Now it's becoming a much bigger thing
on a business level with distribution, format licensing... it's going far beyond what I ever envisioned.
Not exact matches
Brand went
on to share that companies should add data to «existing reporting and
business intelligence tools that help those retailers make sense of these massive banks of in - store data
with a new layer of intel to their decision - making at the executive
level.»
The only way to do that effectively is to connect
on a deeper
level than you do
with most of your
business contacts.
With so much customer data
on e-commerce sites, it's critical for small
business to have an elevated
level of security, says Tobok.
Amazon calls it «one of the primary
business texts of the modern era, it is based
on the work of the Harvard Negotiation Project, a group that deals
with all
levels of negotiation and conflict resolution.»
But she is happy that at least for now the plan would put pass - through
businesses on a
level playing field
with corporations.
I think in the earlier days of our
business, we definitely thought of Instagram as just another social media platform, a place where we could connect
with people
on a more personal
level.
«The big challenge is that the
level of computer power that one of these things needs is pretty high,» Wilcove says, adding that as the market evolves, he can imagine a communications app for far - flung
business meetings «where you're all virtually sitting around the table in different locations
with one of these headsets
on, James Bond - style.»
Any
business that is offering
business - to -
business (B2B) services or products is most likely best served
with advertising
on LinkedIn, which can target specific professions, hierarchy
levels, employees of a specific company or industries, just to name a few.
As a
business adds workers, it's important for its owner to spend his time focusing
on higher -
level tasks like meeting
with clients and strategizing new projects.
Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance
with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing
on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and
level of expenses associated
with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in economic and
business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report
on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
on February 26, 2018, and is available
on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates,
levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry,
levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired
businesses into United Technologies» existing
businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and
levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection
with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection
with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the
level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection
with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new
business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU,
on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted
on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition
on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger
on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or
on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their
businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection
with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated
with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated
with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
In my experience, insourcing and adding capable team members whom you can interact
with on a daily basis will help your
business reach a new
level of success.
The reliance of technology is not only seen
on a consumer
level (just go to an Apple Store and watch people fret over having to part
with their iPhone as it gets repaired), but also required for
businesses to remain competitive.
With more than 20 years of experience in U.S. Hispanic media, Puig served as VP and General Manager of Spanish Broadcasting Systems prior to joining Univision, where she directed all aspects of sales, marketing, promotions, and
business development
on the local and national
level.
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.
Our Members are successful individuals who have committed to working
with other
business leaders and our Group Leaders to develop action plans for improving their success
on all
levels — in their
businesses, as well as in their personal and family lives.
Aside from functioning as a convenient marketing tool, a craft show gives customers a chance to see products firsthand and connect
with the
business on a more personal
level.
Snap has been selling CEO Evan Spiegel as a visionary in its meetings
with investors, focusing
on its advertising
business and high engagement
levels with young users in wealthy regions.
Barbara Corcoran is known for her gutsy
business moves, but the Shark Tank investor and entrepreneur displayed a new
level of leadership and bravery by competing
on CBS's Dancing
With the Stars.
They contend that its open policies prove the benefits of experimenting
with data and using information to establish a «direct relationship between an individual's decisions and their impact
on the
business» — something the grocery chain accomplishes by giving each employee high -
level access to the company's financial data, and therefore a greater stake in the
business.
I feel like I can instantly identify
with most
business owners /
business starters
on a certain
level — because we've learned similar lessons through the school of hard knocks.
In particular, as disclosed in filings
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Amarin's ability to effectively develop and commercialize Vascepa will depend in part
on its ability to continue to effectively finance its
business, efforts of third parties, its ability to create market demand for Vascepa through education, marketing and sales activities, to achieve increased market acceptance of Vascepa, to receive adequate
levels of reimbursement from third - party payers, to develop and maintain a consistent source of commercial supply at a competitive price, to comply
with legal and regulatory requirements in connection
with the sale and promotion of Vascepa and to maintain patent protection for Vascepa.
Just make sure you tap into the
business - boosting potential that is available to you, by using your team to connect
with your customers
on a deeper
level.
The more your customers view your team members as friends or relatable people that they'd like to go and have a beer
with, the easier it is for them to connect
with your
business on a deeper
level.
These risks and uncertainties include competition and other economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives; changes in advertising demand, circulation
levels and audience shares; the Company's ability to develop and grow its online
businesses; the Company's reliance
on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications; changes in newsprint prices; macroeconomic trends and conditions; the Company's ability to adapt to technological changes; the Company's ability to realize benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or to operate its
businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance
on third - party vendors for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee benefit obligations; changes in accounting standards; the effect of labor strikes, lockouts and labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability to comply
with debt covenants applicable to its debt facilities; the Company's ability to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability to access the credit and capital markets at the times and in the amounts needed and
on acceptable terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result in unexpected adverse operating results.
Today, I was having a discussion
with a close friend about the fact that very few people view individual stocks for what they are - proportional ownership in a
business that must be evaluated
on an enterprise -
level to determine their relative attractiveness - and thought that allowing my readers to be a «fly
on the wall» would provide some insight into the methodology Ben Graham made so famous.
The Audit Committee serves a Board -
level oversight role, in which it provides advice, counsel, and direction to management and to the auditors
on the basis of the information it receives, discussions
with management and the auditors, and the experience of the Audit Committee's members in
business, financial, and accounting matters.
Factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing from our forward - looking statements include risks relating to: failure of DBRS to rate the Notes at the anticipated ratings
levels, which is a closing condition, or at all; changes in the financial markets, including changes in credit markets, interest rates, securitization markets generally and our proposed securitization in particular; the willingness of investors to buy the Notes; adverse developments regarding OnDeck, its
business or the online or broader marketplace lending industry generally, any of which could impact what credit ratings, if any, are issued
with respect to the Notes; the extended settlement cycle for the scheduled closing
on April 17, 2018, which may exacerbate the foregoing risks; and other risks, including those described in our Annual Report
on Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in other documents that we file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time which are or will be available
on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
F.W. Cook also advises the HRC
on the reasonableness of compensation
levels in comparison
with those of the Peer Group, and
on the appropriateness of compensation program structure in supporting the Company's
business objectives.
Called FidelityConnect, it provides advisors
with a complete book - of -
business snapshot of all their defined contribution plans administered by Fidelity, and improves
on plan -
level analytics, the firm said in its announcement.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general
business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory
levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization;
level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products
with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report
on Form 20 - F filed
on April 27, 2017.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general
business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory
levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization;
level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products
with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report
on Form 20 - F filed
on April 20, 2016.
The claim surprised me because 2 million new jobs,
on top of current projected job growth, would likely drive the unemployment rate below 3 percent — a
level not seen in a half century and would be inconsistent
with the claims of BRT Chairman Jamie Dimon that
businesses can't now fill all their job vacancies.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships
with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including
with respect to the Merger; the substantial
level of government regulation over our
business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other
business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the
businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing
business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated
with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects
on the
businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as
on Express Scripts» most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
And while alternative takes have made larger cases against Facebook's core
business model, the emphasis has largely been
on users making up their minds about how to deal
with the company
on an individual
level.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general
business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory
levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization;
level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed - in - tariff contracts in Japan; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products
with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report
on Form 20 - F filed
on April 27, 2017.
First, rather than giving workers a true chance to prosper, the companies keep tight reins
on key aspects of the
business, restricting workers» earning potential while saddling them
with hefty lease payments and reducing pay to poverty
levels.
When you're relying
on your customer for insight, you're either talking to someone at a
level that lacks the authority or understanding of the
business, or you're talking
with someone who doesn't understand the implementation issues that you address.
While Dennis» agency, Blitzmetrics, continues to focus
on enterprise
level, Dennis is also very passionate about working
with small - to medium - sized
businesses to help them tap into the incredible power of Facebook.
The Marketing Machine boasts years of experience and expertise working
with business owners, C -
level executives and marketing directors as an outsourced member of their internal team, enabling TMM to address every project
with open communication and a focus
on professionalism.
This keeps clients satisfied
with a higher
level of service while allowing CMIT technicians more flexibility to focus
on valuable onsite projects and owners to worry about
business growth.
But what do Facebook's MAU stats have to do
with your participation in Facebook, let alone the like
levels on your
business page?
At The Shealy Group, we have personal experience
with family farms which helps us to connect
with our agribusiness clients
on a personal
level to help them manage their
business and assets.
With small
business success relying so heavily
on strong confidence
levels, 2018 offers favorable circumstances for current and aspiring
business owners.
Well, starting
with the Olive Garden question, I guess I would ground our response in saying we believe the fundamentals in the
business are still very strong so whether that's average unit volume or restaurant
level returns, the way new units are performing, it's obviously the opportunity that we're focused
on is more consistent same - restaurant sales growth.
The Best Employers in Canada study measures the
level of employee engagement at participating organizations and is based
on results from a national survey conducted by Aon Hewitt, in association
with the Queen's Centre for
Business Venturing at the Queen's University School of
Business.
By ensuring your logistics are handled by the best in the
business, we provide you
with the peace of mind to focus
on other important things — taking your ecommerce
business to the next
level.
With nearly 25 years of hands -
on and
business ownership experience, Joseph brings an exceptional
level of industry knowledge and expertise to the table.
Businesses with less free cash
on their balance sheets and higher debt
levels would be expected to be more sensitive to absolute rates and / or interest rate changes than others.