What does Kimpton gain from its environmental sustainability initiatives? And what does it lose? The benefit of the program is to replenish what we take from the earth. Many companies who support eco-friendly establishments will book specifically with Kimpton hotels because of our EarthCare program. The costs are greater for not putting back into the … Read more
The objectives that Montreaux USA wants to achieve in the coming 3 years are national distribution of the new Montreaux product line, $15 million in annual sales, and to be within the top 25 in revenue. Accounting for 52.6% of the market, chocolate is the most profitable segment of the confectionary industry. The company plans … Read more
Larry Brownlow is the man behind the Coors brand. He’s been with the company for over 40 years, and during that time, he’s helped to make Coors one of the most successful businesses in the world. Brownlow is a master of branding, and he’s helped to make Coors a household name. He’s also responsible for … Read more
Entrepreneurship is the process of designing, launching, and running a new business or enterprise. Individuals who are successful in entrepreneurship display many qualities, including creativity, risk-taking, determination, and perseverance. Starting a small business can be a daunting task. There are many challenges that need to be overcome in order to be successful. These challenges include … Read more
E-commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services over the Internet. E-commerce businesses can range from small, home-based businesses to large multinational corporations. The growth of e-commerce has been rapid, with online retail sales increasing from $1.3 trillion in 2014 to $2.3 trillion in 2017. There are a few different types of e-commerce: … Read more
Asia is a region that has been greatly affected by globalization. This is evident in the way that business and companies have flourished in the region. Corporations are now able to operate in multiple countries, and business transactions can be conducted quickly and efficiently across borders. Asia’s globalization has also led to the rise of … Read more
So you’ve got an idea for a business, but you don’t have the money to start it. Don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to raise money for starting a business. Here are some tips: 1. Get creative: There are lots of ways to get creative when it comes to raising money for your business. … Read more
Azalea Seafood and Gumbo Shoppe is a company which specializes in seafood dishes. Azalea Seafood and Gumbo Shoppe offers over 20 different menu items including gumbo, shrimp stew, crawfish étouffée, fried catfish, stuffed crabs, oysters on the half shell, boiled crawfish, fried frog legs with Cajun fries, steamed clams with garlic butter sauce, soft shelled … Read more
Fitbit, Inc. is company based out of San Francisco, California founded in 2007 by James Park and Eric Friedman; it became a public company in June 2015. Fitbit products are wearable technology products that focus on fitness tracking for steps taken throughout the day and sleep monitoring. The company was created with the goal to … Read more
From a business perspective, working under government contracts can be a very lucrative proposition. In general, a stream of orders keep coming in, revenue increases and the company grows in the aggregate. The obvious downfalls to working in this manner is both higher quality expected as well as the extensive research and documentation required for … Read more
When a company decides to take their business international, there are many different factors that they need to take into account. There are differences in management styles, international laws and treaties that regulate international business, trade barriers, tariffs, taxes, exchange rates as well as cultural customs that come into play. Each of these is significant … Read more
Organisational culture is the easiest thing to comprehend and at the same time the most difficult thing to define. It is described as the system of shared beliefs and values that develops within an organisation and guides the behaviour of its members. It should provide for a clear vision of what the organisation is attempting … Read more