...Paw Paw daycare This business provides local pet daycare services, Paw Paw daycare offers to take care of pet owners animals ranging from dogs, cats, birds and rabbits. They can leave their pets in a safe caring environment with professional animal-loving employees, they also have a vegetarian clinic on board. Many people who have pets need somebody to look after their pets over a period of hours while working, or for a few days maybe weeks if they are traveling and cannot take their pets with them. Services offered: • Play and everyday walking times, food and water, health wellbeing for animals attending animal to their own vet appointment, using the vet clinic at the location. • Pampering and grooming services- bathing, teeth cleaning,...
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...CLRC Writing Center Writing a Compare/Contrast Essay As always, the instructor and the assignment sheet provide the definitive expectations and requirements for any essay. Here is some general information about the organization for this type of essay: • A comparison essay notes either similarities, or similarities and differences. • A contrast essay notes only differences. • The comparison or contrast should make a point or serve a purpose. Often such essays do one of the following: Clarify something unknown or not well understood. Lead to a fresh insight or new way of viewing something. Bring one or both of the subjects into sharper focus. Show that one subject is better than the other. • The thesis can present the subjects and indicate whether they will be compared, contrasted, or both. • The same points should be discussed for both subjects; it is not necessary, however to give both subjects the same degree of development. • Some common organizational structures include: (see note below) Block method (subject by subject) Point by point Comparisons followed by contrasts (or the reverse) • Use detailed topic sentences and the following connecting words to make the relationship between your subjects clear to your reader: Connectors That Show Comparison (Similarities) In additon Correspondingly Compared to Similarly Just as As well as Likewise Same as At the same time Connectors That Show Contrast...
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...Evaluation of Corporate Performance – PetSmart, Inc. PetSmart is the largest pet retail chain that caters to all type of pet needs for the lifetime of the pet. The company employs 52,000 and currently has 1,289 stores. It also has more than 196 in-house pet hotels that specializes in boarding cats and dogs. PetSmart carries more than 11,000 products that include food, bedding, leashes, toys, training products and many books on all type of pets. PetSmart is a solid company and would be a good investment for the conservative investor. This company has a great web presence and offers over 10,000 products from their website http://www.PetSmart.com . This website offers a very convenient way for consumers to order their products online and have them delivered to their home without having to go to the physical store. This is important because not only does PetSmart have to compete with the chain stores such as WalMart and Kmart and Target, they also have to compete with online stores as well. PetSmart also has to compete with the common grocery store chains as well. PetSmart falls in the category of Specialty Stores. When evaluating this company I also had to look at the market sector that it falls into. Market Grade stated that PetSmart was ranked fifth in the Specialty Store sector. In first place was Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. followed by Bed Bath and Beyond, Inc. and coming in third was Winmark Corporation and in fourth place was Lumber Liquidators...
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...relationship, the song by The Manhattans released in 1976 says it best “Let’s Just Kiss and Say Goodbye”. The song has deep and meaningful words, even though it is about a man ending his side relationship with his lover, it holds true for any relationship that is ending, especially a marriage. There are several reasons why people decide to dissolve their marriage. No matter, how they arrived at the decision, the end result not only affects them but it will affect the children, pets, family, and friends. They must determine the best way to inform their loved ones about the dissolution of the marriage. They must also decide who will have custody of the children and pets. When a man or woman is fed up with their spouse mishandling of finances, lack of communication and unfaithfulness; they feel divorce is the best solution. Money is a touchy topic regardless of the situation but there are several reasons why people may mishandle their finances. Although, the reasons may vary, some couples divorce over finances because of bad investments, addictions, and lack of maturity. A person should never invest their money into anything without a lack of understanding because when something sounds too good to be true it usually is and the damage it does cannot be changed. Addictions are no longer limited to drugs and alcohol; gambling and porn is on the rise as well. Gambling and purchasing porn can be done over the internet and the access charges can be catastrophic. Since men and women...
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...Pet Grandma offers on-site pet sitting services for dogs and cats, providing the personal loving pet care that the owners themselves would provide if they were there. Our clients are dog and cat owners who choose to leave their pets at home when they travel or who want their pets to have company when their owners are at work. Pet Grandma offers a variety of pet care services from day visits through 24 hour care over a period of weeks – all in the pet’s home environment. Across Canada the pet care business has seen an explosion of growth over the last three years. West Vancouver is an affluent area with a high pet density. Our market research has shown that 9 out of 10 pet owners polled in West Vancouver would prefer to have their pets cared for in their own homes when they travel rather than be kenneled and 6 out of 10 would consider having a pet sitter provide company for their dog when they were at work. While there are currently eight businesses offering pet sitting in West Vancouver, only three of these offer on-site pet care and none offers “pet visit” services for working pet owners. Pet Grandma’s marketing strategy is to emphasize the quality of pet care we provide (“a Grandma for your pet!”) and the availability of our services. Dog owners who work, for instance, will come home to find happy, friendly companions who have already been exercised and walked rather than demanding whiny animals. All pet services will be provided by staff trained in animal care...
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...Adodis Technologies: Tracking Structural Evolution of a Web-Startup A report submitted to tejas@iimb This report captures the insights derived from the study of internal and external factors of Adodis Technologies along with the interaction between the two and role played in determining structure. This report aims at applying classroom concepts to tackle real life situations in an organization. 1 Table of Contents Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Strategy & Other factors affecting Structure 2.1 Strategy 2.2 Environment 2.3 Stage in the Life Cycle 3 Evolution of Structure 3.1 Problems in the Current Structure 4 Culture and Control 4.1 Preliminary Observations 4.2 Survey Analysis Results 4.3 Team Wise Trends 5 Structural Recommendations 6 Conclusion Author Details Appendix References 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 13 2 Abstract This article contains the brief analysis of the evolution of structure and culture of a rapidly growing entrepreneurial venture-Adodis Technologies, founded in 2008. The vision and mission perceived by the CEO has helped this web technology start-up to quickly carve a niche for itself in the market and to go international within only 3 years of its inception. Low start-up and operational costs for companies operating in the web development area have created an extremely competitive market, in which Adodis is still a new player. Thus, although its primary role and image in the market is still that of a low-cost player, the CEO has been taking several...
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...DESCRIPTION 3 4. MARKETING PLAN 3 4.1: DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT & SERVICES 3 4.2: BENEFITS 4 5. MARKETING STRATEGY 4 5.1 TARGET MARKET 4 5.2 WAYS OF MARKETING 4 6. ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT 4 7. FINANCIAL PLAN 4 B. Risk Analysis 5 C. BPMN 6 1. Demand for pet sitting 6 2. Pet sitting process 7 D. Database 7 E. Project Plan 8 A. Business Plan 1. EXECUTVE SUMMARY The idea of 5 STAR CATS was born from the necessity of Catalina of finding a friend to look after her cat during holidays. Luckily, one of her friends was available and willing to check on her cat but the solution was not perfect because the two of them haven’t met before and her friend was not knowledgeable about cats. Any cat owner knows how difficult it is to find a trusted sitter, who not only understands the needs of your pet and of the owner but with whom you are in confidence enough to give him the keys of your flat. Catalina was always reluctant to leave her cat in a hotel or to call a professional sitter, for the same reasons: “I would not leave my cat in the hands of a stranger and give him my keys. Ideally I wanted to be part of a network of cat owners, people who have pets and with whom I would regularly meet, discuss about our cats, exchange ideas and advice, participate in workshops and other activities together, people who will also check on my cat while I am on holidays via a booking system hosted by an internet platform. People I know and I trust but...
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... 2. Funds I. Executive Summary The following business plan outlines the details and implementation of a business plan for an e-commerce website and online retail company called “Made to Order Pet Food” that will offer customers custom and made to order pet food options for their pets. This company will bring a new aspect to the canine and feline food market where the owner is in complete control of what they feed their pet. We have partnered with multiple pet food suppliers, veterinarians, and chefs to offer a wide array of both dry and wet food options that are both delicious and healthy for your pet. All of our freshly prepared products are priced well below that of premium over the counter or in-store purchased national brands. Our customers will not only have a happier and healthier pet but also save money. 1. Business Owner(s) & Product/Service This partnership is owned and operated by two entrepreneurs by the name of Jamie Ramsey and Joseph MacQuarrie. Both owners met and collaborated while working on their MBA’s online at Southern New Hampshire University. They have extensive business experience in management, operations, and finance. Both owners share equal distribution of income as well as the risk in this new venture. This new...
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...happen to his or her finances and property. Power of Attorney for Personal Care specifies what the person wants in relation to shelter, medical treatment, and other matters concerning their personal care. These two documents together cover everything that needs to be addressed. There are numerous reasons for young people to have a Power of Attorney. Here are a few. Religion, Culture, and Values Influence Choices A POA for Personal Care document informs the guardian about an individual’s culture, religion, and personal values and explains how those factors should be taken into consideration. For example, a person who adopts a certain diet because of religious beliefs may want that to continue when he can’t make that decision for himself. Personal values may also determine what products are to be used, such as in the case of a vegan who wants to avoid products that come from animals. Access a Spouse’s Bank Account When a person becomes mentally incapable, not all banks will allow his or her spouse to access a personal bank account without a Power of Attorney document stating that it’s all right. Simply being married is often not enough. Most cases will require documentation proving that the spouse is the individual’s legal guardian. If a POA for Property does not exist, this means the matter will likely have to go to court and it could take a long time to straighten out. Care For Your Pet Many people forget to consider what would happen to their pet if they suddenly became...
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...flexibility and family. There are different financial needs for both homeownership and renting an apartment. For example, a three bedroom home in Lakeville Minnesota is selling for $255,000. The mortgage payment on this amount with taxes and insurance would be $1500 per month based on an interest rate of four percent. Closing costs and a down payment would be necessary for the purchase of this home. To purchase this home you would need to qualify for a bank loan with steady employment and an annual salary of $55,000. A three bedroom rental in Lakeville Minnesota is priced between $1199 and $1289 per month. An employment history report and a down payment of $1000 would be required to rent this apartment. It is going to require more finances in the beginning to buy a home than to rent an apartment. There is a difference in expenses between owning a home and renting an apartment. In the Lakeville home the utilities would be estimated to cost between $450 and $500 per month. In the Lakeville apartment, the utilities were included in the monthly rent. By buying the Lakeville home, expenses would be incurred for yard and driveway maintenance. Lawnmower, snow blower, and various other items would be required for the upkeep of your property. No equipment would be required for the upkeep of your rental. Taxes for the home in Lakeville would be estimated at $4100 per year, which would be included in your mortgage...
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...Decision Making Process The decision making process for a manager can be quite difficult. There are many times throughout a manager’s career where vital decisions must be made, and a solid plan of action is necessary to carry out the objectives those decisions have set in motion. The example which I have chosen to share involves important decisions made for the business that I own and operate with my wife. The business that my wife and I own provided products and services for pets and their owners. When we first started our business we had a diverse line of hand-made pet products from dog and cat treats, custom pet beds, pet toys, and other pet products. The services that we offered ranged from all levels of dog training to pet sitting, etc. The division of responsibility set my wife as the sole service and product provider while I was responsible for all accounting, marketing, advertising, and production assistance. After the first year of conducting business, the service side of the business was steady during certain parts of the year, and we were beginning to see more interest in our product line. Although we were seeing growth, the problems of time management, and production costs became more apparent. Many products of ours were very time consuming and the raw materials needed were expensive. The services provided gave us revenue with low cost for materials, but the service demand was inconsistent and managing production became difficult. At this point I began questioning...
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...A Strategic Analysis TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 WORLD MARKET 1 CORPORATE HISTORY 1 GROWTH STRATEGY 2 SPECTRUM AND UNITED INDUSTRIES 2 GROWTH STRATEGY 2 SPECTRUM BRANDS 3 MANAGEMENT 3 STRATEGY 3 RELATED DIVERSIFICATION 3 UNRELATED DIVERSIFICATION 4 MARKETING 5 MANUFACTURING, RAW MATERIALS, DISTRIBUTION, AND SUPPLIERS 10 CONSOLIDATION EFFORTS 10 RAW MATERIALS 11 DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLIERS 12 SPECTRUM BRANDS FINANCES 12 SALES 12 INCOME 13 PROFITABILITY RATIOS 13 LIQUIDITY RATIOS 14 LEVERAGE RATIOS 15 ACTIVITY RATIO 16 SHARE PRICE 17 RECOMMENDATIONS 18 REFERENCES 19 INTRODUCTION Spectrum Brands (SPC) is a global branded consumer products company with seven major product lines including Rayovac consumer batteries, Tetra pet supplies, Remington electric shaving, grooming and personal care products, VARTA portable lighting, Vigoro lawn care, Sta-Green lawn and garden, Repel, Hot Shot, and Spectracide household insect control. After acquiring United Industries from Thomas H. Lee (THL) the Boston based private equity firm in 2005, Rayovac (ROV) changed its name to Spectrum Brands and started trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “SPC”. World Market The worldwide market sector in which Spectrum competes is estimated to be US$300 billion1. The worldwide market for batteries alone is estimated at US$50 Billion2. Worldwide dog and cat food sales stood at...
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...Gasoline Prices Data from http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PET&s=EMM_EPMRU_PTE_R20_DPG&f=W The price of crude oil internationally can be summed up best by the following chart: In summary the price at the pump we pay is directly related to the price of crude ole and as most of our oil supply is not generated domestically our prices vary according to international pressures and demands. Chapter 3, Question 14 Before Starbucks: Equilibrium QD = QS After Starbucks introduces premium blend: After the hard freeze in coffee beans: After the hard freeze the worlds premium coffee supply would experience a temporary shortage that for the would drive prices up until the supply can be increased. Chapter 3, Question 15 After the deep freeze on the orange crop: After the deep freeze the US’s Orange supply would experience a temporary shortage that for the would drive prices up until the supply can be increased. After Bush calls for an increase in ethanol production and the impact to the US corn crop: The demand would increase and would cause an increase in the price of corn. References: US Energy Information Administration, PETROLEUM & OTHER LIQUIDS (January 14, 2012) http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PET&s=EMM_EPMRU_PTE_R20_DPG&f=W US Energy Information Administration, WHAT DRIVES CRUDE OIL PRICES? (January 14, 2012) http://www.eia.gov/finance/markets/ Inflationdata.com, Historical Oil...
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.../office area, and a small waiting room. One problem at the current location is that vehicle parking by clients is very difficult in the busy, congested street. Simon is nearing retirement age but does not want to fully retire yet and would like to become part-time, with his son playing a larger role and the practice taking on a younger, more recently qualified vet. Joe is keen to do this but, as we will see below, has more ambitious plans, and if Simon were to agree, there are a number of aspects and activities of the practice that could be altered and improved at the same time. Even though veterinary services can be very expensive, the demand for them in the area is growing quite rapidly, as more people have pets and more people take out insurance for their pets. So the scale of the practice could be increased, with a move to larger purpose-built premises, in a cheaper area of the town. The practice could then have more modern facilities and eg two operating theatres instead of one, but this would require additional vets, nurses and receptionists. It could also have proper parking space for clients. Areas that also need attention are the...
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...Product/Service: What is our business? Product based or service? What is the (the service’s) unique selling point? What are the strengths compared with other competitors? What are the weaknessess compared with other competitors? What's it opportunities compared with other competitors? What's it treatises in the future? (What?) What are the goals? In short-term ? long-term? What's our expected scope(scale) in the future? What's it future plan? Multinational?International?Local? What's it opening time? 24 hours? Before Entering /Entering the market: Is the service easy to be substituted/imitated or not? Is there any barriers/ threats to entry the market? Political? Legal? Permission? Permission: business license? Epidemic prevention certificates? Do we need specialist knowledge to set up this business? What kind of legislation would affect us? Employment laws? Taxes Laws? Safety Laws? Environment Laws? Epidemic prevention Laws? Co-operation? Contracts? Market: Customers: Who are our target customers? High/Low/Middle lever income groups? Age? Gender?Are they regular /not regular customers? What are customers' needs according to our service? What's the consumption power? Price: What's the criteria of the charges? What's the average charge of the competitors? Place: Where do we locate? Should we in the city center or not? Why do we choose here? Are there any competitors nearby? Do we need an office/physical store? People: What kind...
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