1. Briefly summarize the key features of Vanguard’s business philosophy. Vanguard is committed to a philosophy of cost minimization and high-quality service to its clients-shareholders. Vanguard offers its services on an at-cost basis because the company is owned by the mutual funds it distributes‚ or indirectly by investors in those mutual funds. Minimizing costs for Vanguard translates into maximizing profits for its shareholders and clients. Providing high-quality services aims at guaranteeing
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(1) Calculate the firm’s financial ratios for 2007: Vanguard Group 2007 financial ratios 1. Current ratio = current assets/current liabilities = 718‚750/431‚250 = 1.67 2. Quick ratio= (current assets-inventory)/current liabilities = (718‚750-303‚750)/431‚250 = 0.96 3. Inventory turnover= cost of sales/average stock = 1‚362‚480/303‚750 =4.49 4. Average collection period= (average debtors/annual credit sales)×365 = (296‚250/1‚680‚000) ×365 = 64 days 5. Total asset turnover= annual sales/total assets
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sister concern of Akij Group‚ one of the prominent and leading business houses in Bangladesh. The official inauguration of that concern started in the beginning of 2007. From the beginning AFBL launched two new carbonated soft drinks clemon and farm fresh UHT pure milk products in the market. AFBL has successfully come up with a variety of its products like carbonated soft drinks mojo‚ lemu speed energy drink‚ cheeky monkey snakes and spa drinking water. The main marketing policy of the company is
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Aid‚ the Voice Awards‚ and the APA‚ I was so impressed by the capabilities of every one of the communicators and strategies working for Vanguard. To me‚ all these Vanguardians seem to wear the three sets of hats of a cause consult‚ while everyone has different personalities and unique traits in a professional working environment. The first mini-presentation my group had was with Brittany and Sangeetha and both of them were well acquainted with technical‚ interpersonal‚ and consulting skills as I could
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list and describe three groups within that variable. Provide examples of your choice to illustrate your answer. (p.265) --Problem recognition‚ info search‚ evaluation‚ purchase‚ post purchase: role of marketing in these 1. Geographic: dividing market into different geographical units Groups: nations‚ regions‚ states‚ municipalities‚ cities‚ neighbourhoods Eg customizing hotels and rooms to suit the location (beach vs city) 2. Demographic: dividing the market into groups based on demographic variables
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Chevrolet currently sit in the minds of the 18-25 age group? • What are the connotations of the Chevrolet brand? • What is the potential to be a ‘cool’ and ‘must-have’ brand? Instrument 1 – Focus Group We have decided to conduct a focus group as one of our research instruments because it will collect qualitative data which is relevant for our objectives because we need to find out opinions and ideas which may be difficult to group into close-ended questions. It will consist of 6 participants
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Marketing Management Group Project iPad Air Liberty University BMAL 520 Strategic Marketing Management – Section B06 December 13‚ 2013 Abstract Marketing management is an evolving field and plays an important role in the success or failure of a business or product. Group 3 selected Apple‚ iPad Air for the research project. The paper will address important marketing considerations for the iPad Air. The topics researched includes marketing analysis
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international marketing mix in its overseas operations. Explain the reasoning behind the choices it has made. Suggest any changes it might make to the international marketing mix over the next few years. Explain your reasoning. International Marketing Mix of Volkswagen Group in India Part 1: Background The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) defines marketing as ‘the management process responsible for identifying and satisfying customer needs profitably’. The American Marketing Association’s
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International Marketing Plan for SABRA GROUP Presented to: Dr. Nehal Elnaggar Presented By: Mohamed Sabra Ahmed Farouk Index * Introduction * Market vision * Mission * Goals * Classifying our customers according to Their Job‚ business sectors‚ country * The marketing strategy stages * SWOT Matrix * Competitive & Cooperative Tactics * Competitive Advantage * Pricing Strategy * Marketing Strategy * Customer Service for gaining loyalty
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Table of Contents1.Executive Summary32.Company Overview43.The Marketing Mix using 4 P ’s64.SWOT Analysis115.Porter ’s 5-Force Analysis146.Distribution Strategy167.Present Scenario188.Big Bazaar and the Retail Life Cycle219.Moving Ahead into the Future2310.Recommendations2411.Future Strategies2612.Bibliography281.Executive SummaryIndian retail sector is witnessing one of the most hectic marketing activities of all times. The companies are fighting for share of mind and heart which can finally be converted
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