Podcasts about operating costs

Budget LandLast week was action-packed with House and Senate budgets dropping last Monday as we were preparing our Week 11 episode. Since then, both budgets have been heard and exec'd out of their fiscal committees, and the Senate budget bill SB 5167 was passed off the Senate and passed off the House floor as this episode was being prepared for publication. The House introduced a “striking amendment” that removed the contents of the Senate bill and replaced it with the contents of the House bill HB 1198. This conflict will form the basis of the remaining negotiations, which will probably mostly take place out of public view. See our comprehensive show notes for some great comparison tables provided by education advocacy groups.Bill LandOur two remaining education funding bills - SB 5192 for Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs and SB 5263 for Special Education - are still waiting for a vote in the House Appropriations committee. Contact us at big3@rainydayrecess.orgSee our comprehensive show notesSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Bill LandWe update listeners on our two remaining education funding bills - SB 5192 for Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs and SB 5263 for Special Education). These bills have now had a hearing and are waiting for a vote in the House Appropriations committee. We highlight powerful testimony including Bellevue School District's announcement that they'll face "binding conditions" (educational bankruptcy) without additional funding. Budget LandWe take you on a welcome tour of "Budget Land" to give you an orientation to Washington State's budget-adoption process. House and Senate Budgets dropped as we were preparing this episode. Hearings and exec will all happen in a super-compressed timeline before we see you for week 12. See our Show Notes for contacts and templates to reach out to Appropriations committee members, as well as a freeset of digital green-tinted glasses.Support the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

In this week's episode of Rainy Day Recess, we track the latest developments in the fight for education funding in Washington state—and it's been a rough week.Two transportation funding bills have officially died, leaving advocates scrambling for a budget proviso to secure critical funding for students with high transportation needs. Special education funding also took a major hit, as the House unexpectedly removed a strong special ed bill (HB 1310) from consideration, replacing it with a much weaker alternative (HB 1357). While some provisions from HB 1310 were added to HB 1357, funding levels were dramatically reduced. Meanwhile, the Senate's special education bill (SB 5263) still includes key provisions, like removal of the cap and inclusionary practices funding, and is now a top priority for advocacy.MSOC (Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs) funding also suffered a devastating blow. A House amendment gutted the proposed funding increase (HB 1338), reducing it from 20% to a meager 0.3%, prompting frustration from advocates and lawmakers alike. The Senate MSOC bill (SB 5192) remains in play with a 6% increase—far from ideal but significantly better than the House version.We discuss how legislative leadership controls the next steps for the Big 3 bills – getting through Rules committee and making it to a vote on the Floor. The House of Origin cutoff looms on Wednesday, March 12.See our Show Notes.Megan Larkin and Christie RobertsonSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

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Peter Scott, Senior Vice President and CFO of Obsidian Energy (NYSE:OBE - TSX:OBE) joins us to recap the Company's Q3 financial results and growth initiatives.    The Company's strong Q3 performance saw a 34% increase in funds flow from operations year-over-year driven largely by the Peace River area. We discuss key production figures, including an average of 39,700 BOEs/day, with September averaging over 40,000 BOE/d. Peter shares insights into the company's growth focus in the Peace River area and the different formations leading the growth, upcoming drilling plans, and balancing debt reduction with capital returns to shareholders through share buybacks and dividends. Additionally, we discuss market sensitivities and potential impacts of fluctuating oil prices on future operations.   If you have any follow up questions or want any additional information on Obsidian Energy please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.   Click here to visit the Obsidian Energy website.  

Our Work and Technology Correspondent Brian O'Donovan has been going through the comptroller and Auditor General's (C&AG) Report On The Accounts of The Public Services for 2023.

As property managers, business owners, and entrepreneurs, you're likely grappling with the rising costs, increasing competition, and the ongoing challenge of maintaining profitability. And this episode is all about addressing those pain points with innovative solutions!We chat with a familiar voice - Brock Fisher who is a leader in property management technology and Executive Manager of Industry partnerships at Kolmeo. Brock brings over two decades of experience in property management and real estate.Brock updates us on the latest advancements in the Kolmeo platform, including exciting new features and integrations that are set to revolutionize the way property management businesses operate. Whether you're looking to diversify your income streams or seeking ways to reduce overhead costs, this episode is packed with practical insights and actionable strategies that you won't want to miss!There's many different ways we see to provide value to the customer base and be able to generate small amount of money in return that over large volumes we can then share back with agency customers is a key part of our strategic vision - Brock FisherWe explore:- Kolmeo's latest property management features and how it can empower property management businesses to operate more efficiently- Ways to diversify income streams in property management for long term profitability and defensibility - Strategies for property management businesses to generate ancillary revenue streams beyond traditional management and leasing fees- The benefits of digitising service offerings to increase efficiency and reduce the burden on property managers- Ways to cut subscription fees and operational expenses for property management businesses- Innovative ways to share costs among property management businesses using Kolmeo's platform- The impact of AI in the property management industry and the need for businesses to prepare for future disruptionsConnect with Brock Fisherhttps://kolmeo.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brocktfisher/https://www.facebook.com/brock.fisher.376/Kylie's ResourcesProperty Management Growth School: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/TPM-BDMSchoolDigital Marketing School: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/digitalschoolThat Property Mum Courses: https://www.thatpropertymum.com.au/courses/The PM Accelerate Membership: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/accelerateBook a Strategy Call with Kylie: https://calendly.com/kylie-tpm/coaching-callThe Tarsi Way - https://thetarsiway.com) Kolmeo: https://kolmeo.com/ Connect with Kylie: Instagram -

Scott Haralson, CFO of Spirit Airlines, joins CJ in this episode to discuss the complexities of operating an airline business. He explains what it means to run an ultra-low-cost carrier model and what goes into calculating the operating costs per available seat mile, Spirit's most important metric. He talks about the difficulty of forecasting for an airline, explaining the costs you may not think about, what goes into network planning, the challenges of hedging fuel prices, navigating capital intensive decisions such as buying airplanes, and doing all of the above through unpredictable economic cycles and volatility. He also sheds light on why Spirit's ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) is leisure travelers over business travelers and the important role of dynamic pricing in the airline industry. If you're looking for an ERP head to NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get a customized KPI checklist.—SPONSORS:Leapfin is accounting automation software that automatically prepares and posts reliable journal entries. High-growth businesses like Reddit, Canva, and Seat Geek choose Leapfin to eliminate manual tasks, accelerate month-end close, and enable accounting leaders to provide faster insights to help their companies grow. To automatically standardize your revenue data with measurable business impact, check out leapfin.com today. Mercury is the fintech ambitious companies use for banking and all their financial workflows. With a powerful bank account at the center of their operations, companies can make better financial decisions and ensure that every dollar spent aligns with company priorities. That's why over 100K startups choose Mercury to confidently run all their financial operations with the precision, control, and focus they need to operate at their best. Learn more at mercury.com.Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group and Evolve Bank & Trust®; Members FDIC.NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than 37,000 thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get a customized KPI checklist. Maxio is the only billing and financial operations platform that was purpose built for B2B SaaS. They're helping SaaS finance teams automate billing and revenue recognition, manage collections and payments, and put together investor grade reporting packages.

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In this podcast episode, Tony Lawlor shares his expertise on financial management for business owners with your host, Rob Lawrence. Tony emphasises the importance of understanding finances, managing cash flow, and keeping personal and business accounts separate. Hear why it is important to create a business plan with a cash forecast and regularly review it. And how to make a business attractive to investors, including having a strong management team and a clear exit strategy.Tony also talks about the art of business valuation and the importance of setting financial and non-financial milestones. He stresses the need to be frugal and to differentiate between wants and needs. Additionally, Tony highlights the significance of building a support network and using resources like accounting software and the Chamber of Commerce for guidance.Finally, Tony touches on risk management, creating a risk register, and the importance of timely communication with HMRC. In this episode you'll learn:Understanding the Importance of Finances (00:00:00) Importance of finances for business success and the impact of cash flow on business failure.Common Mistakes in Financial Management (00:00:46) Mistakes in overcommitting, mixing personal and business accounts, and trying to do everything.Setting Up a Business Bank Account (00:02:15) Guidance on getting a business bank account, separating personal and business finances, and utilizing free banking services.Importance of Business Planning (00:05:15) The significance of having a business plan and an exit strategy for long-term business success.Creating a Simple Business Plan (00:07:06) Guidance on creating a simple business plan, including mission statement, competition, marketplace, and investment needs.Financial Planning in Early Business Stages (00:09:12) The importance of cash forecasting and managing cash flow in the early stages of business.Understanding Cash Flow and Operating Costs (00:11:02) Differentiating between cost of sales and operating costs in the context of cash flow management.Investor Perspective on Business Evaluation (00:13:21) Key factors investors look for in evaluating a business, including recurring sales, financial tidiness, strong forecasts, and potential for growth.Hints and tips for reducing business integration (00:14:28) Discussion on how to move away from being too integrated in a business.Understanding the value of a business (00:16:11) Explanation of the factors determining the value of a business.Impact of industry on business valuation (00:17:43) Discussion on how different industries influence the valuation of a business.Preparing the business for sale (00:18:44) Recommendations for making the business attractive before an exit.Importance of cash flow and KPIs (00:20:25) Explanation of cash flow management and the use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Managing profit and loss (00:23:02) Guidance on managing the profit and loss of a business.Financial milestones and targets (00:24:40) Discussion on important milestones and targets for small business owners.Researching gross margin and competitors (00:27:38) Guidance on finding out the gross margin and understanding competitors.Balancing business vision and reality (00:28:34) Guidance on managing the business vision and plan in line with reality and expectations.Who you surround yourself with (00:29:49) Importance of...

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Alex Wylie, President and CEO of Volt Lithium ("Volt" or the "Company") (TSX.V:VLT - OTWCQB:VLTLF) joins me to discuss a couple milestones from the advancement of the Company's Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") technology at its Permanent Demonstration Plant in Calgary, Alberta. On January 31st the Company announced the "Successful Production of Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate" and on February 21st the Company announced it "Reduces Operating Costs By 64%". All of these advancements came at the Demonstration Plant and used oilfield brines from the Keg River formation at the Company's Rainbow Lake Project in Alberta.   I have Alex explain the significance of producing battery-grade lithium carbonate compared to what is happening within the rest of the DLE sector and other companies. We then discuss the 64% reduction in full-cycle DLE operating costs to process brine from its Rainbow Lake. This brine has a concentration of 34 mg/L.   We focus on the overall strategy of the Company to utilize the DLE technology to produce battery-grade lithium from exiting oilfield production.    If you have any follow up questions for Alex please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.   Click here to visit the Volt Lithium website to learn more about the Company and its DLE technology.

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Reducing cost is on everyone's mind this year and so much good technology is out there today to help save on irrigation operating costs. Technology helps optimize water and energy costs. It also helps to reduce labor costs and maximize fertilizer applications. The trouble is, how is anyone able to select the right tools for their operation?  The good news is Cory Broad and AvidWater do that for you. Through a consultative irrigation and agronomic approach utilizing Irrigation as a Service, Water Management Service, and Irrigation Consulting, they help you grow. The best part of this is when working with them, they will reduce your irrigation and or growing costs, or you don't. That is a very nice money-back guarantee.  During our webinar, Cory Broad takes us through the steps needed to save operating costs. Listen to this webinar, and you will learn:  1. How AvidWater automates and schedules your irrigation system. 2. How they effectively monitor and schedule irrigation events. 3. The ways they make your irrigation system operate more efficiently. 4. How they save you money. 5. How they do all this with a money-back guarantee

It's EV News Briefly, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back as usual at 8am UK time, that's 5am Eastern, for the full podcast, to start a brand new day with all the latest EV news.  Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here. Volkswagen's EV Sales Reach 394,000 in 2023 https://evne.ws/420N7dF Volkswagen Integrates ChatGPT in Select Models https://evne.ws/3HffgEk Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Enhanced Afeela Concept at CES 2024 https://evne.ws/3NZLgjD Google Chrome Enhances Connectivity in Cars https://evne.ws/3Hc4heK U.S. Achieves 1.1 Million BEV Sales in 2023, Varied State Adoption https://evne.ws/3RTTX03 Tesla Updates Vehicle Features Following New Range Ratings https://evne.ws/3RTTXx5 EV Adoption Influenced by Operating Costs, Deloitte Study Finds https://evne.ws/3tPGeiF Global EV Market Predicted to Grow by 21% in 2024 https://evne.ws/3RTTZoH UK's EV Charger Network Expands by 45% in 2023 https://evne.ws/3NZLjfj UK Automakers Oppose Enhanced Incentives for Smaller EVs https://evne.ws/41VkOgF France Implements Stricter Measures on Polluting and Heavy Vehicles https://evne.ws/3NZLkjn Hungary Invests $2 Billion in Battery Production Infrastructure https://evne.ws/3HjJZQo Fisker Shifts to Franchised Dealerships for Vehicle Sales and Service https://evne.ws/3RTU2kn Herbert Diess Joins The Mobility House as Executive Chairman https://evne.ws/3RTU2Rp China's EV Shipping Crunch Amid Export Boom https://evne.ws/3tNelru Nio Launches 10 V2G Charging Stations in Shanghai https://evne.ws/41STAHr Northvolt Develops Sodium-Ion Battery with 160 Wh/kg Energy Density  https://evne.ws/3Hf4RZm New Zealand's EV Market Share Reaches 50% in December Amid Policy Changes https://evne.ws/3tUrXBd

Plus, stay tuned because later in the show I'll tell you what Fisker are saying about direct sales versus dealerships. I'm Martyn Lee and I go through hundreds of articles, feeds and stories a day, so you don't have to.  We're live at 8am UK time, that's 5am Eastern, to start a brand new day with all you need to know.  Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here. Volkswagen's EV Sales Reach 394,000 in 2023 https://evne.ws/420N7dF Volkswagen Integrates ChatGPT in Select Models https://evne.ws/3HffgEk Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Enhanced Afeela Concept at CES 2024 https://evne.ws/3NZLgjD Google Chrome Enhances Connectivity in Cars https://evne.ws/3Hc4heK U.S. Achieves 1.1 Million BEV Sales in 2023, Varied State Adoption https://evne.ws/3RTTX03 Tesla Updates Vehicle Features Following New Range Ratings https://evne.ws/3RTTXx5 EV Adoption Influenced by Operating Costs, Deloitte Study Finds https://evne.ws/3tPGeiF Global EV Market Predicted to Grow by 21% in 2024 https://evne.ws/3RTTZoH UK's EV Charger Network Expands by 45% in 2023 https://evne.ws/3NZLjfj UK Automakers Oppose Enhanced Incentives for Smaller EVs https://evne.ws/41VkOgF France Implements Stricter Measures on Polluting and Heavy Vehicles https://evne.ws/3NZLkjn Hungary Invests $2 Billion in Battery Production Infrastructure https://evne.ws/3HjJZQo Fisker Shifts to Franchised Dealerships for Vehicle Sales and Service https://evne.ws/3RTU2kn Herbert Diess Joins The Mobility House as Executive Chairman https://evne.ws/3RTU2Rp China's EV Shipping Crunch Amid Export Boom https://evne.ws/3tNelru Nio Launches 10 V2G Charging Stations in Shanghai https://evne.ws/41STAHr Northvolt Develops Sodium-Ion Battery with 160 Wh/kg Energy Density  https://evne.ws/3Hf4RZm New Zealand's EV Market Share Reaches 50% in December Amid Policy Changes https://evne.ws/3tUrXBd 

Interview with Hayden Locke, President & CEO of Marimaca Copper Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/marimaca-copper-tsxmari-permitting-dfs-timeline-fast-tracking-copper-production-by-2026-4348Recording date: 6th November 2023Marimaca Copper Corp is rapidly advancing its flagship Marimaca Copper Project in Chile through systematic derisking and optimization. With a recent major metallurgical breakthrough, Marimaca has cemented itself as one of the leading global copper development stories.The company announced excellent results from Phase 6 metallurgical testing, which yielded a 25% reduction in projected acid consumption for processing its copper ores. This translates into significantly lower operating costs for the project.Acid consumption is expected to fall from 40.6 kg/t to 30.6 kg/t based on optimized leaching conditions identified in the test work. With acid accounting for 30-40% of cash costs, this reduction provides major upside for Marimaca's cost profile. The company anticipates its C1 operating costs could now come in as low as $1.00-1.10/lb versus previous guidance of $1.30-1.40/lb. This would place Marimaca in the lowest quartile of the global copper cost curve.At the same time, Marimaca confirmed average copper recoveries of 74.9% from its testing, in line with results from previous programs. It also showed further flexibility to reduce acid usage with minimal impact on overall recoveries.The metallurgical optimizations significantly de-risk the project and provide multiple economic benefits. Firstly, the project has materially lower life-of-mine operating costs and increased profit margins at conservative copper prices. It has enhanced project economics with a potential NPV upside of 40-50% at the feasibility study stage. There is also an increase in operating flexibility and resilience against spikes in acid pricing. It has also further derisked Marimaca as the project heads into final feasibility study and project financing phases.With Phase 6 metallurgical testing now complete, Marimaca is on the cusp of releasing its definitive feasibility study in 2025. The company remains on track to submit environmental permits in mid-2024 and break ground on construction in 2025. First copper production is expected in 2026, perfectly aligning Marimaca with the coming copper supply deficit as demand surges from electric vehicles, renewable energy, and global electrification. Marimaca's large, oxide-only copper resource, straightforward metallurgy, tier 1 Chilean mining jurisdiction, and clean balance sheet further reinforce its position as a top global copper developer.For investors, Marimaca represents a compelling, de-risked way to capitalize on the copper bull market. It offers world-class discovery potential and near-term production growth just as copper heads into a structural deficit. Few copper developers can match Marimaca's blend of low operating costs, strong economics, exploration upside and clear path to production in a premier mining destination like Chile. With its latest metallurgical milestone, Marimaca cements itself as a premier copper growth play at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution.View Marimaca Copper's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/marimaca-copperSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

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Welcome back to Money Grows On Trees: The Podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of finance and wealth-building strategies. Your host, Lloyd Ross, The Millionaire Money Mentor dives into the depths of his personal connection with real estate. It's a love-hate relationship that has shaped Lloyd's financial journey and may challenge your own perceptions of this lucrative investment avenue. If you've been following Lloyd on social media or engaging with his content, you might consider your Millionaire Money Mentor an unlikely advocate for real estate. After all, he doesn't currently own any properties and hasn't discussed it extensively before. Yet, there's more to this story than meets the eye. What does Lloyd love and hate about real estate? Join us as we delve into Lloyd's background, which includes his experience as a lawyer specializing in property law, a real estate developer with a global powerhouse, and a successful entrepreneur who has built businesses exceeding seven figures. Through these experiences, Your Millionaire Money Mentor has come to realize that real estate holds both tremendous potential and unexpected pitfalls. But here's the twist: Lloyd consciously chose to distance himself from traditional real estate investments at this stage of his life. Instead, he's focused on building and scaling businesses, which has granted Your Millionaire Money Menotr unparalleled financial independence and the freedom to explore the world on his terms. However, it's crucial to emphasize that Lloyd's decision is not rooted in ignorance. Quite the contrary, his extensive knowledge and understanding of the real estate market have shaped Your Millionaire Money Mentor's perspective on its advantages and challenges. In this episode, we'll delve into what Lloyd loves about real estate – its predictability, steady cash flows, and the leverage it offers for wealth creation. We'll also explore what he dislikes – the transacting costs, short-term unpredictability, and the responsibility it entails. So, why has Your Millionaire Money Mentor chosen to sidestep this game embraced by many? What factors have guided Lloyd's journey towards alternative wealth-building strategies? And most importantly, what can you learn from his experiences to shape your own financial path? Get ready for an eye-opening discussion as we explore the love, hate, and untapped potential of real estate. Welcome to "Money Grows On Trees: the Podcast" Money Grows on Trees Team

Data day brings new news and up-to-date info for the logistics professional looking to use data to help separate themselves from the crowd! Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.

This is the AI News Briefing of August 16, 2023.(00:32) OpenAI's financial crunch; ChatGPT's $700k daily cost(01:21) LinkedIn's AI skills surge post-ChatGPT launch(02:19) Iowa schools use ChatGPT for book evaluations(03:05) Adepto's newsletter design debutChatGPT costs $700k daily: https://analyticsindiamag.com/openai-might-go-bankrupt-by-the-end-of-2024/LinkedIn users claim more AI skills: https://www.axios.com/2023/08/15/ai-skills-flood-resumesSchool uses ChatGPT to decide which books to ban: https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/15/23833167/iowa-book-ban-chatgpt-mason-city-community-school-district-removalFollow our newsletter at www.adepto.ai for a deeper dive into these fascinating developments and for the latest AI news and insights.The AI News Briefing has been produced by Adepto in cooperation with Wondercraft AI.Music: Inspire by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this wide ranging discussion, I speak with James Turnbull, SVP Engineering at Sotheby's about his approach to managing his costs during a downturn. From cloud spend and SaaS costs to prioritizing fewer projects and hiring globally, it's a great insight into how a traditional enterprise is engaging with a tighter financial environment.

Can reducing the idle time for your fleet dramatically reduce your operating costs? Find out on this week's episode of #UtilimarcFleetFYIs.Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs.www.utilimarc.com

"Irina Poddubnaia's Expert Strategies for Customer Retention If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed because your endless email campaigns and pop-ups aren't increasing sales or customer loyalty, then you are not alone! If the customers are constantly buying, you don't have to worry about the next campaign launch or the next product collection that you're going to roll out. In this episode, you will be able to: Raise the bar of e-commerce success by focusing on crucial post-purchase experiences. Collaborate across departments to achieve outstanding customer support outcomes. Exploit touch points effectively to improve sales and customer gratification. Tailor bespoke, targeted messages for strengthening connections with customers and prospects. Utilize automation tools for refining the customer experience and driving up sales numbers. Do you want to increase sales and customer satisfaction for your E-commerce business? Have you heard these myths about leveraging touch points? Myth #1: More touchpoints always lead to more sales. Myth #2: Touchpoints are only important during the purchase process. Myth #3: Touchpoints don't matter as long as the product is good. But don't worry, Irina Poddubnaia is here to share the truth about leveraging touch points for your E-commerce business. Introducing Irina Poddubnaia Introducing Irina Poddubnaia, the entrepreneurial mastermind behind Trackmage.com, a game-changing platform that aids e-commerce businesses in streamlining shipping, tracking, and elevating their customer experience. Irina is dedicated to transforming the way entrepreneurs view success by emphasizing the importance of the post-purchase experience and fostering strong relationships between businesses and their customers. Her expertise in leveraging touchpoints to drive sales and improve customer satisfaction has made her a go-to source for e-commerce business owners Find Irina Online: https://trackmage.com/ https://www.facebook.com/trackmage/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/trackmage/ https://www.instagram.com/trackmage/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxA1xlANK5j0jdQc02a99rg https://twitter.com/TrackMage The resources mentioned in this episode are: Proactively provide tracking information and order status updates to customers. Ask for reviews and feedback after a customer receives their product. Use delays or issues as an opportunity to apologize and show that the brand cares about its customers. Create a branded post-purchase experience by providing additional product recommendations and information. Delegate and automate customer support as much as possible. Use data on shipping delays and other problems to negotiate discounts with carriers and suppliers. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Importance of Post Purchase Experience, 00:04:22 - Risks of Not Focusing on Post-Purchase Experience, 00:08:54 - Branded Experience in Transactional Communications, 00:15:05 - Benefits of Knowing About Problems, 00:17:07 - Leveraging Data for Operating Costs, 00:17:44 - Collecting Reviews, 00:21:15 - Increasing Sales Frequency, 00:25:05 - The Founding of Trackmage, 00:30:15 - Eliminating Typos in Emails, 00:34:24 - Mystery Shopping and Avoiding Detection, 00:34:48 - Free Ebook to Increase Sales, 00:35:04 - Gratitude and Farewell, 00:35:13 - Show Notes and Resources, "A lifelong fan can support the business, buy more, tell to their friends." Importance of Post-Purchase Experience The post-purchase experience is a critical aspect of building customer loyalty and driving sales growth for e-commerce businesses. By providing a seamless, personalized experience throughout the entire order cycle, businesses can ensure that customers feel valued and satisfied, which encourages repeat purchases and positive word-of-mouth. Paying close attention to this stage of the customer journey not only improves retention but also paves the way for sustainable growth in the long run. In the podcast, Irina Poddubnaia highlighted the importance of maintaining open, timely communication with customers after they've placed an order. She emphasized that a proactive approach to order updates, shipping notifications, and delivery information can help alleviate customer anxiety and create a positive, branded experience. By adopting such best practices in the post-purchase phase, businesses can position themselves as trustworthy and customer-centric, which ultimately drives higher sales and a loyal customer base. If you ask the customer at the right time, we are very happy to leave a review. Branded Experience in Transactional Communications Businesses can further leverage their transactional communications to create a branded experience and add value to the customer relationship. By infusing marketing content and brand messaging into routine notifications, such as order status updates and shipping confirmations, businesses can reinforce brand identity while also cross-selling and upselling their products and services. Irina Poddubnaia discussed how companies can utilize post-purchase emails to not just communicate essential order information but also showcase additional products that might interest the customer. By providing personalized recommendations and exclusive offers in these communications, businesses can not only create a branded experience but also increase the likelihood of repeat sales and long-term loyalty. "The post-purchase experience is becoming more and more of a pressing need for all businesses." Collecting Reviews Customer reviews play a crucial role in influencing potential purchasers' decisions and building a brand's online reputation. A steady stream of positive reviews can greatly impact a business's search ranking, making it more discoverable to its target audience. Therefore, it is vital for businesses to have a strategic plan for collecting reviews regularly. In the podcast episode, Irina Poddubnaia shared valuable advice on optimizing the customer review collection process. She emphasized the importance of timing review requests to ensure customers receive them after the product has been delivered, maximizing the likelihood of capturing positive feedback. Irina also acknowledged the need to collect reviews promptly, as waiting too long can diminish the chances of a customer leaving a high-quality review. If the customers are constantly buying, you don't have to worry about the next campaign launch or the next product collection that you're going to roll out. Increasing Sales Frequency An essential part of driving growth in e-commerce businesses is finding ways to increase purchase frequency among customers. By leveraging multiple touchpoints, such as tracking pages and personalized recommendations, businesses can encourage repeat purchases and foster long-term customer relationships. During the podcast, Irina Poddubnaia spoke about the importance of personalizing discounts and upsells across various customer touchpoints. By displaying relevant and complementary products on tracking pages, e-commerce companies can inspire additional purchases and boost sales frequency, leading to increased revenue and customer satisfaction. Access The Free ebook "How To Make 5-10% Extra Sales On Autopilot Without Increasing Your Ad Spend Or Hiring More Staff" Here is the brutal truth about e-commerce: Most eCommerce sellers just focus on getting traffic to their stores. Paid ads, affiliate promotions, events, direct outreach, SEO and etc. and etc. The thinking goes like this: traffic -> paying customers and more traffic -> more paying customers. So in fact, all this becomes a race to get as much targeted traffic as possible. While doing that they forget about existing customers!Do you know that it costs you 5 times more to acquire a new customer than it takes to keep an existing one? The probability of selling to an existing customer is 60-70%, while the probability of selling to a new prospect is 5-20%In this guide, I explain how you can drive back traffic to your store after purchase and make 5-10% extra sales by upselling your existing customers while they are waiting for their orders. This technique doesn't require coding and is easy to apply. 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Rui Morais, Dis-Chem's incoming CEO, talks about their annual financial results.  For The Money Show Explainer, Prof Adrian Saville Investment Specialist at Genera Capital on how the rating agencies changed their tune on SA since Ramaphosa has been at the helm.  For Friday File, Sarah Collins, founder and CEO of Wonderbag spoke about their non-electric slow cooker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Understanding house cleaning income, are you being ripped off? Find out the truth regarding income from cleaning houses! In this video, we explore the common concerns of house cleaners who feel like they're not receiving a fair share of the money earned from cleaning jobs. Are you only making 50% of the earned income? Do you suspect your boss is not being honest about the money earned? Join us as we delve into this important topic and provide valuable insights and advice to help you protect your rights and ensure you receive a fair wage for your hard work. Don't miss out on this informative and empowering video! #HouseCleaningIncome #FairWage #WorkerRights Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** UNDERSTANDING HOUSE CLEANING INCOME CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru 0:41 - What if my company only pays me half? 1:30 - What is the cleaning industry standard for payment? 1:57 - Why is my boss not being transparent? 2:14 - Do some cleaners not know how to run a business? 2:37 - What are operating costs? 2:51 - Do I need social media for my business? 3:03 - Are there recurring cleaning supply costs? 3:26 - Will I need to wash my own cloths? 3:38 - What types of insurance will I need to start a cleaning business? 3:52 - Do I budget for vehicle expenses for a cleaning company? 4:22 - Will my cleaning employer take taxes out? 5:14 - Are some people happy being the employee and not the boss? *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Swiffer Dusters Heavy Duty Extender Handle Starter Kit - https://amzn.to/3k0zQQP How to Start Your Own House Cleaning Company: - https://amzn.to/3jOF7e7 Starting a Business QuickStart Guide: - https://amzn.to/3Yx60T5 LLC Beginner's Guide, Updated Edition: - https://amzn.to/417P5Z5 How to Start a Successful Airbnb Business: - https://amzn.to/3Xx8cIX (When available, we use affiliate links and as Amazon Associates we earn a commission on qualifying purchases.) *** RATE THIS SHOW ***  https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner   *** RATE THIS PODCAST ***  https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner  *** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION*** https://savvycleaner.com/join *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown  *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskAngelaBrown Facebook: https://Facebook.com/AskAngelaBrown Twitter: https://Twitter.com/AskAngelaBrown Instagram: https://Instagram.com/AskAngelaBrown Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/AskAngelaBrown Linkedin: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/AskAngelaBrown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AskAngelaBrown Store: https://amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Please email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com  *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** https://amzn.to/3jHk4GL *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://housecleaning360.com *** SPONSOR A CLEANER - SAVVY CLEANER SCHOLARSHIP FUND ***  Each year Savvy Cleaner gives away scholarships to the Savvy Cleaner Network, which includes training for house cleaners and maids, group coaching, and 24/7 network support. This trains them in personal protective equipment, chemical safety, cleaning equipment between jobs, how to clean techniques, and more. If you find value in this show and you want to pay it forward, you can sponsor a cleaner here:  Give: https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-fund Apply - https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-application *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ***  We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the cleaning industry, here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED IN PART BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental  https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com  FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank-you gifts for house cleaners and maids. https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com  HOARDING WORLD - Helping you change your relationship with stuff https://HoardingWorld.com *** VIDEO CREDITS *** VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O  https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o HOST: Angela Brown  https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com

Today we are joined by Tyler Page, CEO of Cipher Mining. We talk about Cipher's capital strategy, machine purchases and growing its operational footprint across Texas. https://www.ciphermining.com https://twitter.com/cipherinc Tyler Page: https://twitter.com/rftylerpage Will Foxley: https://twitter.com/wsfoxley TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 01:20 What is Cyphermining? 06:09 Working with equity groups 08:37 Timing hardware buys 12:41 Bull market pressure to get rigs online 15:29 Managing hardware manufacturers 17:38 Building facilities 22:01 Managing "behind the meter" facilities 24:30 Jobs in mining 26:10 Putting 6 exahash online 28:58 Hashrate prediction MINE Start mining your own bitcoins with Compass. https://bit.ly/3CehBf1 WATCH https://youtube.com/c/CompassMining?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3fNfrdi Spotify https://spoti.fi/3tSf9G1 Amazon https://amzn.to/3557cqg Anchor https://bit.ly/3rmb7UF Fountain https://bit.ly/3NeNTec RSS https://bit.ly/3chpULV LEARN Every week, Compass sends a memo to over 18,000 professional miners and investors with the most important news and data in cryptocurrency mining. Get the free newsletter in your inbox too: https://bit.ly/3vOGzxD FOLLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/compass_mining LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassmining

In this episode, I share my latest weekly sales advocate training where we both did role plays. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matt-warren8/message

Join Me and Dave Purgason, Senior Director of Sales at CallRevu, as we discuss the latest development of thier platform and how thier latest features are helping dealers lower operating costs annd improve customer retention.

Subscribe to John's weekly newsletter for free resources and exclusives.Time just released an article about airbnb - Too Many Rich People Bought Airbnbs. Now They're Sitting EmptyIn this episode, I share several ways you can reduce operating costs to save money during this down period. I also share areas you should not cut corners on.

While no one has a crystal ball and a lot of these numbers can be changed, the Citation ISP remains a fantastic entry level light jet for those looking to take their private aviation to the next level. —Download the Ultimate Jet Guide: Buyer's Field Notes Here - http://www.theultimatejetguide.com

TMA practice management and technology experts discuss practices expenses and operational cost management ranging from staffing and technology to medical and drug supplies.  To claim CME for this episode, visit texmed.org/CMEtoGO and find all the Ask the Expert episodes here.

The next generation of culinary artisans are changing up the industry. These artisans have a whole new approach to reaching and satisfying the next generation consumer. In this podcast we will explore chefs and artisans from around the world diving into their story and passion. In this episode of Chef AF, I chat with Andrew Gibson, Senior Manager at Energy Solutions about the California Instant Rebate Program and how it can lower operating costs with high efficiency equipment. Gibson oversees all of the food service outreach. He works directly with the market to help them understand rebates. Gibson trains the market on how rebates are beneficial, how they help the environment and how it can help the health and welfare of communities. I ask Gibson to explain how the program works and he says, “the California Instant Rebate Program is a midstream food service program. It just started last April and it's delivered really reliable and cost-effective savings to our customers that are purchasing food servers equipment. The nuts and bolts of the program is if you're a customer, if you need to buy food service equipment that is in one of those rebate qualified categories, you would go to wherever you would purchase your equipment and upon making that purchase at that moment you would be able to receive that rebate.” Gibson goes on to say it is like receiving a discount because it is an instant rebate. The customer does not have to fill out any paperwork to receive the rebate. Gibson talks about who would qualify for the rebate and shares, customers of SoCalGas , PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E and if you're in their territory as a non-residential customer you can receive those rebates.We talk about the benefit for food service businesses and Gibson says, “When you're looking at the overall progression of your restaurant and quality of food and what you're going to spend your money on a lot of times it's not going to go towards equipment. I mean if you can, you're going to keep your equipment until that thing absolutely is inoperable because you have so much more money and capital costs that need to be invested in other things to keep the daily processes of your unit working.” Gibson says when you are able to apply rebates it gives operators an opportunity to be more energy efficient, more productive, and the ability to benefit their community by reducing the carbon in the atmosphere. To hear more about the benefits of the California Instant Rebate Program, check out this episode of Chef AF “It's All Food” or you can listen at Spotify!

The Energy Minister has insisted that households will be protected from rising operating costs by state-run electricity retailer Synergy. Western Power has been told by the industry's regulator it needs to raise a billion dollars over the next five years. Bill Johnston told 6PR Breakfast host Gareth Parker the cost of electricity makes up about 40 per cent of household bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One uncertainty about how the energy transition will play out is how prevalent battery technology will be in the future. Today's lithium-ion batteries work well for short duration utility storage and electric cars, but they are not commercial for some other applications – such as long duration energy storage or heavy hauling.  Also, material supply constraints are increasing the cost of batteries and becoming a limit to growth.  To understand the current and future state of battery technology, we welcome Dr. Rajshekar DasGupta, Chief Executive Officer of Electrovaya to our podcast.  Electrovaya is a Canadian developer and manufacture of lithium-ion batteries that is based in Mississauga, Ontario. They are also developing proprietary solid state battery technology.Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/

Understanding costs are CRITICAL in designing your career, building relationships, and creating a supply chain ecosystem! Today, Dean Croke talks about operating costs and how we can baseline them out for better relationships...Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #DJFlores and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

With inflation and economic uncertainty, companies are looking for ways to reduce their operating expenses. While many of the costs associated with fleet are unavoidable, there are some steps that fleets can take to control their costs of operation and improve their bottom line. In this episode, we talk with Tim Denny of Onward Fleet Solutions, fleet industry veteran and founder of a fleet management company, to learn what fleets should expect in the coming months and to hear some of the tips he's providing to current customers in anticipation of restricted budgets. Guest this Episode:Tim Denny, Founder and CEO, Onward Fleet SolutionsTakeaways from our conversation with Tim: 1. Let your fleet's data guide your decision making.2. Stay communicative and transparent with those around you.3. You might have to try new things to see positive change.4. Set clear and measurable goals to gauge your success.Additional Links and Resources:The True Total Cost of Ownership for Fleets (Download)7 Ways to Reduce Fleet Costs (Blog)Start Tracking Your Fleet Expenses (Tool)Try Fleetio for Free

Since March 2020, the Maryland Food Bank's statewide food assistance network has distributed the equivalent of 100 million meals in response to the pandemic. But the uncertainty of the pandemic led right into the stress of inflation.  Maryland Food Bank CEO and President Carmen Del Guercio says rising demand for food is coupled with rising costs, "Today we're purchasing about 25 million pounds of food. That's twice what we would buy pre-COVID, to respond to the demand. And the cost of that food is double." Use the Find Food tool to locate food assistance in your area. You can also phone: 410-737-8282. A ‘food and funds' drive organized by the MD Food Bank and the Orioles starts tomorrow and runs through the weekend. Plus, summer vacation can mean children who rely on school for meals go hungry. Baltimore County Public Library Director Sonia Alcántara-Antoine describes its free lunch program for kids, and other free community resources. Find information about free meals and the Summer Reading Challenge here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRX Gold CEO Stephen Mullowney joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company seen some big gains as they report for the 3rd quarter. Mullowney telling Proactive the company saw a low cash cost of 508 per ounce of gold, and a significant gross margin of 73% which led to net income of 2 million dollars. The company was operating cash flow positive for the second consecutive quarter. Mullowney also said Buckreef Gold successfully completed the first full quarter operating achieved production of 2,733 ounces of gold, exceeding guidance, and sold 3,033 ounces of gold – both quarterly records.

We know that climate change is a public health problem – and now, health care leaders are getting a better understanding of how their own organizations are contributing to the problem. In this episode, Rachel Woods sits down with Advisory Board's Miles Cottier to discuss the state of the climate change problem and why health care leaders shouldn't wait for government action to start making progress. Links: Three ways your climate change inaction will hurt your bottom line Addressing cognitive biases in climate change How can you make progress on environmental sustainability? By defining the problem and asking the right questions. How health systems can fight climate change at the grassroots level Global lessons on building your organization's climate change roadmap To explore Advisory Board's latest thinking on the future of value-based care, visit advisory.com/VBC.

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Martha Larson, Energy Manager at Minnesota's Carleton College, about how colleges and universities can reduce their operating costs through the use of green technologies.   Podcast Highlights Martha Larson explains that higher education institutions have a responsibility to act as role models by changing carbon-intense behaviors and modernizing energy technologies. Starting with a small study, Carleton College chose to fully transition from natural gas to renewable sources of energy including wind and geothermal. Their success has shown significant economic benefits to going green, both expected and unexpected.  The steps taken by Carleton College over the past two decades offer a replicable model for other schools to follow, with an emphasis on a two-pronged approach of reducing energy demand and decarbonizing the energy supply.  To read this podcast's show notes and related content, visit Carleton College Sustainability Model Reduced Operating Costs on The Change Leader's website.  About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides strategic planning and change management services that enable higher education institutions to drive innovation and reduce their operational expenditures. To find out more about his consulting services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his consulting firm's website. The Change Leader's Social Media Links Dr. Drumm McNaughton on LinkedIn  Twitter: @thechangeldr  Email: podcast@changinghighered.com 

Calculate Intangible Asset Based Value This is a little more difficult and we are going to take the indirect methods. That is accomplished by looking at the company's pre-tax performance and isolating how much more you made that is not accounted for by ROA. Topics: (Your ROA X Industry Average ROA) - Pretax Earnings = Intangible Asset Brand Value Next Show/Chapter 17: Operating Costs

The next generation of culinary artisans are changing up the industry. These artisans have a whole new approach to reaching and satisfying the next generation consumer. In this podcast we will explore chefs and artisans from around the world diving into their story and passion. In this episode of Chef AF, Pepe talks with Josh Chanin, Energy Efficiency Consultant for California Instant Rebates to discuss how the California Instant Rebates Program works, why it is beneficial to commercial foodservice customers and their business, and who can qualify for these rebates. Chanin talks about working with utilities across the nation to help them run energy efficiency programs. He explains that utilities actually want their customers to save energy because it also saves the utility companies money in the long run since they don't have to build as much infrastructure to serve a growing customer base. Chanin shares that a lot of utilities are mandated by their public utilities commission to save energy. He says, “We help them do that by running things like rebate programs”.Chanin shares that the California foodservice instant rebates program is a California statewide program targeted specifically at commercial foodservice customers by allowing them to get rebates when purchasing any high efficiency, commercial foodservice equipment such as high efficiency fryers, convection ovens and steamers. Chanin talks about how the program works. Chanin shares that when commercial foodservice customers buy high efficiency, commercial foodservice equipment from their local or national food service equipment dealer or supplier, they are able to get pretty impactful rebates. Chanin shares that the rebates are offered at the time of purchase, making it an instant rebate as opposed to other standard rebate programs that arrive via mail and can take months to reach the customer. He says, “The instant rebates program is great because it allows you to get those rebates as a discount, and have a lower upfront cost when purchasing high efficiency equipment.”Chanin talks about how commercial customers can easily learn what products qualify for rebates and which California residents are eligible for rebates based on their zip code. Chanin says, “We cover almost all of the State of California.” Chanin shares that customers can visit the company's website, featuring a user-friendly search tab to look for equipment by name, manufacturer, model number or they can work directly with their equipment dealer to find the right products for them and check eligibility.Chanin talks about the benefits of high efficiency equipment. He says, “High efficiency equipment has a lot of benefits, especially for the small and medium sized businesses, not only do you get these great rebates, and you're able to save money on the purchase and save energy, which means saving money on your utility bills over the lifetime of your products.” Chanin talks about additional benefits of high efficiency equipment. Chanin shares that often those models have lower recovery times, which means that they can recover faster, such as when frozen food goes in the fryer, or when refrigerator doors are opened and closed again, they're able to get back to temperature faster than other models. Chanin adds, “High efficiency equipment is often name brand products that are higher quality and longer lasting.”Tune into the podcast to learn more from Chanin about the California Instant Rebates Program, on Chef AF “It's All Food” or you can listen at iTunes Now!Produced by Lisa Pepe

- Ford Denies Rumors of EV Spin-Off - Thousands of Cars Catch Fire on Cargo Ship - GM Launches Use Based Insurance Through OnStar - EV Battery Production Doubles In 2021 - BYD Launches Yuan Plus with Innovative Blade Battery - Volkswagen Reveals More ID.Buzz Details - GM and Cruise File Petition to Put Origin Shuttle in Operation - Baidu Shares AV Operating Costs - VW Proves BEV Better Than ICE in Snow Storms

- Ford Denies Rumors of EV Spin-Off- Thousands of Cars Catch Fire on Cargo Ship- GM Launches Use Based Insurance Through OnStar- EV Battery Production Doubles In 2021- BYD Launches Yuan Plus with Innovative Blade Battery- Volkswagen Reveals More ID.Buzz Details- GM and Cruise File Petition to Put Origin Shuttle in Operation- Baidu Shares AV Operating Costs- VW Proves BEV Better Than ICE in Snow Storms

Many entrepreneurs lack focus to propel their business to a multi-million dollar company. But studying business management could push you over that 8-figure mark. You develop the skills you need to successfully run your firm by watching a beggar on a street corner and scrutinizing high-powered CEOs. Entrepreneur Steve Cantrell runs a consulting firm that helps CEOs maximize their profits. In this episode, he reveals how you can increase your revenue and decrease your expenses. Show highlights include: Why giving $20 to a homeless person teaches you how to run your business (3:15) How looking at your phone when you wake up ruins your day before you get out of bed (6:08) Why paying for advertising wrecks your bottom line (and how you can change that today) (9:37) How reducing your business goals to the lowest common denominator lets you earn $1 million dollars in a year (12:53) Why ignoring the "Buy Now" buyer skyrockets your business (13:49) If you found a golden nugget of wisdom in this episode, share it on social media with the hashtag #ResultsLeaderFM to help spread the word. If you loved what Steve revealed in this episode, you'll find more of him online at https://www.strategicsolutionsaz.com or https://www.strategicsolutionsaz.info.

This profit season comes off the back of a global market sell-off as central banks begin to tighten monetary policy. With rising borrowing costs as companies deal with pandemic challenges, and supply chain disruptions, what's the knock-on effect on companies reporting this season?Brad Potter, Tyndall's Head of Australian Equities discusses his views in episode one of February 2022's 4-Minute Monday podcast.

Learn more on how to reduce insurance operating costs with the help of technology in this blog post. Technology is transforming the insurance industry. New capabilities and efficiencies mean insurers must keep up with new apps and software and insurtech services can give them a competitive edge. Part of competing means keeping costs low, mostly by implementing new technology while keeping legacy systems running. Controlling and reducing costs can give an insurance company a competitive advantage and increase profitability. Sonali Merhotra, Product Manager at Kanopi sheds some light on how emerging technologies can be the doorway to lower operating costs and new areas of revenue. For more updates on insurance technology in general, make sure to follow Kanopi's YouTube channel. Follow Kanopi on social media: LinkedIn | Twitter

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In this interview, I sit down with with Matt Douglas, Chief Enterprise Architect at Sentara and Optima Health and Chris Logan, Executive Healthcare Advisor at VMware. You can check out the full interview at the bottom of this article.. Douglas shares why Sentara and Optima Health made the decision to move their Epic EHR to VMware vSphere and vSAN running on the Azure cloud. That's a big decision for any organization. In fact, I asked Douglas if he was worried about virtualizing such an important application and moving it to the cloud. His response highlighted something we often forget. Not moving to a modern architecture that includes virtualization and the cloud carries many risks as well. Learn more about VMware: https://www.vmware.com/solutions/industry/healthcare-it-solutions.html Find more great health IT content: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

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In this episode of Global Fleet Management Voices, Automotive Fleet Executive Editor, Mike Antich, speaks with European Fleet Editor for Automotive Fleet, Ralph Morton, about the goals and progress of fleet electrification in the UK. Topics include: Why there's a rapid acceleration towards fleet electrification in the UK. What the current infrastructure looks like and its short-term goals. The impact of EVs on Maintenance and Operating Costs.

Workers' compensation is widely regarded as a non-discretionary expense. For some, it's an unfortunate cost of doing business that adversely impacts the bottom line. For others, however, it's a means of differentiating yourself from industry peers. In this episode, we spoke with Crystal Jones, a senior underwriter with The American Equity Underwriters, to explore practical ways mid and front-line managers can help reduce workers' compensation costs as a means of gaining a competitive advantage where it historically may not have existed. View this episode on the AEU LEAD website. About CrystalCrystal Jones joined The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. in January 2011 and serves as a Senior Underwriter. She works as both a USL&H and State Act underwriter as the State Act program works in conjunction with the USL&H coverage to offer companion coverage. Prior to joining AEU, Crystal worked for a local insurance agency. Crystal received her bachelor's degree from the University of South Alabama in Communications with a minor in Sociology. She has earned both the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) and Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designations and was named a 40 Under 40 Award recipient at the 2020 Inland Marine Expo.  Where you can find CrystalCrystal on Linkedin======================Supervisor Skills: Secrets of Success is a production of AEU LEAD. With 60 years of combined industry experience, our supervisor training program gives mid-level managers the skills needed to influence employees, customers, and peers. This increases employee engagement, reduces turnover and rework, and ultimately results in higher profits for their company. Find AEU LEAD: aeulead.com | Linkedin | Facebook

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In today's episode Mike and I cover ownership and operating costs and how they impact your equipment fleet and financials. The converstion covers Chapter 5 of Mike Vorsters overhauled Construction Equipment Economics V2 book. Be sure to check out the book at cempcentral.com

Bill Pritchett of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about how users can reduce maintenance and operating costs with flush or flushless seals. The episode is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. Topics for discussion include: Where the wastewater treatment industry is heading over the next 10 years and the challenges faced. How reducing seal flush waster can reduce maintenance and operating costs. Has the mechanical seal industry developed designs/technology to reduce or eliminate seal flush water? Can seal technology help with a mega drought? Difference between flushless and ultra-low flush seals. That and more on this edition of the Pumps & Systems podcast. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

In this episode,  Mike Vorster and I will dive into chapter 3 of his new book: Construction Equipment Economics version 2. We focus on operating and ownership costs and the critical distinction between the two. Be sure to check out the book on Mike's website at CEMPCentral.com

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Vehicle operating costs are an important part of the benefit-cost analysis of transportation infrastructure investments. Dr. Elie Hajj from the University of Nevada, Reno discusses the roadway factors that impact vehicle operating costs borne by the traveling public. The post Vehicle Operating Costs appeared first on AgileAssets.

Meet Alexa's speech coachBy Amazon Staff aboutamazon.comThis audio is available in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and India as a Flash Briefing on @amazonecho devices and the #Alexa app (even without a device), as well as Spotify and Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.Search for “The Smart Speakers”. The links referred to are at: https://www.thesmartspeakers.com/links Also check out my 28 Day Flash Briefing Briefing - a step-by-step course in building a better briefing for your brand or business or self. It's available in the Alexa Skills store https://bit.ly/Peters28DayFBB Produced by Peter Stewart (@TweeterStewart) #voice #voicefirst #voiceAI #smartspeakers #Alexa #flashbriefing #WomenInVoice #AI #VUI #FlashBriefing #FlashBriefings #podcasts #technology #AlexaLive #Echo #smarthome

Navigate Cloud Economics in Azure, and see radical cost savings for your organization based on your specific workloads. Cloud billing is tied to compute and storage, which includes the underlying software licensing fees. Costs accrue via a pay for what you consume model, versus the up-front server infrastructure and software licensing costs that you would typically pay on-premises in your data center. Join Matt McSpirit, Microsoft Azure’s Senior Product Manager, to see how the cloud consumption model in Azure applies. The Cloud is infinitely flexible; it’s not “one size fits all.” A major advantage of the Cloud is the power it gives you to elastically scale compute resources in response to different peaks in your business. As you pay for what you consume, consider how you will consume resources for your specific workloads in order to get the best pricing. Unpredictable workloads: Add and subtract resources as you need them, resulting in variable costs. Purposefully architecting for elasticity can help to save costs Predictable workloads: Make an upfront commitment to consume at a certain level for a longer period of time, and you can benefit from fixed costs at reduced pricing. Azure Dedicated Host provides the physical servers you need dedicated to your Azure subscription Azure Reservations allows you to commit resources for one-year or three-year plans for multiple services Across both of these consumption approaches, one of the most important levers to keep your costs in check, is software licensing which can make up to 30-40% of your Cloud bill. Once you are in Azure, the Azure Cost Management tool allows you to set target budgets and track against spending. And if you are trying to reduce your carbon footprint, studies show that Microsoft cloud services are up to 93 percent more energy-efficient and up to 98 percent more carbon-efficient than datacenters run on-premises. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - How cloud pricing works 02:39 - Software licensing 03:35 - Paying for what you consume 04:08 - Variable costs 05:15 - Fixed costs 06:29 - See economic tips put to the test/Azure pricing calculator 09:57 - Managing costs over time ► Link References: To learn more, check out https://aka.ms/AzureCloudEconomic For more information on licenses, visit https://aka.ms/Licensing Leverage the free Azure Pricing Calculator, available at https://aka.ms/azurepricingcalculator Check calculations at https://aka.ms/WSOpenLicensing  and https://aka.ms/SAMechanics Find pricing details for SQL Server at https://aka.ms/SQLOpenLicensing Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? We are Microsoft’s official video series for IT. You can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at #Microsoft. Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/microsoftmechanics/ 

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy talks with Tom Williard who the CEO and Principal of Sage Energy Consulting.  Sage Energy Consulting works with clients to help them implement renewable energy and energy efficiency projects including solar, wind, energy storage, microgrids, fuel cells, and EV fleet transition planning and infrastructure support.  There are many interesting topics that Tom speaks about on this episode some of them are the many benefits of having microgrids, how PPAs have allowed more development of solar, and about EV fleet transition project.  Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, as well as an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer, and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar, as well as utility-scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges both energy and environmental commodities.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity, to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche. Tom Williard Tom Williard is the Principal and CEO of Sage Energy Consulting has more than 18 years of experience in energy consulting and development of energy sector businesses, with a focus on the development of technical and financial models to predict potential energy asset allocation and financial performance, and has served as CEO since Sage’s inception. In 2013, Mr. Williard cofounded SolEd Benefit Corporation and wrote the project financial models used to structure PPA and lease financings that reduced the cost of renewable energy projects for public schools. In 2005, he cofounded Solmetric, a company that developed the SunEye, a high precision instrument now widely used in the solar industry to measure shade characteristics. In 2001 he cofounded System Design, a renewable energy system design and due diligence company. Prior to 2001, Mr. Williard worked in electronics engineering in senior hardware and software engineering positions, as senior technologist, and in engineering management. Mr. Williard also provided engineering management consulting to startup and early stage companies and served for seven years as an elected public school trustee in Marin County. As a Sage Principal, he provides financial, policy, and technical oversight for all company projects, and provides expert testimony for clients and industry groups. Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Tom Williard Website:  https://www.sagerenew.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-williard-b68a443/ Phone: (415) 663-9914   Top 5 Solar Energy Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020 Thank you to Feedspot for having the Solar Maverick Podcast as one of the top 5 Solar Energy Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020.  Below is the link with more information. https://blog.feedspot.com/solar_energy_podcasts/   Sponsor Information We would like to thank our sponsor Summit Ridge Energy for sponsoring this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast. Summit Ridge Energy is the leading owner-operator of community solar projects in the United States. The team has been a strong force within the U.S. commercial solar market for years and was instrumental in the creation of "virtual" power purchase agreements and associated financing structures. Summit Ridge Energy has leveraged this experience to launch Summit Ridge Capital, a dedicated funding platform that acquires pre-operational community solar and battery storage projects. SRE also works with land owners across the country to maximize the value of their acreage by offering predictable lease income to host their solar farms. From site identification and system design, to take-out financing and construction management, Summit Ridge is the most complete solutions provider in the community solar space.  Summit Ridge Energy was interviewed on Episode 26 and Episode 87 of the Solar Maverick Podcast. Website: https://srenergy.com Email: info@srenergy.com   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on iTunes,Podbean, and youtube.   This episode was produced and managed by  Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)                

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Singapore has seen a reduction in foreign employment services this year which has impacted the F&B sector. But what if there is an automated solution to mitigate the biggest pains for F&B players which are manpower and cost? In a bid to help save costs, N-fresh has launched an automated noodle maker. Wilson Ang, Managing Director, N-fresh shares more on how this helps the F&B sector save costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aerion Corporation envisages a future where humanity can travel point to point on this planet within three hours. Gene Holloway, Aerion Corporation's Chief Sustainability Officer, discusses the company's plan to develop a supersonic aircraft that will be carbon neutral through the use of engines that are 100% biofuel driven, Aerion's plan for a Zero Carbon Footprint, and an aircraft offering silent, boomless operations. Topics covered include: The regulatory hurdles that must be addressed to enable useful supersonic flight. How Aerion's approach differs from others within the supersonic space. Synthetic fuel changes that now makes them a real possibility for aviation. How Aerion's partnership with Carbon Engineering will advance synthetic fuels. Supersonic flight without leaving a carbon footprint. Preventing an aircraft's supersonic boom from reaching the ground. Aerion's timeline to bring the AS2 to the business aviation market. How the AS2's Operating Costs are likely to compare with current business aircraft. How might supersonic flight affect the aerospace industry of the future.

Direct operating costs are to be viewed on an hourly rate. Knowing this number is mission critical in setting your fee-for-service fees, and determining if a particular dental insurance is worth being a provider for. As in any business, profits and profitability are key to maintaining a thriving and successful practice.Support the show

David Wyndham joined the firm of Conklin & de Decker and helped the consulting company become an industry authority on Business & General Aviation aircraft operating costs. Now working with Par Avion, David discusses Aircraft Operating Costs with Asset Insight, including: Identifying the different types of operating costs, and how an operator should view them. Identifying Variable, Fixed, and Other Costs an operator should keep in mind. The reasons for tracking aircraft-related expenses on a Cost per Hour and a Cost per Mile basis. Understanding the cyclical nature of maintenance. The items to consider when operating under a “low utilization” environment. What owners and operators are most likely to misunderstand when it comes to operating costs. Improving understanding and communication when it comes to costing. Structuring an operating budget.

Most biorepositories have not traditionally paid attention to the financial aspects of their operations, which has led to problems in the long-term sustainability of some academic, government and commercial biobanking operations, explains Dr. Jim Vaught, editor-in-chief of the journal Biopreservation and Biobanking, in this CAPcast. Dr. Vaught has studied the challenges involved in the economics and sustainability over the past 10 years and has published several papers on these topics. In this CAPcast, Dr. Vaught will discuss why all biorepository directors need to understand the costs of setting up and operating their facilities and how to develop a business strategy. For more resources related to biobanking and biorepositories, including the CAP’s Biorepository Accreditation Program, please visit CAP.org and search for biorepository.

Block and Lot with Brian Meier.Brian and Kate breakdown how Streeteasy's manual listing input and rental charges will affect agents. By showing examples and playing with the numbers, they give an accurate picture of just how it will add to your yearly operating costs as an agents.Brian begs agents to stop the "apartment comb over".2019 takeaways, is buyer confidence back?Sofia asks, who is responsible for her storage unit she thought was conveyed in the sale but found out after closing that it wasn't?Thinking of splurging on that Private Island, Estate or Investment? Our guest international top broker of the Bahamas, Philip Hillier shares all aspects of how ownership is conveyed to point you in the right direction.

In today's Federal Newscast, the agency's inspector general says between fiscal 2009 and 2018, USPS cut its labor costs, but also saw a decrease in mail volume.

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  FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019.   Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   Last week we walked through how to write an Invitation to Bid. Today, we are going to concentrate our discussion to the Request for Proposal (RFP). We will however be mentioning the Request for Quote (RFQ). An IFB your proposal consists of filling out the forms provided by the government. However, RFP and RFQ are different. Sooner or later you are going to want to bid on a Request For Proposal. To find all requirements over $25,000, click here. What is an Request for Proposal (RFP)? RFP is a bid document that outlines a problem or requirement and asks small businesses to propose their methods for solving the problem. You will also need to calculate all associated costs necessary to solve the problem or fulfill the requirement. So, how does the RFQ differ from an IFB? With this in mind let us go over how an RFP differs from an IFB. How Does the Request for Proposal Differ? We know that an IFB requires the bidder to fill out forms. Does that mean that you won't have to fill out some forms? Unfortunately, no, there will be some forms to fill out, but most of the proposal will explain your plan for meeting the government's need. You will also provide your documents. What kind of papers? Well, you may have to provide your drawings, bio on your personnel, management plans, and any other documents pertinent to the requirement. Next, you need to demonstrate your capabilities. While you're at it, you need your proposal to be as simple and straightforward as possible. It must be concise, complete, and accurate. However, an RFP can drain your resources. Additionally, you need to balance your current workload with your resources available to bid on projects. For that reason it is best to be selective on which RFPs you chase. Time Consuming Yes, an RFP is more time consuming than an IFB. As a result, preparing your proposals are going to cost you more money. Don't expect your bid to take just a few hours to complete. Bids can take weeks to prepare. Since responding to an RFP or RFQ can be time-consuming. It is best to come up with a way to evaluate the requirement before you waste a substantial amount of time on something that you don't stand a chance of winning. At any rate, most companies have devised a way to evaluate the solicitation. By evaluating the solicitation they can determine if it is worth their time, and resources to submit a bid. Even so, you maybe asking yourself how to make this determination. We will provide questions that you can use to help you make the determination on whether to bid or not. This is known as the Bid-No Bid. Decision Time How can you decide whether to bid or not on a requirement? Well, the easiest way is to ask yourself some questions. Maybe you will want to create a checklist of items and rate them to help you make your decision. With this in mind, pay attention to the solicitation. Is the solicitation a request for information (RFI) or a request for Proposal (RFP)? With this purpose in mind let's go on. Is the Requirement a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Information (RFI)? If the requirement is an RFI, then the government is looking for market information. RFI is not a bid. Sometimes an RFI will become a requirement in the future. Am I saying not to respond to the RFI at all? No, not at all. It is always best to provide information to the government. But don't give away too much information. Make sure you mark all the information considered private as "proprietary." This statement will help protect your proprietary information. If you fail to do the government can use that information as they see fit. Given that information it is best to protect your company as much as possible. In addition, you may want to contact your attorney for his recommendation of wordings to use. Does the Requirement match the products or services that you provide? You don't want to be one of those companies that try to respond to every RFP that comes their way. These companies are hoping that they will win sooner or later. Kind of like the lottery! Responding to every bid is a great practice, but it is not reasonable to do so. Remember that most companies only win one contract out of every ten that they bid on that matches their capabilities. If you write a proposal for every solicitation, your win-loss ratio is going to be much higher. Add to this all the time and resources you and your team put into bidding on these requirements. What's more, you could go broke doing things this way! As I have said earlier, you need to come up with a system to help you determine whether to bid on a solicitation or not. Do You Have the Technical Capabilities to Perform the Contract? Any requirement that you bid on needs to matches your capabilities. If it does, then you need to look a the technical specifications. Does your business have the technical background to be able to bid on the project? If you cannot provide or you do not have the technical background to perform the requirement, then pass on this one. There will be other solicitations for you to submit a proposal on. FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   On the other hand, don't fail to respond to an RFP that is a good match for your capabilities just because the solicitation appears written to a specific company or specific technology. From time to time the government may use parts of past solicitation for something they want that is similar. At this time, if you can demonstrate that you make, or your service is the same thing, or perhaps even better you have a possibility of winning. Proposal Tip You may come across a requirement that looks like it is specifically for a particular company. Don't assume that the government wrote the requirement for that business. The government may have used that company's brochure as the basis for the scope of work in the RFP. Also, the government may have used a company's brochure because it happened to describe the best what the agency wanted. If you can meet or exceed the requirements contained in the solicitation and scope of work, bid the project!!! Are there any market considerations to be aware of? That is what we will cover next. Any Marketing Considerations? If the request something considered a new product to you? And, if so, can you leverage this into more business by selling to other customers? Above all, look at whether winning will cost you an existing account or be at the expenses of your different product lines and services. For this reason you want to make sure that you can fulfill all your current and future client needs. If you can't then maybe it is time to review the products or services that you provide to eliminate the least profitable ones from your business. Equally important, ask yourself if this customer meets your criteria of an ideal customer. Is the Requirement with Your Ideal Customer? In other words, do you already have a relationship with the buyer? Is it good, or is it strained? Also, as you are working with a government agency's, you will find that some agencies are easier to work with than others. You may decide that it is not worth the hassle to deal with specific customers. I have numerous clients that will not work with specific agencies because they can be difficult. Also, consider letting customer go that are not worth the hassle that they give you. Life is just to short to but up with problem customers. I totally believe in the Pareto principle, otherwise known as the 80 20 rule. Basically it means that 80% of the effects come from 20% causes. In other words, 20% of your customers cause you 80% of your time. Well, at least for me that is. Has the Project Been Funded? This is an excellent point to keep in mind. If there are not any funds for the requirement, the government cannot issue the contract. You do not want to spend a ton of time and resources on a proposal if the government has not funded the project. If you are told that there are reserved funds, the government could redirect the funds elsewhere, and the project you are bidding on will go unfunded. So what happens if you elect not to respond to an RFP, but you have had contact or discussions with the government before the RFP being released? Well, you should, out of courtesy, let the contracting officer know, in writing, that you are not bidding and the reasons why. Next, we will talk about the steps you need to do before writing your proposal. What to Do BEFORE You Start Writing? You have decided to bid on the RFP. Now what? Everyone that will be involved in writing the proposal should do the following before you start writing. 1. Reread the RFP. 2. Outline the RFP by section and decide who is responsible for responding to each section. 3. Create a proposal calendar with timelines, milestones, and due dates spelled out. 4. Review the evaluation criteria that the buying office will use to measure each proposal. Ask the buyer or contracting officer if there is anything else that you need to know and to clarify any criteria that you don't understand. Make sure that you know all points so that you can address every aspect in your proposal. Do this before you begin to write. 5. Think like the Evaluators   Next, we will look at the criteria the government will use to judge all proposals. Evaluation Criteria Below are just some of the standard criteria that evaluators that maybe use when evaluating a proposal: · Have you formatted the bid according to the instructions? · Is the project solution presented in the bid plausible? · Have you organized the proposal, and is it responsive to the basic requirement? · Did you follow the basic requirements in the RFP? · Is the company's delivery schedule acceptable? · Does the company demonstrate the capability to perform? FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   · Do you and the company have related experience? · Has the company had past performance history? · Is the company financially stable? · Are the costs reasonable · Is the costing method creditable? · Are the company's personnel resources adequate? · Has a bill of materials been created? . Have you read the evaluation factors? Next, we will look at preparation to write your proposal. Preparation is Key Remember that preparation is the key. Any checklist or systems that you can put into place to assist you now will pay dividends on future proposals. You can use some of the information from previous projects on current proposals. Just remember to use the same formatting that the government is requesting on anything that you cut and paste. For instance, your organizational charts and business history, resumes of key personnel are going to be the same no matter which solicitation you are bidding on. -Proposal Tip- Don't make the mistake of concentrating on the Statement of Work (SOW) Section of their proposal. Make sure to spend the same amount of time on the evaluation section and write to this as well. While the Statement of Work may state the requirement, the Evaluation Section will contain the requirement might have to be delivered within a specific time frame. For that reason, you need to address both factors. You need to be as familiar with the evaluation factors, as you are with the Statement of Work. Analyze Your Competition Gather together and review any information about your competition. It is easier to communicate the superiority of your products/services if you are very familiar with the features and benefits that your competitors offer. Include information on any subcontractors you will need to use. Your Proposal Needs an Outline Create an outline for your proposal. We have enclosed some sample categories that you may want to consider for your outline. They will provide you with a general idea of the areas that need to be covered and how to organize them. Note: The outline applies to contracts valued over $100,000 but can be used for smaller proposals as well. Proposal Outline A. Executive Summary B. Introduction C. Benefits of Proposed Solutions D. Your Organization & Experience E. Company's Project Management F. Technical Methods a. Explanation of Proposed project 1. Project Overview 2. Proposed Project Configuration b. Project Requirement 1. Standard Products/Services 2. Maintenance 3. Project Characteristics 4. Bill of Materials c. Future Enhancements 1. Project Growth G. Proposal Cost a. Cost Basis 1. Project Procurement costs 2. Operating Costs 3. Maintenance Costs H. Delivery & Acceptance I. Qualification J. Pre-Award Considerations K. Organization L. Financial Status Use these headings as a template for your proposal. But what if your proposal contains sensitive or proprietary information? Next week we will discuss how to handle sensitive or proprietary information. In summary, checklists are necessary in government contracting as well as the commercial world. The better defined your checklists are the better your proposal. That is as long as you use the FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   checklists. There is a ton of things to consider while writing your proposal. We obviously could not cover every item but tried to highlight those that we felt were most important. As a result of today's topic, we hope you are better prepared for writing your next proposal. Remember to subscribe so that you are notified when we release new content. In case you wish to read more from our author, please see our blog.

In the last episode we showed how much it cost us to start Haulin Assets, and we discussed how your situation might be similar or different. Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work by figuring out how to gather all the money you’ll need in order to get that truck moving down the road and making money! For most people, coming up with the money to start their trucking company is the most challenging part of getting going. As the saying goes: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” Below is the list of ways to get money we talked about, and there are even more we didn’t talk about. Let’s start with the first one. Maybe you only have $500 in savings, well, that is a start. Move to the next option and maybe you can sell $1,000 worth of stuff. You’re not there yet but getting closer, so keep moving down the list. Maybe you can get a $3,000 loan from a bank. Now you’re up to $4,500. Just keep moving on down the list and you’ll eventually get there. Once you have gone through the list and you still don’t have enough, start at the top and go through it again. It may take time, but one thing all successful business owners have in common is that they don’t give up easily. Here is the list. Savings Sell some things you don’t need Non-profit micro-lenders SBA Microloan Program Bank loans Loans from friends and family Bring on a partner Credit cards Factoring (more to fund ongoing expenses, not startup costs.) More Resources We have a page on Motor Carrier HQ's website that provides some more insight and has some additional resources on how to finance your trucking company. I go into more detail about each one of the options I listed above. You can check it out here. And be sure to check out other episodes and full show notes, as well as comment sections, at https://www.haulinassetsllc.com

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Restaurants are extremely expensive to operate. In this episode, Josh and Jake discuss ways to look ahead to decrease costs. . . . Connect with us on Instagram!  WCE: @windycityequipment Josh Zolin: @joshzolin JakeSyreini: @holleratjake NEW PODCAST #PEPTalks by WCE #PerceptionEvolutionProject Sign Up for our Newsletter! tinyurl.com/wcenewsletter FREE ACCESS TO OUR PREMIUM TUTORIALS "CLICK BELOW" www.windycityequip.com/fix-it-yourself/ Windy City Restaurant Equipment Repair & Maintenance Tutorials. Learn top tricks of the trade with our how to repairs and do it yourself tutorials. Windy City's DIY projects can save you money and offer preventative maintenance on your Restaurant equipment. facebook.com/windycityequipment twitter.com/windycityaz www.windycityequip.com www.instagram.com/windycityequipment/

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Looking at the 1000th on Wednesday and mapping out the future, Clinton Press Sec Says Gun Control to Be Implemented by Executive Order, Giffords Gun Control PAC Spends Majority of Its Money on Fundraising, Operating Costs, Chicago Crime Continues to Spiral Out of Control, Guns, the Second Amendment and what you should hear from Clinton and Trump.

Please find some links and notes from the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. Terry and Aaron will have a conversation with Erich Campbell from Black Duck Embroidery and Screen Printing on his recent Printwear Shop Tune Up visit with It Takes A Stitch! On the second half of the show, we'll dig into the startup costs and sublimation operating costs of both small format and large format sublimation printing. Sponsored by: Equipment Zone Our regular listeners know this, but 2 Regular Guys is all about garment decorating, a bit of fun, and no rants or lectures or selling. We are not doing this for our employers, but rather for our industry. For the past three years, 2 Regular Guys has been the first and the most listened to garment decorating industry podcast on this planet! We are humbled by all of you tuning in each week. We work hard to bring you information that will make your business better, and our industry better. Take a look at our incredible weekly guest list and you'll understand where this industry goes for news, interviews and the heartbeat of garment decorating. Thanks for listening!! Other Items Aaron is working on some Training Stuff Aaron also working with a Contract Decorator - www.picthegift.com Terry heading out early Tuesday for Long Beach NBM Printwear Shop Tuneup Review Aaron: Tell us about the company you just visited. Who are they, and where did you travel? [It Takes a Stitch in Arlington, VA - owner Regina Cassidy | home-based shop (mention hobbyist/small shop trajectory & demographic)] Terry: What was the process you went through there? It was a weeklong visit, correct? [Initial Questionnaire / (mention Regina's To Do list), analysis, themed days with flexibility, follow-up, and networking (mention meetup)] Aaron: Without stepping on the upcoming Printwear article, share with our listeners just a couple of things you helped them improve. [(Mention Regina's existing skill set and preparation) Focus! (tell brief product story) Sharing/selling (show the work you want to do) Time Management (mention learning and bus.dev.) Emphasis on focus!] Terry: When will we see the article, Erich? [Printwear September, watch out for video content, interviews, pics, and more online at printwearmag.com] Aaron: Thanks for giving us an early sneak peek, Erich. Tell our listeners how to find you. [First thank sponsors of Tune-Up - then - Erich Campbell on almost any social media stream including FB, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, and LinkedIn - I even do some exclusive posts for LinkedIn, but failing all of that, you can always catch my latest blog post or find links to my profiles at Erichcampbell.com] Sublimation Operating Costs Terry: Let's start with a comparison of the costs involved in setting up a small format sublimation business and a large format sublimation operation. Aaron: Reminder: I no longer have a dog in the fight so my plan here is to talk openly and name names. Plenty of great folks to work with out there and no longer do I care who that is. Small Format - $1,000 to about $4,000 is all you need to be a professional sublimator. SG400 or SG800, Heat Press, and Accessories In Between - VJ628 - Fits a small niche in my opinion, but it is versatile and I'm excited to see what they do with the platform. Cost is high ($5,000 to $6,000 and $500 liter ink) but it is 8 colors, can really do well with photos (high-profit margins, picky customers) and future fluorescents and other options coming like Orange and Blue. Large Format - $7,000 to $30,000 if you include the press Mutoh, Epson, Roland or Mimaki Heat Press - (Don't need a wide format press necessarily) Hix, Geo Knight RIP software and Install / Color Profiles Terry: The flip side now is the cost comparison on the production end. Post on the Facebook Groups about 5 in 1 presses, eBay Printers, and Inks - What does it really cost you? If it is a hobby, fine, but please do not sell to people and give sublimatio...

Economic Director for Oil & Gas UK, Mike Tholen, discusses their report which suggests that North Sea operating costs could fall by up to £2.1 billion by 2016.

Thank you for downloading the Coracle tanker market podcast for June 20, 2014 in association with Braemar-Seascope. To learn more about the tanker markets and other aspects of commercial shipping, head to www.coracleonline.com For a full transcript, please see www.ShippingPodcasts.com This podcast comes from Coracle - www.myCoracle.com

Thank you for downloading the Coracle tanker market podcast for June 20, 2014 in association with Braemar-Seascope. To learn more about the tanker markets and other aspects of commercial shipping, head to www.coracleonline.com For a full transcript, please see www.ShippingPodcasts.com This podcast comes from Coracle - www.myCoracle.com

Whether your company is large or small, you can become efficient, sustainable and profitable with the ISO 50001 energy management program.

Whether your company is large or small, you can become efficient, sustainable and profitable with the ISO 50001 energy management program.

From energy management and environmental initiatives to saving on operating costs, Canadian manufacturers benefit with NRCan and an ISO-50001 certification.

From energy management and environmental initiatives to saving on operating costs, Canadian manufacturers benefit with NRCan and an ISO-50001 certification.

Web applications account for almost 40 percent of vulnerability disclosures; this makes them a popular vector for attack. Scanning in-house and third party applications throughout the development process can uncover critical vulnerabilities, but it takes time to address flaws that are found. Paul Kaspian, Market Segment Manager, Network Security, and Karl Snider, Market Segment Manager, Application Security, discuss the merits of adopting a multi-layered defense strategy for web applications, combining application security testing with real-time protection.

A recent IBM global survey shows that nearly 90% of financial organizations believe that transforming from the status quo is critical to profitability. Financial institutions are looking to achieve greater value in the form of improved services, increased client satisfaction, and reduced complexity though modernizing technologies and processes. Hear about the strategies to incrementally and continuously modernize with reduced risk; providing a roadmap to achieving greater value and performance from your IT investments. Valerie Hamilton, speaker.