Sentences with phrase «product in a challenging market»

Although it's seen slow growth lately, it's been able to continue growing its business and the FiOS product in a challenging market, and changes in the landscape might make Verizon the company to start investing in right now.

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«As an investor, I think the ideas and discoveries coming out of biohacking will change the world,» says Scholnick, though he adds that companies concentrating in this market face a challenge in developing products that are easy for consumers to understand and use.

«This meant that no rival could effectively challenge Qualcomm in this market, no matter how good their products were.

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.

The challenge ahead for these startups lies in marketing their own products so that the small players can become educated about the automation software.

But beyond the latest tech product on the market, many companies in the region are turning their creative minds inward toward a whole new challenge — building a workplace that defies traditional human resources models and helps engage and empower all employees.

The challenge is that in order to land an initial and subsequent rounds of venture capital investment, investors (particularly east coast VCs), want to see evidence of market traction in the form of product sales and revenue before they'll get behind an idea.

The days of Apple selling products for ridiculously high margins and growing faster than competitors are being challenged and it will have to gain more market share of it is going to successfully compete with mobile devices running Google's Android in the future, Peal said.

David Meerman Scott, a marketing strategist and the best - selling author of Real - Time Marketing and PR says that perhaps the most difficult challenge companies must overcome in creating a viral hit is coming to the realization that the content usually can't be about the product or servicmarketing strategist and the best - selling author of Real - Time Marketing and PR says that perhaps the most difficult challenge companies must overcome in creating a viral hit is coming to the realization that the content usually can't be about the product or servicMarketing and PR says that perhaps the most difficult challenge companies must overcome in creating a viral hit is coming to the realization that the content usually can't be about the product or service itself.

Are there barriers to entry, like tariffs, or challenges with delivering your product, that would make your company less competitive in the new market?

• A product / services that addresses a large market need (not a nice to have) • Team that can execute who has a solid understanding of business and challenges • Validation / proof (de-risk) • Some are seeking social impact or to balance impact with profits The Investment Process • Pitch deck is bare essential • Meet and greet is only the first step • All investment basics must be met • Due diligence review • Terms negotiated • Close (in person) What are investors looking for?

Quality Assurance Testing Outsourcing - Large QA testing projects can pose logistical challenges for companies that are trying to get a product to market quickly but don't have enough skilled employees in - house to conduct testing on a large scale.

According to Richard Passikoff, founder of Brand Keys, though this type of business model isn't as easy to pull off as it looks, being able to capitalize on the unsold products of other brands has enabled off - chain stores to offer value and pose a long - term challenge to others in the market.

This news release contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the company's BlackBerry 10 smartphones; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual commitments.

This news release contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the Company's BlackBerry 7 and 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual commitments.

As a leading provider of cleaning and basic household products, Clorox should prove not only to be a defensive business in a down economy, but also a good stock in a challenging stock market.

Unless you have a product or technology that has incredibly high demand, business in these markets will be to continue to be challenging.

In some cases products are being designed from the bottom - up to solve new and unique challenges crowdinvesting markets present.

You'll need to determine what your company's competition will be in those markets, what specific challenges each market might provide, and how you might need to alter your products or business model to be successful in each potential market.

Nimblest Banks Benefit Banks that embraced the full gamut of challenges during the crisis and still emerged in flexible enough shape to keep rolling out new products have grown their market share substantially over the past year and a half.

PNC Equipment Finance offers dedicated industry - specific expertise in strategic markets with financial products and solutions designed to meet each industry's unique challenges.

Paul MacGregor of NYSE Liffe Discusses New Products & the Interest Rate Market Outlook NYSE Euronext continues to develop its interest rate offerings, challenging competitors in the space, such as CME Group.

Samsung has teamed up with Halong Mining to help create ASIC processing chips for their cryptocurrency miners - and their first product is even out in the markets, challenging the almost monopolistic hold of Bitmain on the cryptocurrency mining industry.

Out of the individual greed of millions of buyers and sellers, said Dr. Smith, would come a great collective good; for the gladiators who challenged each other on the free market were forced to improve their products, and often lower their prices, in order to defeat their competitors.

This presents a challenge for every company that wishes to involve its product development department in these markets of the future, according to Brabender.

Nick Williamson, marketing director, Campari UK, added: «The gin market continues to grow in the UK, seeing a 30 % increase in 2017, (WSTA Market Report 2017) and as a forward - thinking company Campari UK is always looking to launch new products to market that challenge category convenmarket continues to grow in the UK, seeing a 30 % increase in 2017, (WSTA Market Report 2017) and as a forward - thinking company Campari UK is always looking to launch new products to market that challenge category convenMarket Report 2017) and as a forward - thinking company Campari UK is always looking to launch new products to market that challenge category convenmarket that challenge category conventions.

«We plan to keep growing in Puerto Rico, but our biggest challenge is to grow into the states and get the real crossover of our products into different markets.»

«People in other countries want the high quality, consistency and great taste of our products, but our challenge is how to get into those markets to take advantage of the tremendous opportunity for growth there.»

The challenge is that the quality of the product can be lost in the mix and that is where the real marketing challenge kicks in: educating those trendsetters behind the bars that can tell the difference in product quality and who determine what product ends up in the glass.

In addition, Eagle engineers and new product development teams use the centers as hubs for the continued production of innovative x-ray inspection solutions to address specific challenges within the food and beverage market.

Jill Frank, Food Champion and Certified Food Scientist at UL (Underwriters Laboratories), talks about the challenges and opportunities involved in launching successful products in difficult, saturated markets — and how one particular ingredients database can help to accelerate product development cycles.

North American consumer demand for non-GMO food and beverage products is growing, yet manufacturers continue to encounter challenges in sourcing and producing market viable options, particularly within the dairy category.

For example, Clem Yates, sourcing and supply director of Off - Piste Wines, is going to talk about private label & bulk strategies for importers and distributors and how to meet the store brand challenge, in private label & channel conflict; Andrew Shaw, Group Wine Buying Director, Conviviality PLC will talk about bottled in market strategy and how suppliers can partner with Conviviality; Florian Ceschi, Director of Ciatti Europe will give a detailed statistical analysis of the current bulk market and will identify opportunities where producers and negociants can take advantage of; David Richardson, Regulatory & Commercial Affairs Director, The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) will speak about regulatory issues specific to bulk products compared to cased goods.

Tetra Pak unveils its new Marketing Services program, providing tailor - made support to food and beverage brands in the challenging world of product innovation.

He is well versed in the challenges of international meat markets and has extensive experience with branded products, private labels and the meat processing industry.

«It can be a real challenge for new and emerging brands to bring a product to market in the U.S.,» said Jeff Grindrod, Founder of BevBiz Marketing.

He said pineapple cultivation in the area is saddled with challenges including pest infestation and unavailability of market for the product, which leads to huge post - harvest losses and low pricing of the commodity.

Product marketers have responded to the challenge in several ways, for instance by leaving the product's logo or marketing message on screen throughout the commercial so that it's visible during a fast - fProduct marketers have responded to the challenge in several ways, for instance by leaving the product's logo or marketing message on screen throughout the commercial so that it's visible during a fast - fproduct's logo or marketing message on screen throughout the commercial so that it's visible during a fast - forward.

Although quantifying the physical appearance of real products is challenging, the researchers used a recently developed morphing technique to construct the «average» car in a particular market segment or brand from a series of individual pictures.

«Industry giants like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are spending tens of billions of dollars a year on acquiring smaller firms for market entrance, strategic intellectual property and talented employees, but face a real challenge identifying companies with the right products or technology in the vast startup universe,» said Gene Moo Lee, UTA assistant professor of Information Systems and Operations Management.

Nanotech scientists also play an important role in commercialising scientific knowledge, scaling up production, and meeting the other challenges that must be met before a product can be successfully marketed and sold.

In Europe, the legislation for marketing of medicinal products (MP) and IVDs including predictive biomarker - based assays (Companion Diagnostics, CDx) are not directly linked which is challenging for co-development.

The pathway to market for new products utilizing synthetic biology can be difficult to navigate, posing a challenge for companies in their efforts to commercialize new ideas, while the novelty posed by some of these products can make it difficult for regulatory agencies to evaluate risks, according to a new report from the Synthetic Biology Project.

They actually participate in suggesting and designing new products, and the online network of LEGO stop - action short films act as a combined marketing strategy and challenge to other users.

Its challenge is to continually demonstrate how its products make a difference in UK classrooms and compete with many new players in this fast - moving market.

Facing the challenge According to James Kelly, chief executive of the BSIA, security need not encroach on a productive and enjoyable learning environment: «Balancing a welcoming atmosphere with comprehensive security can be a challenge, but the range of products and services currently on the market can often successfully be integrated and used together to meet this challenge and achieve a suitable balance, resulting in a security programme that's non-intrusive, yet quietly effective.»

The quantity of gaming products on the market is possibly equal to the number of parents arguing that children should not use these applications in the classroom when parents have such a challenge limiting their gaming time at home.

It is impractical to assume that an edTech product that has worked in one market will automatically provide a solution to the challenges faced in all African countries.

Show attendees are invited to participate in three interactive sessions regarding emerging international markets where top specialty - equipment distributors and retailers will talk about the challenges and opportunities they face and identify the best - selling products for street performance, off - roading and other growing niches.

The 2015 Acura TLX is a true luxury sport sedan, so it is fitting that the car be raced against several of its natural competitors, and even some up - market brands, in the Pirelli World Challenge,» said Art St. Cyr, President of Honda Performance Development and Vice President, Product Planning and Logistics, American Honda, in a recent statement.