Sentences with phrase «owners say conditions»

For the first time since CNBC and SurveyMonkey began tracking small - business confidence a year ago, a majority of small - business owners say conditions look good.

Not exact matches

And while 41 percent of small business owners say they don't see any indications that the recession is over, that's actually three percentage points lower than the number of consumers who say economic conditions have not improved.

A survey from Capital One Bank says that small business conditions are improving and a survey from Citibank reveals a three - year high in owners» view of business conditions.

More owners said they expected a slowdown in profits and sales, tightening credit conditions and a harder time filling job openings.

Just over three quarters of NFIB owners in the survey said they see business conditions being the same or worse in six months.

«Conditions were our best yet,» says broker / owner Desmond von Teichman.

During a 2006 tour of the Postville plant, Rabbi Morris Allen of Saint Paul, Minnesota said he was disturbed by worker conditions and that he shared those concerns with the facilities» owners.

«After bringing attention to the illegal tactics of building owner Raphael Toledano, tenants had hoped to see improvements in their daily living conditions,» Mendez said.

Samuel Himmelstein, an attorney representing the tenants in a lawsuit over the conditions, said he planned to head back into court next week to file a contempt motion against the owners.

«The municipal violations bureau will give us the opportunity to fight back against delinquent property owners whose buildings are in deplorable condition while using court resources and city attorneys more efficiently,» she said.

«We make sure that conditions are maintained and that when a new owner comes in the same maintenance happens or even makes repairs,» said Vito Mustaciuolo HPD Deputy Commissioner.

Alliance executive director Tom Stebbins said trial lawyers have profited handsomely while driving up the cost of doing business in New York by blocking needed reforms to provisions such as the «scaffold law,» which holds contractors and property owners fully liable no matter what if workers are hurt in falls from heights under unsafe conditions.

«When you exercise, you're causing a bit of trauma to the body,» says Noam Tamir, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and owner of TS Fitness New York City.

«These warm - ups are vital for preventing injury to muscles, tendons and joints, and prepare the body to run at a faster pace,» says Nicole Gainacopulos, C.S.C.S., a certified strength and conditioning specialist, marathon runner and owner and founder of Momentum of Milwaukee.

It was in very good condition, pre-loved as they say and certainly cherished by the owner who had sent it to the dry cleaners before selling.

Hayes says, «The Armada Snow Patrol project was completed using readily available aftermarket parts — thanks especially to Pro Comp and Katzkin — showing owners how easy it is to take their family adventures to the next level even in some of winter's most severe conditions.»

While some Corvette owners treat their cars like royalty, driving them easy, and only in dry conditions, this can not be said about all Corvette owners.

One calculator said that if all those conditions were applied to a card owner who owed $ 10,000 and was paying that national average of 14.9 percent interest, it would save the owner $ 2.250 over the length of the balance transfer promotion.

In the end, says Williamson, if you get an offer at the right sale price and with minimal conditions, you've probably found the future owner of your home.

Becker, a Vietnam veteran, longtime animal rescue volunteer and proud owner of three Shelties and two cats, says pets adopted out through G.I. Wishes have brought about many positive changes in their new owners, especially those who are dealing with depression or conditions such as PTSD.

Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister of Defence, welcomed the change, saying that it ensures responsible owners and appropriate living conditions for these dogs.

At least now we know the cause of our pup's itchy paws, and how to treat the condition,» says Kingston Chow, owner of seven - year - old JRT Kalie.

Cat owners seek out the hairball remedies more frequently than other supplements, staff said, noting that some customers will purchase supplements geared toward specific medical conditions based on the recommendations of their veterinarians.

Pollywood Pets owner Shelly Myers said conditions are improving, but wouldn't elaborate.

«Zoetis is committed to providing treatments for conditions that affect the lives of pets and their owners who care for them,» said Mike McFarland, DVM, DABVP, Group Director, Companion Animal Veterinary Operations at Zoetis.

Mike Flynn, chief superintendent of the SSPCA, said hundreds of Scottish owners had called the organization after the program featured a Cavalier King Charles spaniel with syringomylia â $ «a breeding - related condition where the brain is pushed back into the spinal chord.

Research demonstrated that impulsive and hyperactive dogs are significantly more likely to be relinquished by pet owners due to a variety of said behavioral problems caused by this condition (Salman et al. 2010; Stephen et al. 2007; Kobelt et al. 2003).

«If the pet is a repeated problem, the company will ask the owner to take specific precautions to restrain the animal and protect the public as a condition to renewing their homeowners» policy,» said Dan Kaferle, a spokesman from Travelers» home office in Hartford, Conn. «In severe cases the company may ask to have the animal removed from the premises as a condition to renewal.»

Many owners of so - called «vicious» dog breeds such as the Pitbull would say yes, on the condition that it is well - bred and properly trained.

It's a little pricey, but owners whose dogs» conditions improved say that the food is worth every penny.

A report to the committee said dogs, cats and rabbits bred for pet stores are kept in inhumane conditions, and too many of them end up being abandoned by owners — and end up in shelters.

«In my practice, I see cats with FLUTD on a daily basis, proving that owners need to be educated about this condition,» said Dr. Craig Prior, a veterinarian in Nashville, Tennessee.

Andy said new owners can be safe in the knowledge that all cats adopted from the charity will have been treated to a top - to - tail medical which means they will have been checked over by a vet, treated for any existing conditions, vaccinated, neutered (if old enough) and microchipped.

«Herpes gets incorporated into the host's DNA, then under stressful conditions, activates and clinical signs become apparent,» said, PhD, owner of Killdeer Veterinary Practice in Killdeer, N.D.

Be a responsible dog owner — if your pet has a contagious condition, STAY AWAY from the dog park until a Vet has said that there is no danger to other dogs.

When 2,000 pet owners were educated about the human health benefits of pet ownership: 92 % said they were more likely to maintain a pet's health, including keeping up with vaccines and preventive medicine 89 % said they were more likely to maintain a pet's health, including regular check - ups with a veterinarian 88 % said they were more likely to provide a pet with higher quality nutrition 51 % said they were more likely to purchase pet health insurance 62 % said they were less likely to skip visits to the veterinarian 89 % said they were more likely to take better care of a pet «When people find out that pets improve heart health, decrease stress, help alleviate depression and address specific conditions that include autism, PTSD and Alzheimer's, they become more focused on caring for their pet's health,» said HABRI Executive Director, Steven Feldman.

«Because pet stores are one step removed from the breeding of the animals they sell, store owners rarely know the breeding conditions of their animals,» a fact sheet for the legislation said.

Sam said: «Being an animal lover and a dog owner myself, I wanted to see the conditions that these dogs were kept in.

«Diet plays a huge role in this condition,» said Dr. Josh Stern, a Morris Animal Foundation - funded researcher, owner of a Golden Retriever Lifetime Study participant (Lira, Hero # 203), and veterinary cardiologist studying this disease.

Officials said the owners, an elderly couple, sought out help for the animals that were living in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions.

Veterinarians say owners might embrace only the clinical symptoms of GI conditions, not realizing much more complex conditions exist.

The Animal Foundation holds off on major procedures for animals during the three - day period in local ordinances when their owners can reclaim them, unless the condition is life - threatening, Scholten said.

«I get calls every day about abandoned pit bulls or one that an owner has to surrender due to a change in living conditions or other circumstances, «said Benson.

Also according to Packaged Facts, pet owners are looking for condition - specific, solution - based supplements, says Brandly.

Even so, there are encouraging indications that owners are becoming more proactive in how they approach pet wellness, says Lindsey Stluka, sales and marketing for Herbsmith, an Oconomowoc, Wis. - based manufacturer of health - supporting and condition - specific supplements for dog, cats and horses.

«Most owners do not appreciate that the ideal body condition involves an animal having a waist and it is OK to just be able to see an animal's ribs,» UF's Dr. Hill says.

Skin allergies and infections were among the most common dog and cat medical conditions that owners sought treatment for in 2011, says a survey by pet health insurance provider VPI.

Satisfied dog owners say that after switching their dogs to Natural Balance L.I.D. their dogs showed improvements in their allergy symptoms, skin conditions, and digestive problems.

It has never been rented out and been owned by the original owner since constructed in 1997, needless to say... it is in impeccable condition!

Each painting is a collaboration between owner and artist, as the owner was given complete say over the location depicted on the monitor, though neither artist nor owner had full control as many elements were left to chance conditions present during the thirty site visits.