singular approach was adequate for this analysis. CAPM as opposed to the Dividend Discount Model and Earnings Capitalization Ratio‚ was the appropriate approach to valuing the cost of equity because it more adequately equates for the companies risk and time value of money. The dividend discount model fails to take into account the companies riskiness‚ and the Earnings Capitalization ratio is too reliant on the company’s debt. The WACC that Ms. Ford calculated is correct in my opinion because she correctly
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Memo Writing Memos have one purpose in life: as the authors of Business Writing Strategies and Samples put it‚ "Memos solve problems." Memos solve problems either by informing the reader about new information‚ like policy changes‚ price increases‚ etc.‚ or by persuading the reader to take an action‚ such as attend a meeting‚ use less paper‚ or change a current production procedure. Regardless of the specific goal‚ memos are most effective when they connect the purpose of the writer with the interests
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payment for such in a timely manner. This has helped them to keep up profitability as they can sell more than competitors and gain more profit. Affordability: Because Costco only as a 15% markup‚ their items are cheap. In recent slow economic times‚ money is
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definitely continue capitalizing on these proven methods. We should perform market research analyzing the market potential for new video and computer game offerings‚ and continue to offer innovative toys designed for interactive role-play. Ideally‚ we can time the release of these products with new movies featuring our character family. To appeal to the male‚ young-adult market‚ we need to work on increasing the accessibility and desirability of our products. By offering comic books and graphic novels
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with price and Quartz is a higher price point. +Value proposition of easier installation will appeal to DIY market. +DIY sales represent 36% of total market sale. Target Developers: -Will not immediately help create brand recognition due to lag time between constructions and consumer use. -Developers (except luxury builders) are
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CONTEXT–AUDIENCE–PURPOSE PLANNING SHEET | CONTEXT ANALYSIS | What is the background for this MESSAGE? Catalysts and triggers? | A significant variance in average grades of students‚ in relevance to their field of study‚ has led me to believe that the program entrance prerequisites for Math 12‚ of business and marketing students should be increased‚ to match that of the accounting program. | AUDIENCE ANALYSIS | IDENTITY | Who is my PRIMARY audience? (Internal/External; Name/position) | The chairs
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MEMO To: Duncan Clarke From: XXXXX Date: October 16‚ 2012 Subject: Balanced Scorecard Technique This memo is in response to your questions concerning the “balanced scorecard” technique that may be of use in the new strategic plan. This memo will first explain what balanced scorecard is and then discuss how it may be implemented. What is balanced scorecard? Balanced scorecard is a performance metric used in strategic management strategies‚ to help an organization monitor and improve
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| 2012 | | Frosty Inc. Yada – Sales Manager | [Memo and Purchase Order] | Attached is the memo for a computer upgrade and it purchase‚ also attached is the purchased order for easy refereance | | FROSTY inc. | Memo To: | Sales Director | From: | Sales Manager | cc: | Purchasing Dirctor | Date: | October 12‚ 2012 | Re: | Computer Systems Upgrade and Purchase | | | After being given a $2500.00 budget‚ I have complete my research and have produced a purchase order which
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the regional sales managers and the salespersons in TeknoSport‚ I would like to put forth this request to kindly review the pending decision to eliminate the legendary TeknoSport’s Sales training programme(STP). Being part of the business for a long time‚ and from the rich ground work experience that we all believe we have‚ we feel that STP has been at the forefront of pitching TeknoSport into a position that it enjoys right now. STP has been an integral part of the success story of TeknoSport and
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changes‚ but it has not always been easy. I have seen from your qualifications that you are more than capable to accept the challenges that lie ahead‚ but I thought it might be helpful to have some advice from someone who has been there from time to time. Throughout the years‚ I have found it helpful to use carefully planned strategies to keep ahead of the competition in today’s continually changing world. This process can be lengthy‚ but it is worth it in the end. You must first analyze
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