Thursday, 29 March 2012

Poem: You Need To Walk Away

You Need To Walk Away I'm trying so hard to find the power your love gave to me But if you were here you would see That I'm lost and turning into someone I shouldn't be I want to come out strong But right now I'm not sure where I belong With you I always knew where I stood You were the one who always understood I want you to come back to me But I know for you that we aren't...

Business Notes: The problems of takeovers and mergers including difficulties integrating businesses successfully

No previous experience Target management attitude and cultural differences No post-acquisition integration planning Lack of knowledge of industry or target Poor management of target Esjae x Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/esjaeofficial Creator of Esjae Official blog: http://esjaeofficial.blogspot.com/ Creator of Dear Scott Collins Blog: http://dearscottcollins.blogspot.com/ Creator of...

Business Notes: The motives for takeovers and mergers and how these link with corporate strategy

To gain market share (market penetration (ansoff matrix)) - This will raise brand awareness and reputation - Attract/ gain customers (acquiring customers from the other business) - Economies of scale (Purchasing, technical, financial, managerial) Eg. Morrisons' takeover of Safeway (Morrisons gained a greater market share) To protect themselves from external circumstances - Competition - Recession Spread...

Business Notes: Mergers & Takeovers

Definitions: What is a merger? It is where two or more firms agree to come together under one board of directors. This is mutually agreed/ voluntary - both companies identities remain. What is a takeover (or acquisition)? This is where one firm buys a majority shareholding in another firm and therefore assumes full management control. - The majority shareholder "swallows up" the other company. These...

Poem: Your Love

Some would say that you are my dreams come true I would say you are more, especially with all that you do Ever since the day that we met, you have supported me And helped me to be everything that I have set out to be I'll always cherish your love I'll put you first and above Everyone and everything else in my life In the hope that one day I can become your wife Esjae xFollow me...

Something a little different!

I don't normally put things like this on here but here we go: I am going to ask anyone who see this to follow this link: http://www.bringontomorrowfoundation.com/final.php?id=164 and vote for Gemma - A very talented young sportswoman. Esjae xFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/esjaeofficialCreator of Esjae Official blog: http://esjaeofficial.blogspot.com/Creator of Dear Scott Collins Blog:...

Business Notes: Sole Traders and Partnerships

A sole trader is the simplest form of business organisation, being owned and run by a single person, although he/she may employ other people. This form of organisation has several advantages: Total control of the business by the owner. Easy to start up - few forms to fill in and to start trading the sole trader does not need to employ any specialist services, other than setting up a bank account...

Business Notes: The Relationship Between Businesses and the Technological Environment

Technological Change New businesses which exist due to technological change: Photobox Moonpig Glasses Direct Kindle, electronic readers Business card printers Smart phones Online Gambling Impact of Technological Change Marketing Opportunities: -Buy information from databases - Easiers access to products for consumers - Product development - Online -Pay to have link in search ...

Interviews: Rapper & Producer Hitesh Patel

This interview is with up and coming rapper and producer Hitesh Patel. 1. To those who don't already know you or your music how would you describe it and yourself? I would describe my music as passionate and motivational. I'm not your average rapper that claims to be a gangster who 'pops caps', which itself is getting repetitive amongst rappers these days, yet they are nowhere to be seen?!? Lol...

Interviews: Footballer David Yep (Plays for CS Maritimo in Portugal)

Here is the my latest interview, this time with footballer David Yep who plays for CS Maritimo in Portugal. 1. When did you first start developing an interest in football? Erm .... it was when I was 7 I used to go and watch my dad play every weekend without fail but in the week my granddad used to always show me clips/pictures of when he used to play for CS Maritimo so I always had that passion...

Business Notes: Conclusion of ethical behaviour

Ethical behaviour is a much more common part of day to day business now a days. A lot of businesses are now committed to morally and ethically correct behaviour. Long term benefits help both the business and the wider society. Esjae x Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/esjaeofficialCreator of Esjae Official blog: http://esjaeofficial.blogspot.com/Subscribe to me of Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/theofficialesjaeAdd...

Business Notes: Ethical behaviour or public relations?

Some companies have been accused of behaving in an ethical way just because it's seen as the right thing to do, ie. its just a public relations exercise. Esjae x Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/esjaeofficialCreator of Esjae Official blog: http://esjaeofficial.blogspot.com/Subscribe to me of Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/theofficialesjaeAdd me as a friend on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esjaeofficialE-mail...

Business Notes: Examples of ethical behaviour

Paying staff above the minimum wage Fair prices for raw materials (fair trade) Environmental audits - independent organisations determine whether you are meeting certain targets such as level CO2 emissions, carbon footprint, % of recycling, publish environmental/ social report Ethical training Ethical codes of practice Corporate integrity Ethical investments Esjae x Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/esjaeofficialCreator...

Business Notes: Conclusion of behaving ethically

In the short term the costs tend to be higher (financial costs). However in the long term the benefits out weigh the disadvantages when operating in an ethical manner. Esjae x Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/esjaeofficialCreator of Esjae Official blog: http://esjaeofficial.blogspot.com/Subscribe to me of Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/theofficialesjaeAdd me as a friend on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esjaeofficialE-mail...

Business Notes: The Disadvantages of Ethical/ Unethical Behaviour

Loss of custom/ sales (unethical behaviour) Difficult to ensure ethical behaviour exists in large companies It's difficult to define what is unethical Damage reputation (unethical behaviour) Illegal activities (unethical behaviour) Decrease competiteness Increase costs You could be the only one behaving ethically Esjae x Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/esjaeofficialCreator of Esjae Official...

Business Notes: Advantages of ethical behaviour

Fair, the right way of doing things Morally correct Could enhance or lead to a better reputation Should make it easier to raise capital Pressure groupds should see them in a better light Higher levels of repeat business and customer loyalty Word of mouth promotion Easier to recruit/ retain employees Reduces the chance of breaking the law Higher product safety and quality Gives the company a competitive...

Business Notes: The ethical environment and corporate social responsibility

Definition: Morally correct behaviour towards all stakeholder groups Below are examples of stakeholders and the businesses social responsibility towards them: Shareholder: Provide with upto date trading information Tell them if the business isn't doing well Pay fair appropriate dividend Be able to express views/ opinions/ concerns about how the business is run Employees: Fair wages Safe working...

Business Notes: Demographic Change

'Grey Pound' - Final salary pension schemes (1/2 or 1/3 of their final salary as their pension) -> now being closed down meaning future pensions won't be as good as they are now 'Pink Pound' - Gay Market Single Households - Due to an increase in divorce and marrying later in life Falling birth rates (as a result of single households) Falling death rates (due to ageing population) Increasing...

Business Notes: Changes In The Social Environment

Demographic Change Religion Cultural Increasing number in the workforce High youth unemployment (NEET - Not in Education, Employment or Training) 'Grey Pound' Old people are better off Immigration Race Ageing population (more over 65s than under 16s) Ethical Issues Discrimination Ethical behaviour Sweatshops Child labour Drugs Animal testing Smoking Beliefs Alcohol/ drinking Morals Working hours...

Business Notes: Unit 4 Topic 3 - Relationship Between Business and the Political and Legal Environment

Government Intervention: Funds/money Education Social services Health care Emergency services Defence Local: Waste disposal Road maintenance Street Lighting Public good are not provided by the private sector but suffer from the 'free rider problem' as everyone has the opportunity to consume them. Merit goods are where the consumer doesn't fully appreciate the benefit of consuming them. Government...

Review: Rebecca Ferguson - Too Good To Lose (Music Video)

A runner up on the 2010 series of the X Factor UK Rebecca Ferguson captured the hearts of much of the nation as well as showing that she has a talent, her incredible voice. Her latest single 'Too Good To Lose' video was released on 2nd February 2012 and is a great show case of her talent accompanied by a slick video with Rebecca Ferguson wandering the streets of LA in a distinctive red...

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