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Flexible Budget for 2007 fiscal Year
Beginning with a 240 million budget, (reflected by historical capital expenditures) the company should divide the budget based upon existing liabilities and historical expenditures, while bolstering expenditures in the general merchandise areas and apparel productions to offset any reduction in sales due to an overall reduction in the purchases of luxury items in the economy. The company should also reallocate funds in production of less expansive bikes and the Buell line of lighter weight vehicles to match consumer desire. Marketing should pay careful attention to history of the company as a large employer in the U.S. As well as earth friendly options for more efficient engines that offer equivalent power and with the emphasis on quality growth in this area. (Harley-Davidson "Annual Report 2006")
The increase of sales, which has been nominally improving over the years will likely increase in the immediate future, and especially in overall sales of general merchandise and apparel, as a result of possible nominal decreases in sales of larger items. Many individuals seek out smaller items to reflect their love of the brand, prior to their ability to purchase larger items, and existing H-D owners also frequently add accessories and purchase general merchandise and apparel to compliment earlier purchases. Pricing may need to be adjusted, within reason for larger items as production and acquisition of materials continue to improve. (Moore, Baldwin, Camm & Cook, 2002, p. 32) the market potential of the company, regardless of recent fluctuations, such as the market dives occurring in 2002, 2003 and 2005 will continue to have long-term investment positives, with increasing revenue based on brand recognition and development additionally, regardless of fluctuation the recovery seen in 2006, and early 2007 will likely leave those who stayed in the market, rather than selling with a good overall outcome. ("Wall Street Wrong Again," 2005, p. D6)
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