International Dimensions of Marketing: London Skin & TonicSkin & Tonic (hereinafter alternatively the company) has enjoyed sustained growth over its comparatively short but eventful 7-year history. This success has been attributable in large part to the vision of its founders for the future of the company as well as their marketing strategies which are intended to help them achieve these outcomes. The fact that the company has managed to sustain its 100% year-to-year growth in spite of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and a corresponding global economic downturn underscores the effectiveness of these marketing strategies in Skin & Tonics domestic target market. In order to continue its sustained growth, the companys top leadership is assessing the opportunity for expanding into an overseas market. The purpose of this business report is to provide an overview of the company and its products which are most suitable for overseas expansion into the Asia Pacific…...

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About Skin & Tonic. (2022). Skin & Tonic. Retrieved from https://skinandtonic.com/.

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Business report compares the two Australian service providers where by various aspects are critically looked at in respect to the design elements of a retail store environment. The elements are categorized into exterior facilities, general interior, store layout, interior displays and the social dimensions. Each of these design elements are categorically looked into differently taking into account the services being offered by the two chosen service providers namely Fadez Barbershop and Gloria Jean's Coffees.
The two chosen service providers are unique in their own way having been selected from different industries. Various design elements in comparison with the ussell's Model of affect are discussed and how they relate in different ways. ussell's model of affect talks about the various arousal levels that the consumers achieve when in contact with the mentioned design elements of a retail store environment, the interpretations and the impact they have that affects the buying decisions among…...

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Adam W. (2011). Fadez Barber Shop. Retrieved September 16, 2012 from  http://www.yelp.com/biz/fadez-barber-shop-newtown 

Anna stahl, Kristina Hook & Petra Fagerberg, (n.d). Designing gestures for Affective input: An analysis of shape, Effort and valence. Retrieved September 16, 2012 from  http://eprints.sics.se/145/1/PaperA.pdf 

Authorstream, (2012). Crafting the Service Environment. Retrieved September 16, 2012 from  http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/aSGuest80925-757045-personal-environment/ 

Christopher Lovelock and Jochen Wirtz, (2004). Planning the Service Environment. Retrieved September 16, 2012 from  http://tulip.bu.ac.th/~nisit.m/lovelock10.ppt

usiness Report: Adelaide Convention Centre
How Resource Requirements Are Determined

Why resources are acquired and allocated

How resource usage is and reported

The Adelaide Convention Centre was founded in 1987 with an aim to promote tourism and industry related economic activities in the area of South Australia. The center hosts banquets, cocktail functions, conferences, exhibitions, green events, meetings, product launches, school formals, weddings, and corporate events[footnoteRef:1]. [1: Adelaide Convention Center. "Our Green Commitment," Adelaide Convention Center. n.d. (accessed January 14, 2014). http://www.adelaidecc.com.au/planning-your-event/event-types/green-events.]

Part A: How Resource Requirements Are Determined

Current Processes:

The current operational plans are mainly targeted towards providing a place for the business and local community to organize their events in the center. The center provides the place for the event including food and beverages. There are various partnering suppliers for floral, lighting, music, and other special arrangements. The resources required for the center can be divided into two main categories including basic organizational resources…...

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Adelaide Convention Center. "Our Green Commitment," Adelaide Convention Center. n.d. (accessed January 14, 2014).  http://www.adelaidecc.com.au/planning-your-event/event-types/green-events .

Collier, Paul M., and Samuel Agyei-ampomah. P3-Performance Strategy: Strategic Level, Performance Pillar. Elsevier, 2009.

Tennent, John. Guide to Cash Management: How to Avoid a Business Credit Crunch. Vol. 109. USA: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2012.

Business eport
Medtronic (MDT) is focused on manufacturing and marketing devices used in health care. The different kinds of products that are sold by the company include: cardio vascular / ear / throat / gastroenterology merchandise, surgical equipment, implants and imaging systems. The company is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota and was incorporated in 1949. ("Medtronic," 2012)

Abbott Labs is a health care products manufacture. They are concentrating on the distribution and sale of merchandise in a number of segments. The most notable include: pharmaceuticals, diagnosis systems / tests, stents, generic drugs and medical management software. The firm was established in 1888 and is located in Abbott Park, Illinois. ("Abbott Labs," 2012)

Financial statement and ratio analysis on both companies.

The financial statements and ratio analysis are showing how both firms have strong fundamentals. The below table is contrasting these factors for Medtronic and Abbott Labs.

Financial Information and atios of Abbott Labs vs. Medtronic

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Abbott Labs. (2012). Stock Charts.com. Retrieved from:  http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui 

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Abbott Reports Strong Second Quarter Results. (2012). Abbott.com. Retrieved from:  http://www.abbott.com/news-media/press-releases/abbott-reports-strong-second-quarter-results.htm

Business Report
As happened with many service businesses during a recession, Jazz Event Productions experienced a drop in revenues in 2010. For a company that has grown steadily throughout its 15-year history, it was an unwelcome first. The decrease in sales occurred primarily because companies faced with tough economic choices because of the recession either cut back or eliminated entirely their budgets for special events. hereas many of our loyal customers continued to trust us to produce their special events just as in past years, others were operating with reduced budgets. As a result, Jazz experienced a period wherein sales dropped by about five percent.

ith the improved economy, sales have returned to pre-recession levels, however, because they are cautious and careful owners who want to perform their due diligence, Alex and Cindy are looking for ways to ensure that the company stays profitable. They believe that the best approach, given the…...

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Hartmann, P., Ibanez, V.A., & Sainz, J.F. (2005). Green branding effects on attitude: Functional vs. emotional positioning strategies. Marketing Intelligence & Planning, 23(1), 9-29. doi: 10.1108/02634500510577447

Internal Revenue Service. (2011). Qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles (IRC 30D). Retrieved November 22, 2011 from:  http://www.irs.gov/businesses/article/0,,id=214841,00.html

At the same time, it helps to determine if these prices are increasing.
Management

This is useful for management, because it helps them to determine if this decrease in prices will have an impact upon the overall bottom line. Once they have determined this, they can be able to take steps to protect the company's profit margin

Conclusion

This is important, because it highlights an effective tool that managers can use to address the underlying challenge they could face.

One of the assumptions underlying CVP analysis is that total costs remain constant over the relevant range of activity. What does this mean and how does fixed costs per unit per lamp unit change with increased production over the relevant range of activity? Provide your answer in about 200 words in the international memorandum mentioned below.

Subject: Fixed Cost per Unit

Introduction

CVP production will help managers be able to effectively monitor costs and determine the underlying impact…...

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Student accounts will be located behind a proxy server that is part of the university network. It is expected that the websites will be reasonably safe, but there is never a 100% guarantee. Therefore, it is highly suggested that students refrain from posting information that could endanger them and make them a target for phishers and theft.
Personal safety and security is the responsibility of the individual. Students must keep their passwords safe. Do not tell anyone your password. Although, you may think that you can trust someone, you never know. Students should also refrain from posting information such as their social security number, bank account, or credit cared information. They should not publish their personal address or phone number. It is believed that with a few common sense rules, the student's experience can be a safe and meaningful one. However, one must never become complacent because computer crime happens…...

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FreeFoto.com. Image source. 6 Nov. 2009. <  http://www.freefoto.com/browse/99-05-0?ffid=99 -

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Galiford, Miles. "The Worst Website Design Mistakes of 2008." Image. Subhub.com. 6 Nov.

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(Apple iPhone: Revolutionary Phone)
Revenue and Profit & Loss for 2005:

For the fiscal year 2005, Apple nc. earned revenue of $13.93 billion and a net profit of about $1.335 billion thereby showing an annual growth of 68% and 384% respectively. This represents the highest revenue on an annualized basis and net profit in the history of the company. (Apple Reports Fourth Quarter Results)

Company Location:

Apple nc. is headquartered at "1 nfinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014-2083, U.S." incorporated in the year 1976. t operates in every major country and location as stated in its website www.apple.com.(Apple, nc. (Apple)

2) Competing in global markets:

Apple has an illustrious past of always making application of cutting edge technology, slick design and customer friendly software to break the usual lock jam in which our machines have the potential to perform some works, nevertheless the developers have not been able to see the manner in which to make…...

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Its latest iPhone displays a rare implementation of the ultra-modern features such as integrating contacts with the phone function. The simply outstanding feature Visual Voicemail lets one view on screen the complete. According to the CEO, Steve Jobs, the iPhone is the most excellent iPods the company has ever been able to make. As regards competing in the global markets is concerned, web browsing happens to be the point where the iPhone leaves competitors a whole generation behind. It actually performs the job of compressing the Internet on a palm sized machine. Apple has been working strongly at enchaining the inaugural version of the iPhone by inviting web-based applications for it iPhone. Even the people who never buy the product are going to benefit from its excellent features. Nevertheless, for all its virtues, the iPhone continue to be a still risky proposition as it is yet to be demonstrated that, regardless of the wow factor, a lot of people are prepared to shell out several thousands of dollars higher compared to the present rate for the phones. (at Last, the iPhone)

3) Personal insights and opinions on Apple Inc.:

Steve Jobs together with his high school friend Steven Wozniak developed the Apple I computer in 1976 which saw the birth of Apple computer. Following a slew of subsequent launches, Apple was able to launch the Macintosh or Mac which is a PC for $500. After that a series of Powerbooks and iBooks were launched including the iBook. At this point, Apple made a strategic shift towards digital music and video such as the iMovie and the iDVD. The company hoped making Mac the "Digital Hub" of the new Digital Lifestyle" which would refurbish the sales of Apple and assure its long-term security. In 2001, Apple launched the iPod which

Another recommendation that could be made in order to improve the efficacy of the store's functioning regards its very location. On Carneby street basically everybody is a competitor. The store could move to Regent street where there is a larger flux of people passing every day. This would increase the possibility of sales and bring another client segment, the one represented by tourists.

A third recommendation that LA Sugar might take into consideration regards its pricing policy. The store is famous enough to attract clients and its policy regarding the renewal of the collections and the constantly changing interior and windows contributes to making clients loyal. However, this is not enough, considering that an important part of the targeted clients are represented by students. Taking these factors into consideration, LA Sugar might increase its sales periodically through offers such as "buy an item and get a 25% discount for the second…...

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L.A. Sugar store, viewed 7 November, 2008 http://www.la-sugar.com/index.html

About brands, viewed 7 November, 2008  http://www.dobney.com/Strategies/brands.htm 

Marketing Mix, Value-Based Management, viewed 7 November, 2008  http://www.valuebasedmanagement.net/methods_marketing_mix.html

Beginning next month we will assign lines, tasks and workstations based on employee preference and company need and those will remain in place for 18 months. This will allow members of the team to get to know each other and provide the feeling of working as part of a team. The 18-month limit however, will provide the security for the workers who do not like their workstations or their team members of knowing they will be able to move again in 18 months.

THE LONG-TEM

While these strategies may work to help reduce the percentage of employees leaving for this company there needs to be a long-term solution as well. The company will seek out, recruit and hire a retention manager.

The retention manager will be hired for the sole purpose of monitoring our retention rates, implementing the programs we have listed and working to add more programs aimed at retaining our talent.

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References

DeSena, Jim (1991) 25 steps to success. (motivating & retaining valuable employees)

Security Management

Griffiths, Kimberly (2006) How to Find 'em and how to Hold 'em.(retaining and recruiting of employees) Industrial Distribution

Jordan-Evans, Sharon (2001) Retaining Key Employees.(cities and towns.)

Individual Business eport You required select organisation choice. This organisation work, worked past organisation access information.
Supply Chain Management

In its most basic connotation, supply chain implies the movement of goods from the raw materials stage through to the customer. Entirely all organizations across the world have some level of supply chain processes within themselves that accounts for the delivery of goods and services to satisfy the customer demands. The length of the supply chain process of an organization is usually a function of the nature of the goods or services the organization handles. As such, some organizations have longer supply chains than others. The process therefore involves obtaining the raw materials, transforming them into products and eventually delivering the products to the customers. Supply chain management is therefore the process of managing all these activities to ensure they run in an organized and proper manner Frazelle, 2002.

It calls for very…...

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ATLANTA, G. 1994. Supplier - retailer collaboration in supply chain management: project V. A study conducted for the Coca-Cola Retailing Research Group Europe.

BLANCHARD, D. 2010. Supply chain management: best practices, Hoboken, N.J., John Wiley & Sons.

BOYSON, S. & CORSI, T.M. 2004. In real time: managing the new supply chain, Westport, Praeger Publishers.

BURT, D.N., STARLING, S.L. & DOBLER, D.W. 2003. World-class supply management: the key to supply chain management Boston, McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

It is noteworthy that most recently the government started soliciting opinions from legal academies, interested groups and the general public when drafting a major piece of legislation, to achieve democratic lawmaking and advance further compliance with the law (Lo, V.I., 2007).
The most important economic event at this stage or in the years following the 1978 economic reform in China is undoubtedly its accession to WTO at the end of 2001. Following 15 years of numerous negotiations and adjustments of policies, China eventually entered the mainstream world economy and started enjoying the benefits and facing the challenges of WTO.

In response to WTO requirements, China underwent a "make-over" in many aspects. A brief summary of China's WTO promises is shown in Figure 9A. According to the WTO agreement, China is subject to reviews by the WTO in the 8 years following its accession. The most recent one was announced in May…...

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Bailey, P., China in the Twentieth Century. 2nd ed. 2001: Wiley-Blackwell. 296.

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The main advantage of this association is that you will get to control the production process and both collaborators will have the right to question and manage everything. It will require high negotiation skills, primary high investments, but the market is full of potential. By joint venture we will have the possibility to interfere in the recruitment process, deciding who the best people for the jobs are. For India, there will also be an important gain. Not only do we stimulate intern, national production but we also give new job opportunities to citizens. Moreover, due to the fact that India has highly trained people in the technological domain, we might improve our product's characteristics or even come up with new ways of reducing the costs. Moreover, the assembling parts will be less expensive as their transportation costs will be lower.
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When choosing a country for expansion, one has to pay…...

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Alibaba.com, 2007, Who is the leader in software.. china or India?, [Online] Available at  http://resources.alibaba.com/topic/23730/Who_is_the_leader_in_software_china_Or_India_.htm 

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This could be construed as a part of the atmosphere that exists in the work place. At which point, entity / individual can sue the employer for violating the law, by not properly monitoring their employees' email and internet activities. ("Workplace Privacy and Employee Monitoring" 2010)
However, a larger concern that employers have is any email sent to someone by an employee can become a problem for them in the future. Where, an employee may tell a customer something in an email, then delete it and deny they said anything. The problem for the employer is that email correspondence can be retrieved later on, after the person has deleted the email. This can be used as evidence that the company knowingly knew what was occurring, because of the email record. If there were any kind of laws broken, law enforcement has a right to view all email correspondence with a…...

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Business Proposal
Finding a Solution to Our Camera Failure Problems at Images Studio

Images Studio is a full service photography studio offering multiple photography services. For more than 15 years, Images Studio has been capturing life's memorable moments. Our creativity, knowledge and caring, professional service provide our clients with images of the highest quality. Our clientele choose Images Studio because they can be assured we deliver on our promises of exceptional quality and service.

hile we specialize in elegant wedding photography, we also photograph family portraits, children, senior portraits, special events, executive portraiture, sports, glamour shots, high-definition (HD) video services, commercial and aerial photography. Images Studio offers both in-studio and on-location services.

Since expanding our mix of photographic services in 2007, our revenues have grown steadily with the demand for our additional services. e have accommodated this additional demand by adding personnel and equipment. By hiring two additional full-time photographers and one full-time and…...

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1. The Power of Closure: The Importance of Strong Conclusions in Writing

Discuss the significance of a well-crafted conclusion in enhancing the impact of an essay.
Analyze how different types of conclusions, such as restatements, summaries, and calls to action, effectively bring ideas together and leave a lasting impression.
Explore the role of transitions and signposting in guiding readers towards a coherent and satisfying conclusion.

2. The Art of Persuasion: Using Conclusions to Drive Change

Examine the persuasive power of conclusions in shaping opinions and influencing readers' behaviors.
Discuss strategies for using evidence, emotional appeals, and logical reasoning to support arguments....