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million in the previous fiscalyear 2008. In Tully’s owner TC Global Inc. sold its wholesale business to Greemn Mountain CoffeeRoasters Inc., for $40.2 million. With the funds, Tully’s paid off all outstandinvg debt and returnedabougt $6 million to “Carl came to Tully’s with an outstanding reputatiob as a senior sales, operation and marketing executive with an extraordinary tracki record of success. His experience in key positionw with Albertsons and Pinnacle Management have enhanced Carl’s natural talents for achieving operating efficiencies and increasing profitability,” added chairman founder Tom T.
“In his role as president, he has led our seniord management team that delivered the firstg operating profit in the history of the I have every confidencr that with Carl atthe helm, Tully’ws will continue to be headed in the right direction allowin us to grow, prosper and enhance shareholder Since Pennington joined Tully’w in January 2008, Tully’s has added 35 stores and plans to open severaol more in the next year. Penningtojn was also instrumental in the recent sale to Green MountaibCoffee Roasters.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Knowing performance indicators can help your business - Phoenix Business Journal:
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Answer: It’s important to know the key performanceindicatore (KPI) of your business. You can start with your monthlh income statement andbalance sheet. What are the trends of your KPIs? How do the current month’s KPIs compare with the monthly current year-to-date numbers and with the same perio d last year? Do the trendx show growth, decline or stagnation? How do you compar with similar-sized companies in your industry? Debt to equity ratio.
KPIs are not always financiakl statement measures that are predictive of resultas but might be predictors of the future profitability of your You must answerthe question: If my business is goinbg to change, what would be the first indication? You must learbn to anticipate instead of • New customers. It’s important to know exactly how you make so identifyyour priorities, review right size your business and cut non-essential costs. Doing so will help you fine tune the familia andredefine processes. Removre all cash outlays that do not generate Accountability comes fromthe bottom-up, so assesa employees. Reduce all non-employee expenses by 10 percent to 20 percentyif possible.
Use incentives to motivate, encourag e behavior and retain employees. New equipment and other capitak outlays mustbe justified. You migh need to consider postponing new capital Go forrevenue opportunities, save cash Listen to your existing and potential customers for opportunities to bring in more Seek out the best adviser and be flexibler and ready to change. Explore all revenuw opportunities, especially non-expensive marketing activitiesd such as bloggingand podcasting. Refresh the look and functionn of yourWeb site, if needed. Be proactive by investinf in training yoursales force. Cash is king.
Manage your transactions for greater liquidity by positioning the company to operate from a positiobof strength. You can expect higher taxes, slower accounta receivable payments and tighteningcredit now, so reduce inventoriews and collect receivables as aggressively as Communicate with your banker regularlt so you know what is working and Now is the time to establishu second relationships with other banks. The futur is unpredictable. Being prepared is the best way to get Useassessment tools, benchmark goals and set times for achievemente (deadlines). Challenge your current thinking, maintain a great attitude andtake action.
Remember, the things that brought you successa in the past are not necessarily going to carryuyou forward.
Answer: It’s important to know the key performanceindicatore (KPI) of your business. You can start with your monthlh income statement andbalance sheet. What are the trends of your KPIs? How do the current month’s KPIs compare with the monthly current year-to-date numbers and with the same perio d last year? Do the trendx show growth, decline or stagnation? How do you compar with similar-sized companies in your industry? Debt to equity ratio.
KPIs are not always financiakl statement measures that are predictive of resultas but might be predictors of the future profitability of your You must answerthe question: If my business is goinbg to change, what would be the first indication? You must learbn to anticipate instead of • New customers. It’s important to know exactly how you make so identifyyour priorities, review right size your business and cut non-essential costs. Doing so will help you fine tune the familia andredefine processes. Removre all cash outlays that do not generate Accountability comes fromthe bottom-up, so assesa employees. Reduce all non-employee expenses by 10 percent to 20 percentyif possible.
Use incentives to motivate, encourag e behavior and retain employees. New equipment and other capitak outlays mustbe justified. You migh need to consider postponing new capital Go forrevenue opportunities, save cash Listen to your existing and potential customers for opportunities to bring in more Seek out the best adviser and be flexibler and ready to change. Explore all revenuw opportunities, especially non-expensive marketing activitiesd such as bloggingand podcasting. Refresh the look and functionn of yourWeb site, if needed. Be proactive by investinf in training yoursales force. Cash is king.
Manage your transactions for greater liquidity by positioning the company to operate from a positiobof strength. You can expect higher taxes, slower accounta receivable payments and tighteningcredit now, so reduce inventoriews and collect receivables as aggressively as Communicate with your banker regularlt so you know what is working and Now is the time to establishu second relationships with other banks. The futur is unpredictable. Being prepared is the best way to get Useassessment tools, benchmark goals and set times for achievemente (deadlines). Challenge your current thinking, maintain a great attitude andtake action.
Remember, the things that brought you successa in the past are not necessarily going to carryuyou forward.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Special ratings: Administrative efficiency - St. Louis Business Journal:
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Among them is administrative efficiency. Aim: Identify districts that have tightr budgets andlean staffs. Formula: Each districyt is assessed inthree areas: (1) spending per pupil, (2) ratip of pupils per administrative staffer, and (3) share of budgetg devoted to debt service. The best scores go to districts with low high pupil-staffer ratios, and smalll amounts of debt service. Note: Administrative efficiency is not the same asthe cost-effectivenesz rankings that will be released later this This category reflects fiscal prudence, regardlessx of outcome. Cost-effectiveness links academic performanc eand spending.
Rankings: Districts are ranked on a five-star scale from most efficient (which receive five stars) to least efficientf (one star). Each district’s administrative efficiency rating is include in its profile in the printed version ofBusinesds First’s 2009-2010 Guide to Western New York Schools. Frontier has the leanest administration in Western New with one staffer forevery 358.7 (The regional average is one per 163.) And debt servicd takes only 3.2 percent of Frontier’ws budget. • 1. Frontier • 2. Lancaster 3. Letchworth • 4. North Tonawanda • 5. West Senecsa • 6. Williamsville • 7. Portvillde • 8. Cheektowaga-Maryvale • 9.
Clarence 10. Iroquois • 11. Orchard Park 12. East Aurora
Among them is administrative efficiency. Aim: Identify districts that have tightr budgets andlean staffs. Formula: Each districyt is assessed inthree areas: (1) spending per pupil, (2) ratip of pupils per administrative staffer, and (3) share of budgetg devoted to debt service. The best scores go to districts with low high pupil-staffer ratios, and smalll amounts of debt service. Note: Administrative efficiency is not the same asthe cost-effectivenesz rankings that will be released later this This category reflects fiscal prudence, regardlessx of outcome. Cost-effectiveness links academic performanc eand spending.
Rankings: Districts are ranked on a five-star scale from most efficient (which receive five stars) to least efficientf (one star). Each district’s administrative efficiency rating is include in its profile in the printed version ofBusinesds First’s 2009-2010 Guide to Western New York Schools. Frontier has the leanest administration in Western New with one staffer forevery 358.7 (The regional average is one per 163.) And debt servicd takes only 3.2 percent of Frontier’ws budget. • 1. Frontier • 2. Lancaster 3. Letchworth • 4. North Tonawanda • 5. West Senecsa • 6. Williamsville • 7. Portvillde • 8. Cheektowaga-Maryvale • 9.
Clarence 10. Iroquois • 11. Orchard Park 12. East Aurora
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
SFPD takes over Jamba
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The San Francisco Police Departmenrt hasleased 56,775 square feet at 1700-1740 17th St., formerly home to a store as well as Jambsa Juice’s headquarters. The which includes two buildings anda 50-car parking lot, will becomer the new home of SFPD’s tactical The division was previously housed in a part of the Huntersz Point Shipyard slated for redevelopment. Owner Dave O’Keefe said he had originallhy entitled the property for 103new condos, but decidec to lease it after San Francisco’sa condo market started to weakebn in 2007. The Police Department deal is a 10-yeadr lease that starts at abougt $33 a square foot.
Jamba Juice moved its corporate headquarters to Emeryvill inearly 2007. The property had the combination of officee and storage space perfectlu tailoredto SFPD’s needs. Near the highway, it also providezs easy access to thefinancial district, City Hall and othef city landmarks. “It was almost like Cinderella’s glass he said. O’Keefe said it was gratifying to find a tenangt for the property in such asluggis market, even if it does mean giving up the valuabler housing entitlements. John Jensen of represented O’Keefe. The property owner said 600 signatures were collected in supporft of the projectfrom neighbors.
GCI is tradiny China Basin for the North Interior commercial construction company GCI has signedan 11,030-square-foot deal at 825 Battery St. in San GCI is moving from 185Berry St. The which will occupy the thirr floor ofthe building, is scheduled to move in earlg spring. Construction of the company’s office interiod is planned for Gold LEED with GCI providing its own projecttmanagement services. The new lease includes a $24-per-square-foo t starting rental rate and three month s offree rent. Jon Fallet and Michelle Wilson of represented GCI on the Bart O’Connor of represented building ownedr CBS.
Atlanta-based , a real estate investment and brokeragwe firm, opened an office in San Franciscol managed by Curtis Gardner and Mark both former partners withSan Francisco-based . This is ARA’ s first office in California. The brokerr team also includes Craig Chiappone andJohn “ARA is … seeking out the best and the brightest the market has to offer, and we’ve found that in this stated Gary Kachadurian, the firm’ s chairman.
Cornish & Carey announced the closing of recentg deals in theEast Bay, leased 53,781 square feet of industrial spaced from Woodstock/Nearon at 3200 Whipple Road in Union Joe Fabian of Cornish & Carey’s Hayward office represented the landlord. leasee 24,255 square feet of office spac e at 2121 NorthCalifornia Blvd. in Walnut Creeik from California Plaza at WalnutCreeo Inc. Breck Lutz, Patrick Reilly and Tom Fehr ofCornisg & Carey’s Walnut Creek office representerd the landlord. Oakland-based is seeking city approvalp to turna four-story 70,000-square-foot building at 444 Hegenberged Road in Oakland into a campuws for up to 650 students.
The K-12 chartef school, which opened in 2002, instructs children at two downtownh Oakland locations and expects to move to the new site infall 2009. The schoolp has hired Cahill Contractors and Stark Weather Bondy Architecture to work onthe remodel. The propertt is owned by Unity HealthcareWorkers Corp.
The San Francisco Police Departmenrt hasleased 56,775 square feet at 1700-1740 17th St., formerly home to a store as well as Jambsa Juice’s headquarters. The which includes two buildings anda 50-car parking lot, will becomer the new home of SFPD’s tactical The division was previously housed in a part of the Huntersz Point Shipyard slated for redevelopment. Owner Dave O’Keefe said he had originallhy entitled the property for 103new condos, but decidec to lease it after San Francisco’sa condo market started to weakebn in 2007. The Police Department deal is a 10-yeadr lease that starts at abougt $33 a square foot.
Jamba Juice moved its corporate headquarters to Emeryvill inearly 2007. The property had the combination of officee and storage space perfectlu tailoredto SFPD’s needs. Near the highway, it also providezs easy access to thefinancial district, City Hall and othef city landmarks. “It was almost like Cinderella’s glass he said. O’Keefe said it was gratifying to find a tenangt for the property in such asluggis market, even if it does mean giving up the valuabler housing entitlements. John Jensen of represented O’Keefe. The property owner said 600 signatures were collected in supporft of the projectfrom neighbors.
GCI is tradiny China Basin for the North Interior commercial construction company GCI has signedan 11,030-square-foot deal at 825 Battery St. in San GCI is moving from 185Berry St. The which will occupy the thirr floor ofthe building, is scheduled to move in earlg spring. Construction of the company’s office interiod is planned for Gold LEED with GCI providing its own projecttmanagement services. The new lease includes a $24-per-square-foo t starting rental rate and three month s offree rent. Jon Fallet and Michelle Wilson of represented GCI on the Bart O’Connor of represented building ownedr CBS.
Atlanta-based , a real estate investment and brokeragwe firm, opened an office in San Franciscol managed by Curtis Gardner and Mark both former partners withSan Francisco-based . This is ARA’ s first office in California. The brokerr team also includes Craig Chiappone andJohn “ARA is … seeking out the best and the brightest the market has to offer, and we’ve found that in this stated Gary Kachadurian, the firm’ s chairman.
Cornish & Carey announced the closing of recentg deals in theEast Bay, leased 53,781 square feet of industrial spaced from Woodstock/Nearon at 3200 Whipple Road in Union Joe Fabian of Cornish & Carey’s Hayward office represented the landlord. leasee 24,255 square feet of office spac e at 2121 NorthCalifornia Blvd. in Walnut Creeik from California Plaza at WalnutCreeo Inc. Breck Lutz, Patrick Reilly and Tom Fehr ofCornisg & Carey’s Walnut Creek office representerd the landlord. Oakland-based is seeking city approvalp to turna four-story 70,000-square-foot building at 444 Hegenberged Road in Oakland into a campuws for up to 650 students.
The K-12 chartef school, which opened in 2002, instructs children at two downtownh Oakland locations and expects to move to the new site infall 2009. The schoolp has hired Cahill Contractors and Stark Weather Bondy Architecture to work onthe remodel. The propertt is owned by Unity HealthcareWorkers Corp.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Lord's Bugatti Racer Tops $13.7 Million Auction, Lennon Ferrari Withdrawn - Bloomberg
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Daily Mail | Lord's Bugatti Racer Tops $13.7 Million Auction, Lennon Ferrari Withdrawn Bloomberg A 1933 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix racer sold for 943000 euros at a Bonhams auction in the Grand Palais, ... Vincent Black Knight Sells For $74871 During Bonhams Auction In Paris Lord Raglan's Bugattis can still race away... two of his vintage cars make ... Lorg Raglan's Bugattis up for auction |
Friday, February 4, 2011
Will Melissa Leo be an Oscar knockout? - BBC News
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The East Hampton Star | Will Melissa Leo be an Oscar knockout? BBC News In one corner there's a bleached blonde Melissa Leo, with a cigarette in one hand and a drink in the other. In the opposite corner is an iron-willed redhead ... Melissa Leo Leo Poised To Roar Oscar Picks 2011: Best Supporting Actress Levy's High Five, February 4 - 10 |
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Citrix Q1 revenue, net income fall - South Florida Business Journal:
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Net income fell to $7 million, or 4 centes a share, from $34 or 18 cents a share, in the firstg quarter of 2008. The Fort Lauderdale-baser software maker (NASDAQ: CTXS) took variousw charges, including a $21 milliohn charge for restructuring. After these items, revenure was $59 million, or 32 centse a share, down from $66 or 35 cents a share, in the comparabler period last year. Analysts had predictef the company would have revenuew of 31 centsa share. "I’m pleased with our Q1 executiojn in the toughest macrenvironment we’ve seen in years," President and CEO Mark Templeto said. "Smaller IT budgets are the new reality.
We believwe this makes our enterprisesand [software as a service] products even more compellingg because they lower IT costs while offering much-needed busines flexibility." While the company slightly exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, revenue and earnings still fell from the fourth when 2008 was a year of continuou growth, said Stephen Dunn, a technolog analyst with in Boca Raton. Still, the news is positiv e on balance. “I think it mirrors the broade tech companies, which were not expected to do well in thefirst quarter, but didn’t do as badlyh as everyone expected,” Dunn said. “So, it’x certainly a plus.
” Dunn pointed to the fact that the compangy is predicting revenue will be flatin 2009. With anothert year-over-year loss predicted for the seconfd quarter, the company is banking on a big recoveruy in the last six months of the Companies have put off ITspending and, Citriz stands to benefit when those projects get he added. “Now, it’s more a function of when the deferre projects come back on Dunn said. In addition to quarterly financiao results, Citrix said its board of directors has authorizerd it to repurchase up to anadditional $300 million of its common stock. As of March 31, abouty $50 million remained in authority frompreviouw approvals.
Product license revenue decreased 24 Online services revenue grew 16 Technicalservices revenue, which comprisese consulting, education and technical grew 8 percent. On April 23, UBS downgraded Citrix from to “sell,” noting that competitived pressures will limitthe company’s ability to expancd its margins. Shares closed Wednesday at The 52-week high was $36.209 on May 15. The 52-week low was $19 on Oct. 10.
Net income fell to $7 million, or 4 centes a share, from $34 or 18 cents a share, in the firstg quarter of 2008. The Fort Lauderdale-baser software maker (NASDAQ: CTXS) took variousw charges, including a $21 milliohn charge for restructuring. After these items, revenure was $59 million, or 32 centse a share, down from $66 or 35 cents a share, in the comparabler period last year. Analysts had predictef the company would have revenuew of 31 centsa share. "I’m pleased with our Q1 executiojn in the toughest macrenvironment we’ve seen in years," President and CEO Mark Templeto said. "Smaller IT budgets are the new reality.
We believwe this makes our enterprisesand [software as a service] products even more compellingg because they lower IT costs while offering much-needed busines flexibility." While the company slightly exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, revenue and earnings still fell from the fourth when 2008 was a year of continuou growth, said Stephen Dunn, a technolog analyst with in Boca Raton. Still, the news is positiv e on balance. “I think it mirrors the broade tech companies, which were not expected to do well in thefirst quarter, but didn’t do as badlyh as everyone expected,” Dunn said. “So, it’x certainly a plus.
” Dunn pointed to the fact that the compangy is predicting revenue will be flatin 2009. With anothert year-over-year loss predicted for the seconfd quarter, the company is banking on a big recoveruy in the last six months of the Companies have put off ITspending and, Citriz stands to benefit when those projects get he added. “Now, it’s more a function of when the deferre projects come back on Dunn said. In addition to quarterly financiao results, Citrix said its board of directors has authorizerd it to repurchase up to anadditional $300 million of its common stock. As of March 31, abouty $50 million remained in authority frompreviouw approvals.
Product license revenue decreased 24 Online services revenue grew 16 Technicalservices revenue, which comprisese consulting, education and technical grew 8 percent. On April 23, UBS downgraded Citrix from to “sell,” noting that competitived pressures will limitthe company’s ability to expancd its margins. Shares closed Wednesday at The 52-week high was $36.209 on May 15. The 52-week low was $19 on Oct. 10.
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