Rob Holland Extension Specialist Center for Profitable Agriculture Agritainment “An income-generating farm enterprise operated for the enjoyment and education of the public” Why Agritainment? It’s the buzz “People will pay for anything” Less than 2% of the population live on farms “It worked last year” There is a demand Incomes and populations have increased Pros and Cons PROS Income Educational People-oriented Fun CONS Cost Marketing People business Liability .
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million in 2010 while in 2009, the non-cash expense was $2.5 million. GlaxoSmithKline reported net income for 2010 of $16.3 million, or $0.27 per share, compared with net income of $4.7 million, or $0.08 per share, for the same prior year period. The net income for 2010 includes an income tax provision of $39,000 compared with a tax benefit of $886,000 for the same prior year period. The 2009 income tax benefit was primarily due to the Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 that
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Calyx and Corolla Case Report Introduction Calyx & Corolla was a new entrant into the $8 billion flower industry in the United States in 1991. Through the use of overnight air freight (Fed Ex), information technology, an 800 number, and a catalog, Calyx & Corolla was able to bypass three layers of distribution and provide fresh flowers directly from growers to consumers. As a result of their efficient distribution system, Calyx and Corolla changed the way flowers were distributed to consumers
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To: Rosemary Worth From: Re: misplaced trust on Kate Hoffman causing money loss issue Date: September 17, 2012 This memo is in response to your questions concerning money loss issue raised by Kate Hoffman and any related operating problems. After an in depth study of your company’s daily operation procedure and a situation that you are unable to step in a managerial role because of family responsibilities, I suggest you hire a new manager to take care of daily operation management, focus on
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global Fortune 500 list of 2012 ranks Amazon at a raking of number 206 their previous ranking from 2011 was # 270 ("Top Global 500 Companies," 2012, p. 1). Current operating results In the most recent quarter, July 2012, Amazon reported a net income of $7 million with sales revenue at $12.8 billion. This showed a growth from the second quarter of 2011 where revenue was at $9.91 billion. Forecasters have been fairly conservative for any growth for retailer’s even though Amazon still achieves growth
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CEO Compensation Thoughts on the current state of executive compensation practices in the US: Current state of Executive compensation within the US differs from different compensation practices within the forms it takes, laws and regulation it's subject to, its dramatic rise over the past 3 decades and wide go criticism leveled against it. Within the past 3 decades in America government compensation or pay has up dramatically on the far side what is often explained by changes in firm size, performance
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Lucas B. Tagarda Mgt. Case 1 This case is compelling us students to understand the business, fitness-training and because there is a real problem to discuss. A trusted employee was both stealing cash and, by not recording all sales, diverting some revenues to herself. This case is a good discussion that helps us students think about both the records needed to run the business and the challenges managers face in making sure the information put into the records is recorded accurately
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http://www.studymode.com/essays/Deutsche-Brauerei-1479857.html# http://www.studymode.com/essays/Deutsche-Brauerei-286871.html?topic Deutsche Braueri I. Introductory Paragraph Deutsche Brauerei has been a family owned and operated corporation for 12 generations, which has created a high level of focus and control. Each generation has kept the management and operations processes relatively simple, centered on brewing practices and quality. Deutsche Brauerei’s rapid growth in recent years
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UK. During the year ended 31 March 2012, George worked for 170 days in Hong Kong, 150 days in the PRC, and 46 days (including 26 days annual leave) in the UK. Required: Explain whether George Chan’s employment income was sourced in Hong Kong or not, and to what extent his employment income should be assessed to Hong Kong salaries tax for the year of assessment 2011/12. (12 marks) (b) The following additional information for the year ended 31
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agreement to perform all acts under the contract for a stated price” (ASC 605-35-15-4). LabCo decided to use the percentage of completion method for recognizing income. “The percentage of completion method recognizes income as work on a contracts progress” (ASC 605-35-25-51). Income recognized shall be that percentage of estimated total income, either: “That incurred costs to date bear to estimated total costs after giving effect to estimates of costs to complete based on
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