Part I Shareholders of Google we are looking at starting a new project. The project’s cost is $2,425,000. Our analysts predict that the company will increase cash flows by nearly $4.2 million over the next 5 years. In table 1 you will see the predicted cash flows for each of the next 5 years. Now we will find out the present value of those cash flows by using a discount rate of 11% which is Google’s Cost of Capital. The equation for the present value of cash flows is calculated using this
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Groupon is a daily-deal site offering unbeatable deals on the best stuff to do, eat, see, and buy. Groupon is revolutionizing local commerce and helping to make people's lives exciting by bringing amazing experiences within reach. It uses collective-buying power to extend unmatched prices and provide significant benefits to both businesses and consumers. By bringing the brick and mortar world of local commerce onto the Internet, Groupon is creating a new way for local merchant partners to attract
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features of contemporary e-commerce does Groupon Now! utilize? Based on my understanding, Groupon is using a number of contemporary e-commerce features which are listed in the following: * Groupon identifies and targets customers based on their location, needs, and preferences, this represents a good way of online market research. * Groupon provides access to great deals and discounts which are usable at customer's local and/or national companies. * Groupon creates a powerful communication channels
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Edinburgh and Cardiff. There are currently more than 700 hotels in 39 cities across the world to choose from including London, Marbella, Paris and Rome, to name a few. As of September 9, 2013, Blink Booking Limited operates as a subsidiary of Groupon Getaway. Business Blink Booking offers same-day hotel bookings straight from your mobile. Its offer is simple: every day at 11am, Blink selects the four best hotels (based on a combination of price and location) in each city and those hotels go
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Research Paper: How, When, and Why (possible concerns)flash sale sites be used in lodging industry? HRIM602 Interactive Hospitality Service Marketing 10/30/2012 Qin Bian Executive Summary In the lodging industry, operators typically struggle with excess inventory because of the seasonal nature of consumption. This is further exacerbated at times of economic downturns and market slowdowns. These conditions together combined with the reach of the Internet has spawned a relatively new business
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Assignment 1 Assignment 1 is worth 10% of your final grade, and should be completed after Lesson 3. It has two parts. * Part A: seven short-answer questions worth a total of 35 marks * Part B: two case analyses worth a total of 65 marks Part A: Short-Answer Questions (35 marks total) Answer each question in one to two paragraphs. (5 marks each) 1. What are the major similarities and differences between the Google and Yahoo business models? Google and Yahoo are very similar
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period: Nov 13, 2012 – Jan 31, 2013., Bookings must be made between Nov 1, 2012 – Jan 27, 2013., Min. 4 working days prior booking required. Bookings subject to availability., Rescheduling must be made at least 1 day prior to original booking or Groupon will be forfeited., Valid Mon – Fri: 10am – 6.15pm / Sat: 10am – 4.15pm (not including public holidays)., May buy and use many., Takeaway and delivery., Delivery available subject to additional charges (payable directly to Heaven Premium Ice Cream
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Ross Jenkins Groupon Scandal 2:30 Pavlo, Walter. "Groupon Accounting Scandal, and We're Surprised?" Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 03 Apr. 2012. Web. 03 Feb. 2013. Groupon went public for the first time on November 4, 2011 and was a big hit. They quickly surged from $20/share to $31/share. It was not more than 4 months until an accounting scandal arose with much controversy. After this first day boom, investors have lost more than $9 billion in stocks. The original backers of Groupon tried to hide
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GROUPON, INC. FORM Report) 10-Q (Quarterly Filed 11/09/12 for the Period Ending 09/30/12 Address Telephone CIK Symbol SIC Code Industry Sector Fiscal Year 600 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE, SUITE 830 CHICAGO, IL 60610 (312) 604-5515 0001490281 GRPN 7311 - Advertising Agencies Retail (Catalog & Mail Order) Services 12/31 http://www.edgar-online.com © Copyright 2012, EDGAR Online, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, Inc. Terms of Use. UNITED
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Chapter 2: Deals Galore at Groupon Video Case Questions: 1. What features of contemporary e-commerce does Groupon Now! Utilize? a. I think that Groupon Now is utilizing the mobile app as a way to allow both consumer and merchant to communicate with each other. Now, most websites have a mobile app or something similar so people can be connected all the time, like Ebay. It’s very easy to use and therefore increases the chance of consumers purchasing a deal. It allows for people to share
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