Sentences with phrase «than successful for»

HMV is officially ditching their pre-owned games business, which has proved to be less than successful for the chain over the last few years.

Not exact matches

The Independent was created in 1986 as an alternative to the existing British daily press, and for a time it was a successful business, but as the pressure of a declining print market continued to grow it faded rapidly from a readership of about 400,000 to less than 50,000.

Many rich people donate money, but for many successful people, what they know is worth more than the money and it gets lost.

Says Roberts: «He quickly figured out that if Illumina was successful, it would need more than the world's supply of oligonucleotides» — the short snippets of nucleic acid that are designed to pair up with specific genetic sequences, and which are critical for DNA or RNA analysis.

Think of Edsel Ford, who rather than being remembered for his decades spent steering the hugely successful corporation, is instead known for the auto industry's biggest flop.

The small business owner who clearly communicates personal expectations and company goals, provides adequate compensation, offers meaningful opportunities for career advancement, anticipates work force training and developmental needs, and provides meaningful feedback to his or her employees is far more likely to be successful than the owner who is neglectful in any of these areas.

Few in the fashion world know better than popular designer Rachel Roy how rocky the road can be for even the most successful.

An excerpt on The Berghoff's official website says its history is the «quintessential American success story of an immigrant who built a hugely successful business that has stayed in one family for more than a hundred years.»

Regardless of how 2011 plays out, one prediction will certainly hold true — businesses that take the proper steps to prepare for a potential sale will have a much better chance of achieving a successful exit than those who don't.

«I think that's one of the reasons why this product has been so successful, because there are few things more rewarding than watching people taste it for the first time and say: «Oh, this is really good.»»

The strategy proved successful for the company, which powers campaigns for more than 75 percent of online media companies.

If a start - up went public, consistently operated at a profit, or was sold for more money than it raised, it was deemed successful for the purposes of the research.

The successful series has been nominated for more than 15 Emmy Awards.

For men, this has been one of our most successful ads, with a click - through rate of more than 3 percent and a cost of download of just 58 cents.

While it is important to function as a non-profit in legal terms, the most successful charities are well - run organizations, no different than for - profit companies but with a different business objective.

Here's Jason Fried, founder of 37signals, for example, telling a Fast Company reporter (yes, it's a little bit ironic) why he's grown his highly successful company at a slower pace than its maximum potential:

For the first time, I was surrounded by CEOs who had been in the position for a much longer period of time, and who were much more successful than For the first time, I was surrounded by CEOs who had been in the position for a much longer period of time, and who were much more successful than for a much longer period of time, and who were much more successful than me.

He was considered the most successful music producer ever, cited in the Guinness Book of Records for having more than 50 number - one hit records over five decades in the United States and Britain alone...

Intarcia has completed several late - stage clinical trials in which it uses the pump to deliver a glucose - controlling drug continuously for months — an idea, that if successful (and approved by the FDA) could significantly help patients with type 2 diabetes, fewer than half of whom maintain the recommended glycemic levels.

But when it comes to the mobile gaming front, the company has been less successful, as less than 5 % of users tend to play a game for more than a month with the frequency of updated games released.

The smartest investors bet on the jockey, not the horse and nothing is more important for a successful business than the strong leadership skills of the senior management team.

Even if your startup's mission isn't as grand as saving the world, entrepreneurs can be more successful business leaders by focusing on sharpening strengths rather than compensating for weaknesses.

Like many other successful people with a busier - than - normal schedule, McCray sticks to a morning routine to set her up for success.

«Employees who ask their boss directly for a bonus are twice as likely to be successful in that request than last year, so making proactive, bold moves in 2017 could pay off, but one always needs to approach these conversations with care,» said Accounting Principals president, David Alexander.

In order for a business to be successful, hire the individuals who want more than a paycheck.

In fact, if your startup transforms into a successful business and lasts for more than a few years, it's almost a given that it'll change.

I was CFO of a successful software company that had to show average returns of more than 25 percent of revenue to the bottom line after taxes, growth of more than 50 percent per year for five years and an excess of $ 20 million in annual revenue before the bank would release the owner's personal guarantees.

They've collaborated on successful launches for the likes of Tony Robbins, Snoop Dogg and Cash Money Records and have won more than a few awards along the way.

Earning more than you're spending in ongoing operations sets the groundwork for a successful company.

Finally, for a meeting to be successful rather than wasteful, you need to make sure the right people are there, no more no less.

Rather than dreaming up some novel configuration of services, successful entrepreneurs look at a given problem in a target market and develop a solution for it.

Part of the implication for other parts of the country is that there may be ways to implement successful policies if they build on the strengths unique to those regions, rather than try to imitate New York City.

And who better to consult for tips on running a successful Indiegogo campaign than Indiegogo co-founder Slava Rubin?

Online platforms make it easier than its ever been to start and run a successful business at a time when there's never been more need for an alternative to the stagnant traditional job market.

On the other hand, entrepreneurs look for those who are wildly more successful than themselves.

Less than a year after making public his concept for a «Hyperloop» high - speed transportation system — essentially saying, «have at it, developers» — the erstwhile PayPal co-founder, current CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, and general poster boy for successful geeky entrepreneurs has made another bold declaration of his laissez - faire attitude toward intellectual property.

Apollo said it will pay $ 17.12 per share in cash for ClubCorp, a 30.7 percent premium over its closing price on Friday, but less than the 12 - month high of $ 17.50 the shares reached in February, on investor expectations that a sale process first reported by Reuters in January would be successful.

He argues, for example, that introverted managers can be more successful than extroverts.

Big Idea: Likely to be looking for a new role now that she will be stepping down from Shine, the independent TV production company she founded after a successful but tempestuous spell as No. 2 at her father's U.K. satellite broadcaster BSkyB and then sold to 21st Century Fox in 2011; now being merged with Big Brother - maker Endemol and American Idol producer Core Media; seen as more business - proven than Lachlan and not phone hacking - tainted like James.

So whilst it may seem that the grass is greener and every other business on the planet is better, easier and more successful than yours, it might just be time for a rethink.

Rather than go national from the very beginning, a fourth competitor should look for areas that aren't already well - served by a successful regional fourth competitor.

We analyze more than 100 resumes for every successful hire in our 120 - employee company.

«As we reach for moonshots that will have a big impact in the longer term, it's inevitable that there will be course corrections along the way and that some efforts will be more successful than others,» Porat said.

• If the Valor team is successful with their fundraising plans, they'll raise more than $ 1.1 B in 12 months for a project that hasn't even launched yet.

Understanding a person's true goals (rather than their stated intentions) is critical for successful negotiating and collaboration.

Successful entrepreneurs first discover ways to give customers much more than they expect to receive and then create systems for perpetuating exceptional service on an ongoing basis as the company grows.

Using an average figure may make a franchise system look more successful than it really is, because the high incomes of just a few very successful franchises can inflate the average for all franchisees.

Super Nintendo nostalgia seems, these days, to be much more powerful than the longing for the days of 8 - bit, so such a product could be far more successful than the NES Classic.

It was another industrious year for the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, with more than 120 successful events and a number of key public policy initiatives that moved our organization forward.

It's also very useful for brands that post content more than once throughout the year (which we find very successful here at Buffer with our Rebuffer tool) as it helps to avoid duplicating poor - performing content.