Not exact matches
Instead, according to its website, «The Chick - fil - A franchise opportunity requires that the individual be free
of any
other active
business ventures and operate the restaurant on a full - time, hands - on basis.»
You can't depend on the support
of others for moving your
business venture into fruition.
That should give a clearer picture
of how Google's core Internet
business is performing, separate from
other ventures, said analyst Colin Gillis
of the investment firm BGC Partners.
Ideally, benefits
of this special 8 (a) program to the protà © gà © firm — which can have only one mentor at a time — will include technical and management assistance; options to enter into joint -
venture business agreements with mentor firms to compete for government contracts; financial assistance in the form
of equity or loans; and qualification for
other SBA assistance programs.
Over the 10 weeks
of the class, entrepreneurs learned from a range
of experts in healthcare, including
venture capitalists and
other business owners.
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.
This metropolitan area (which includes Oakland and Fremont, Calif.) saw the largest proportion
of venture capital - backed
business exits over the past year compared to
other major cities, meaning there are a large number
of what Kauffman identifies as «growth companies» in San Francisco and the East Bay.
It remains unclear whether Amazon believes the movie
business can make money on its own, but most
of its
other ventures are ultimately aimed at bolstering its underlying retail
business.
«This means that strong teams and strong concepts can be brought to market and receive exposure to a number
of venture capital firms and
other investors seeking to invest in their
business,» Miller adds.
Some make the mistake
of thinking they can handle a startup without giving up on their
other work or
business ventures.
Because
of the nature
of the
business, private equity and
venture capital investors tend to devote their time, energy and finances to helping
other companies grow.
His first
business venture was his stepping stone to his future
business journey and the opening
of many
other businesses.
There are a lot
of successful hardworking people who have been able to legally earn a million US dollars and above within a short spin
of a year from investing in different small
business ventures and also from
other passive income streams.
Important factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from
other brands; the consolidation
of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or
other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and
other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or
other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or
other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint
ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts
of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and
other factors.
Important factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss
of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts
of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or
other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and
other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or
other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or
other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint
ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various
other nations in which we operate; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts
of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact
of future sales
of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements
of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and
other factors.
Important factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from
other brands; the consolidation
of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or
other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and
other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or
other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or
other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the
business and operations
of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint
ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts
of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and
other factors.
These types
of businesses can also become potential acquirers
of other local
venture scale opportunities, thereby reducing the ecosystem's dependency on U.S. acquirers.
While Canadians are supportive
of tax incentives for new small
business ventures, many take a more critical view
of other areas
of tax fairness.
Other economic policies include reducing the regulatory burden for small
businesses and northern development; a new $ 75 million
venture capital fund to help
businesses commercialize new technology developments; a $ 900 million Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative and a $ 250 million Automotive Innovation Fund to support these industrial sectors; a $ 1 billion Community Development Trust to support communities and workers in struggling industries; a commitment to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers by 2010; pursuing new trade agreements with emerging markets; as well as a reorganization
of federal regional development strategies.
Most
of the discussion about the 100 % exclusion
of capital gains from the sale
of «qualified small
business» stock, extended now by the new tax law for stock purchased prior to January 1, 2012, has been about the enticement it represents for angels and
other early - stage
venture investors to fund more startups.
Filing for intellectual property protection for a
venture Capital
business goes beyond protecting your company's logo and
other documents, but also protecting your investments, patents and
of course the name
of your company.
«From the highest levels
of the Company including the board level, Uber makes an intentional decision to look the
other way when hiring and supervising its executives, essentially letting them «run wild» so long as new
business ventures continue to succeed and profits continue to roll in,» the suit reads.
[Subordination: The Note shall be subordinated to all indebtedness
of the Company to banks, commercial finance lenders, insurance companies, [leasing or equipment financing institutions] or
other lending institutions regularly engaged in the
business of lending money -LSB-(excluding
venture capital, investment banking or similar institutions which sometimes engage in lending activities but which are primarily engaged in investments in equity securities)-RSB-, which is for money borrowed, [or purchase or leasing
of equipment in the case
of lease or
other equipment financing,] whether or not secured.]
With Google becoming Alphabet, the company's internet
business and
other ventures remain the same under a capital structure
of more equity and less debt.
The recommendation is part
of a comment letter signed by 58 people who are, in the words
of the petition, «
business persons; members
of angel groups, trade associations and advocacy groups; partners and associates
of venture capital funds; startup founders; individual angel investors; and
other persons interested in the health and vibrancy
of America's startup ecosystem.»
To a potential or actual acquirer, successor, or assignee as part
of any reorganization, merger, sale, joint
venture, assignment, transfer or
other disposition
of all or any portion
of our
business, assets or stock (including in bankruptcy or similar proceedings).
Recently, Global X filed with the SEC (source) to launch a Social Media ETF which will be based on the The Solactive Social Media Index which is representative
of business ventures involved social networking, file sharing, and
other online media applications.
This does not include any money received by
business ventures or sitting on the board
of directors for
other companies.
Every
business or producer who
ventures down the certified organic path commits to going above and beyond what is expected
of other businesses.
The Seminole Tribe
of Florida purchased Orlando - based Hard Rock International in 2007 and has supported its strategic expansion to include more cafes, hotels, casinos and
other new
business ventures.
Due to the success
of this
venture, Fourpure is now actively looking to secure co-packing
business opportunities with
other craft brewers.
To be clear,
other than the size
of the loan — which is way out
of the normal range for a typical Apollo loan — nothing on its face suggests anything nefarious... but at the very least, there are some ethical questions with Kushner using the White House as a place to have meetings with people that then turn around and invest in Kushner's private
business ventures.
Among
other things he lost his life savings in a
business venture, escaped from a burning house, employed a caddie who routinely waded through water hazards, and had one
of his golfing pay checks snatched away by an insurance company.
Usmanov would buy this club no doubt, Dagote another if its the right time for him to do so as he said he would when he got
other business ventures taken care
of... BOTH are ARSENAL FANS & would want what's best for the club & its fans.
Having a lemonade stand or
other small
business venture is a cherished part
of childhood.
Never mind that Ms. Rousey's tale
of riches falling from the heavens from a
business venture is similar to a million
other promises by
businesses that don't pan out.
There are a number
of other ways to make the transition into
venture capital, including ones which provide the added benefit
of providing some
business experience along the way.
In the series
of seminars featuring speakers such as successful entrepreneurs,
venture capitalists, bankers, lawyers, CPA's, and
other experts, the students learn all aspects
of business plan preparation.
Under the new U.S. based joint
business venture, each
of the companies and Gwyneth will hold stock in the
other and Gwyneth will hold the title
of Juice Beauty's Creative Director, Makeup.
As for my
other ventures, I am currently working on a new
business so you will see that soon and you may see a bit
of a shift in content on FCN [but all good stuff — I promise!].
Annette is not the only
other Nielsen on board — Jesper's parents have always played key roles in his
business ventures --- and the sense
of family in the team is palpable.
Through the pilot program, large and prime contractors will establish an agreement with small
businesses to provide developmental assistance in areas such as project management, financial assistance, technical support, marketing techniques, cooperation on Joint
Venture projects, and rent - free use
of facilities among
others.
Many people use LinkedIn as something
of a virtual resume and / or
business introduction platform, and many companies use LinkedIn to find employees and
other people for
business ventures and professional expertise.
He maintained that the Kindle product represented a major milestone in the life
of Amazon, which has led to
other innovative
ventures such as its video streaming
business, Prime, and the app store.
The failure
of the Department
of Justice to request additional information or to bring an action under the antitrust laws to challenge the formation or material modification
of the joint
venture shall neither give rise to any inference
of lawfulness nor limit in any way the right
of the United States to investigate the formation, material modification, or any
other aspects or activities
of the joint
venture or
business arrangement and to bring actions to prevent or restrain violations
of the antitrust laws.
C. Settling Defendants shall notify the Department
of Justice in writing at least sixty days in advance
of the formation or material modification
of any joint
venture or
other business arrangement relating to the Sale, development, or promotion
of E-books in the United States in which a Settling Defendant and at least one
other E-book Publisher (including another Publisher Defendant) are participants or partial or complete owners.
Such notice shall describe the joint
venture or
other business arrangement, identify all E-book Publishers that are parties to it, and attach the most recent version or draft
of the agreement, contract, or
other document (s) formalizing the joint
venture or
other business arrangement.
We've described a number
of times at GigaOM how Amazon (s amzn) is disrupting the traditional book - publishing
business, both by allowing authors to self - publish and do an end - run around the traditional industry, and by signing writers to its own imprint — as well as starting its own e-book lending library and
other ventures.
Other famous authors weren't just self - published, but ran printing presses and were involved in a variety
of hobbies and
business ventures.
Of course, there are
other options such as the Quebec Immigration Program, the Start - Up
Business Class and the Immigrant Investor
Venture Capital Class.