Questions One: Analysis of Zipcar’s business model using Porter’s five forces model Threat of New Entrants In my own observation‚ Zipcar is a perfect description of an almost hundred percent automated business. They have fully utilized all IT resources available to them‚ and have succeeded in eliminating the need for human interaction at the same time staying in full control of the business. They have succeeded in outfitting all their cars with patented wireless technology‚ which I would classify
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PROJECTS & BUDGET SECTION TOPIC: GROSS MARGIN FOR DALO‚ RICE‚ CASSAVA & GINGER COMPILED BY: JIAOJI MAVOA WAQABACA ADI LAVENIA QORO INTRODUCTION A gross margin is the amount of cash left over from growing any particular crop. It is not an absolute measure of profit but it will determine the best financial result when a number of different crop alternatives are compared. Gross margin is usually reported in a $/ha figures. Gross margins do not include overhead costs such as rates
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Margin Questions 1. Assume that an investor buys 100shares of stock at RM 50.00‚ putting up a 60% margin. a. What is the debit balance in this transaction? b. How much equity capital must the investor ‘s new margin position 2. Assume that an investor buys 100 shares of stock at RM 50.00 per share‚ putting up a 70% margin. a. What is the debit balance in this transaction? b. How much equity funds must the investor provide to make this margin transaction? c. If the
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“In Praise of Margins” “In Praise of Margins” by Ian Frazier‚ the author argues that marginal places and activities are the necessity of life. For Frazier‚ marginal places are where you can be yourself and be free. As a kid‚ Frazier and his friends explored the woods‚ where they picked blackberries‚ and crunched ice underfoot. Eventually‚ Frazier and his friends grew up and no longer found the aimless joy that the woods once provided. However‚ Frazier reconsiders the woods and explorations he
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Zipcar‚ which was recently bought for $500 million by Avis car rentals‚ is a start up that is in the business of selling the urban lifestyle of renting cars for short periods of time instead of owning a vehicle. The case evaluates how Zipcar has been able to gain the trust of its customers by being a green minded company with a strong set of values and benefits that will keep a customer. Zipcar took advantage of the fact that they had a place in a niche market‚ which allowed them to create a positive
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Student Name: Ahmed Othman Professor Watnik Management 306 12/05/2012 Margin Call In 2008‚ an economic hurricane hit the world. The origin of that hit was the United States. Many countries were affected by that hit. Including a rich spot like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. I have experienced‚ while I was working at Emaar Saudi Arabia branch‚ that the real estate market in the gulf region was damaged as no one would invest in the market at that time‚ and the prices declined
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ZIPCAR value proposition Cost saving Convenience ZIPCAR is perfect answer for customers who wanted to rent a car for a few hours in their home city: - ZIPCAR value proposition - - Zipcar cost was cheaper than owning a car Convenience achieved by automation ( online booking‚ data transmission between car an system) ZIPCAR encourage use of public transport Eco Friendly ZIPCAR business model Customer relationshi p Car leasing Key components of ZIPCAR
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Zipcar Case Case Analysis Template Reading: Zipcar: Refining The Business Model Who: Robin Chase‚ CEO and Co-Founder of Zipcar Immediate Issue/Problem Being Faced: Zipcar needs additional funding if it hopes to survive and expand. In order to gain additional funding they would have to bring in there best arguements to why they should be funded by outside investors. On pages 1 and 11 it states that Chase needs to work on a pitch that will get investors to invest. In other words‚ she needs
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Based on Criteria’s of Evaluating Venture Opportunities there are several key indicators that shows that Zipcar is indeed a high potential venture. Below are the criteria in brief 1.0 Industry & Market Market: The revolutionary concept certainly provides an alternative to public transport. Furthermore the car sharing concept is really useful for the public in a overcrowded city with limited parking & expensive parking fees. This is clearly not an untouched segment because there are other 2 competitors
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characterize the service Zipcar provides? Zipcar is the world’s largest American membership-based car sharing and car club service offering company providing car reservations to its members‚ billable by the hour or day. It is an alternative to traditional car rental and car ownership. The company shares Zipcars in different States of USA‚ Canada and UK. The company also has presence on over 230+ college campuses at universities across North America. Members can reserve Zipcars online or by phone‚
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