(5) It assumes that, since iOS and Android development would expose Nintendo to millions
of additional customers, Nintendo will automatically sell more games and make more money.
What's difficult to know is how many of those millions
of additional customers were disillusioned by the problematic Sony store.
The chain has been opening new stores and aggressively courting male consumers, giving it greater access to new markets and millions
of additional customers.
Not exact matches
How can you integrate use
of your spokesperson to benefit your
customers directly (as in a
customer - specific promotion) or as a tool to gain
additional media?
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.
Create
additional customer convenience factors to overcome a perceived lack
of convenience for
customers planning to ride roads and trails some distance away from our shop
In every case a huge amount
of fixed costs up front is overwhelmed by the ongoing ability to make money at scale; to put it another way, tech companies combine fixed costs with marginal revenue opportunities, such that they make more money on
additional customers without any corresponding rise in costs.
Only about 1 percent
of merchandise is returned — a very low rate for e-retailers — and about 20 percent
of customers say they are likely to come back to buy
additional products.
Shapiro said NBCUniversal hopes to draw in users with already popular NBC titles like SNL and Parks & Recreation, but the company plans to hold onto those
customers by recommending a range
of additional content — particularly original and acquired programs exclusive to Seeso — as part
of selections curated by real people.
Also: «Aside from the
additional cash and the new sales, I took away from the episode one
of the most important lessons I've learned in business: When in doubt, go to your
customers.
Put another way: For every dollar
of corporate income tax disbursed, companies paid an
additional $ 1.09 in non-profit type taxes, $ 0.70 in other payments to governments, and $ 3.15 collected from
customers and employees, and remitted to governments.
Instead
of meeting the
customer's need (to immediately fulfill the order in a timely manner), he or she has to put forth
additional effort to receive the item.
The finalists are then allowed to ask any questions they have, and the
customer may also ask
additional questions
of the finalists, by way
of comparing and contrasting the various proposals.
Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number
of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, doubts about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the need to obtain
additional funding, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays in product approval and introduction,
customer acceptance
of new products, the impact
of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights
of the Company and its competitors, risk
of operations in Israel, government regulations, dependence on third parties to manufacture products, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
We were able to add Lowe's and QVC to our list
of customers and are working with Home Depot (NYSE: HD), Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFMI), and K - Mart for
additional rollouts in 2008.
More than 1 million
additional customers are expected to come from Goldman's acquisition
of personal finance start - up Clarity Money, announced earlier this month.
Percentage
of the 2001 Inc 500 that raised
additional financing from Bank lines
of credit: 80 % Commercial loans: 52 % Personal assets: 45 % Assets
of family and friends: 26 % Venture capital: 18 % Other cofounders» personal assets: 17 % Strategic partners or
customers: 13 % Grants from the government or nonprofits: 3 %
«When our
customers see we do add value to their operations and reduce costs or drive efficiencies, it is a relatively easy sell to offer that client
additional services in other areas
of their business,» explains Wills.
That's because the majority
of the increased budget has been earmarked for taxpayer assistance, including hiring up to 1,000
additional customer service representatives to cut down phone waits for answers to tax questions and reduce the number
of «courtesy disconnects» by an overloaded IRS switchboard.
T - Mobile in January said it would stop adding
additional fees and taxes to
customers» unlimited plan bills, an effective price cut
of about 10 %.
There are plenty
of additional examples and there's not a business around that won't do far better by adapting its space to accommodate all these variable demands and — at the same time — adapts its sales approach to each
customer's specific goals.
The move follows T - Mobile's decision earlier this month effectively to cut the price
of its unlimited offering by eliminating surcharges and taxes as
additional fees on
customers» bills.
Take the best elements
of offline rewards programs — such as getting
additional value or special treatment as a VIP
customer — and apply them to the digital world.
Vend is a simple browser - based software that takes the monotony out
of inventory and sales management, as it is packed with
additional features that help you build better client relationships through its built - in
customer - relationship management and tracking and managing client loyalty.
Best Buy's initial reasoning for charging $ 1,099 and $ 1,249 instead
of following Apple's $ 999 and $ 1,149 pricing model was that the
additional fee allowed it to give its
customers more flexibility.
For instance, if the capital equipment required is capable
of handling the needs
of 10,000
customers at an average sale
of $ 10 each, that would be $ 100,000 in sales, at which point
additional capital will be required in order to purchase more equipment should the company grow beyond this point.
«While most CFOs have command
of financial and accounting data, integrating insights from sales / CRM,
customer transaction - level, and operations data creates
additional value.»
Amazon provides recommendations
of other items that might be
of interest based on a
customer's purchase or viewing behavior and suggests
additional items for a shopping cart at the time
of purchase.
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.
While the majority
of the buyout was financed by Dell's personal fortune and private equity firm Silver Lake Management, an
additional $ 2 billion was invested by Microsoft — not surprising considering Dell is the software maker's third - largest
customer.
Matthias Mueller added there was no need to react to the threat
of additional taxes on European car sales to U.S.
customers at this moment.
An
additional 1,500 townsfolk keep abreast
of shop news through Foltos» Tonsorial Tales, a quarterly newsletter filled with
customer profiles, recipes, and even musical recommendations.
«Freemium» services, as they're called, let
customers use a basic version
of as service without paying, but charges them for
additional features, or, in the case
of music streaming, to skip the ads on the free version.
That will (a) serve as yet another reminder that you are determined to get paid and (b) create an
additional record
of the conversation in your (and your
customer's) E-mail accounts.
Recently, Warby Parker announced it has surpassed 500,000
customers and raised an
additional $ 60 million in funding (for a total
of $ 112 million).
The expansion
of alignment
of customer accounts within
additional countries increased the attribution
of dual credit across 3M's business segments.
To view the four
additional items necessary to win over
customers» hearts this holiday season (hint: rewards are nice), check out the infographic below, courtesy
of the folks at the social analytics engine Ninja Metrics.
Here's a great case study breakdown
of how Vidyard
customer and inside sales rep Lauren Wadsworth from Dynamic Signal used customized outreach videos to get a massive 200 percent increase in meeting bookings — with an
additional lift in conversion rate.
Providing
additional support hours at the request
of customers, for example, is a surefire way to maintain a more loyal following and possibly generate word -
of - mouth recommendations.
But, to get the bulk
of those new
customers, we'll need to do
additional marketing.
The good news is, there are plenty
of growth opportunities here, especially if the buyer can cross-market the company's various products to its existing, if fragmented, client base and develop
additional customers outside California, Oregon, and Washington.
Comcast won't have any big capital outlays to build some kind
of new network and, by focusing on wooing existing
customers,
additional marketing and billing costs will be minimal, Feldman says.
Beginning March 1, the airline will require
customers seeking to travel with a pet to provide
additional documents that show the passenger's need for a support animal as well as proof
of the animal's training and vaccinations 48 hours prior to the flight.
After I've made the plan for how I'm going to get those 429 new
customers (a need determined with the exercise above), I now continue planning with a goal to increase the number
of new
customers I get by an
additional 33 percent to 50 percent.
Unlike the traditional financial services model, which prioritizes wealthy clients, WiseBanyan doesn't make money based on the size
of a
customer's account; instead the startup will charge for
additional, a la carte services.
Many successful product - based companies also send out automated emails in the event
of an abandoned shopping cart, typically featuring an
additional discount if the
customer returns to purchase within a certain time frame.
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Disappointment ensues when I tell
customers I can not go lower on the cost
of a SKU despite the
additional discount I was able to extend on a previous order or if I said it would ship in 3 days and it did ship in 3 days!
In August, Netflix started requiring 4K TV owners to sign up to its more expensive $ 11.99 plan, whose previous sole benefit over the regular $ 7.99 plan ($ 8.99 for new
customers) was an
additional two simultaneous streams, for a total
of four.
A more recent report by Aberdeen Group also concludes: «Companies deploying formal sales training initiatives lead non-adopters in overall team attainment
of sales quota (78 % vs. 63 %),
customer retention (71 % vs. 66 %), the percentage
of sales reps achieving quota (64 % vs. 42 %), and
additional key business metrics.»