to handle a variety of healthcare needs and
operates their health plans on a
not - for - profit basis, with a mix of for - profit
businesses and health centers mixed in to help subsidize the other parts of the group.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are
not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our
business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial,
business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for
business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the
business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we
operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may
not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco
business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to
business relationships and other
business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing
business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Now, thanks to tough new mortgage lending and insurance rules announced by federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau in October, some analysts predict that so - called «shadow banking» firms, which
operate largely outside the purview of regulators, will see a surge of fresh
business from frustrated homebuyers who can't get conventional loans.
And yet for the
business crowd, the movers and shakers who finance, negotiate, and otherwise
operate the entertainment industry, the mood could
not be worse.
It won't make mega successes out of poorly
operated businesses.
Finnegan did
not give details on the
business's plans, writing that it will
operate in stealth for the time being.
You want to make choices that let you focus on your core
business,
not on the technology that helps
operate it.
Our goal is to have sophisticated owners of teams that can
operate at a high level, know how to build
businesses, know how to build sports, and who aren't going to be working against each other, but are going to be collaborating in the best interests of fans around the world.
When you're
operating on a budget, you can't fulfill every whim, so part of the responsibility — and surely thrill — of owning a
business is learning to set and then meet your clients» expectations.
As often as
not, they're no more advanced and informed in terms of their people strengths and skills than they are in any of the other areas of
operating and growing a
business.
«The way we
operate our
business is, we are going to do everything we can to have the best listings franchise, and we're going to look at what competitors are doing, and whether they may or may
not be competing for our listings
business, and respond in a way that enables us to protect that,» Farley said.
Finally, do
not let fear or self - doubt dictate how you lead your personal life or
operate your
business.
You shouldn't buy anything that's expensive unless your
business can
not operate without it.
There might be a
business that
operates on a state or local level that doesn't appear in the database.
And less
business on Main Street means no job creation from the small
businesses,
not to mention even more difficulty keeping small
businesses operating as - is.
It's
not just next - generation West Coast startups heeding the call, either: In 2013, more than 90 percent of Zenefits customers called California home and 80 percent identified as technology firms; today more than half of all
businesses using Zenefits services are based outside the Golden State and
operate in sectors other than tech.
The income wasn't as good as it seemed, considering how little time or energy was left to
operate my own
business.
«You should
not be building a
business if the model does
not lead to sustainable
operating income and cash flow out of which a salary can be taken in a reasonable period of time,» says Frances Spark of Spark Consulting LLC, a New York firm that provides
business consulting, operational restructuring and interim CFO and COO services to entrepreneurs and small to mid-size companies.
In fact, I was
not exploring opportunities to own and
operate my own
business before I joined the Wild Wing Cafe family.
Today, I don't think there's a
business extant where marketers can afford to
operate as if they'll never have to contend with consumer choice.
No
business can
operate in a bubble, but don't let the competition dominate your vision or relationship to customers.
Unless you
operate a small
business that's on the larger side, chances are you won't hit that cap.
Choosing to
operate as a vertically integrated company was
not purely moralistic; it was a shrewd
business decision.
Houston didn't mention how the recent changes would help Dropbox get to profitability faster, but he did disclose for the first time that the company's now cash flow positive, meaning the core
operating business is able to generate cash on its own without relying on external investments.
«I feel like we as
businesses have obligations to our employees, and part of that obligation is to help everyone understand what the environment that we're
operating in is like, to help everyone understand how our performance relates to that environment, and to make clear that the
business is
not a family.
The breach wasn't disclosed to the investing public until more than two years later, when Yahoo was working on closing Verizon's acquisition of its
operating business in 2016, the SEC said.
Operating the shop
not only helped Leal pay for school but also made him realize he loved running a
business.
Trump
operates a sprawling global
business with real estate holdings that aren't as easily divested as stock.
Moreover, small
businesses are
not likely to deploy a command - center approach that involves myriad tools and services
operating simultaneously.
These individuals don't just
operate as entrepreneurs in the
business world.
However,
not all of Alphabet's ambitious projects make it that far, and what the company calls its «other bets» — anything outside its core advertising
business — together accounted for roughly $ 3.6 billion in
operating losses last year alone.
That legislation defined an eligible small
business as one that is independently owned and
operated and
not dominant in its industry.
Otherwise, the outside money will cost you too much and — probably worse for you and the
business — conceal the unhappy realization that you haven't really figured how to
operate and scale the
business profitably.
Women have owned and
operated businesses for decades, but they were
not always recognized or given credit for their efforts.
It's
not an
operating manual to run your
business.
Nest currently
operates as a standalone company under the Alphabet umbrella, but there's a significant amount of overlap between
Nest's
business — smart thermostats, home security systems, doorbell cameras, and smoke detectors — and Google's hardware division, which includes the Google Home smart speaker and the Pixel smartphone.
Generally, 1,500 employees is the cut - off point for SBA consideration, but even establishments that have between 500 and 1,500 employees may
not qualify as small
businesses; in such instances the SBA bases its determination on a size standard for the specific industry in which the
business under consideration
operates.
Closing may be the best option if your
business is failing, isn't valuable enough for anyone to want to acquire it, or is the type of
business that is unlikely to be valuable without you personally
operating it.
Don't
Operate in a Silo Once the elements of your new plan are in place, ask for guidance from a
business mentor or fellow entrepreneur who has experience managing a sales staff.
Systematic risk: Some risks facing the company are
not unique to that
business in that market, but are faced by all firms
operating in the broader, general marketplace.
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.
Businesses that don't
operate from a base of trust, respect, and partnership are miserable places to work — we know this all too well from past experience.
While Apple has
not gone as far as Salesforce in opposing the bill in Indiana, where it
operates two stores, the iPhone maker has expressed its concerns earlier this year about whether that bill and others like it would undermine existing civil rights law and damage the
business climate of those states.
«Disruption is
not pretty, and it's a tough environment to
operate in,» says Glenn Rowe, an associate professor at Western University's Ivey
Business School.
To many people, and especially small
business owners who aren't
operating in the tech frontier, this might sound like yet another niche, hipster Kickstarter.