...Saturday March 12, 2011 Growing demand for tiffin carriers Brisk sales since Jan 1 anti-plastic ruling TIFFIN carriers are selling like hot cakes due to the Penang Government’s No Free Plastic Bags policy. Sellers have been enjoying brisk business since Jan 1 when the state government implemented the policy on a daily basis. Tan Saw Bee, who has been selling tiffin carriers for the last 20 years in Sungai Dua and the Chowrasta Market, said she could sell up to 25 tiffin carriers when business was good. “Of course, there are times when I only have two people purchasing them in a day. Still, the number of people buying them has been increasing,” she said. Tan, 55, said the single-tiered stainless steel lunch box, that could also maintain the heat of food kept inside, was gaining popularity. “It is one of the most sellable items among my tiffin carriers. Customers find it convenient especially for takeaways that come with soup. “They can also eat from the lunch box without having to pour them into any bowl,” she said, adding that these lunch boxes were sold from RM15 to RM17 each. Another seller Ch’ng Ah Sim, 34, said more people were going back to the olden days when people carried tiffin carriers for takeaways. “The sales of tiffin carriers have significantly improved, particularly those that can maintain the heat of the food,” she said. Apart from the lunch box, Ch’ng said customers also purchased those in two tiers, three tiers and four...
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...Summary: Personal Essay:The Causes and Effect of Dropping out of College. The causes are almost certainly many and consistent. What seems inescapable is the conclusion that dropping out of school is one of the important factors related to the difficulties of people. The causes of dropping out reveal families in trouble. All too often, families with areas of high pressure are characterized by single parents, lack of parenting skills, and substance abuse. The most common causes of dropping out are money, family, and time management. Money or lack of it is a reason to drop out of the school. Once you become a student, you will need money for tuition of the school. My rent is $1,000 per month for a three bedroom apartment. This monthly rent doesn't include the utilities, that is, the electric light, cooking gas, internet service which I used for homework and research. All these services are for separate from the rent every month. As for the clothes, here in New York, we have four different types of seasons .This contributes, to a change to different types of clothing. Car fare cost me biweekly $48.00 .This is for two unlimited metro cards so I could go the school every day, to my jobs, and to pick up my kids up from the day care with out spending extra money daily. Family plays a big role in people dropping out of the school. As a single parent, I put my children's needs above my own. I give them my attention as a loving and caring parent. I also help my kids with their homework...
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...PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA University of the City of Manila College of Business and Management Submitted By: Balicanta, Keith Martin Buen, Kristine Dizon, Dayz Angela Lopera, Joyce Ann Manio, Josie Marie Mateo, Dinecen Shairo Panganiban Chriscelle A. Executive Summary Background Dermstrata is a skin clinic that offers various skin care products and services. It is established by Dr. Winnie Rodriguez in December of 1998 and their first branch is at SM Centerpoint. Product/ Services Wrinkles, oily face, pimples, etc. These are the common problems of many human beings which are experiencing puberty changes. Many of them are willing to pay any amount for them to get rid of these things. Many products arise from market to resolve this kind of problem. Dermstrata is known for high quality of skin care service and product, such as facial soap, aramond peel and others. The new product is facial wash for men and facial treatment. The new products are economically competent and the people in the low and middle class can afford it. The price of the new product are more cheaper than the existing product and this marketing plan offers discount which is called “Barkada Package” that if you buy 5 soap, you can get 1 free. And in service, in the 6th session, you can avail 50% discount off. The new target market of this marketing is to get the attention of males. These marketing plans suggest that using male models for their new promotion. By this, they can get the...
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...in the Chicago area by the Rush University Medical Center, the organizations are highly interested in engaging employees in healthier behaviors by encouraging healthier lifestyle habits. The organizations are realizing that implementing wellness initiatives has the potential to boost productivity and reduce indirect medical costs (Rush University Medical Center, 2012). Organizations such as Johnson & Johnson have embraced health and wellness programs towards reducing risks such as unhealthy eating, physical inactivity, and obesity among their employees, using these programs to establish company-wide performance goals (Johnson & Johnson, 2012). Figure 1. Johnson & Johnson health and safety indicators. This philosophy of caring for employees is the cornerstone of The Magnificent Mile of Wellness. The Magnificent Mile of Wellness is a Chicago-based company providing leisure, wellness, and recreational services for the employees of our corporate partners. The company’s strategic mission is to provide a secure,...
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...CHAPTER 4 INDUSTRY AND COMPETITOR ANALYSIS Industry Analysis 4.1 Porter's Five Forces A. Rivalry among Competing Firms - Weak Rivalry among competing firms is considerably low since NBS has maintained its position on being the largest and top bookstore and distributor of the country. Moreover, there are relatively fewer sellers that any one company's actions have little direct impact on rival's business. Products of rival competitors were also somehow different in approach as to which, say, Fully Booked and Goodwill Bookstore focus on book retailing rather than offering school supplies. Even if firms compete with same books and other materials, the pricing strategy of NBS is relatively lowest among rivalry. This has been one of the advantages of NBS throughout the decades past. Lastly, competition has already transcended on internet based systems by delivering online services which fast-paced technology-driven consumers demand. Almost all competing firms have already adapt this change and continually to develop further their online marketing, promotions and strategies. B. Threat of New Entrants - Moderate Threats of new entrants for NBS is moderate since factors of relative price of substitute, low product differentiation, big switching cost to buyers, easy access to distribution channels and high capital requirement is considered. Relatively, strong partnerships with publishers would be advantageous for potential entering firms. Moreover, it is easy...
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...agrees not to disclose it without the express written permission of Brilliant Minds Academy, LLC. It is acknowledged by reader that information to be furnished in this business plan is in all respects confidential in nature, other than information which is in the public domain through other means, and that any disclosure or use of same by reader may cause serious harm or damage to Brilliant Minds Academy, LLC. Upon request, this document is to be immediately returned. ___________________ Signature ___________________ Name (typed or printed) ___________________ Date Table of Contents I. Table of Contents 3 II. Executive Summary 4 III. Company Description 6 IV. Marketing Plan 8 V. Operational Plan…………………………………………………………………………… 22 VI. Financial Plan 32 VII. Exit Strategy 39 VIII. Appendices & References 41 Executive Summary Brilliant Minds Academy, LLC (BMA) will be a private school that offers group tutoring, individual tutoring, and a student supply store. BMA is scheduled to open on August 13th, 2012 at 113 Cumberland Avenue in Madison, Tennessee. The school and tutoring programs are on a year round schedule where the classes will meet for 45 days and break for 15 days. The owners chose a year round schedule so students have a more cohesive learning environment than the traditional 3 month summer break schedule. The Brilliant Minds Academy owners are [Names of everyone in your group]. These entrepreneurs have accounting, management, marketing, and...
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...Executive Summary Spa Connections Unlimited aims to be a premier health spa on wheels located in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Our health spa will be specifically geared toward people 55 years and older. Through a unique combination of offered services and products, we will quickly gain our market share. Spa Connections Unlimited will provide customers with a relaxing, rejuvenating atmosphere right in the comfort of their own home. Table of Contents Introduction 4 Market Segment and Product Positing 4 Introduction 4 Marketing Segment 4 Target Market 4 SWOT Analysis 5 Strengths 5 Weaknesses 6 Opportunities 6 Threats 7 Market Position 7 Summary 7 Marketing Plan Introduction This is a marketing plan Spa Connections Unlimited, a health spa on wheels that is geared toward senior’s citizens that are 55 years and older located in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Our spa will offer a wide variety of mind and body healing services and products. Our aspect of the business will be to provide spa services for both males and females seeking any type of spa services. The spa business is devoted to providing holistic methods of massage, body work, and energy work. This is all done in a relaxing, serene setting right in the comfort of our clients own home. Marketing Segment Aging is a natural process and brings with it benefits...
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...Company Introduction: Assured & Associates offers a unique combination of premier home health care and community-based social services to the Atlanta, GA metro area. Market research indicates that there is a significant need for quality home health care and social services within this region and we believe that by employing competent and well-educated staff and providing them with organized and responsive management, we can become the home health care/social service agency of choice in Orlando, FL. Assured & Associates will be created as a Limited Liability Company based in Orange County. owned by its principal investors and principal operators. The initial office will be established in quality office space at 1800 Pembrook Drive in Orlando, FL which is the heart of Orlando. Pembrook Commons is located close to a hospital facility, which will serve as referral bases for our agency. Consumers of our services will be those individuals and families in need of home health care and/or social services. These patients are usually referred by other health care professionals such as physicians, attorneys, insurance companies and health care facilities. Our agency has already developed an excellent reputation with many of these professionals, through the work of our Registered Nurse, who has been providing home health care services for the past twenty years. Our agency must be licensed by the State of Florida and our services reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and other private...
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...ZEN HOTEL INC. SOM 354 Ting Gu, Liyan Jin, Shuyi Chen, Jiawei Cheng, Yuchen Wu Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction/Overview of Zen Hotel Inc. (Liyan Jin) The Culture of Our Target Market (Liyan Jin) Motives of entering the Chinese markets (Shuyi Chen) The method of the Entry The Timing of the Entry The Scope of the Entry The Marketing Mix (Ting Gu) Human Resource strategy (Ting Gu) Executive Summary Introduction/Overview of Zen Hotel Inc. Our company Zen hotel Inc. offers exclusive boutique hotel experience to consumers who expect a luxurious service at an affordable price point. Our hotel is currently located at the East Village, in New York City. Like other boutique hotels, our company is an intimate size hotel that contains approximately 100 rooms. We offer hotel rooms with trendy décor installation, personalized service, mini bars, friendly ambience and many more. The trend of boutique hotels are getting more upscale, and high tech to meet the demands of modern travelers who are food-oriented and style-conscious. According to Brown, who is the founder of Boutique Hotel News, these are the top 10 features of what’s going to be hot in 2013 for Boutique hotels. (Brown, 2013) Among our services, predictive personalization is one of the most important one. Hoteliers are increasingly able...
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...FINANCING SMALL SCALE BUSINESSES IN TAMALE TERMINOLOGIES 1. CAPITAL: Wealth owned by a Company in the form of money, stock or funds which is to be used for the creation of additional wealth. 2. DISCOUNT: A reduction made in the cost of buying items in bulk or for prompt payment. 3. EMPLOYEE: A person or someone who is paid regularly to work for a person or Organization 4. ENTERPRENEUR: A person who on his own account and initiative, makes the policy of a business and undertakes the financial risk. 5. INTEREST RATE: The specific sum of money which has to be paid for money borrowed. 6. NET ASSETS: The value of the resources of a company after deducting all liabilities 7. SHAREHOLDERS’ WORTH: The total assets of a business that belong to shareholders. It thus includes the value of all assets minus all liabilities. 8. PLOUGHED BACK PROFIT: To re-invest earnings in the business in order to develop or expand it. Table of Contents Page Declaration i Certification ii Dedication iii Acknowledgement iv Abstract v Terminologies vi Table of Contents vii CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background of study 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem 5 1.3 Objective of the study 5 1.4 Significance of the study 6 1.5 Scope of the study 6 1.6 Methodology 6 1.7 Limitation 7 1.8 Chapter organization 7 CHAPTER TWO 2.1 Introduction...
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...September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Violations are liable for prosecution under the German Copyright Law. Springer is a part of Springer Science+Business Media springeronline.com ° Springer Berlin ´ Heidelberg 2006 Printed in Germany The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Hardcover-Design: Design & Production, Heidelberg SPIN 11543282 43/3153-5 4 3 2 1 0 ± Printed on acid-free paper Foreword Hans-Joachim Körber Chief Executive Officer of METRO AG In general, retailing is perceived as a...
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...REVISITING THE CITY OF MANILA AS TOURIST DESTINATION INPUT FOR PROMOTIONAL PLAN A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the College Of Hospitality Management Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute Of Science and Technology In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Subject TRM 112 Leading to the Degree Of Bachelor of Science in Tourism by: BONGCO, SHAINA JOY M. TARUC, CATHLYN F. LACAP, KIM LYN G. NIÑO, REINA JEAN B. 2015 Statement of the Problem Specifically, it seeks to answer the following problems: 1. What are the attributes for revisiting the City of Manila as tourist attraction? 2. Is there significant difference in the assessment of the tourism authority and the residents as to the attributes for revisiting the City of Manila? 3. What are the issues and concerns attributed to the City of Manila as tourist attraction? 4. What promotional plan may be formulated to sustain the City of Manila as tourist attraction? CHAPTER 1 The Problem and Its Background Introduction The Manila is teeming with history, and some Filipinos live with our past even as we move toward the future. Manila is blessed with historical places which determines our culture, religion, bravery and determination. One of the places that is teeming with the history of Manila is Intramuros. Conceptual Framework This research was framed on the initial aspects to consider in the enlightenment of the study. Input consist of the researcher’s personal observation...
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...Chicago Street Gangs The City of Chicago is home to many iconic sites and famous things including Wrigley Field, Giordano’s deep dish pizza, Navy Pier, Portillos, and Willis Tower. Chicago residents live and work in some of the most affluent, wealthy, and glamorous neighborhoods like The Gold Coast and River North. Over the last couple of years though, the spotlight has been shifted from all of Chicago’s wonderful things to its poverty stricken neighborhoods, rising crime rate, murders, and drug problems. All of these things can be linked to what many consider Chicago’s biggest problem, street gangs. But today the city seems to be far more segregated and full of poverty in neighborhoods that are home to minorities. Many adults turn to the streets to make a living and children see their elders and in return do the same. These same poor neighborhoods have a failing public education system for the youth along with a bad relationship with police. According to the Chicago Crime Commission, “a 2012 Chicago Police Department gang audit found there are more than 600 gang factions in the city, with a minimum combined membership of 70,000” (cbsnews.com). With the large number of gang members in the city there is a lot of fighting going on over turf for control of drug distribution. This is mainly a problem occurring in minority communities all throughout Chicago. “201 of the 259 homicide victims were African-American” (chicagotribune.com). While blacks make up about 33 percent of the...
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...Jack Mendez Community Assessment RN 402-Community Health Nursing March 10, 2010 One of the most significant assessment findings within North Minneapolis is the prevalence of crime. When asked, many people around the metro will say that North Minneapolis is a “bad area” or that it is “unsafe”; this usually comes with a non-verbal look of concern from the person giving their input. How much worse is North Minneapolis than other metro areas? To find the answer to this question statistics and data from North Minneapolis will be analyzed. Assessment data will look at physical-environment, psychological, biophysical, sociological and behavioral aspects of Minneapolis as well as more specific areas within Minneapolis. Physical Environmental Community Assessment Minneapolis consists of 5 precincts or geographical areas that are controlled by different policing bodies. North Minneapolis falls primarily under the 4th precinct. “Its service area is bounded by Interstate 94 W on the East, Interstate 394 on the South and the city limits on the West and North” (City of Minneapolis, 2010). The fourth precinct consists of 16 zones which comprise the farthest north and northwest areas of Minneapolis. The nursing assessment will also focus in on the residents living within the Victory zone, one of the many zones within the city of North Minneapolis. Victory runs along Victory Memorial Parkway to Xerxes on the west, down to Dowling Avenue, and east to Newton Avenue. Victory...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The real estate industry consists of a collection of industrial and services sectors of the economy such as construction, brokerage services, mortgage banking, property management and even architecture and design. The real estate industry deemed ...
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