Internet and Global Finance Strategies Within the present competitive business environment, firms are continuously looking for various strategies to be ahead of their competitors and achieve competitive market advantages. Many firms have identified that internet technology is a powerful tool to enhance competitive market advantages. The traditional organizations have identified that internet is a powerful tool to deliver value to customer and presently, the internet technology has enabled firms to coordinate

As far as regional sales are concerned, U.S. business sales comprise the most sales (Annual Report, p. 58). This is not surprising because Dell's home country is the U.S. The other markets represent emerging markets and represent excellent chances for growth in the future. However, they are not yet established. Dell established its core business in the U.S. before it began to branch out into other markets. These secondary

However, the company has in general enjoyed success overseas and as a result international sales now account for 27% of operating income (2010 Starbucks Annual Report). The international division remains a key source for growth at Starbucks, in particular the Chinese market, where Starbucks has enjoyed considerable success and now sits at over 500 stores. The company struggled in the mid-2000s due to two main factors. The first was the

Nike: Financial Analysis The relevance of analyzing the financial stability and health of an entity cannot be overstated especially when it comes to the determination of the future performance of the concerned entity. This text undertakes an in-depth financial analysis of Nike, a well-known footwear, equipment, and apparel designer. In seeking to conduct an in-depth analysis of Nike, I will amongst other things describe the company and its operations in significant detail,

Financial Statements Jaedan Industries Income Statement For the year ending 31 December, 2010 Sales $42,000,000 COGS $26,460,000 Gross Profit $15,540,000 Operating Expenses Selling, General & Administrative $1,621,000 Depreciation $800,000 Earnings Before Interest & Tax $13,119,000 Interest Expense $375,000 Earnings before Taxes $12,744,000 Taxes $4,332,960 Net Income $8,411,040 Dividends Paid $2,102,760 Additions to Retained Earnings $6,308,280 Jaedan Industries Statement of Retained Earnings For the Year Ending December 31, 2010 Balance from 1 Jan 2010 $1,628,819 Addition: Net Income of year $8,411,040 Less: Cash dividends paid during the year Preferred Stock $8,000 Common Stock $2,102,760 Total Dividends Paid $2,110,760 Retained Earnings Balance as at 31 Dec, 2010 $7,929,099 Jaedan Industries Balance Sheet For Year Ended 31 December, 2010 Assets Cash $3,689,000 Marketable Securities $1,836,000 Accounts