(Blue Orb was known for free subscriptions but now it is paid). Analysis Blue Orb has been transitioning from research-orientated company to a retail software company. It is intending to do so by launching “SwitchBlade Pro” subscription base software. As of March 1, 2009, it has more than 1100 subscribers and 15,000 registered users from its previous freeware version of the program; which makes it insufficient customer base to generate enough revenue to break even under the status quo. (Exhibit).
Carpino Company Statement of Cash Flows Financial Accounting January 31, 2007 MEMO TO SHAREHOLDERS TO: Carpino Company Shareholders FROM: Dan Carpino, CEO DATE: 01/31/2007 SUBJECT: Annual Report ____________________________________________________________ __________________ Dear Shareholders, The purpose of this memorandum is to outline some of our key 2007 business performance metrics and generally asses our first year of operations. It pleases me to report these elements of your Company’s activities for the year ended January 31, 2007. Despite generating healthy revenues, our first year of operations ended with a net loss. Although our current year’s negative free cash flow renders us unable to declare
Sadly, this company had a lot of factors working against them when the quarter came to an end. The reason that companies budget is to help ensure that money is being spent properly and to help track where future profits and losses may occur. The unexpected decrease in revenue can be factored into many different areas. One main factor of loss is due to the internet being down for 7 days causing the company to potentially have lost 7.7 percent of it’s customers and an estimated $10,00 in profit for this quarter. Factor number two is the company offering free shipping to orders over $100.
When students return to school after a summer break, there is often a long time period of adjustment. Opponents may also say that the use of multi-tracking doesn’t work and that it wouldn’t bring any funds when the schools accommodate more students than regular schools. Well this general idea is considered false in many ways. One way is that multi-tracking does save money for the schools when it allows schools to enroll more students than what their
The cost of this course is $200 per member, totaling at an expense of $800. Even though this course will distract from stress, educate and bring the family closer together, it is $800 that they do not have in their pockets to spend, and it is money that they could be using to pay off their unresolved debts. A difficult decision now needs to be made. Although many would agree to let a family participate in this course, from a recreation professional’s standpoint, I do not believe that this is the most ethical action. There are many ethical routes that a recreational professional needs to reflect upon when making this decision, and we must take each of them into consideration.
The development of technology like the internet has most probably had the biggest impact on the travel and tourism industry. The internet has decreased the need for independent travel agents now as the internet provides people with a means of booking their own holidays online, as well as being able to use comparison websites such as Expedia, or directly with the holiday providers and transport services. Now even the smallest of travel and tourism providers have responded to technological developments so that they have their own websites and email addresses, online booking, and payment methods. When the recession hit, the number of business travellers declined, as they were trying to find cheaper ways of communicating with fellow business relations by using methods such as telephone and video conferencing instead of paying to book flights and accommodation. These methods have increased because it helps the business to reduce their expenses and watch their budget more carefully.
If more people spend time online, Google stands to make more money from online ads and other services. Google Fiber is just one of the projects the company is exploring to boost revenue as its search advertising business matures. Google Fiber is a tantalizing proposition for consumers fed up with the slow speeds and high prices offered by cable and phone companies. With Google Fiber, Internet speeds reach 1 gigabit per second at prices that are comparable with what they already pay for much slower service. Consumers in the Midwest pay about $70 a month for high-speed Internet.
Braulio Sanchez 5118986 Singer’s Unrealistic Solution In the New York Times article, “The Singer Solution to World Poverty,” Peter Singer tries to persuade his audience to donate a huge chunk of their annual earnings to charities that assist those children that are impoverished overseas. Singer does this by proposing almost insane, unrealistic ideas, such as donating more than half of their income and only living off of necessities. This, of course, is preposterous because as humans we want to have luxury items such as expensive TVs and fancy cars so we can enjoy our leisure time. When looking at this article its ineffectiveness becomes clear; this article in its entirety is a giant appeal to the readers’ emotions with not enough logical or reasonable arguments to support his argument. Although Singer has strong ethos because of his status as a philosopher, his essay is ineffective due to his misuse of two certain scenarios in order to persuade people to donate by making them feel guilty & relies far too much on pathos to persuade his audience rather than focusing on logos and ethos.
Betting on Hawaii by Name EN 101 Professor Date Betting on Hawaii Hawaii residents have always overwhelmingly opposed legalized gambling. In November 2009 some Hawaii lawmakers wanted to legalize gaming and lottery, making it an interesting debate. Governor Linda Lingle says she is opposed to legalized gambling, but some prominent lawmakers are hoping to get the legislation passed because they say they believe gambling will help fix the state’s economic woes. If Hawaii legalized gambling the state would have a flourishing economy. A state lottery is much more than jackpots and making millionaires; furthermore, if a lottery were created, a percentage of the profit would help fund the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Countless children and families have benefitted from the opportunity of international adoption. International adoptions also provide countries financial relief by decreasing the money spent on orphanages, and most importantly, giving children in need the best chance at a comfortable life (Koch, 2010). Unfortunately, the number of international adoptions has been decreasing steadily over the last several years (U.S. Department of State, 2010). This is due to changes in domestic and foreign policies that have made it extremely difficult, sometimes even impossible, to complete the adoption process. Research conducted identifies changes that will expand opportunities for international adoptions, build relationships with other countries governments and adoption agencies, and build strong adoptive families