Use our essay title generator to get ideas and recommendations instantly
We can use this opportunity to establish loyalty among our existing customers, develop referrals among our customers to their colleagues, and establish our brand and credibility as local suppliers of organic fertilizer of high quality and at a good price to our market. With this in place, it will be difficult for any new market entrants to displace us in our local area as the main suppliers of organic fertilizer.
Company Management of Data and Knowledge
Inventory Management
Inventory is managed in the shipping department. Orders are sent to the shipping department from the customer service representatives via a secure, intra-office internet connection. Once the orders are received, shipping personnel use recycled sticky labels to hand-write the customer and order information with sustainable ink pens, and then affix those labels to the bags of fertilizer. If a customer is ordering more than one bag of fertilizer, as many of them…
References
Campbell, Clark a. (2008). The One Page Project Manager for it Projects: Communicate and Manage Any Project with a Single Sheet of Paper. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Gerber, Michael E. (1995). The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About it. New York, NY: Harper Collins.
Holtsnider, Bill and Jaffe, Brian D. (2009). It Manager's Handbook: The Business Edition. Burlington, MA: Morgan Kaufmann.
Laudon, Kenneth C. And Traver, Carol Guercio. (2011). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Business Plan
INSIGNIA SYSTEMS
Insignia Systems, Inc. Business Plan
The Business Profile: Insignia Systems, Inc.
Business Description
"Insignia Systems, Inc. markets, sells and supports in-store advertising and promotional products, programs and services designed to provide retailers and consumer goods manufacturers with highly effective in-store programs and point-of-purchase display materials" (Insignia Systems, 2012)
Insignia is engaged in advertising to customers in a retail environment who may otherwise not see the product advertised. One of the slogans that the company bases its success on is the empirically stated fact that "Over 70% of all brand purchase decisions are made in-store?" (POPAI, 1995). Due to this fact, Insignia works with retail stores to create a vision of how they will market their unique products within the store.
Insignia Systems also works as a consulting firm to retail businesses with regard to in-store promotions that allow customers to accumulate award points or show their…
References
Insignia Systems, Inc. (2012). Meet Insignia. Retrieved from http://insigniasystems.com/
Insignia Systems, Inc. (2010). Nominating and corporate governance committee charter. Retrieved from
Business Plan: Bridal Salon Business
Products and services
Keys to Success
Company description
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Company background
Products and Industry
Product Description
Industry Description
The Market
Market and Target Customer
Market Segmentation
Target Market Strategy
Competition and Competitive Advantage
Curbing Local Competition
Curbing egional Competition
Marketing Strategy
Overall Strategy
Sales Plan
Competitive Plan
esearch and Development (Growth Plan)
The Organization
Legal and Organization Structure
Key Personnel
elated Service Providers
Location
The Financials
Critical isks
Income Statement
Cash Flow Projection
Balance Sheet
Assumptions
eferences
Executive Summary
Introduction
Pace-setter is a bridal salon that rides on the theme of 'experience'. It creates an environment in which one is able to relax, do away with the pressure that comes with wedding planning, and indulge in the realization of their dream wedding. Pace-setter also responds to other dressing needs of the entire family through dedication, consistency and innovation. We are committed to…
References
Katz, J. & Green, R. (2011). Entrepreneurial small business. (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
SME Excellence. (2013). Part 8: Risks to Your Business. University of Western Sydney. Retrieved from http://www.smexcellence.com.au/sme/part/risks_to_your_business/6/30/138/455.html
Thorne, L. (2008). Word-of-Mouth Advertising, Online and Off: How to Spark Buzz Excitement, and Free Publicity of Your Business or Organization with Little or no Money. Ocala, Florida: Atlantic Publishing Group.
Walton, P. & Aerts, W. (2006). Global Financial Accounting and Reporting: Principles and Analysis. Bedford Row, London: Thomson Learning.
Business Proposal
Economic ( business proposal ) Option
Elms hotel and spa operated only as a hotel in the previous years but it's due to offer spa services after renovation. The number of customers that visited the premises asked for spa services hence the need to include the services. The market for hotel and spa services is wide ranging from those who visit the premises only for a day to those who stay for several days or weeks. The business of offering hotel and spa services should succeed because of the enormous figure of populace who require the services all year. The business is also set to expand by establishing other business premises in different parts of the country and even venture in the international market because of the wide spread market. The management team exhibit high managerial qualities with decision making strategies that see to the achievement of the…
References
Abrams, R.M. (2003). The successful business plan: Secrets & strategies. Palo Alto, CA: The Planning Shop.
Fiore, F. (2005). Write a business plan in no time. Indianapolis, IN: Que.
Peterson, S.D., Jaret, P.E., & Schenck, B.F. (2010). Business Plans Kit For Dummies. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.
Business Finance
Assessing the isk in Three Potential Investments
The way an investment is assessed will include consideration for the level of risk that is present in that investment. The higher a risk associated with a business the higher the required rewards referred to as the risk and reward equation. Where the risk premium increases this will also lead to the use of increased discount levels in discounted cash flow assessments, such as net present value (NPV) calculations. In order to consider the way this may be applied to investment decisions three different business plans may be assessed; Acme Consulting, Interstate Travel Center and Silvera and Sons.
isk may be assessed using a number of different criteria. From the perspective and an investor, or lender, the key aspect of risk will be the determination of whether or not the money invested or loaned will be returned and whether is will…
References
Bplans, (2012), Coffee Export Business Plan, Silvera and Sons, retrieved 10th June 2012 from http://www.bplans.com/coffee_export_business_plan/executive_summary_fc.php
Bplans, (2012), High-Tech Marketing Business Plan, Acme Consulting, retrieved 10th June 2012 from http://www.bplans.com/high-tech_marketing_business_plan/executive_summary_fc.php
Bplans, (2012), Truck Stop Business Plan, Interstate Travel Center, retrieved 10th June 2012 from http://www.bplans.com/truck_stop_business_plan/executive_summary_fc.php
Berry T, (2012), Buying a Business? Know What You Are Getting! Bplans, retrieved 10th June 2012 from http://articles.bplans.com/buying-a-business/buying-a-business-know-what-you-are-getting
Business Proposal
Company Overview
Everest Technology Computer is a new company that intends to manufacture computer and its accessories. Since the company will operate in competitive market environment, Everest Technology needs to understand the costs structure to increase revenue and maximize profits.
The objective of this paper is to provide a business plan that will assist the Everest Technology to increase revenue and maximize profits. The next section discusses the strategy that Everest Technology will employ to increase revenue.
Strategies to Increase evenue
Everest Technology will use several techniques to increase revenue: The strategies are as follows:
Cost cutting measure
Increase the unit price
Increase in sales
One of the best strategies that Everest Technology could employ to increase revenue is to decline costs since cost reduction is easier to implement than price rise. The equation below reveals the four factors that affect profitability:
Equation Profit = "evenue - (Variable…
References
Grant, R.M. (2005). Analysis of Contemporary Strategy . Malden: Blackwell Publishing, Fifth
Edition
Landsburg, S (2002). Price Theory and Applications (fifth ed.). South-Western.
Porter, M.E., (1980). Competitive Strategy: Techniques for analyzing industries and competitors. New York: The Free Press.
Business Plan for a Concrete Polishing Company
Business plan for establishing concrete polishing company in Sydney Australia
Concrete polishing company, Sydney, plans to become a leader in providing concrete polishing services in the city. The company plans to do this by having the best facilities and human resource with experience in the industry. Plans are set to counter competition from existing companies by a continuous improvement of processes. Measuring standards of performance and evaluation of results that will enable the growth of the company are the main targets. Concrete polishing company, Sydney plans to develop a sophisticated framework and organization from the current complex construction systems. The system developed will be adapted to almost any construction requirements of clients.
The business targets to have qualified and experienced staffs that are creative and innovative. Creativity will enable the designing of custom components that are necessary a formwork package. The use of…
References
Hatten, S.T. 2011. Small business management: Entrepreneurship and beyond. United States of America: Nelson education ltd.
Abrams, R. 2003.The Successful business plan: Secrets and strategies.4th edition. Palo Alteco: Planning shop.
The Times 100. 2023. Business case studies. ( online) Available: http://www.thetimes100.com.( 27th July 2013).
Concete one. 2013. Usage of concrete floor. ( online). Available: http://www/concreteone.com.au.( 27th July 2013).
Business Plan
GBSGreen Building Solutions
Company Description
Product & Service Description
Marketing Strategy & Plan
Environmental Analysis (SWOT/PEST)
Competitive Analysis
Products and Services
Pricing
Promotion
People
Financial Analysis & Projections
Profit and Loss
isks and Assumptions
GBSGreen Building Solutions
Business Plan
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the impact of commercial buildings on the physical and social environment are such that there is "not questioning the vast impact…" (Environmental Protection Agency, 2006) Commercial Buildings are reported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration to account for "18% of total energy consumption." (Environmental Protection Agency, 2006) It is reported that energy and climate change issues have "moved from the sidelines to center stage…." (Global Business Network, 2007) This is reported to be due to there having been "…a wholesale shift in business attitudes in the U.S. around climate change and energy. " (Global Business Network, 2007) According to…
References
BOMA Kingsley Quarterly. 92005) The Green Issue. Spring. Retrieved from: http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/comm_real_estate/downloads/BOMAKingsleyNewsletter.pdf?6297-3263
Buckley, B. (2009) Eco-Design Risks. GreenSource. Retrieved from: http://greensource.construction.com/features/other/2009/0907_Eco-design-risks.asp
Building on Principles (2013) Green Building Services. Retrieved from: http://www.greenbuildingservices.com/
Energy and Cost Savings Calculators for Energy-Efficient Products (2013) Federal Energy Management Program. Retrieved from: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/technologies/eep_eccalculators.html
[2: www.med.govt.nz/business/business.../structure-and-dynamics-2011.... ]
The primary research of the Auckland market presents the following sectors for consideration for the new venture:
The demographics in the target market include: college going and married women with children who either are working mothers or stay-at-home mothers; this makes the age group anywhere between 25 to 55; the overall annual income of the household is more than AUS $100,000; the property owned by the target individual is worth at least AUS $425,000; the targeted individuals will preferably be one that have interior design requirements for their office or residential space as well and are part of the corporate industry on a professional level that could include clubs, association, university groups, etc.
The psychographics for the chosen audience form Auckland will include the following aspects: priority for impeccable taste for home and office design; have creative outlooks on the world and have an active social life;…
References
Abesser, C. (2010). Open-loop ground source heat pumps and the groundwater systems: A literature review of current applications, regulations and problems. British Geological Survey.
Coopers (2010). KoolShade Solar Control. Available from: http://www.coopersfire.com.au/documents/literature/Koolshade/Koolshade%20brochure.pdf
ENZ. (2012, September 15). The New Zealand Work Visa and Work Permit. Retrieved September 15, 2012, from work visas in New Zealand: http://www.enz.org/work-visa-new-zealand.html
Gibbs, J. (2005). Interior Design. London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd.
Business Plan of Searchyyy.com a Meta search engine
Market Opportunity & Solutions
Business Model and Strategy
Search engine according to countries and languages
Advertisement Revolution
Social Networking and Blogging Sites
Revenue Opportunities
Sales and marketing plan
Technology overview
Technology implementation
Intellectual property
Competition
Financials
Current ratio
ROE
Debt to equity ratio (D/E)
Management
Organization and Ownership
Organizational Structure
Risks and mitigation
Searchyyy.com, Inc. is Meta search engine which intends to provide a multi-category search engine to its users at a faster pace. The growing technology has evolved our lives. Users search from irreducibly complex systems to finding a local food chain. The business revolves around providing an appropriate tool to the users in order to provide an access to the needed information. The web site also offers different blogs in more than ten languages to post local jobs and advertisement for different countries. Several countries are listed separately in order…
Business Description
Definition of the Market
Description of the Products
Organization and Management Descriptions
Marketing Strategies
Financial Management
This paper presents business plan for a new leather garment manufacturing and retailing business. The business is being set up with an initial capital outlay of $53 million. The paper starts with a brief description of the business; its target market and product offerings, and then proceeds by proposing organizational and management strategies, marketing strategies, and financial management strategies.
According to the proposed business plan, the company will have a centralized organizational structure and will primarily focus on developing its brand image in the market. The marketing strategies on different mediums will be designed in order to attract potential customers. The company will also take the services of business development firms and distribution companies for its operations. The major expenditures which the company will have to incur in the initial phase include;…
References
Blythe, J., & Megicks, P. (2010). Marketing Planning: Strategy, Environment and Context, 3rd Edition. U.K: Prentice Hall.
Kotler, P. (2010). Principles of Marketing: A South Asian Perspective, 13th Edition. India: Pearson Education.
Kurtz, D.L., MacKenzie, H.F., & Snow, K. (2010). Contemporary Marketing, 2nd Edition. Toronto: Nelson Education.
The company's numerous small local suppliers will help Green Delight to benefit from efficient production costs, which will further allow the company to introduce available prices.
Product Description
Green Delight intends to offer a diversified range of prepared and packaged organic foods. The main categories of products that will be manufactured and commercialized by Green Delight include: frozen entrees, sauces, salad dressings, soups, desserts, and snacks.
The ingredients used in preparing the company's products will be supplied by small local farms able to provide organic ingredients. These farms are located in the region where Green Delight will produce and sell its products in order to reduce transportation costs.
Green Delight must take into consideration the fact that the main problem that affects organic foods producers is represented by frequent shortages in the supplied provided by small farms. Therefore, it is recommended for the company to establish a relationship with a…
Reference list:
1. Industry Statistics and Projected Growth (2010). Organic Trade Association. Retrieved August 25, 2010 from http://www.ota.com/organic/mt/business.html .
2. Goodchild, S. (2009). Organic food no healthier blow. London Evening Standard. Retrieved August 25, 2010 from http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23725592-organic-food-no-healthier-blow.do .
3. Warner, M. (2005). What Is Organic? Powerful Players Want a Say. The New York Times. Retrieved August 25, 2010 from http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/01/business/01organic.html?_r=1&hp&ex=1130907600&en=1a66fec0344c8870&ei=5094&partner=homepage .
4. Dimitri, C. & Richman, N. (2000). Organic Foods: Niche Marketers Venture into the Mainstream. Agricultural Outlook. Retrieved August 26, 2010 from http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/agoutlook/jun2000/ao272f.pdf .
The reason why they look at the location is to ensure, that the property is properly zoned for such a business and to see if there were any other problems, with the liquor license at this location.
Next, you want to take photographs of the locations itself. This will be included with the application that you are submitting to the Department of Consumer Affairs. In general, the more pictures that you can supply of the interior and exterior of the property, the more it will help to provide a complete picture. This is important, because it will show that you are trying to be as transparent as possible, increasing your chance of being approved.
Once this is complete, you want to create a layout of what the location will look like, once it is open for business. This means that you must include details and sketches, showing areas where alcohol…
Works Cited
2.3 Million Retiree Selling Cash Cow. (2010). Biz Buy Sell. Retrieved from http://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/23-M-Liquor-Store-Retiree-Selling-Cash-Cow-in-Prime-Location/540750/
Cash Businesses are Losing Billions to Employee Theft. (2010). Merchantile Systems. Retrieved from http://www.mercsystems.com/article_cashbusinessesarelosing.php
Connecticut Liquor Laws. (n.d.) CTC Clearinghouse. Retrieved from http://www.ctclearinghouse.org/topics/customer-files/Connecticut-Liquor-Laws-122806.pdf
How Much Money Does it Cost to Start a Liquor Store. (2010). Wiki Answers. Retrieved from http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_money_does_it_cost_to_start_a_liquor_store
0 technologies ((Wirtz, Schilke, Ullrich, 2010)
Heavily reliant on a broad range of integration points throughout an enterprise, creating a real-time information network using collaboration technologies including Facebook-like applications (Salesforce.com Chatter)
Comparable in design objectives to the structure of the knowedlge-sharing ecosystem; yet this business model is based on real-time social media data and collaboration
Ideal for large, knowledge-based businesses that are growing rapidly; perfect fit for new business ventures based on consulting and subject matter expertise
Conclusion
The progression of business models has been from those initially focused on the internal needs of a company to the expectations, preferences, wants and needs of customers. Compounding this transition has been the need for providing customers with highly customized products and experiences (Pynnonen, Hallikas, itala, 2012). These factors have been taken into account in the analysis of the core business models that have dominated the global economic landscape from 1900 to…
References
Cagliano, R., Caniato, F., & Spina, G. (2005). E-business strategy: How companies are shaping their supply chain through the internet. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 25(12), 1309-1327.
Dyer, J.H., & Nobeoka, K. (2000). Creating and managing a high-performance knowledge-sharing network: The toyota case. Strategic Management Journal, 21(3), 345-367.
Hamel, G. (2011). Extreme makeover. Leadership Excellence, 28(1), 3-4.
Hearle, J.W.S. (2004). The challenge of changing from empirical craft to engineering design. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 16(1), 141-152.
Business Summaries
This chapter addresses the reasons that one should study business and businesses to begin with. The authors make the point that they do not intend for this to be a narrow study that just focuses on particular examples of successive and failed businesses, although it will include case studies too.
But the major point of studying business, the authors write, is to provide a larger sense of what is needed to succeed in today's working world. Unlike previous generous of workers, who could succeed by mastering a few specific skills, today's workers have to be broadly educated, being able to exhibit: "honesty and integrity, willingness to work hard, dependability, time management skills, self-confidence, motivation, willingness to learn, communication skills, professionalism."
The chapter also provides basic definitions that will be used throughout the books, including "business" (the organized work of individuals coming together) and providing a brief overview of…
Business Plan
This is a business plan of Scarves Unlimited. The business will be a partnership business between Andy, Brandy, and Savanna. The partners of the business intend to improve business operations, and ensure there is increased productivity in the business. Therefore, this business plan will clearly illustrate how the business plans to operate, market its products and services and introduce technology in its operations. This is aimed at ensuring the business attains its basic goals and objectives and ensuring there is effectiveness and efficiency in various operations undertaken in diverse departments in the company. This plan will describe the business, its products and services, supply chain management strategy, customer relations management strategy, system integration/enterprise resource planning strategy, database/MIS infrastructure, business mobility/E-business strategy and ethics/security of the business.
Business Plan
Description of Business
The name of the business is Scarves Unlimited. The business will be a partnership business between Andy,…
References
Champan, R. (2010). Culture Wars: An Encyclopedia of Issues, Viewpoints, and Voices. M.E Sharpe.
George, R.T. (2000). Principles of Management. Homewood: Illinois.
Harold, F.S. (1955). GE's Philosophy & Approach for Manager Development, General Management Series # 174. USA: American Management Association.
Louis, A.A. (1964). The Management. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company.
This will be achieved by creating a comfortable Internet shopping environment, one in which the net surfer will be drawn to and will find easy interfacing for maximization of purchasing.
All of the marketing initially will be done on the Internet using three main media: 1) Search Engines, 2) News Groups, 3) Banner trades. The search engine positioning is the only valid method of marketing. This involves efforts at getting the site registered with the eight major search engines including Alta Vista, InfoSeek, and GoTo, as well as with the directory Yahoo/Europe and Yahoo/France. News Groups are a more subtle kind of marketing, wherein mention of the store and its products are listed as "news" items and transmitted to focused news groups. Some 1,200 of these have been identified as relevant for our market and these 1,200 reach an estimated 800,000 women around the world.
The first two media mentioned…
Business as an Ethical Calling: My Personal Philosophy
The last several decades have seen American enterprises beset by a number of ethical scandals, spanning from the accounting fraud of Enron and orldCom to that of the recent subprime housing debacle and credit crisis of 2008. As a result, there has been a call to integrate ethics into the business studies curriculum and to try to temper the cutthroat atmosphere amongst ambitious aspiring executives. Concerns about treating the environment with care, the need to respond demands for a more diverse workplace, and sustainability issues are all shaping the ways that corporations present themselves to the public. But the requirement for-profit corporations to be, well, profitable, remains. Examples of successful businesses that pay homage to ethical concerns do exist but the idea of the perfectly ethical business remains elusive. However, I personally believe that because of changes in the current corporate culture…
Works Cited
"Community giving." Whole Foods. [20 Jul 2012]
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company/giving.php
Conor, Michael. "Trying to break the sweatshop business model." Business Ethics. 18 Jul 2010.
[20 Jul 2012]
Business
Planned Activities
The current performance period runs from late October through early December 2010. There are a number of expectations that will need to be met in order to facilitate the creation of an ongoing business entity. Weekly expectations include; 1) the distribution and return of at least 50 surveys that will assist in determining the need and desire for a new travel agency, 2) a completed cost analysis, 3) compilation of start-up expenses, 4) research on competition and amenities. The expectations are ongoing concerns based on what it will take to create and maintain a travel agency based on tours to Jamaica.
A timeline has been established (see Table 1) and following the timeline should provide for more than enough time to complete each task. There may be some variance in the schedule depending on the availability of information online. If it is discovered that the information is…
Research Tours what is offered 11/24/10 12/07/10
Research Safety phone #'s etc. 11/24/10 12/07/10
Compilation of the data will be completed by December 8, 2010 and a written business proposal will be completed by the end of the year.
Business Plan
The mission of the business will be to provide quality gourmet food and utmost convenience and choice to traveling airline passengers. While giving complete control to the airline passenger by allowing them to choose their meal and determine the cost without the inconvenience and time crunch inherent in airport food establishments or scarce in-flight food offerings.
The management team will consists of several food service industry specialists and two travel professionals. Initially the market will be limited to one large airport. The establishment will lease a kitchen space close to the Chicago International Airport and begin serving pre-ordered meals to airline passengers with flights originating from this airport with the intention of growth producing opportunities to expand to other origin locations, beginning with New York International Airport and then establishing a west coast market, in Los Angeles and a central market, in Denver.
The menu offerings will include…
Business Plan for a Financial Divorce Software
Business Plan Divorce Software
Business Plan relating to the Sales of a new Financial Divorce Software.
Business Plan relating to the Sales of a new Financial Divorce Software
F
F1
F2
F3
G1
G1(a)
G1(b)
G1(c)
Business Identification
Keys to Success
Company Summary
Industry History
Legal Form of Ownership
Location and Facilities
Management Structure
Products and Service
Market Analysis
Target Market
Industry Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Market Strategy
Ps of Marketing
Price List
Selling Strategy
Sales Forecast
Implementation Strategy
Overall Strategy
Implementation
Control Plan
Financial Statements and Projections
evenue and Cost Estimate
Forecasted Profit and Loss Statement
Forecasted Balance Sheet
Financial Assumptions
Breakeven Point
Financial Position
Capital/Investment Needs
Conclusion
eferences
Executive Summary
Financial planning is involved in every aspect of life. Individuals and businesses have to formulate their daily, monthly, and yearly budgets in order to achieve a balance between their incomes and expenditures.…
References
Association of Divorce Financial Planners, (2012). Divorce Financial Planning. Retrieved on July 7th, 2012, from
Blythe, J. & Megicks, P. (2010). Marketing Planning: Strategy, Environment and Context, 3rd Edition. U.K: Prentice Hall
Cadle, J., Paul, D., & Yeates, D. (2010). Business Analysis, 2nd Edition. Swindon: British Informatics Society
Francis, P. (2010). Creating the Marketing Executive of the Future Using Key Deming Principles, Journal of Executive Education, 9 (1): 127-138
As part of the research triangle, Raleigh has a significant portion of its population that fits the target market. For the Farmery to succeed, it only needs to capture a small portion of the market share. This is especially true because the store has a small footprint, and has the flexibility to set up on vacant lots without the costs of either renting or developing fixed real estate. The Farmery therefore needs to focus on two or three key elements to ensure adequate market penetration.
The first of these is location. Let it not be understated that location, location, location is critical to the success of any retail business. Because food is not normally something that people are willing to travel more than a few miles for, it is important that the Farmery target a neighborhood where there is a high concentration of individuals that fit the target market. There…
Works Cited:
Falk, T. (2012). Detroit turns shipping containers into condos. Smart Planet. Retrieved December 4, 2012 from http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/bulletin/detroit-turns-shipping-containers-into-condos/5900
Food Marketing Institute. (2012). Supermarket facts. Food Marketing Institute. Retrieved December 4, 2012 from http://www.fmi.org/research-resources/supermarket-facts
Greene, B. (2012) the Farmery. Kickstarter.com Retrieved December 4, 2012 from http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/farmery/the-farmery
Imlay, T. (2006). Challenges in today's U.S. supermarket industry. Microsoft. Retrieved December 4, 2012 from http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa479076.aspx
Business Proposal
Food Emporium -- Business Proposal
This business proposal outlines an emerging model for food preparation. The business will be called the "Food Emporium" and will be located in the downtown Kuwait City area. The overall trend in food services is one that is learning towards health and this trend is expected to develop exponentially as more and more consumers become more health conscious and discover the advantages of living healthier lifestyles. The model consists of some combination or blend of a coffee shop, a cooking school, and retail shop mixed into one spread across two floors. Customers can partake in any of the activities within the store; however it is recommended that they enjoy all three simultaneously to receive the full experience that the location has to offer.
The layout is carefully designed to ensure that the most effective use of space is maintained. On the top floor…
Supplier power
Suppliers tend to have a moderate power on the steel industry. This situation is mostly determined by the switching costs of firms in the industry. Another factor of influence on this situation is represented by the importance of volume to suppliers.
Entry barriers
It is difficult for companies to enter the steel industry. This is because of the great investments that are required in order to produce steel products or to purchase them. The limited success to distribution is another factor that increases the difficulty of addressing this industry.
3. Market analysis
This industry is characterized by an increasing demand for steel. The business sectors that report such significant demand increase of steel are represented by: the construction, the infrastructure, and automobile sectors. Producers of steel and organizations in the field tend to focus on developing user friendly steel products. This can be achieved by developing light weighted…
Reference list:
1. Porter's Five Forces (2010). QuickMBA. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from http://www.quickmba.com/strategy/porter.shtml .
2. Steel Industry Analysis (2010). EconomyWatch. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from http://www.economywatch.com/world-industries/steel-industry/analysis.html .
Additionally, businesses must anticipate seasonal shifts in demand when allocating and anticipating costs. A toy company cannot assume that the revenue it enjoys after a Christmas marketing a 'hot toy' will be sustained all year 'round.
In terms of taking a long-term view, a business should treat its employees in an ethical fashion. If employees are treated in a respectful manner, they are likely to perform better and show more loyalty to the organization. Additionally, if a company is found to be exploiting its employees, as was the case of Nike and the 'sweatshop'-type conditions of its offshore operations, this negative publicity can deter individuals from buying from the company. Employee costs in the long and short-term, in terms of compensating employees for overtime and giving them reasonable benefits, must also be included in the business plan. Also, the possibility of stock options, should the company incorporate, is another issue…
References
Business plan for starting out, 2010, Score Retrieved September 4, 2010 at www.score.org/.../Business%20Plan%20for%20Startup%20Business.doc
The value of a business plan. (2010). Striding Out. Retrieved September 4, 2010 at http://www.stridingout.co.uk/business-planning/the-value-of-a-business-plan.html
.
One tactic which has made the John Doe group unique in the industry is its recognition of the importance of community in the viability of individual enterprises. Its damaged relationship with the communities in which it has sought to operate can be rectified by aspects of its model which are already in place. Though the company operates thousands of funeral service establishments from a centralized point of authority, its acquisition strategy incorporates the families who have owned and operated the newly purchased assets into the business plan. As a result, John Doe's holdings are hybrid entities, armed with the resources of a large parent company but endowed with the close community relationship of an independent business. Taking advantage of this model should be central to the company's overall reversal of its negative public image. This will demand that the new core of central leadership make an effort to increase…
Business Plan
In order to accomplish our mission we set forth the following strategic goals, they include:
Build the Financial perspective of our business by addressing how shareholders view the firm and which financial goals are desired from the shareholder's perspective. Goals are closely linked to the business lifecycle and must be adjusted over time. For example, in the early stages, our goal is revenue growth, but as the company becomes more sustainable, profitability will become more important.
Increase customer value by discovering what a customer's needs and value expectations are and then meeting or exceeding these expectations. Some examples of things that customers value include a broad selection of products, quality, service, performance, and low price.
Achieve operational excellence through the internal productivity that optimizes those business processes that will best satisfy customers. Productivity is more than efficiency; it depends on the value of the products and services (utility,…
The office and administrative expenses would remain constant even to that point, as would the insurance expense.
Exhibit B: Cash Flow Statement, Year Two
At this point, the business is earning a healthy return and Mr. Ahn is receiving will be able to bring in a reasonable salary. The nature of the business may well change at this point. At the maximum revenue of $144,000 per year the pretax profit would be $63,600. As a result, it is likely that a clinic will be formed with other practitioners in order to minimize expenses and increase profitability.
e did not include taxes in our cash flow examples because the company is going to be set up as a sole proprietorship. This means that the income from the company will be rolled into the income for Mr. Ahn, as well as his liabilities. Mr. Ahn's personal expenses are therefore not included in…
Works Cited
No author (2007). Traditional Chinese Medicine. Alternative Medicine Foundation. Retrieved December 18, 2008 at http://www.amfoundation.org/tcm.htm
No author (2005). Regulation of TCM in the United States. Medscape Today. Retrieved December 18, 2008 at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/511877_7
No author (2008). HIV / AIDS, the U.S.-China Partnership for Public Health at Work, and Traditional Chinese Medicine in the U.S. Fact Sheet. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved December 18, 2008 at http://www.hhs.gov/news/facts/chinahiv.html
Census information from U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2008 at http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en
Business Plan -- ocky Mountain Sports Fishing, LLC
Business Description
Definition of the Market
Services Offered
Organization/Management
Marketing Strategy
Financial Management
ecreational fishing is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States, both for salt and freshwater. Conservative estimates show that there are upwards of 30 million individuals with more than a 1-2 time/annum interest in the sport. This has an overall impact on the economy of $125 billion (Williamson, 2012). Consumer demographics show that it is primarily a male oriented event. Mobility and technology have improved the sport in the last two decades, as well as maps, surveys, and handheld sonar and GPS devices. For this reason, as an organized sport, it is chiefly an upper middle and above income sport that also may require several thousand dollars in travel expense. There are even contests for ice and sport ice fishing in the U.S. And Canada.
Sport fishing is…
REFERENCES
Hummel, R. (1994). Hunting and Fishing for Sport: Commerce, Controversy, Popular Culture. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University.
Kotelnikov, V. (2001, January). Customer's Perspective of Quality. Retrieved from E-Coach: http://www.100ventures.com/business_ guide / corsscuttings / bizsys_customer.html
Skorupa, J. (1991, September). Eco-Tourism Arrives. Popular Mechanics, p. 92.
Turban, E. (2002). Electronic Commerce: A Managerial Perspective. New York: Prentice Hall.
Business Proposal
Finding a Solution to Our Camera Failure Problems at Images Studio
Images Studio is a full service photography studio offering multiple photography services. For more than 15 years, Images Studio has been capturing life's memorable moments. Our creativity, knowledge and caring, professional service provide our clients with images of the highest quality. Our clientele choose Images Studio because they can be assured we deliver on our promises of exceptional quality and service.
hile we specialize in elegant wedding photography, we also photograph family portraits, children, senior portraits, special events, executive portraiture, sports, glamour shots, high-definition (HD) video services, commercial and aerial photography. Images Studio offers both in-studio and on-location services.
Since expanding our mix of photographic services in 2007, our revenues have grown steadily with the demand for our additional services. e have accommodated this additional demand by adding personnel and equipment. By hiring two additional full-time photographers…
Works Cited
Affordable 2/3" HD cameras hit the studio. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2011 from: http://www.hdcameraguide.com/guide/hi-def_spotlight/23q-hd-cameras
Current, T. (2009, Sept.27). The new H4D-60 from Hasselblad. Retrieved October 22, 2011 from: http://currentphotographer.com/the-new-h4d-60-from-hasselblad/
Financing photography equipment. (2008). WB Financial. Retrieved October 22, 2011 from: http://www.equipmentleasingspecialists.com/photography-equipment-financing.php
Stephen. (2010, July 11). Hasselblad H4D review. Retrieved October 22, 2011 from: http://bayimages.net/blog/reviews/hasselblad-h4d/
Business
How forces in and outside of business firms are changing the management task, altering business operations, and modifying stakeholder expectations?
Business, particularly those heavily emphasizing technology, are constantly changing. In many instances these changes are occurring due to a combination of internal and external factors. These factors often modify stakeholder expectation because the fundamental business itself has shifted. A very dynamic force that is changing the management task is that of globalization. Globalization is particularly contentious because it has no geographic limits. Competition can now come from anywhere at anytime. As such, management must be cognizant of the changing dynamics prevailing in their respective industries. The auto industry, for example, has directly felt the impact on globalization and stakeholder expectations. The auto industry prior to foreign competition was characterized by large fixed asset costs, hefty legacy and pension obligations, and slow innovation. However, through globalization the Japanese's were able…
Business Mentoring
Mentoring is a critical job and is important for the one providing it as well as the party seeking it. The business parties seeking mentoring are normally those that are beginners and they wish to avoid problems by seeking expert advice. On the other hand the mentor's credibility and business experience is proved when he offers mentoring and advice. Theft and fraud are two most common issues faced by the starting businesses. The paper discusses what advice can be offered to beginners to avoid theft and fraud in business.
What advice can be offered to beginners to avoid theft and fraud in business?
Mentor
Mentoring is an advisory job and should be backed by proper knowledge and experience. Based on the three decades of business experience, it can be said that fraud and theft are most common in business however only a little more carefulness can help avoid…
References
Epstein, L., (2013), "Protecting Your Business from Theft and Fraud," Retrieved from:
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/protecting-your-business-from-theft-and-fraud.html
Matthews, C., (2002), "Preventing Small-Business Fraud," Retrieved from:
http://www.inc.com/articles/2002/09/24630.html
Business Plan
Company summary
The company deals in interior finish materials. The range is from the floor tiling and laminated floor boards to the paint and lighting systems. The company primarily sells and advices the clients on the best interior finish material to use, once they have finished their basic construction of the house. The company works closely with the homeowners, interior designers, architects, developers and construction consultants.
It is of great importance for the management of a business to know their areas of Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats to be able to capitalize more on their strength and take precautions on their area of shortcomings (Marketing Teacher, 2011). It will also enable us as accompany to seize the opportunities that arise and curb any threats like the budding competitors early in time. This is because before one engages the business to carry out a particular task, one must first…
References
Marketing Teacher, (2011). SWOT Analysis. Retrieved May 16, 2011 from http://www.marketingteacher.com/lesson-store/lesson-SWOT.html
Michael Ison & Kerry Kempton, (2007). The impact of management style. Retrieved May 16,
2011 from http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/179185/the-impact-of-management-style.pdf
Regina Edwards, (2011). Importance of SWOT Analysis. Retrieved May 16, 2011 from http://www.ehow.com/about_5377992_importance-SWOT-analysis.html
In that egad, convenience, poximity to thei wok place and speed of pepaation sevices ae the most citical elements fo the success of the ventue with this custome demogaphic. By the same token, these customes ae less likely to be eached by online apps o Twitte and moe likely to espond to the mee poximity of the sevice van to thei places of business and physical outes leaving thei offices and businesses.
Opeational Incopoation of Demogaphic Chaacteistics
Just as poximity of sevice is citical to the success of the ventue to univesity students on campus, it is also cucial to the success of the ventue with woking non-student pofessionals employed in businesses within the immediate vicinity of the USC campus. Moeove, because the individuals in this custome demogaphic will pobably pefe to avoid having to actually ente the USC campus to patonize the sevice van, it would be advisable to…
references and they would tremendously appreciate the opportunity of accessible and convenient international cuisine.
Operational Incorporation of Demographic Characteristics
Since preparation of a wide range of authentic high-quality international cuisine could be problematic, especially if it sought to provide multiple different ethnic dishes, it would be advisable to select one or two of the most common and recognizable menu items likely to be appreciated by international customers rather than attempt to maintain to broad a menu at the expense of quality. Training of food preparation personnel would be crucial in this regard because it is anticipated that international customers will not try the fare more than once if it is unsatisfactory.
Marketing Avenues
The principal marketing approach would be to employ outside professional services to translate marketing messages and to disseminate them through the same digital media as the main marketing initiatives. However, it would also be advisable to publish print advertisements of international cuisine specialties in conjunction with discount coupons in the local print media (i.e. foreign language newspapers) typically relied upon by many foreign students and available in the homes of those students who live at home within first-generation immigrant families in the community.
Business Plan
Business Financial Plan for Sweet Tooth Treats
Baking has always been a major part of my family life, and for generations there has been infamous cookie recipes past down from one cook to the next. Every holiday season, my cookies are notorious for being the best any gift receivers have ever had. Finally, I believe it is time to make my baking hobby and actual money making enterprise. I know I have the recipe, the potential customers, and options for both retail space and an online presence. The only thing missing is the initial push to make this hobby an actual business -- Sweet Tooth Treats.
Business Start Up Plan
Product
The essentially product here is the various cookies, of different flavors and ingredients. I have several recipes for cookies, both permanent and seasonal variations. These products will be sold in both individual sales at a retail location,…
References
Colorado Small Business Association. (2012). The beginning balance sheet. Documents. Web. https://www.coloradosbdc.org/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=4
Damrauer, Virginia Hire. (2010). One Good Cookie. National University. Web. http://www.academia.edu/346438/One_Good_Cookie_A_Business_Plan
Hub Pages. (2012). How to start your own cookie business from home. Small Business and Entrepreneurs. Web. http://kathrynvercillo.hubpages.com/hub/Start_Your_Own_Cookie_Business
Office of Financial Management. (2012). Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Accounting Principles. Web. http://www.ofm.wa.gov/policy/80.20.htm
Business Proposal
The American economy is undergoing fundamental change. Due primarily to globalization, industries continue to innovate and change. In particular, the rise of the information age has altered the manner in which business is conducted. Technology has now become an integral aspect of all business operations. In many industries however, technology has had very little impact on the fundamental operations of the business. It is these businesses that are unlikely to undergo fundamental change that are particularly appealing to me. For one, these businesses are relatively stable over the long-term. Earnings, profits, and revenues may increase or decrease over subsequent periods. The underlying business however will remain intact. As such, the business that I will own will be a fitness center.
A fitness center is relatively stable in its value proposition to society. More than one billion adults worldwide are overweight. In the United States alone obesity is responsible…
References:
1) Lee, IMin ( July 2012). "Effect of physical inactivity on major non-communicable diseases worldwide: an analysis of burden of disease and life expectancy." The Lancet.
2) Morris J.N., Margaret D. Crawford Coronary Heart Disease and Physical Activity of Work British Medical Journal 1958; 2 pages1475 -- 1486
3) Reamy, Walker BV (April 2009). "Diets for cardiovascular disease prevention: what is the evidence?." Am Fam Physician 79-569 -- 578.
Business Plan
Description of the Business
The business is a gourmet candy shop. The shop will sell gourmet candy that has been sourced from all over the world. The shop will operate with one storefront location, and there will be an Internet/mail order component as well.
The rationale for the business is simply. There is a growing trend towards hedonistic approaches to dining. We have seen in the past few years the rise of the bacon fetish, high end craft beer and coffee, cupcakes, the move of fine dining to the mass market and a full embrace by Americans of better quality indulgent goods. Much of this trend can be credited to the aging of the population, as people seek to maximize pleasure. They have the financial means to treat themselves, and seek to balance this hedonism with a desire to be healthy. The intersection of these ideals is where…
References
Bailey, E. (2013). Pros and cons of incorporation. Suite101.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013 from http://suite101.com/a/pros-and-cons-of-incorporation-a42401
FASB. (2013). International convergence of accounting standards. Financial Accounting Standards Board. Retrieved November 14, 2013 from http://www.fasb.org/jsp/FASB/Page/SectionPage&cid=1176156245663
IRS.gov. (2013). Publication 946. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved November 14, 2013 from http://www.irs.gov/publications/p946/ar02.html#en_US_2012_publink1000270861
NCA. (2013). Profile of the U.S. candy industry. National Confectioners' Association. Retrieved November 14, 2013 from http://www.candyusa.com/content.cfm?ItemNumber=1607
Business Manager 0668
Transactions Process
Tools for customers
E-commerce payment solutions
Search Engine Optimization
Strategies for improvement
Affiliate Programs
Website advertisement
Search Engine Optimization and webpage rankings
Global business diversity
Business climate
Language
Culture
Infrastructure
Customer elationship Management
Website integration of tools
Discuss how you will facilitate customer payment using e-commerce solutions (e.g., how the transaction will take place, including the tools customers will use).
The customer transactions and payments are one of the important elements of e-commerce strategy. The businesses are required to offer a secure and trust worthy system for their client to manage the financial transactions. There are different transactions handling methods used by the e-commerce-based organizations. These payment methods should be aligned with the overall business transaction handling process as well as appropriate selection of tools and e-payment solutions.
Transactions Process:
The transactions of products produced under the label of Sunny Day salon are mainly related…
References:
Buttle, F. (2012). Customer relationship management.USA: Routledge.
Kent, P. (2012). Search engine optimization for dummies. USA: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Kim, C., Tao, W., Shin, N., & Kim, K.S. (2010). An empirical study of customers' perceptions of security and trust in e-payment systems. Electronic Commerce Research and Applications, 9(1), 84-95.
Ojeda-Zapata, J. (2011). iPad Means Business: How Apple's Tablet Computer is Changing the Work World. USA: Happy About.
Many people have become critics of the ethical standards of many industries, yet many such industries (pharmaceuticals, agribusiness, casinos, tobacco companies) remain highly successful.
Since the definition of ethics is always in the eye of the beholder, it is essential that the business frame the issue of ethics in a proprietary manner. Each firm will choose a slightly different version of ethics to which it will adhere, but that choice must reflect the ethical standards of potential investors and potential customers so as to continue to attract both groups. A business with a clearly thought-out, well-defined code of ethics is more likely to have those ethics permeate throughout the organization. If nothing else, the ethical principles will be consistent throughout the organization, such that management and other stakeholders know what to expect from their employees. That, at least, will provide insurance against the likelihood of an Enron-type situation where nobody…
Works Cited:
Concord Business Development. (2001). Importance. Concord Business Development. Retrieved December 14, 2009 from http://www.concordbusiness.com/services/business_plans/importance.html
Cox, H. (2007). The importance of a business plan. EZine. Retrieved December 14, 2009 from http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Importance-of-a-Business-Plan&id=834882
No author. (2007). Competitive Advantage. QuickMBA. Retrieved December 14, 2009 from http://www.quickmba.com/strategy/competitive-advantage/
Business & Society
In one paragraph, supported by evidence in your text and from other research, describe two forces that you believe shape the relationship between business and society. Provide two examples (one for each force you choose). Look for flaws and strengths in specific examples and applications.
There are several factors that determine how the business relates to the society. One of these factors is the ever-changing expectations of the society and the ethics Lawrence, Weber, & Post, 2005, pp. 27.
This is what has caused many organizations to adopt corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility, more commonly known as CS or corporate citizenship, is where the business attempts to understand the community and environment in which it is operating and how its activities are affecting the community and environment and thus it devices strategies to eliminate any negative effects and encourage activities which increase the positive effects. In…
References
Lawrence, A.T., Weber, J., & Post, J.E. (2005). Business and society: stakeholders, ethics, public policy. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Stuhl, O. (2011). Review: Everything but the Coffee: Learning about America from Starbucks. Gastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture, 11(3), 109-110.
Business
Pros and Cons of Partnership as a form of business
Partnership is a form of business where one or more individuals come together for the realization of a common economic goal. As with other forms of businesses, there are numerous pros and cons that come with it. One of the primary advantages is the pooling of resources that can be used for the achievement of the common goal. These common resources can include capital as well as skills needed for the successful execution of the business objectives. Another advantage is the lower rate of taxation. The profits from the business is treated as personal tax and so, the slabs are much lower. Lastly, it offers a high degree of flexibility and is simpler than many other forms of businesses such as corporations.
Partnership comes with its disadvantages as well. Firstly, partners have a joint and several liability which means…
References
Hanson, Mary. (1998). The Business Adviser Partnership: The Pros and Cons. Bizadvisor.com. Retrieved from: http://bizadvisor.com/PartnershipProsandCons.htm
US Small Business Administration. (2012). Retrieved from: http://www.sba.gov/
Warren, Carl; Reeve, James; Duchac, Jonathan. (2011). Managerial Accounting. California: Cengage Learning.
Moore, Karl. Pareek, Niketh. (2010). Marketing: The Basics. New York: Taylor & Grancis.
Business Challenges
Small/Medium Business Challenges
Small and medium sized businesses produce most of the revenue in the United States and they account for more jobs than the largest corporations. Yet there are challenges that these companies face that set them apart from their larger competitors. The fact that a business is small makes it difficult to maintain growth, and it is also difficult for these types of businesses to maintain the employees that they have trained. Large competitors can poach trained employees that are valuable to any organization, but can be essential to a small business. Another issue if the fact that small and medium sized businesses sometimes operate with financial margins that can be incredibly tight. This means that upgrading to new software and hardware necessary for the business can be a challenge. The many difficulties that these types of companies face are somewhat mitigated by helps that are…
References
BobCAD-CAM. (2012). BobCAD-CAM software pricing. Retrieved from http://www.bobcad.com/pricing
Richards, L. (2012). Challenges of management development. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/challenges-management-development-1874.html
Business report compares the two Australian service providers where by various aspects are critically looked at in respect to the design elements of a retail store environment. The elements are categorized into exterior facilities, general interior, store layout, interior displays and the social dimensions. Each of these design elements are categorically looked into differently taking into account the services being offered by the two chosen service providers namely Fadez Barbershop and Gloria Jean's Coffees.
The two chosen service providers are unique in their own way having been selected from different industries. Various design elements in comparison with the ussell's Model of affect are discussed and how they relate in different ways. ussell's model of affect talks about the various arousal levels that the consumers achieve when in contact with the mentioned design elements of a retail store environment, the interpretations and the impact they have that affects the buying decisions…
References
Adam W. (2011). Fadez Barber Shop. Retrieved September 16, 2012 from http://www.yelp.com/biz/fadez-barber-shop-newtown
Anna stahl, Kristina Hook & Petra Fagerberg, (n.d). Designing gestures for Affective input: An analysis of shape, Effort and valence. Retrieved September 16, 2012 from http://eprints.sics.se/145/1/PaperA.pdf
Authorstream, (2012). Crafting the Service Environment. Retrieved September 16, 2012 from http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/aSGuest80925-757045-personal-environment/
Christopher Lovelock and Jochen Wirtz, (2004). Planning the Service Environment. Retrieved September 16, 2012 from http://tulip.bu.ac.th/~nisit.m/lovelock10.ppt
Business Plan
The business that I am going to start is a small coffee microroastery and shop. The company will perform two basic functions. The first is a product function, the roasting of coffee beans. Green beans will be received by the company, roasted, and then both used in the shop and made available for a variety of retail channels. The second function will be a service function, based on the production and serving of beverages and light snacks. The staffing plan will be simple. The owner/manager/roaster will perform most of the management tasks associated with the shop. There will be an assistant manager who doubles with barista duties, as well as 4-6 part-time staff members, filling 3 FTEs in the barista/service function. This plan is based on experiences at other, similar operations, in addition to meeting a few other needs. One is the need to keep costs down, and…
Works Cited:
Inc. (2000). Cash vs. accrual accounting. Inc. Magazine. Retrieved November 13, 2012 from http://www.inc.com/articles/2000/04/19194.html
IRS.gov (2012). Limited liability company (LLC). Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved November 13, 2012 from http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Limited-Liability-Company-%28LLC%29
KPMG. (1999). Internal control: A practical guide. KPMG. Retrieved November 13, 2012 from www.ecgi.org/codes/documents/kpmg_internal_control_practical_guide.pdf
Perez, W. (2012). Types of business organization. About.com. Retrieved November 13, 2012 from http://taxes.about.com/od/taxplanning/a/incorporating_2.htm
There has been little in the way of fiscal policy, and the result has been entirely predictable. ith no particular influx of spending into the economy, the recovery has generally been quite weak. ith no fiscal policy tools on the horizon, it is therefore unlikely that any improvement to the recovery will take place.
International business is also an option for a company to improve its situation. If a company wants to sell, for example, running shoes, it has a number of options for this. The company could make the shoes in one country and sell them around the world. The company could also make the shoes in a number of different countries for local sale. It is recommended that the country should take advantage of economies of scale and produce in one country. Then, the company should sell the shoes all over the world. It can use local help…
Works Cited:
World Economic Forum (2013). Global agenda council on the role of business. World Economic Forum. Retrieved May 5, 2013 from http://www.weforum.org/content/global-agenda-council-role-business-2012-2013
Friedman, M. (1970). The social responsibility of business is to increase its profits. New York Times Magazine Retrieved May 5, 2013 from http://www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/libertarians/issues/friedman-soc-resp-business.html
Labonte, M. (2013). Federal Reserve: Unconventional monetary policy options. Congressional Research Service. Retrieved May 5, 2013 from http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42962.pdf
Stakeholders may also exercise political power indirectly, for example, during protests by environmentalist on a government move.
Lastly, the stakeholders have legal power. Legal power means they can sue the business firm if they feel they unfairly treated by the business firm. This happens when they sue a corporation for damages due to harm caused by the firm on the stakeholder. An example is a lawsuit by customers for damages caused by consuming, or using unsafe goods or services, brought by employees damage caused by injury at work, or brought by environmentalists for damages on the environment either by water polluting, air pollution, or by harm to habitats and species of animals and plants (Weber & Lawrence, 2011).
In order to start a coalition with the stakeholders, the CEO needs to hold a first meeting with them. The meeting should have some characteristics, which include optimism, have energy, and signal…
References
Weber, J. & Lawrence, T.A. (2011). Business and Society. Stakeholders, Ethics, Public Policy,
3rd ed. Unites States, USA: McGraw-Hill Company.
Kokemuller, N. (2013). How Do Stakeholders Influence Business Activities? Chron. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/stakeholders-influence-business-activities-18754.html
Loewenstein, M., Holt, C. & Rabinowitz, P. (2013). Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders and Their Interest. Community Toolbox. Retrieved from http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table of contents/chapter7_section8_main.aspx
Thus, the price will be:
(220*P)-(220*25.57) - $2,250 = 220P -- 7875.4 = $35.7, so the price for the one-hour session will be $360. Given that the expected demand is 240, the income statement will be as follows:
Income Statement
Year 1
Revenue
449280
less variable costs
319113.6
Gross Margin
130166.4
less Fixed Costs
108000
Income Before taxes
22166.4
Taxes
Net Income
14408.16
The CMS website's search function is non-functional, so there does not appear to be any place to find out the reimbursement rate for this type of service. This is ok, because reimbursement rates will differ depending on the payer -- private insurers may have different rates anyway. The biggest issue is actually going to be with cash flow. All types of payers can be notoriously slow with their payments. It can take 60 or even 90 days sometimes to collect on billings, which will have an effect…
Business Society and Corporate Values
There has indeed been a great deal of discussion regarding CEO compensation, which is rightly viewed as being completely out of line. The core problem and cause of inflated CEO salaries cannot be attributed to a single reason, but is rather the result of a range of inter-connected factors. What is definitive is the fact that these salaries have inflated over time; this is in part due to the fact that greed is a progressive, boundless factor. "According to the Economic Policy Institute, in the late 1970s, total compensation of chief executives in large American corporations was 35 times that of the average American worker. In 2007, it was 275 times that" (Borger, 2007). These facts alone demonstrate that there is good reason to be in a state of alarm. The reasons for such severely inflated and remarkably unjust salaries are a result of the…
References
Ball, P. (2012, July 4). GlaxoSmithKline's bribes are evidence that Big Pharma isn't working. Retrieved from Guardian.co.uk: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jul/04/glaxosmithkline-big-pharma-not-working
Borger, J. (2008, September 5). Why do CEOs make so much? Retrieved from Minnpost.com: http://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2008/09/why-do-ceos-make-so-much
Boselovic, L. (2011, May 15). Rajaratnam case puts big chill on insider trading. Retrieved from post-gazaette.com: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/rajaratnam-case-puts-big-chill-on-insider-trading-297777/
Choudhury, U. (2011, October 14). Rajaratnam becomes a 'whipping boy' for Wall Street misdeeds. Retrieved from firstpost.com: http://www.firstpost.com/business/rajaratnam-becomes-a-%E2%80%98whipping-boy%E2%80%99-for-wall-street-misdeeds-107346.html
Business Entities, Laws, And egulations
This paper will focus on the challenges faced by one start-up businesses and an established company with labor issues. For the start-up, a birth clinic, a case needs to be made for the type of business entity they should each use. The established company is a construction company whose business entity must be identified and employment law pertaining to the scenario will be discussed. For each business, identification of the best business entity for the given situation needs to be accomplished first. The decision of the type of business entity will take into consideration control, taxation, and liability issues. eview of the laws and regulations that each ownership group must consider and identification of risks that the businesses should protect against will be discussed. eview of the construction company's business structure and how it affects control, taxation, and liability issues along with how employment law…
References
Cheeseman, H.R. (2010). The legal environment of business and online commerce: Business ethics, e-commerce, regulatory, and international issues. (6th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
University of Phoenix. (2010). Course syllabus. Retrieved from University of Phoenix, BUS415 - Business Law website.
Business and Human esources
Apple Company Inc.
Apple was founded by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and onald Wayne in 1976; however it was integrated in 1977. It is an American company which not only produces computer electronics, personal computers, portable devices and software but also sells them. Apple has been in this business since 30 years and in this time span, it has faced highs and lows in its economic activity. It is not only listed on the NASDAQ with the ticker of AAPL but it has a share in NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500 as well. In 2007, Apple gained extensive fame after the struggle of many years when it introduced the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in the market (Flippone et al., 2012).
The Organization Today
Flippone et al. (2012) mentioned that Apple has 393 retail stores located in 14 countries since August, 2012. Apple is recognized as the…
References
DataMonitor. (2011). Apple, Inc. Company Profile. Data Monitor, annual Report, Company Overview.
Economist Intelligence Unit: Fertile Ground: Cultivating a talent for innovation. February 2009
Flippone, T., Youden, D., Pennington, K. And Fersht, P. (2012). Human Resources Transformation: Is It Driving Business Performance? HfS Research, Ltd.
The Global Innovation 1000: How the top innovators keep winning. Booz & company, 2010
The company is also interested in developing its product line in order to increase its number of customers.
Pricing Strategy
In the construction industry, the price of the products used in this activity is very important. This is because contractors require large supplies of such products. Therefore, they are trying to find the smallest price for the highest quality. The company provides cost effective products. This means that these products of high quality can be purchased at smaller prices in comparison with the prices of competitors.
Promotional Strategy
The company's promotional strategy refers to advertising on construction magazines, local newspapers, and direct mailing to companies in the construction business. In the case of products directed towards homeowners, the company intends to develop TV and radio ads. Several bonuses can be provided to customers that purchase several products from the company in order to increase demand for such products.
Distribution Strategy…
In certain situations the landed cost can also include customs duties, and other taxes that apply to the shipment in case.
Shipping and insurance -- 7.5% of the product's cost.
Packaging -- 5% of the product's cost.
Profits -- 20% of the product's cost.
Organic bread landed cost - $15+7.5%+5%+20% = $19.2
Organic fruits landed cost - $17 +7.5%+5%+20% = $21.76
Organic vegetables landed cost - $16 +7.5%+5%+20% = $20.48
Organic desserts landed cost - $32 +7.5%+5%+20% = $40.96
Organic cheese landed cost - $45 +7.5%+5%+20% = $57.6
Organic wine landed cost - $46 +7.5%+5%+20% = $58.88
The landed cost is established in accordance with the profits requirements of the company. The company must also identify the profits that distributors in Germany are interested in. This is intended to help Naturally Green develop a pricing strategy that can satisfy the company, its distributors, and its customers. It is important to…
Reference list:
1. Industry Statistics and Projected Growth (2012). Organic Trade Association. Retrieved November 21, 2012 from http://www.ota.com/organic/mt/business.html .
2. Germany (2012). CIA, the World Factbook. Retrieved November 22, 2012 from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gm.html .
3. Landed Cost (2012). Business Dictionary. Retrieved November 22, 2012 from http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/landed-cost.html .
Business cluster refers to the geographical concentration of closely related businesses, suppliers, and firms belonging in a given field. The primary objective of forming these clusters is to boost the productivity with which firms compete at both national and international levels. Clusters are also crucial in the strategic management processes. This article discusses the benefits of such clusters, the management at domestic and international scales, and the negative aspects of clustering (DeWitt, Giunipero & Melton, 2006).
Concentrated clusters promote the management of supply chains by developing strong relationships between the customer and supplier. Employing the concept of concentrated clusters enhances the benefits a company derives from its interaction by linking various companies and other business entities within the same industry. Operating in concentrated cluster enables firms to understand the precise needs of customers and vice versa. With this situation in place, businesses are able to establish permanent clientele who in…
References
Fischer, M. (2007). Determination of Critical Success Factors for the Development of Biotechnology Clusters. New York, NY: GRIN Verlag
Porter, M.E. (2000). Location, Clusters, and Company Strategy; Oxford Handbook of Economic
Geography. Oxford: Oxford University Press
DeWitt, T., Giunipero, L.C., & Melton, H.L., (2006). Clusters and supply chain management:
However, while the majority of goods will see an increase in demand when prices decrease, the rate at which demand changes of will vary, and some products may see a faster increase than others (Baye, 2007). Additionally, in a few cases a decreasing price may undermine the value of the product, and may result in a decrease in sales, this is known as a Giffen good (Baye, 2007).
lasticity is a way of measuring the impact that a change in price will have on the demand for a product, and the revenues which are generated. If Will wants to maximize revenues, he can use the concept of elasticity in order to determine how prices for both the out of copyright and new books should be price.
The calculation of elasticity is relatively simple, if there is some historical data available indicating sales following a price change. lasticity can be calculated…
Elasticity is a way of measuring the impact that a change in price will have on the demand for a product, and the revenues which are generated. If Will wants to maximize revenues, he can use the concept of elasticity in order to determine how prices for both the out of copyright and new books should be price.
The calculation of elasticity is relatively simple, if there is some historical data available indicating sales following a price change. Elasticity can be calculated by dividing the percentage change in the demand by the percentage change in the price (Baye, 2007). For example, if there is a 50% decrease in demand following a 50% increase in price the calculation will be -50/50 = -1. In elasticity calculations is it is usual to drop the negative indicator (Baye, 2007). This means that for every 1% increase in price there will be 1% decrease in demand, and conversely for every 1% decrease in price there will be a 1% increase in demand. If this is applied to the sale of movies where he found that when prices decreased from $80 to $20 sales increased by 600% a sample plasticity calculation can be undertaken. In this case plasticity is calculated by dividing 600 by -75, which gives an elasticity of -8, or 8 because the minus indicator is dropped. This means that it was possible to calculate the change in prices, and that for every 1% decrease in prices there would be an 8% increase in sales. Where the increase in demand is greater proportionately than the decrease in price, there will be an overall increase in revenue, where the elasticity is less than one the proportional change in demand will be less than proportional change in the price.
With the case of the films, it was clear that the company was better decreasing prices in order to increase sales. However, the digitized books are a different matter, they are different product, and at the current time they are benefiting from the competitive advantage of diversification, as the technology is patented and Will does not believe that it can
This means that you must continually monitor and communicate about possible changes, pertaining to the overall scope of the threat. Once this occurs, is when an entity will have an effective security procedure that will adapt to the various changes that are taking place.
This is significant, because this information can be used to corroborate the overall nature of security threats that could be faced by the SME. Where, this information is useful in helping to identify and address possible operational considerations that must be taken into account. As a result, this will help to provide not only a glimpse of possible security challenges that will be faced, but it will also help to establish an effective IT security protocol.
When you compare this with the previous source, this information can be used to highlight specific security threats that the company we are examining could face. Where, it discusses the…
References
E Commerce Growth. (2010). Strategic E-Commerce Solutions. Retrieved from: http://www.sescommerce.com/ecommerce-growth.asp
Internet Usage Statistics. (2010). Internet World Stats. Retrieved from: http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm
PEW Wireless Internet Usage Rising. (2010). Wireless Week. Retrieved from: http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2010/07/PEW-Wireless-Internet-Use-Rising-Mobile-Content/
Reflective Writing. (2010). UNSW. Retrieved from http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/onlib/pdf/reflective.pdf
UltiPro is an industry leader in HCM, delivering more out-of-the-box functionality than any other provider. UltiPro's continuous H and talent management functionality includes recruitment, onboarding, payroll, worker and manager self-service, benefits administration, compensation management, performance management and reviews, succession management, talent retention tools, time and attendance, workforce scheduling, rich reporting and analytical decision-making tools, and more. UltiPro's Web portal can serve as a company's communications center and the fundamental gateway for business activities because it conveys functionality for everyone in the company, from H and financial departments as well as executives, staff managers, and individual staff. With the UltiPro portal, H/payroll staff, managers, and administrators can complete daily worker administration tasks, administer benefits, manage staff, and access reporting in real-time, all from one central location. Managers and executives can access frequently requested reports and analyze workforce statistics and trends on-demand. Employees can access pay and benefits information, get questions answered,…
A draft of this presentation is revealed below:
Whenever I was watching television, I found myself fascinated by commercials. They were my favorite thing on TV. They were original, creative and I though that the people creating them were very talented. But the commercials I used to love were generally created by large size companies, conglomerates even. I remember enjoying the Nike and the Schweppes commercials especially, as they were engaging and often interactive. But in the creation of these commercials, vast resources had been engaged.
Still, not all companies have the possibility of financing vast marketing campaigns. But all companies need to promote themselves and their products in order to succeed in this growingly complex, dynamic and competitive market place.
Our company aims specifically at this need for marketing support, especially on the part of small and medium size companies in the local community, for whom the hiring and…
References:
Armstrong, G., Harker, M., Kotler, P., Brennan, R., 2009, Marketing: an introduction, 9th edition, Pearson Education
Roberts, S., What is win-win negotiation? Negotiations, http://www.negotiations.com/articles/win-win-settlements / last accessed on April 11, 2012
Vervest, P., 2005, Smart business network, Springer
The small business management series -- establish business networks
The company shall have sales section, which shall be in charge of reaching market already created by the marketing team. We shall employ gorilla tactics whereby sales people are send to the client premises to discuss and delivery the service or make a deal.
The Biz online shall also have a group of sales representative based in the office. These sales representatives shall be tasked with outsourcing potential clients' telephone number and calling them. However, we intends to sale most of our services through online. Every client who would like to buy any of our services could simply login on our system and make payment through their Visa cards. Finally, Biz online intends to have a sales desk in the office as its long time objectives, to listen to clients, call clients and solve their query amicable.
Sales Forecast
No/S
Description
1st Year
2 nd
3 rd
1
Coupon Sale…
Under this system, "each joint venture partner would separately account for and pay tax on its income and claim the proportionate share of joint venture expenses" (Ernst & Young, no date).
Liability is also limited in the joint venture under Australian law. It is worth noting that in this case one part of the joint venture "cannot make the other joint venturer liable for debts that they incur in the name of the joint venture, unless authorized under the joint venture agreement" (Cordato Partners, 2012). Thus, John cannot undertake a cost and then ask Fred to foot part of the bill. This is something that differentiates a joint venture from a partnership, and is worth taking into consideration, depending on how the two men expect to handle the operations and financing of the venture. This also makes joint ventures a little bit more complicated to manage than a partnership, because…
Works Cited:
ATO. (2012). Partnership tax. Australiian Tax Office. Retrieved April 22, 2013 from http://www.ato.gov.au/corporate/content.aspx?doc=/content/37484.htm&page=106
Cordato Partners. (2012). Joint ventures for real estate? Cordato Partners. Retrieved April 22, 2013 from http://www.vendorfinancelawyer.com.au/joint_ventures.htm
Ernst & Young. (no date). The Australian tax landscape. Ernst & Young. Retrieved April 22, 2013 from http://www.ey.com/Publication/vwLUAssets/The_Australian_tax_landscape/$FILE/The_Aust_tax_landscape_JBS.pdf
Net Lawman. (2013). Choosing a legal structure for your business: Partnership. Net Lawman. Retrieved April 22, 2013 from http://www.netlawman.com.au/info/partnerships-ins-and-outs-australia.php
This is further based on the following assumptions:
1. The company will charge $150 per hour for each client.
2. The company expects to spend at least 80 hours a year with each client.
3. The company expect to see at least 30 clients per year, which will generate a revenue of $150 x 30 x 80 = $360,000. For the purpose of this computation, this will be regarded as the selling price.
4. The company expects its yearly fixed costs to be $526,000. This fixed cost consists of the cost of staff remuneration, utility bills and advertising.
5. The company expects its variable costs to be about $344,000 a year, comprising of the cost of equipment servicing and maintenance, legal costs, and so on.
Given the above assumption, the company's yearly break-even point can be computed as follows:
The implication of the above computation is that LNS must service…
References
Graham J.R., Smart S.B., & Megginson W.L. (2010): Corporate Finance -- Linking
Theory to What Companies Do. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
Hubbard R.G., O'Brien a.P. (2009): Macroeconomics. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-
Hall