| 单词 | fixed costs |
| 例句 | Shortly after sunrise, Armpit opened his book and tried to understand the difference between fixed costs and variable costs. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z The line representing fixed costs was flat, and the one representing variable costs angled upward. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Instead of annual raises that would drive up fixed costs, workers will receive lump sum payments and profit-sharing bonuses. Is Your Health Plan As Good As The UAW's? 2011-10-28T17:21:05Z The fixed costs – acquiring, editing, marketing – remain unchanged. The true price of publishing 2011-08-04T14:04:46Z In other words, publishing is a business that incurs high fixed costs. The true price of publishing 2011-08-04T14:04:46Z Its back-room synergies are not in capital-intensive areas like real estate, with its fixed costs, but rather in technology, with its related access to consumer data and e-commerce. Can America Build Its Own LVMH? 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z The general manager and artistic director, George Steel, and the board chairman, Charles Wall, have said major cuts are needed to reduce fixed costs, like those for the labor force. Unions Say City Opera Offer Would Gut Chorus and Orchestra 2011-07-11T22:00:32Z Organizations with a building have been especially vulnerable to the stresses of the pandemic, because regardless of whether it’s filled with people or not, a building has fixed costs — rent, utilities, maintenance. The pandemic was the final blow for some dance companies. How do the survivors stay nimble? 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Every bottle has its fixed costs: for farming, production, transport and the markups added with each transaction between producer, distributor, retailer and consumer. Love Wine? Here Are 10 Ways to Appreciate It Even More. 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z GM’s fixed costs will remain stable, but a new, simpler profit sharing system provides upside for workers, up to $12,000 per person. GM And The UAW Got It Right 2011-09-28T21:31:57Z Spreading those fixed costs over a bigger farm means the cost per acre to run that farm is lower. Why does a strawberry grown down the road cost more than one grown in California? 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z But the reality is that the fixed costs of living here are simply too high. New York City Opera Plans to Leave Lincoln Center 2011-05-21T00:04:16Z It’s a “wonderful place,” he added, but the “fixed costs of living there are simply too high.” Critic?s Notebook: Move From Lincoln Center Could Fortify City Opera?s Identity 2011-05-22T17:13:34Z The company, in the midst of a strategy shift to slash fixed costs and improve productivity, confirmed preliminary third-quarter results released on Friday that cut its profit margin guidance for this year, disappointing investors. Volkswagen sticks to EV targets and pricing despite knock to demand 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Finance bosses have long complained about the rules, saying they lead to higher base pay that pushes up banks' fixed costs. Cap on bankers' bonuses to be scrapped 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Kaellenius said this was the reason why the group was working to optimise fixed costs and resource allocation to reach the same profitability with electric cars as it could with combustion engines. Mercedes boss: EV costs will remain higher for foreseeable future 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z But reduced government support and higher fixed costs mean many will see little difference in what they pay. Energy price cap to fall but bills will stay high 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z "Production output will be low for the time being while pressure on profits is increasing," he said, adding plans to bring down fixed costs were in the works. Mazda needs China strategy overhaul to keep up with market, CEO says 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Goldstein expects that Tesla to ramp up production at new factories in Austin, Texas, and in Germany, further reducing the company’s fixed costs. Tesla sales jump 83% from a year ago as tax credits, broader adoption drive sales 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z The deflating e-commerce delivery bubble, recession risks and pressure from an activist investor pushed Tennessee-based FedEx to begin slashing fixed costs in a bid to protect margins. FedEx profit falls on lower e-commerce demand 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Most farms have fixed costs such as labor and planting, as well as forward contracts that set berry prices for wholesalers in advance, Bolda said. This is why your strawberries were so meh this season until now 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Toyota said more flexible assembly lines with self-propelled vehicles and digital technology could cut its factory investment cost for new vehicles by half and reduce other fixed costs, including labour. Factbox: Toyota unveils battery, production innovations for new EVs 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z “The minute you have to move water around, you have huge fixed costs.” Arizona, Low on Water, Weighs Taking It From the Sea. In Mexico. 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z On Investor Day, Peretti said the use of AI “sustainably expands our output without increasing fixed costs,” after all. Column: What it looks like when jobs disappear in the shadow of AI 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z "It's better to set up the most efficient production base considering fixed costs and wages, but a big variable called regulation has been added. It's more complicated," Kim at Meritz said. Analysis: China's Micron ban highlights chipmakers' dilemma as Sino-U.S. tensions grow 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Some airline executives fear hefty pilot raises will inflate fixed costs and make it tougher to repair debt-laden balance sheets. Air Canada pilots pressing for 'historic' gains say full bargaining likely this summer 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Savings from a drive to cut $2 billion from fixed costs by the end of 2024 "are flowing to the bottom line faster than we originally anticipated," he said. GM raises full-year profit forecast, citing strong pricing, demand 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Increased volume helps a large network operation with high fixed costs keep average costs down. Opinion | Postal increases are hurting businesses and nonprofits 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Some airline executives are concerned that hefty pilot raises will inflate fixed costs and make it tougher to repair debt-laden balance sheets. Pilots at Canada's WestJet Airlines approve possible strike action 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z In some areas, standing charges - the fixed costs of being connected to the network - are going up. Council tax, water and mobile bills rise for millions 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z “Our resources are shrinking while our fixed costs are increasing.” Bowser aims to balance D.C.’s recovery, increased costs in latest budget 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Wary of increasing fixed costs, many Japanese firms have long opted to pay one-off bonuses in good times rather than raise base pay. Explainer: Why Japan's 'shunto' spring wage talks are a big deal this year 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Wary of increasing fixed costs, many Japanese firms long compensated employees with one-off bonus payments in good times rather than raising base pay. Explainer: Why Japan's 'shunto' spring wage talks matter 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Some airline executives are concerned that hefty pilot pay raises will inflate fixed costs and make it tougher to repair debt-laden balance sheets. Air Canada pilots decry 'embarrassing' pay gap with U.S. after Delta deal 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Some airline executives are concerned that hefty pay raises for pilots will inflate fixed costs and make it tougher to repair debt-laden balance sheets. Delta pilots ratify new contract, raise 'the bar' for rival airlines 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Customers on top-up prepayment meters also have a bill that is £55 a year higher than a typical direct debit customer, owing to higher fixed costs. Cost of living: Ofgem price cap leads to debate over energy bill support 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Those measures are expected to be implemented by the end of 2026, with the aim of reducing fixed costs by more than 200 million euros per year. Germany’s BASF to shed 2,600 jobs in cost-cutting drive 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z But after energy prices spiked last year, the government's Energy Bill Relief Scheme fixed costs, providing a lifeline for many firms that risked going bust without the support. Firms call for clarity over energy bill support 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Some airline executives are concerned that hefty pay raises for pilots would inflate fixed costs and make it tougher to repair debt-laden balance sheets. Pilots at rivals call Delta's pay offer a new 'benchmark' 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The union agreed to end the strike after Weyerhaeuser agreed on some fixed costs, instead of percentages. Striking Weyerhaeuser workers in Pacific NW back to work 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z When water use drops, urban water utilities — which mostly have fixed costs — earn less revenue. As drought drives prices higher, millions of Californians struggle to pay for water 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z City bosses have long complained about the EU-wide bonus rules which cap bonuses at twice an employee's salary, arguing they lead to higher base pay that pushes up banks' fixed costs. Plan to lift banker bonus cap to go ahead 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z As part of its efforts to improve profitability, the onshore business is trying to reduce fixed costs, which the company estimates could result in a couple of hundred million dollars of savings next year. EXCLUSIVE GE lays off workers at onshore wind unit as part of turnaround strategy - sources 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z They say they lead to higher base pay that pushes up banks' fixed costs. Kwasi Kwarteng seeks to scrap bankers’ bonus cap to boost City 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z “I can’t think of a worse business – high fixed costs, commodity product, worsening service, alienated customers sick of being nickeled and dimed for every amenity.” Rising costs fuel worries about U.S. airlines' heavy debt loads 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z FedEx Ground uses contractors to reduce fixed costs, stymie unionization and maintain leverage in negotiations, analysts said. FedEx missteps fuel contractor's crusade as pandemic delivery boom fades 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z In its place, she is creating a co-working office space and opening a "shared factory," where users can pay for access to machines and resources that will cut fixed costs and increase production. As Japanese manufacturing fades, a factory town fights to stay alive 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z The manufacturer also has fixed costs each month of $25,500. Intermediate Algebra 2020-05-06T00:00:00Z Japan's average wages have barely risen since 2000 despite a tight job market as subdued inflation gave companies, many of whom are wary of increasing fixed costs, an excuse to hold off pay hikes. Japan's average minimum wage to rise at record pace this year 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z That means small schools sometimes struggle to pay for fixed costs — the principal, a counselor and building upkeep. As fewer kids enroll, big cities face a small schools crisis 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Other difficulties the automaker reports are increased prices in everything from raw materials to logistics, higher fixed costs per car due to the closures in Shanghai, and, of course, the aforementioned “Bitcoin impairment.” Tesla sold 75 percent of its Bitcoin 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z As these amounts do not change, we call them fixed costs. Algebra and Trigonometry 2015-02-13T00:00:00Z The manufacturer also has fixed costs each month of $8,000. Intermediate Algebra 2020-05-06T00:00:00Z Although parents pay huge fees, programs cannot offer competitive compensation because of exceptionally high fixed costs arising from necessarily low child-to-adult ratios. Perspective | How to fix the U.S. labor shortage? Provide decent child care. 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Thanks to selling less water, San Diego County has raised rates - by an average of 4% for each of the past five years - to cover fixed costs including the San Vicente Dam and desalination plant. How San Diego secured its water supply, at a cost 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Thanks to selling less water, San Diego County has raised rates — by an average of 4% for each of the past five years — to cover fixed costs including the San Vicente Dam and desalination plant. How San Diego secured its water supply, at a cost 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z It includes fixed costs, such as rent and salaries, and variable costs, such as utilities. Algebra and Trigonometry 2015-02-13T00:00:00Z The manufacturer also has fixed costs each month of $150,000. Intermediate Algebra 2020-05-06T00:00:00Z It’s difficult to reduce fixed costs related to buildings and operations as the funding base shrinks. LAUSD expects enrollment to plummet by an 'alarming' 30% in the next decade 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z The SSA statement echoed that, saying that “appropriations for base administration have failed to cover our fixed costs over the past decade.” Perspective | Errors rob thousands of students of Social Security benefits 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z The energy regulator Ofgem has previously defended the difference, saying there are higher fixed costs associated with running a prepayment meter. Prepay energy customers disconnect over price rises 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Few invested in their own generation capacity, eschewing fixed costs. Can Japan Keep the Lights On? The Ukraine War Upends a Big Energy Bet. 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z This is the cost to manufacture for each unit times x, the number of units manufactured, plus the fixed costs. Intermediate Algebra 2020-05-06T00:00:00Z “The higher your fixed costs are, the less you can accept variability of returns,” Mr. Levin said. 4 Ways to Fortify Your Retirement Against Market Whims 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Energy regulator Ofgem's argument is that there are higher fixed costs associated with running a prepayment meter. Who allowed the price cap to increase by so much? And other questions 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z “Ships at anchor are not productive, nor are they earning revenue against a backdrop of large fixed costs.” New supply chain risk: 22,000 dockworkers who could go on strike 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z To do this, you can start by estimating the fixed costs you’ll need to cover and getting a handle on the money you have to work with. Millennial Money: Ready to spend like a college graduate? 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z The manufacturer also has fixed costs each month of $7,000. Intermediate Algebra 2020-05-06T00:00:00Z Mergers can lead to streamlined costs as companies combine functions and spread fixed costs over a larger revenue base. Automaker Stellantis reaps $15B profit in 1st year of merger 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z The boost follows the start of a vast restructuring to reduce fixed costs and refocus on Renault’s most profitable car models and markets. Renault swings back to profit after two years of losses 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Fernós said one of the key things that made the government go bankrupt was to use temporary funding for fixed costs. Protests grow in Puerto Rico amid demands for higher wages 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z “We will avoid base pay hikes, which will increase fixed costs over time,” a manager of a machinery maker wrote in the Feb 1-10 survey of some 500 big and midsize Japanese non-financial companies. Japan's firms see one-time bonuses, not permanent increases, lifting pay 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z In addition to the fixed costs, the manufacturer also spends $105 to produce each bench. Intermediate Algebra 2020-05-06T00:00:00Z The fee would help pay the utilities’ fixed costs, such as grid maintenance and wildfire mitigation. There's a battle brewing over changes to California solar incentives. Newsom is in the middle 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z “With high fixed costs, excessive inventory, a listless strategy, dispirited employees and thousands of disgruntled shareholders.” Why Unilever, Peloton and Kohl’s are attracting activist investors’ ire. 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z And a recent decision to focus production in one state will reduce fixed costs. Boeing recovery sidetracked by regulatory tussles on big jets 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z “In these situations, people have fixed costs. For it to be a helpful benefit, it needs to cover their mortgage or their kids’ costs,” the aide said. Democrats are divided over how much Biden’s agenda should benefit the wealthy 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Schools are funded mainly on enrollment and attendance and have many fixed costs even when enrollment — and the funding that follows — goes down. L.A. Unified enrollment drops by more than 27,000 students, steepest decline in years 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z The three-week support for CF would cost “many millions, possibly tens of millions but it’s to underpin some of those fixed costs,” Eustice said. Britain tells its food industry to prepare for CO2 price shock 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z The scale benefits came from spreading its fixed costs of marketing and maintaining its national distribution infrastructure across its larger user base. Network Effects Are Overrated 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z In light of all that, shouldn’t I pay more for coverage than someone without all these fixed costs? Column: Delta Air Lines' raising insurance rates for unvaccinated makes sense — and it's a scary idea 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z On that windy Saturday, Carner estimated they about broke even — a lesson in fixed costs, he said. Floating lemonade stand on Seattle’s Lake Union raises money for charity, teaches work ethic for young sisters 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z Scott said the increase would cover pension benefits and other fixed costs, not new police services. Democrats pushed hard last year to rein in police. A rise in homicides is prompting a shift. 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z That “lowers the per vial price by spreading the fixed costs over more vials,” she said in an email. Vaccine Maker Earned Record Profits but Delivered Disappointment in Return 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z “I’m a cash-flow business, and it’s not hard to run out of cash when you have nothing coming in and you still have to pay for your fixed costs.” After a lost year, a sports bar hopes a new season brings it back to life 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z Allegiant’s fixed costs account for just around a quarter of its total. U.S. budget airlines plot pandemic breakthrough 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z Lamont acknowledged, however, the state’s budget is still “burdened” with high fixed costs, including large pension liabilities. Lamont’s new $46 billion budget focuses on defeating COVID 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Those cuts of $360 million in fixed costs and additional decreases in variable costs would allow the company to continue operating more efficiently once riders return. Lyft sticks to year-end profitability goal, projects rides recovery in second quarter 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z In addition to fixed costs, a campaign to alert the public would also be required. Editorial Roundup: South Carolina 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z One research letter, published last year in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Internal Medicine, found that private insurers paid, on average, over $1,000 per treatment — roughly four times Medicare's fixed costs. Kidney dialysis is a booming business. Is it also a rigged one? 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z One research letter, published last year in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Internal Medicine, found that private insurers paid, on average, over $1,000 per treatment — roughly four times Medicare’s fixed costs. Kidney Dialysis Is a Booming Business. Is it Also a Rigged One? 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z They would have to charge higher fares to support the fixed costs of employment, reducing demand and leading to smaller overall workforces, particularly in sparsely populated areas, they argued. Uber and Lyft used sneaky tactics to avoid making drivers employees in California, voters say. Now, they’re going national. 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z Nissan in May announced a four-year recovery plan, pledging to slice 300 billion yen from annual fixed costs and become a smaller, more efficient company after the pandemic exacerbated a slide in profitability. Factbox: Rated one notch above junk, Nissan can still repay its debt 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z But there are mounting signs that owners — some of whom have large fixed costs, like stadium payments, no matter the season’s length — may ask their employees to share more of the burden. Baseball Had a Successful Season. The Tricky Part Is Doing It Again. 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z “It’s an opportunity for us to buy A320s used and to get those at lower fixed costs than in the past,” Anderson said in an interview Monday during Boyd Group’s International Aviation Forecast Summit. Wisconsin seeks new deal with Foxconn 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z However, under the new deal, businesses that were directly impacted by a continued limit on public gatherings of 500 people would get help compensation for fixed costs until Oct. Denmark extends support for cultural activities hit by pandemic 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z "What they need is clarity, assistance with fixed costs and VAT relief when they open to rebuild business reserves and customer confidence. If these things don't happen they will close," he says. 'Thousands came to Bournemouth but the town was dead' 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z Government schemes to help the restaurant industry do not do enough to overcome the combination of fixed costs and lost sales, he said. Burger King boss warns of UK job cuts 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z "Hospitality businesses operate with very high fixed costs and labour costs are the only flexible point to absorb this suppressed demand," the letter said. UK hospitality industry calls for 'urgent' support 2020-07-05T04:00:00Z Staff wages are the biggest fixed costs after property rents and rates. Three firms still positive despite the virus crisis 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z For the typical restaurant, fixed costs such as labor, food and rent eat up around 90 percent of the money coming in. As Diners Flock to Delivery Apps, Restaurants Fear for Their Future 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z Automobilwoche quoted Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess as telling top managers at a meeting on Thursday: “We must significantly cut R&D expenditure, investments and fixed costs compared with the previous planning.” Volkswagen considering more cost cuts to cope with downturn 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z At the same time, the university is still paying for such fixed costs as utility bills. As pandemic pounds U.S. universities, federal support helps their labs stay afloat 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z The program provides low-interest loans to small businesses seeking help for payroll and other fixed costs during the economic upheaval resulting from the pandemic. Alaska banks have solid 2020 start but face uncertain year 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z However, revenue from reopening at a limited level is expected to exceed the costs associated with reopening and offset a good portion of the property’s fixed costs. Disney World is Reopening, but You Won’t Be Able to Hug Mickey 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z They said it was too early to talk of specific numbers, though unions say the company is steeling itself for heavy cuts in labour and other fixed costs after slashing jet production. Exclusive: Airbus must be 'resized' to tackle crisis, CEO tells staff - sources 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z But one of the largest fixed costs for almost every food establishment is rent, so many operators are looking to their landlords for a break. Many struggling restaurants need a break from their landlords. That’s easier said than done. 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z The Japanese automaker plans to slash fixed costs in areas that include marketing and research, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. Nissan plans $2.8 billion in cuts as part of restructuring plan: Bloomberg 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z Brian Kench, dean of the college of business at the University of New Haven, Connecticut, said the businesses most hurt by the pandemic have high fixed costs and rely heavily on person-to-person interaction. Government trillions won’t save some sectors from coronavirus, economists say 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z Denmark also helped hard-hit companies pay fixed costs like rent — on the condition that they suspend dividends, don’t buy back stock and don’t use foreign havens to evade taxes. Opinion | McDonald’s Workers in Denmark Pity Us 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z That covered fixed costs like fuel, insurance, maintenance and his pay. Solo truckers struggle to get rolling with stimulus fund 2020-05-04T04:00:00Z This year, regardless of whether the fisheries open, those debt payments amount to $16,000 for his boat and $7,000 for his permit, plus nearly $20,000 in other fixed costs. In Alaska town, calls to shut down fishing season amid coronavirus fears 2020-05-03T04:00:00Z At the same time, their high fixed costs, such as maintaining, leasing and parking aircraft, remain. Coronavirus: Who is still flying? 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z For two reasons: fixed costs and a time delay. Flattening another coronavirus curve: The cash-flow gap 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z The biggest expenses that would remain are year-round staff, venue contracts and other fixed costs. Coronavirus Presents an Existential Threat to Some Pro Tennis Events 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z Most such employers face loan payments and other fixed costs, so they’re cutting jobs to save money. US jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z On top of ongoing fixed costs, including rents and maintenance, many theaters are entering this uncertain period with heavy debt burdens after spending to expand or upgrade auditoriums with recliners. Curbside movie theater popcorn? How cinemas are trying to survive coronavirus closures 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z What many entrepreneurs want is government help to delay or reduce fixed costs like rent and to keep their workers solvent. Small Businesses Seek a Crisis Lifeline Beyond Loans 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Yet fixed costs remain in place and are more difficult to alter in the short term. Flattening another coronavirus curve: The cash-flow gap 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z Each of his homes had been bringing around $10,000 a month, with fixed costs of just $3,500. How Your Airbnb Host Is Feeling the Pain of the Coronavirus 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z “They are faced with immediate cash flow pressures with limited ability to reduce fixed costs and few resources to fund capacity expansion efforts for longer-term future growth,” he said. Airport passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific set to plunge 24% in first quarter - industry group 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z One source with direct knowledge of the turnaround plan said Nissan’s marketing teams globally gobble up nearly 1 trillion yen a year, or about 45% of Nissan’s annual fixed costs of 2.1 trillion. Exclusive: Do or die - Nissan takes the axe to the house Ghosn built 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z He argued that they drain students and funding from traditional schools, which face high fixed costs and bear a disproportionate responsibility to serve students who are more difficult and more expensive to educate. L.A. teachers strike fueled a labor movement. But did it really help schools? 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Consumers now spend one in every five pounds online - and if businesses are seeing 20% fewer sales on the shop floor as well as their fixed costs rising, then profit margins will be squeezed. Why the High Street crisis could worsen 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z That insurance allows farmers to collect for fixed costs when conditions such as heavy rainfall and flooding prevent planting crops. USDA: Ohio has its worst weather-prevented planting season 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z “We are still pursuing our action plan to cut fixed costs.” Exclusive: PSA, Dongfeng to drop two China auto plants, halve... 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z Still, sources said Nissan was no longer adding freshly generated cash to its war chest, mainly because of its high fixed costs and the sales slide. Exclusive: Do or die - Nissan takes the axe to the house Ghosn built 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z “The sell side is facing its own challenges, as fixed costs are rising while the commission pool is shrinking,” said Richard Johnson, a senior analyst at research firm Greenwich Associates. Asset managers farm out trading as costs and complexity climb 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Airlines, which operate in a highly regulated environment with high fixed costs, need to think more like digital retailers to maintain distribution margins, Kenya Airways CEO Sebastian Mikosz said. Alexa, how can I fly to Mumbai? 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Too much of the annual budget is fixed costs - paying debt, funding pensions and so forth take up about a third of the budget. Editorials from around New England 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z Other fixed costs, like water and heating bills, likewise do not decline steadily with the number of prisoners. Perspective | Five myths about prisons 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z "Not only are retailers facing fixed costs they face huge costs fulfilling online orders. That's a lot easier to handle if you are a smaller, nimbler operator." What went wrong at Green's Topshop empire? 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z The district still must “heat the building and provide the lighting … those things are kind of fixed costs.” Suburban districts face higher taxes, layoffs amid aid cuts 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z The watchdog also highlighted the sparsity of crematoria providers in local areas, and said it was difficult for new companies to enter the market owing to the planning regime and high fixed costs. Grieving families 'face high funeral prices' 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z Providers must deal with high fixed costs, like expensive real estate, insurance costs and licensing fees. Hey, Amazon! I’d like to bring my dog and my baby to work, please 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z Retailing has become a game of scale to cover the fixed costs of operating stores, warehouses, e-commerce sites and a supply chain to knit them all together. Sears to Stay Open After Edward Lampert Prevails in Bankruptcy Auction 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z Air ambulance companies say their prices are dictated by high fixed costs and the need to offset low reimbursement rates from Medicare and Medicaid. Study criticizes high costs of air ambulances in Missouri 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z Natural monopolies, which exist due to high fixed costs or economies of scale, differ from government-granted monopolies, and the two require distinct policy responses. Tim Wu's morality play: A review of "The Curse of Bigness" 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z And while a drop in enrollment should lower district expenses, the district has had a hard time shrinking and also is burdened with fixed costs for such things as school maintenance and retiree health benefits. L.A. teachers union rallies supporters with call for cap on charter schools 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z These fixed costs don’t decline with scale as the state requires fixed ratios of square footage and child-care workers per child, with even higher ratios for babies. Hey, Amazon! I’d like to bring my dog and my baby to work, please 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z Larger pubs may have higher fixed costs such as staffing and utility bills but, when run efficiently, allow owners to increase sales volumes and profits by significant amounts. ‘People don’t go out’: the town where half the pubs have vanished 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z The increase in fixed costs pushed the business into the red, the company said. Tesla’s Model 3 Rush Costs Battery Maker Panasonic 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z In a downturn, they argue, the fixed costs will remain but income will be vulnerable. SoftBank punt on WeWork office space hub is risky business 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z The comptroller’s office looks at factors like cash-on-hand, fixed costs and operating deficits to assess a municipality’s fiscal stress. NYS comptroller: localities in significant stress grows 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z The only providers that are profitable at scale are companies like Bright Horizons that enter into employer-sponsored contracts, reducing their fixed costs greatly. Hey, Amazon! I’d like to bring my dog and my baby to work, please 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z They say the transfers are draining money away from the Jackson district, even as it faces fixed costs that it can’t cut as rapidly as students are decreasing. Analysis: Appeal over charter school funding heats up 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z To the banks, the chief appeal of a merger is scale, as fixed costs are reduced and spread across greater output. Why the euro zone hasn’t seen more cross-border bank mergers 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z Focus first on fixed costs, he said — not just student loans but also rent, car payments, insurance and the like. Just Out of College? Now Is the Time to Take Stock of Your Finances 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z “It takes the same work to develop and certify a 180-seat plane as a 100-seat plane. The fixed costs are the same,” the executive said earlier this year. Boeing’s Embraer deal is a key strategic play for the future 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z Consolidation in an industry with high fixed costs is probably inevitable but shouldn’t worry regulators since the market is dynamic. When T-Mobile Met Sprint 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Bundling is especially valuable in businesses where fixed costs account for a disproportionate share of the total price. Opinion | You think you hate your cable bundle. You’re wrong. 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z The company said that the price rise "reflected the increase in some of the fixed costs associated with supplying electricity". EDF raises electricity prices by 2.7% 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z The Postal Service’s profits are difficult to measure because of its fixed costs — such as labor, pensions and the requirement that it serve hard-to-reach communities. Why Trump went after Bezos: Two billionaires across a cultural divide 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z The piece argued that the Postal Service was undercharging for the agency’s fixed costs, like its post offices and trucks, when calculating its package contracts. Is Amazon Bad for the Postal Service? Or Its Savior? 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z “The first thing I am looking for is are they overcommitted on fixed costs?” Perspective | The Northwest Washington lifestyle trap: $500,000 in income and still can’t save 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z Selling and shipping for 125 other publishers breaks even but helps cover fixed costs. Perspective | The latest mystery in publishing? That pulp is not dead. 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z The recessionary hangover encouraged employers to avoid adding fixed costs and to be as flexible as possible in staffing and compensation. Where Did Your Pay Raise Go? It May Have Become a Bonus 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z He said efficient fixed costs and manufacturing scale helped Volkswagen cut the price. Looking for an Affordable Ride? Try A Mitsubishi Lot 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z The investor said that the minimum amount that the agency allocates to package delivery and similar products — 5.5 percent of the agency’s total fixed costs — is far too low. Is Amazon Bad for the Postal Service? Or Its Savior? 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z Low sales volume and high fixed costs have made the company vulnerable to less-expensive competitors. Orbital ATK Is Under White House Pressure for Foreign Purchase of Propellant 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z Airlines are also fighting rising costs by putting more seats on airplanes or substituting larger aircraft to spread fixed costs over more seats. Airlines’ Rising Costs Threaten to Drag on Their Profit Margins 2017-12-25T05:00:00Z The credit rater says Mississippi school districts are challenged by high fixed costs and the possibility that required employer contributions to the state pension system may rise in the future. Credit agency says court decision could hurt school finances 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z Last month, Lilly said it would cut about 3,500 positions as part of a plan to close some research sites and trim fixed costs. Lilly tops Street 3Q forecasts, considers business sale 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z A budget is nearly two months late, with debt and big pension liabilities - fixed costs that constrain spending - hampering lawmakers' attempts to reach an agreement. Connecticut governor eyes economic investments amid fiscal crisis 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z Capital-heavy approaches to construction bring high fixed costs that are difficult to cut in downturns. Efficiency eludes the construction industry 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z The Fed researchers gamely sought the answer in productivity, fixed costs and availability of the workforce, among other things. What’s behind the slowdown in American startups 2017-07-12T04:00:00Z It’s after meeting all their fixed costs on housing, federal personal income and Connecticut state income taxes, and paying their Medicare Part B premiums. Money-magic tricks to help retirees 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z He said that hospitals, which face fixed costs, are thinking about the long-term. One of the most prestigious brands in medicine is jumping into Obamacare 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z A budget is nearly two months late, with debt and big pension liabilities - fixed costs that constrain spending - hampering lawmakers' attempts to reach an agreement. Connecticut governor eyes economic investments amid fiscal crisis 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, the fixed costs of regulation weigh more on them than on bigger lenders. America’s community banks hope for lighter regulation 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Unified would find itself under increasing financial strain, because of such enormous fixed costs as lawsuit settlements, building maintenance, pension debt and retiree health benefits. Epic changes loom for L.A. schools after charter-school forces win watershed victory 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z But despite its awareness of potential risks, Toll's high fixed costs eroded profits as economic factors began to bite, Japan Post's Murata said. Taking a Toll: How Japan Post's big global bet unraveled 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z Legacy retailers are trying to play catch-up, but they’re saddled by huge fixed costs, investors who prefer dividends to innovations, and CEOs incentivized to focus on the next quarter, not the next decade. Three Hard Lessons the Internet Is Teaching Traditional Stores 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z The spokesman disputed the $1 million estimate for a monthly average, saying that the contract with the marshals includes one-time fixed costs. The cost of Betsy DeVos’s security detail — nearly $8 million over nearly 8 months 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z Instead, it includes “one-time fixed costs” and that “recurring monthly costs are lower.” You’re welcome, Betsy: DeVos’ security detail costs taxpayers $8 million 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z Unified would find itself under increasing financial strain, because of enormous fixed costs from such things as lawsuit settlements, building maintenance, pension debt and retiree health benefits. Could the L.A. school board's balance of power tip pro-charter? 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z If your fixed costs take up all, or nearly all, of your income, look for ways to free up cash. Ask Brianna: How can I stay on budget and still hang out? 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z For-profit businesses, especially public companies that have extensive reporting requirements for investors, hate fixed costs or those that can’t be adjusted down if business falls. How to save good jobs 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z Unified faces budget challenges from declining enrollment, high fixed costs, rising pension obligations and costly retiree health benefits. L.A. Unified CFO Reilly leaves for Santa Clara job 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z Apparently there was also paper over the tablecloth because Camp and Kalanick spent the entire meal scrawling their estimates for things such as fixed costs and maximum vehicle utility rates. Uber: the app that changed how the world hails a taxi 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z The high fixed costs of the traditional property regime presents the sharing economy with certain challenges. New technology may soon resurrect the sharing economy in a very radical form 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z "It's indicative of the pressure organizations are under to keep the lid on fixed costs." Hoping for a bigger raise or bonus in 2017? Don't. 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z Robots and technology are massively bigger fixed costs than workers. How to save good jobs 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z The journal will still depend on its backers to pay what it terms fixed costs, such as for technology platforms, infrastructure, marketing and other staff. Open-access journal eLife to start charging fees 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z "It's indicative of the pressure organizations are under to keep the lid on fixed costs." Holding out hope for a bigger raise or bonus in 2017? Don’t. 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z The Brooklyn company chose to use a contract manufacturer to allow for flexibility without the fixed costs of a New York City factory, a spokesman said. Manufacturers Find Niche in New York City 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z And while you can always buy less expensive food and drive less, the big fixed costs are just that, fixed. How the Middle Class May Have Gotten a Raise 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z That’s a reason we typically hear for why CFO’s in particular hate adding workers, because they represent fixed costs. How to save good jobs 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z Cutting back on production wouldn’t help because farmers have substantial fixed costs—rent, land taxes, insurance, depreciation of equipment, seasonal labor. Falling Midwest Crop Prices Need a Free-Trade Response 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z For years, Puerto Rico borrowed more—and incurred higher fixed costs—to buy time to stave off deeper economic overhauls. Puerto Rico’s Pensions: $2 Billion in Assets, $45 Billion in Liabilities 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z “Builders tend to build larger and more expensive homes because of the fixed costs for them to build,” he says. All the reasons it’s so much harder to buy a home than it was for your parents 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z “Amazon also keeps inventing new products and services that it can sell customers to increase even more the number of orders over which it can spread those fixed costs.” In what is quickly becoming the age of Prime, why do investors still hate Amazon? 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z "If your fixed costs are above a certain percent you're not going to make money. It doesn't matter how good you are." 6 Facts to Know Before Investing in a Restaurant 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the shift of sales to the internet cuts into Bed Bath & Beyond’s ability to lever the fixed costs of running stores. Bed Bath & Beyond: A Good Example of a Bad Situation 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z "At a plant like Diablo, with large fixed costs, if you effectively only run the plant half the time, you've doubled the cost." California Utility to Close State's Last Nuclear Plant, Replace it With Solar and Wind 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z This has pleased water suppliers, who must grapple with fixed costs for maintaining pipes and other infrastructure regardless of dips in revenue associated with conservation efforts. Water conservation has saved energy, cut greenhouse gas emissions, study finds 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z “It invests capital in warehouses, inventory, delivery networks, and computer systems that give it the ability to keep prices low and spread those fixed costs over a huge number of orders,” Cohan wrote. In what is quickly becoming the age of Prime, why do investors still hate Amazon? 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Because of the fixed costs, increased competition among air ambulance providers actually ends up increasing the rates. Insurers, air ambulances would consider rate negotiation 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z Johnson in an email to campuses says fixed costs and contractual obligations on top of the reduction in state support will effectively mean a 22 percent cut in funding. UA president proposes major restructuring of system 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z But as sales continue to slide, fixed costs eat into margins eventually. Dark Days Ahead for World’s Biggest Computer Maker Lenovo 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z That amount accounts for fixed costs, such as maintaining buildings. Union-commissioned report says charter schools are bleeding money from traditional schools 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z Shah attacked fixed costs that his father allowed to fester. Dumbbells to diamonds: Former Army gunner’s discreet jewel business glitters 2016-05-08T04:00:00Z High fixed costs and long development times mean the oil sands are unlikely to see investment and growth return quickly, even when energy prices rebound. ‘Extreme’ Fire Guts Canadian Town’s Future 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Analysts at UBS said the sale should "remove the earnings volatility of an equipment business with higher fixed costs and lower sales visibility than traditional sportswear". Adidas plans sale of most of golf supply business - BBC News 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z The industry has high fixed costs, including aircraft, pilots and trained medical staff. States seek ways to regulate steep air-ambulance costs 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Wilhelm is emphasizing large businesses with low debt and low fixed costs in Touchstone Focused. Investors Look for Solid Footing After Market Recovery 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z “The fixed costs per base do not appear to be systematically higher overseas, with the exception of the Air Force bases, compared with facilities in the United States,” Rand said. Donald Trump says U.S. is bankrolling Asian allies’ defense. That’s not really true. 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z By offering a low-wage platform, Mexican plants increased the scale of production in North America, allowing domestic and foreign automakers to amortize their large fixed costs. Nafta May Have Saved Many Autoworkers’ Jobs 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z The many fixed costs associated with maintaining U.S. nuclear systems—and a relatively small budgetary footprint to begin with—don’t offer sizable savings over the long term. A Bad Time to Cut U.S. Nuclear Capability 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z At the same time, fixed costs are rising, in part from retiree benefits. Los Angeles school district to sell $1.3 billion in muni bonds 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z And Lord Jackson wants the early introduction of a system of fixed costs for all civil claims worth up to £250,000. Law in a time of austerity 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Gabhart invited Bevin to look at her budget and said staff was the only thing left for her to cut because she can’t cut fixed costs like rent, electricity and water. Bevin’s proposed cuts include government watchdog agency 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Since then, “we tried to look at things a little differently,” he said, citing fixed costs like labor. In Iowa, Jobs Are Plentiful but Workers Are Not 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Forget the fixed costs of development; just the operating costs of keeping a project online are significantly higher than the revenue that an oil sands producer would earn from selling their bitumen. This Is Where You Can Find the Cheapest Oil in the World 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z But the system’s fixed costs remain high because of its former size. Of rats and debts 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z “I’d like to pay back our employees for their hard work,” he said, but “we need to be cautious about fixed costs.” Japanese Profits Surge, but Not Wages 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z First, identify all your fixed costs such as rent, groceries and student loan payments. Say Goodbye to Being Broke: 5 Steps to Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z Under private ownership, the insurance, the purchase price of the car, and, depending on where you live, the parking are all fixed costs, regardless of how much you drive. “Methadone for car addicts”: Lessons in carsharing — learned the hard way 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z "Currently, in a way, it's a game of winner-takes-all. Whether it's Google or Facebook or Amazon, the fixed costs of this technology are so significant that it's very difficult to compete with them," Michaely says. Why Your New iPhone Costs an Arm and a Leg 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z “I expect that the company is careful about incurring excessive fixed costs — wages and benefits and the like — when you get into a weak year.” G.M.’s Tentative Labor Deal Is Set for Approval by Union Leaders 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z High fixed costs and a rigid infrastructure prevent the private market from providing these services competitively. Privatizing Metro is the wrong way to go 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z The problem is that trading desks have high fixed costs that can’t necessarily be quickly brought down when revenues dry up. Why Morgan Stanley Can’t Trade Its Way Out of Trouble 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z One way of thinking about the economics of carsharing is that it converts most of the fixed costs of car ownership into variable costs. “Methadone for car addicts”: Lessons in carsharing — learned the hard way 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z In 2009, Williams-Sonoma announced a plan to reduce fixed costs, including layoffs and the closure of a major call center and a major distribution facility. Bed Bath’s Online Push: What’s in Store 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z Hospitals, burdened with large, fixed costs and anxious to ensure patient referrals and revenue in a changing industry, are doing the opposite. Whistleblower Doctor Warns About Hospitals Hiring Physicians 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z “The big luxury brands are way overexposed in China, with too many stores and too much in fixed costs,” he said. Weak Euro Masks Lingering Woes at LVMH, Kering 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z To sustain themselves, insurers must spread fixed costs over a larger base of members. How the Affordable Care Act Is Reducing Competition 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z They say they still have to pay for fixed costs including repairing pipelines, customer service and enforcing water restrictions — and those costs aren't decreasing. Paying more for less water: California water agencies lose money in drought, increase rates 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z The key is to trim other fixed costs. Bed Bath’s Online Push: What’s in Store 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z They say they still have to pay for fixed costs including repairing pipelines, customer service and enforcing water restrictions - and those costs aren’t decreasing. California water rates rise as cities lose money in drought 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z “Our problem now is the high fixed costs of starting up. Paying for a trademark, capital investments,” Bowman said. EXCHANGE: Oneida couple markets comfortable comfort food 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z As for the ER charge, a hospital obviously has fixed costs for maintaining emergency services. Hospital bill is high enough to raise anyone's blood pressure 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z Their size doesn’t allow them to spread fixed costs and capital investments over a larger student population. The Un-Sweet Briar 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z But many education supporters say a standstill budget amounts to a cut because of rising fixed costs and an increased number of students. Oklahoma schools get flat budget, little else from lawmakers 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Profitability also suffered in this segment over the quarter, as operating margin was down 60 basis points to 27% due to the fixed costs associated with shipments and the unfavorable impact of currency fluctuations. Earnings Review: Ralph Lauren Delivers Better Than Expected Fourth Quarter 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z Cutting fixed costs includes reducing global headcount by 10% and “voluntary retirements” of some 3,500 domestic employees. Whither Japan Stocks: Sharp's Three Year Recovery Plan Leaves Little Room For Error 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z As you ramp up production, it becomes cheaper to produce additional items because important costs — fixed costs — don’t rise. Fees on Mutual Funds Fall. Thank Yourself. 2015-05-09T04:00:00Z However, corrections spokeswoman Grace Simmons Fisher said the current cost is $33.48 a day, and will fall to $22.04 a day after fixed costs of utilities and staff are spread over more inmates. Sheriffs question inmate shift from county programs to state 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z They were not cheering their newfound freedom Tuesday, concerned that Uber — with few fixed costs and billions of dollars in capitalization — will undercut prices. Uber to return _ legally _ to Portland, Oregon 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z Businesses used to consider employees fixed costs – like the costs of factories, offices, and equipment. Robert Reich: America’s “flexible” economy is making workers’ lives hell 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z PNM wants solar customers pay what the utility says is their fair share for the fixed costs of maintaining the electric grid. New Mexico AG opposes proposed solar fee 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z Would the innovations affect fixed costs or variable costs? Global Warming Is Global 2015-04-04T04:00:00Z Coal has a higher share of marginal costs, and solar has a higher share of fixed costs. Carbon Tax Economics Revisited 2015-03-29T04:00:00Z Maybe the ESPNs and Nickelodeons of the cable world, with their high fixed costs, would find it hard to compete on price. Big pay-TV bundles going the way of the dinosaurs 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z Take, for example, trying to model the effect of an exchange rate change on Volkswagen’s sales revenues, resource costs, labor costs, fixed costs, capital expenditures and net, after tax, profits. Buy U.S. Stocks: Strong Dollar Will Produce Positive Surprises 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z The authors wrote that the windfall helps to "support a hospital's fixed costs and offset losses from other lines of business." Report: Rural hospitals get billions in extra Medicare funds 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z It is likely that the decline in production may hurt margins due to higher per unit fixed costs as the division may be operating at less than 80% of normal volumes. Deere Earnings Preview: Declining Farm Income To Temper Agriculture Equipment Sales 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z But, a district can’t reduce fixed costs in the same way. Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Major public infrastructure projects entail high fixed costs. TeradataVoice: Big Data In Government's Service To Citizens And State 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z As businesses strive to remain agile, they do more with less, replace fixed costs with variable ones, and put long-term plans on hold. Mammon’s Manichean turn 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z It is likely that the decline in production may hurt margins due to higher per unit fixed costs. Why 2015 Might Not Be A Good Year For Deere 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z Eden McCallum, thus, manages to keep its overhead and other fixed costs at a minimum. What Could Happen When You Give Employees The Job They Actually Want? 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z He contends that while there are fixed costs to providing the jail, which the county must do by state law, the population varies, changing the daily inmate cost. County questions jail-rental program 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z The new loan package would drop those fixed costs to about 10 percent of its revenue. Arlington may give Signature $5 million loan and a break on rent 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z The company spreads its fixed costs over a rapidly growing revenue base as it expands over time, and this business model produces big fat net profit margins above 25 percent. The Motley Fool: Every Sunday, useful tips on investing 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z It is likely that a decline in production may hurt margins due to fixed costs. Weak Agriculture Equipment Sales Will Likely Temper Deere's Earnings 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z His fixed costs were low compared to his income and his discretionary spending was modest. Thank$giving: A Money $tory 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z This makes Spotify unlike many Internet companies, in which the fixed costs of doing business become relatively smaller with scale. Spotify: Friend or Foe? 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z In an economic downturn, a key strategy is to convert fixed costs to variable costs — outsourcing is one way to do this. 5 Ways To Prepare Your Business For The Coming Economic Recession 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z The company also plans to cut fixed costs by $1 billion over the next three years. Dow Chemical to buy $5 billion more in shares, raises dividend 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z "Of course exchange rates helped, but we also made efforts to offset negatives such as a rise in fixed costs, with cost-cutting and sales efforts," Executive Vice President Nobuyori Kodaira told a news conference. Toyota raises FY profit forecast by nine percent on weak yen 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z If the fixed costs are excluded, the net benefit of immigration from these countries would more than double to £10.5bn. New EU migrants 'add £5bn to UK' 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z If the fixed costs are excluded, the net benefit of immigration from Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic et al to the Exchequer would more than double to £10.5bn. The immigration “windfall” for the Treasury 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z To the contrary, as the communication revolution spreads, many traditional businesses will increasingly mimic the margin-friendly tech model of low fixed costs and high scalability. Profit Peril: S&P 500 Margins Are Near Multi-Decade High 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z Promising as intermodal transit may be, the sector’s high fixed costs mean that volume needs to grow dramatically before margins widen to desired levels, said Vernon. Railroad Stocks May Strain To Meet Lofty Expectations 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z While motorcycle fixed costs were 20%-25% of variable costs at the beginning of restructuring operations in 2009, the figure is expected to decline to 15%-20% for the full year. Harley-Davidson Earnings Review: Retail Sales Rise As Expected To Strengthen Year-End Shipment Estimates 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z For suppliers, the ante is just the opposite — high fixed costs. IBM and SAP: A Cloud Pact That Solves Problems and Holds Promise 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z Most have razor-thin margins and large fixed costs so you need huge volumes to make the model work. The Real Reasons PayPal Sold To Ebay 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z Upfront fixed costs for infrastructure projects are typically high and operating costs relatively low. Concrete benefits 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z The shortfall, at least at UAF, was attributed to increased fixed costs, reduced funding from the Legislature, no increase in federal research funding and a decline in tuition revenue. Alaska Editorials 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z “Most low income people are struggling to keep up with basic fixed costs,” said Michael Collins, faculty director of the Center for Financial Security at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. One nation, drowning in debt: Why so many Americans are so unprotected 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z The problem for the chief constable is that around 80% of his operational costs are spent on salaries and other fixed costs. Police warning over £80m budget cuts 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z Limit your fixed costs: The fewer retainers, salaries, and overhead the better when revenue is unpredictable at the start. How She Did It: Melissa Fensterstock on Launching a Luxury Perfume That Doubles As a Pesticide 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z "Companies are still very reluctant to spend more on fixed costs," Abosch says. Bonuses are making up a bigger and bigger percentage of companies’ payrolls Some are paring back their currency activities, worried about profits being squashed between fixed costs and shrinking revenues—down to $13 billion this year, thinks Morgan Stanley, a bank. Fixed rates 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z It’s pretty easy to convince Americans of the need to smoke tairrisssts outta their caves, especially without a formal budget resolution listing fixed costs. Welcome back to Iraq fear-mongering, brought to you by John McCain and Co 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z Profitability also suffered in this segment over the quarter as operating margin was down 260 basis points due to the fixed costs associated with shipments and unfavorable impact of currency fluctuations. Earnings Review: Retail Segment Gains Allow Ralph Lauren To Post Modest Topline Growth 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z The high ratio of fixed costs in the cost structure of its stores means that when sales decline, the company cannot retain its margins by scaling back on inventory. Earnings Preview: Things To Watch Out For As Coach Announces Its Q4 Results 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z "Companies are still very reluctant to spend more on fixed costs," Abosch says. Bonuses are making up a bigger and bigger percentage of companies’ payrolls While motorcycle fixed costs were 20%-25% of variable costs at the beginning of restructuring operations in 2009, the figure is expected to decline to 15%-20% this year. Harley-Davidson Pre-Earnings: Sales in Developed Markets Could Remain Strong 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z In this business, the fixed costs are significant because of the low flight rate. Ariane 6: Customers call the shots 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z Reduced variable costs due to lower raw material costs and lower fixed costs due to lower wages will improve profitability for automakers, going forward. Shifting Production To Central And Eastern Europe Could Boost Profits Of German Automakers 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z Consumers adapt very smoothly to media change: the anxieties are very much on the producer side, facing difficult investment decisions and the complexities posed by the fixed costs of traditional technologies. The Invention Of News: How The World Came To Know About Itself 2014-06-14T04:00:00Z Despite extensive deregulation and consolidation in the United States and Europe, airline leaders say ownership barriers are hampering efforts to cope with high fixed costs. 100 years on, airlines hampered by history, IATA says 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z There are high fixed costs to building a new brewery in Africa. The beer frontier 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z Those wanting an increase to the formula got half of what they wanted - a $150 million boost that goes part of the way toward addressing increased fixed costs and inflation. Alaska Editorials 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z They add the transaction business would require certain capabilities that would bring new overhead and fixed costs. Google's hotel moves worry travel sector 2014-05-09T18:47:23Z But as solar installations reduce the amount of energy that some customers buy, others are faced with paying a higher and higher share of the fixed costs. State Energy Plan Would Alter New York Utilities 2014-05-05T03:15:31Z Mass-market carmakers in the region are still struggling to cover the fixed costs of excess capacity, including unused production lines and underemployed workers. Europe's car sales upturn fails to halt price war 2014-04-17T14:25:40Z The logic is that, as with train lines or water pipes, there are huge fixed costs in building financial architecture. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: The ugly twins of finance 2014-04-10T14:59:08Z The flooding also cost the system 1,000 bikes and 90 stations, and the delay doomed the program to another extended period with fixed costs, like staff salaries, and no revenues from riders. As Citi Bike Approaches Anniversary, Worries Abound 2014-03-26T18:28:49Z "Solar homes effectively avoid paying for the fixed costs of the grid. These costs are like taxes being shifted to nonsolar homes." Fight over Rooftop Solar Forecasts a Bright Future for Cleaner Energy 2014-03-25T15:59:00Z Many firms are choosing to walk away from government projects rather than invest more in equipment or hire workers - fixed costs that would be hard to shed in the next downturn. Abenomics struggles to deliver Japan public works boom 2014-03-02T01:04:42Z The key to success, supporters say, is for regulators to authorize the recovery of fixed costs regardless of sales. Utilities And Greenies Try To Cool Off Grid Disputes 2014-02-20T19:05:00Z The result: Utilities must spread their high fixed costs for things like repairing the grid over fewer kilowatt-hours, making solar power even more competitive and pushing more people to adopt it in a vicious circle. Utilities Want Regulatory Rescue From 'Death Spiral' 2014-02-04T14:36:00Z Open, which includes the sponsors in the corporate village, brings in 10 percent of annual revenue and produces a profit margin of around 25 percent because the big scale allows better return on fixed costs. Value Added: For Ridgewells Catering, business really booms during the holiday season 2013-11-03T21:18:23Z While they struggled to rein in fixed costs in Japanese manufacturing that eat away at revenue, nimbler foreign companies like Apple Inc, Samsung Electronics Co and Asian rivals grew richer and stronger. Sony suffers TV relapse as Japan peers change channel 2013-11-01T03:38:48Z The loss of those three states means the fixed costs of creating new tests will be spread over fewer students, raising testing costs for the remaining states. Study: State defections from Common Core testing consortia won’t greatly affect costs 2013-10-30T04:01:59Z Arizona Public Service Co. in March increased its customer charge, a move it said was needed to fund fixed costs fully as more customers add solar. Middle Class Homeowners Flock to Rooftop Solar 2013-10-22T16:15:05.673Z Small airports deserve subsidies, argues ACI Europe, a trade body that represents them, because their fixed costs—from security and runway maintenance to mopping floors—are far higher per passenger than at bigger ones. Europe’s regional airports: Runway or another 2013-10-17T15:02:27Z This is the latest step in its "Shift Plan" announced in June to focus on networking products and high-speed broadband, and to lower fixed costs by more than 15 percent. Alcatel-Lucent cuts 10,000 jobs in turnaround plan 2013-10-08T11:44:30Z But by pursuing a range of economic activities, they had a steadier revenue flow to match their fixed costs. Economic history: Did slavery make economic sense? 2013-09-27T15:37:43Z Since the recession, states and cities have sought to save money as revenues have remained sluggish and fixed costs, like pension benefits and healthcare obligations, have swelled. Seeking cheaper widgets, NYC to share procurement data 2013-09-24T23:08:04Z For most of corporate history, scale provided benefits that went beyond just consolidation of fixed costs and negotiating power, but also included informational advantages. The New Age Of Disruption 2013-09-21T06:38:00Z Slaughter agreed that traditional colleges and universities, with their high fixed costs, are at risk. Google’s Boss and a Princeton Professor Agree: College Is a Dinosaur 2013-09-13T18:57:08Z So companies benefit from reduction in fixed costs of employment, but what about for the worker? In The Future Will We Be Working For An Algorithm? 2013-09-12T17:37:00Z Many companies in the sector are struggling with relatively high fixed costs after making large investments when metals prices were high between 2009 and 2011. DealBook: Glencore Xstrata Takes Write-Down After Merger 2013-08-20T14:22:21Z Many companies in the sector are now struggling with relatively high fixed costs after making large investments when metals prices were high between 2009 and 2011. 2 Mining Giants Report Lower Earnings 2013-08-20T12:24:18Z But a farmer has some pretty hefty fixed costs. Wealth Matters: Despite Drop in Commodity Prices, Farmland Values Rise 2013-08-16T15:37:37Z That means temporary excess capacity that adds more fixed costs, including benefits, worker's comp, and additional payroll taxes. 8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire More Employees 2013-07-30T14:12:02Z Here is the formula: You need to add up all of your fixed costs, which are all of your costs that are there no matter what you sell — rent, insurance, utilities, receptionist, accounting fees. You're the Boss Blog: Help! I’m Not a Numbers Person! 2013-07-31T11:00:51Z Meanwhile, pesky fixed costs like equipment, buildings and people remain. The 'Freemium' Model: Top Flaws And Potent Fixes 2013-07-23T13:10:00Z Stora earlier this year launched a cost-cutting plan to slash 200 million euros of annual fixed costs, and said last month that it aims to eliminate around 2,500 jobs. Stora Enso delays China investment to protect cash 2013-07-19T15:00:23Z Private banks typically sit on a high base of fixed costs, and in many cases, costly trading arms, so they rely on transaction fees generated by client trades for income. UBS once again the world's largest private bank as assets surge 2013-07-09T23:02:23Z Firms are looking for ways to reduce their fixed costs now, and ways to avoid future hardware upgrades while leaving the headaches of software upgrades to their provider. Fund Managers Like The Cloudy Outlook For Technology 2013-06-20T18:11:00Z The basic plan intends to ensure that utilities lose none of the revenue that supports their fixed costs — wires and other infrastructure — while allowing them access to a new power source. Square Feet: Making Energy Efficiency Attractive for Owners of Older Seattle Buildings 2013-06-19T00:45:51Z In this hourglass economy, be careful about fixed costs, or fixed commitments to a given business model. 3 Ways to Survive in the Hourglass Economy 2013-06-07T13:20:00Z "You'll have fixed costs spread over a smaller base and higher costs from more regulation." Money fund reform may hit retail investors with higher fees 2013-06-05T17:37:58Z To the extent that self-generating customers don’t bear their full share of their utility’s fixed costs, the utility’s other, non-generating customers must then pick them up. Time to Reinforce Net-Metering Rules 2013-06-05T14:08:21Z “When firms were building out, expanding and growing and then the markets repriced themselves, a lot of them were caught with more fixed costs and overhead than they needed to run their business.” Fund Managers Like The Cloudy Outlook For Technology 2013-06-20T18:11:00Z Another problem with the argument is that "recovering fixed costs" is not a problem; the cable companies' networks are already bought and paid for, many times over. Price-gouging cable companies are our latter-day robber barons 2013-06-04T17:47:37Z They are likely to be vulnerable to organizations’ ruthlessly trimming fixed costs to maximize their own flexibility. It's Official! The End of Competitive Advantage 2013-06-02T19:00:03Z The fixed costs of manufacturing, price sensitivities and lack of differentiators have decimated the best. Forget Google Glass, I want a Google Car ! 2013-05-20T13:43:12Z However, while Network Vision is proving to be expensive, a successful implementation of the strategy will reduce operating expenses substantially by eliminating duplicate fixed costs of maintaining different networks. Sprint Looks Fairly Valued At $7 After Mixed Results 2013-05-01T17:56:17Z Moreover, it is highly unlikely that Apple — with its enormous fixed costs including a – will be able to win as the industry’s low cost producer. 7 Reasons Apple is More Doomed Than You Think 2013-04-18T12:59:29Z Moreover, it is highly unlikely that Apple — with is enormous fixed costs including a $5 billion headquarters complex under construction in Cupertino – will be able to win as the industry’s low cost producer. 7 Reasons Apple is More Doomed Than You Think 2013-04-18T12:59:29Z Businesses are encouraged to keep fixed costs, such as labor and rent, as low as possible. As employers push efficiency, the daily grind wears down workers 2013-04-07T15:00:00Z Size plays an important role in the exchange business because of the relatively high fixed costs. Swiss exchange signals interest in Euronext 2013-03-27T17:49:51Z The system is run under guidelines from the Ministry of Justice, which currently permits claimants' lawyers to charge insurers fixed costs of £1,200. Trouble for personal injury law firms means trouble for claimants 2013-03-21T07:52:55Z With a budget focused largely on fixed costs like fuel and salaries for key employees, there are no easy cuts to be made in Yellowstone's operating expenses. Budget cuts force Yellowstone to delay opening 2013-03-02T22:01:34Z "Bankers and their sovereign bankers lose – ending up with much higher fixed costs which can't simply be shed in the next crisis," said Knight. Bonuses: the essential guide 2013-02-28T17:42:47Z Investment banks generally pay fairly low salaries to keep their fixed costs down. Don't cap bank bonuses, scrap them 2013-02-28T14:40:01Z “An operating room has fixed costs,” explains one hospital economist. Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us 2013-02-21T10:50:22Z The fixed costs--contracting to buy product from the brands, photographing the products, and putting them online--are too great to sell small lots of products. Gilt Groupe's Kevin Ryan: What Works, And Doesn't Work, in Flash Sales 2013-02-15T16:36:48Z You’ll need a big enough number to secure an income stream that covers all fixed costs. Sizing Up the Big Question: How Much Money Do You Need To Retire? 2013-02-11T15:00:44Z As we start getting down to a smaller force, the fixed costs will generate a larger percentage, and we will save less for each soldier who is redeployed home. The Cost of a Post-2014 U.S. Force 2013-01-12T17:05:24Z Margin improvement is also one of the key goals of Sprint’s Network Vision plan – a successful implementation of which will help reduce operating expenses substantially by eliminating the duplicate fixed costs of maintaining different networks. Sprint Bids For The Rest Of Clearwire To Boost Its LTE Prospects 2012-12-17T22:53:07Z Ratchet down revenue by at least that much, adjust growth expectations that much, and budget 25% more for your fixed costs. Why Pessimists Win 2012-12-13T15:27:55Z A bigger market with fewer borders can absorb far higher fixed costs in development of new technologies & products, and facilitates far faster spread of productivity-boosting innovations across producers & consumers. Growth: Markets, broad and deep 2012-11-19T20:56:27Z To cover fixed costs, you may need to purchase an immediate fixed annuity if other lifetime income sources are insufficient. Sizing Up the Big Question: How Much Money Do You Need To Retire? 2013-02-11T15:00:44Z Don’t load up on fixed costs like rent, or sunk costs like development investment into your floor price. 5 Tips for Negotiating a Big Deal 2012-11-27T15:14:45Z The rest of the costs are fixed costs, mostly interest payments on money borrowed to buy the highly automated Western equipment that does most of the manufacturing. U.S. Affirms Tariffs Against Chinese Solar Companies 2012-11-07T18:19:37Z Human resource experts say this approach to compensation is attractive because it is flexible and allows companies to reward good work without creating additional fixed costs. Companies look to bonuses instead of salary increases in an uncertain economy 2012-11-06T12:00:00Z And by creating a larger market, this would absorb the fixed costs of higher investment levels and higher R&D burdens, for faster trend growth. Growth: Markets, broad and deep 2012-11-19T20:56:27Z Rates at utilities Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric include more than $800 million in fixed costs and $300 million in annual operating costs related to the units, the commission said. California regulator to vote October 25 on San Onofre probe 2012-10-17T00:26:33Z However, while the Network Vision plan is very expensive, a successful implementation of the strategy will reduce the company’s operating expenses substantially by eliminating the duplicate fixed costs of maintaining different networks. Sprint Is Worth $5.30 Excluding Takeover Rumors 2012-10-11T16:45:16Z Employers are trying to keep their fixed costs down ... Analysis: Britain bears costs of jobs without growth 2012-10-08T11:25:08Z The mantra that "in long run all fixed costs become variable costs" no longer holds in the knowledge based economy where time necessary to learn is the key factor. Productivity and growth: Was that it? 2012-09-08T14:48:33Z Like many other electronic firms looking to cut overhead costs, Japan's Sharp also said on Tuesday it would trim fixed costs by cutting salaries. Philips Steps Up Cost Cuts and Job Losses 2012-09-11T12:56:40Z So teach workers about core financial issues: variable costs, fixed costs, gross margin, incremental margin, and contribution. Don't Hire More Entrepreneurs. Do This Instead 2012-09-10T15:05:18Z As innovative as Square is, it cannot easily get around the established fixed costs charged by the payments industry, which comprises processing companies, banks and firms like Visa and MasterCard. DealBook: Can Square Remain Hip? 2012-08-31T17:18:12Z He argues in a recent blog post that it may simply be unreasonable to expect several competitors to remain in the wireless market, because the fixed costs for operating these businesses is so high. The Coming Wireless Spectrum Apocalypse and How It Hits You 2012-08-14T14:45:02.643Z Fitch also views Dean's leading market share and national distribution capabilities as a competitive advantage and expects continued elimination of fixed costs to better position the firm to withstand industry volatility. TEXT-Fitch: Dean Foods outlook still positive on proposed IPO, spin-off 2012-08-08T20:02:01Z A committee of the orders' leaders -- once known as Mothers Superior but no longer -- studied the fixed costs of their buildings, none adequate for their needs without major renovation. The New Old Age Blog: A Community of Women Lost to Age 2012-08-06T17:10:03Z There are only two types of costs: fixed costs and variable costs. 4 Strategies for Lean Times 2012-07-24T14:46:49Z The entire industry itself is set to escape a frail setup based on heavy fixed costs and wildly volatile earnings.” JAL, a Bailout Beneficiary, Heads for a Public Offering 2012-07-03T01:23:04Z Each closed deal spread the fixed costs of protecting patents, building a brand, and manufacturing equipment, thereby making it harder for new entrants to compete. The Next Secrets of the Web 2012-06-25T01:37:38Z But representatives of the three major utilities that are covered by the decision said it would simply shift the fixed costs of maintaining the electric grid, which are embedded in electric rates, to other customers. Solar Payments Set Off a Fairness Debate 2012-06-05T00:58:24Z “The fixed costs are high and they cannot in my opinion make a real pay wall that a sufficient number of people will subscribe to cover the costs.” As Newspapers Cut, Analysts Ask if Readers Will Remain 2012-06-03T22:31:50Z The most significant fixed costs tend to be rent, employee salaries, and sometimes product liability insurance. 4 Strategies for Lean Times 2012-07-24T14:46:49Z It’s a business that boasts low fixed costs: towers, transmitters, and talent. For Cumulus Media, Huckabee Takes On Limbaugh 2012-05-17T22:48:37Z Along with Social Security, this benefit covered the bulk of a retiree’s fixed costs until death. Retirement Woes: 401(k)s That Look Like Old-Fashioned Pensions 2012-05-16T12:05:42Z Though Mr. Hirai said that Sony would not drop TVs, he said a 60 percent reduction in fixed costs was planned in that business in a bid to bring it back to profit. Sony Unveils Plans to Revive Company 2012-04-12T13:51:59Z Schools have fixed costs, such as faculty and staff salaries, that cannot easily be reduced. Law schools seeing fewer applicants 2012-03-23T05:00:00Z The Dutch company plans to reduce fixed costs by 150 million euros by the end of 2013, TNT Express said today. TNT to Refocus on Europe Amid Losses 2012-02-21T17:47:03Z And we are also assured: “To minimize growth in fixed costs, we seek to improve process efficiencies and maintain a lean culture.” Would a Quarterly Loss Change Your View of Amazon? Read the Details 2012-02-14T16:02:58Z They also worry that the increases will be eaten up by fixed costs, such as those for facilities, a long-standing issue at the USGS. Good News for Research Funding at EPA, USDA, USGS 2012-02-14T01:00:19Z “Wages are the burden to the company’s fixed costs.” Sony Incoming CEO Hirai Vows ‘Painful’ Steps to Cut Fixed Costs 2012-02-09T17:22:02Z The same principle holds true for a yoga studio, or a theater, or any business where fixed costs are the bulk of your expenses. When Daily Deals Work: 8 Scenarios 2012-02-09T15:00:00Z For us, up-front publishing of fixed costs is particularly scary, as commodity prices are in constant flux. The Case for Sharing Company Secrets 2012-02-06T16:44:00Z From SchoolBook: With the city’s fixed costs going up every year, it was not immediately clear what impact the increase in financing would have in the classroom. SchoolBook: Church Groups Push Albany to Allow Them Back Into Schools 2012-02-03T13:07:46Z The former requires infrastructure with high fixed costs and may deter buyers, said Tim Evans, New York-based senior health care analyst for Wells Fargo & Co. WuXi’s Margins Dwarfing U.S. Lead China’s Drug Targets: Real M&A 2012-02-02T03:19:28Z “We remain committed to streamlining our manufacturing operations and reducing costs by using contract manufacturers where appropriate and consolidating to reduce our footprint and total fixed costs,” the company said in its 2011 annual report. Santorum Touts U.S. Jobs While Investing in Outsourcing Firms 2012-01-20T22:09:14Z “In addition, a structurally negative increase in fixed costs for the sector has removed a natural offset to revenue volatility.” RBS Securities Capitulation Sets Blueprint for Banks in Europe 2012-01-13T01:14:57Z Still, Sony continues to face falling prices and heavy fixed costs.” Samsung Electronics to Acquire Sony’s Stake in LCD Venture 2011-12-26T07:54:03Z Call it a sweet government contract, it would still probably cost less than the post office, with all its pension obligations and other fixed costs. After The Post Office 2011-12-15T17:22:24Z However, the company is also in a seasonal industry with unpredictable weather, high fixed costs and big capital expenditures, so its sector alone may turn off investors. Ahead of Zynga, Energy Deals Light Up U.S. IPOs 2011-12-04T21:02:00Z Network-builders need scale to support the hefty fixed costs of research and development. Telecoms networks: Two?s company 2011-12-01T16:06:02Z The company now seeks to catch up to competitors by using Chapter 11 to bring down labor and fixed costs. American Airlines seeks to shed planes, engines 2011-11-30T16:07:53Z As orders have shrunk, brokers’ fixed costs have increased as a proportion of revenue. Fee Drought Triggers ‘Bloodletting’ for Stock Traders 2011-11-28T16:13:14Z Securities firms are battling a rise in fixed costs, driven by an increase in base salaries after European regulators sought to restrict bonuses while enabling pay to be clawed back if losses occur. Senior London Bankers’ Pay Jumps 21%, Recruitment Firm Says 2011-11-21T11:52:58Z Vestas will lower fixed costs and raise market share, it said today. Vestas Abandons 2015 Sales, Profit Goals; Seen Unachievable 2011-11-09T12:02:41Z This will generate additional savings in 2012 of 200 million Euros in fixed costs addressing mainly our SG&A spending and 300 million Euros in variable costs addressing mainly project and delivery efficiency.” Alcatel-Lucent Warns On Weak Q4; Shares Crushed 2011-11-04T13:22:17Z The company will also sell some unused assets worldwide and reduce fixed costs, it said. TDK to Cut About 11,000 Jobs Worldwide, Sell Panel Business 2011-10-31T12:17:02Z Cutting fixed costs also helped Hitachi boost earnings, it said today. Hitachi Profit Five Times Forecast on Earthquake Recovery 2011-10-26T07:01:01Z Plus they have a lost of fixed costs that are over-the-top, i.e., they are overcapitalized. MedPAC: 64% of Hospitals Lose Money on Medicare Patients 2011-09-21T19:04:40Z As a result, Chrysler is eager to hold down its fixed costs beyond the 2015 expiration of the deal being negotiated. Rivals' UAW deals too rich for Chrysler, CEO says 2011-10-07T19:42:36Z For Oshkosh, the deal could limit the flexibility it has in relation to fixed costs in coming years as it faces uncertainty in its core defense business. Oshkosh, UAW reach tentative agreement on contract 2011-10-07T15:15:08Z “Make sure fixed costs commiserate with revenue level,” Welch says. Tips for Maintaining Cash Flow 2011-10-06T04:00:00Z Ford declined to comment in detail on how the agreement would affect fixed costs, but said the proposed contract would allow it to bring work to the United States from Mexico, China and Japan. Ford, UAW agree on new labor contract 2011-10-04T16:50:51Z In part because of its heavy debt load, Chrysler is eager to hold down its fixed costs beyond the 2015 expiration of the deal now being negotiated. GM sees "minimal" impact on profits from UAW deal 2011-09-29T01:30:30Z As a result, Chrysler is eager to hold down its fixed costs beyond the 2015 expiration of the deal now being negotiated. UAW nears OK of GM deal 2011-09-28T13:31:06Z As a result, Chrysler is eager to hold down its fixed costs beyond the 2015 expiry of the contract now being negotiated. UAW-Ford talks, GM deal vote hit home stretch 2011-09-28T00:44:43Z In addition, Chrysler pressed the UAW for some assurance that it would not try to push fixed costs higher even after 2015, beyond the scope of the current negotiations, the person said. UAW labor talks shift to Ford 2011-09-22T21:39:58Z In addition, Chrysler pressed the UAW for some assurance that it would not try to push fixed costs higher even after 2015, beyond the scope of the contract being negotiated, the person said. UAW labor talk focus shifts to Ford 2011-09-22T13:02:27Z In addition, Chrysler pressed the UAW for some assurance that it would not seek to push fixed costs higher even after 2015, beyond the scope of the contract being negotiated, the person said. UAW focus shifts to Ford as Chrysler stalls 2011-09-22T01:38:01Z The bonuses and profit-sharing were offered by automakers rather than traditional wage increases to prevent the rise in fixed costs that contributed to the industry's near collapse. GM labor deal heads toward UAW vote 2011-09-20T04:18:49Z This contract encourages productivity and quality while keeping fixed costs stable and predictable. GM Holding Line on Costs Fails to Sway Skeptics 2011-09-19T14:12:02Z For senior workers, King has said he’s open to compensation that won’t raise the companies’ fixed costs. UAW Said to Select GM to Set Financial Pattern for Auto Accord 2011-09-02T18:30:01Z The higher level of fixed costs is one of the reasons why in recent quarters, as markets and economies have struggled, banks around the world have been cutting jobs. In U.K., Goldman Recalls Pay Rise 2011-08-26T00:58:50Z Because of worries about the economy, companies are trying to avoid “fixed costs,” such as permanent payroll increases, Sejen said. Survey: US companies say they?re planning another year of small raises for workers in 2012 2011-08-22T14:21:46Z Urban scale makes it possible to support the fixed costs of theaters, museums, and restaurants. Triumph of the City [Excerpt] 2011-08-17T12:15:02.737Z For instance, if you open an ice cream store in a resort area, you can make a very good estimate of what the fixed costs and the margins on sales will be. Why "business needs certainty" is destructive 2011-08-14T12:25:00Z That left banks with higher fixed costs that give them less flexibility to reduce pay in a downturn, according to Jonathan Nicholson, a managing director at recruitment firm Astbury Mardsen in London. Banks Should Cut ‘Footballer Pay’, Say U.K. Fund Managers 2011-07-29T12:00:03Z "Despite the fact that we're in a market upturn right now, the industrial economy, we try to hold fixed costs relatively flat," Anderson said. Analysis: CEOs count on cash to cushion default risk 2011-07-25T20:19:42Z The more scale you have, you can spread out fixed costs across a much broader network. Morgan Keegan Seen in Sights of Stifel’s Low Margins: Real M&A 2011-07-08T03:07:01Z In cities, these fixed costs become affordable because they’re shared among thousands of museum visitors and theatergoers. Triumph of the City [Excerpt] 2011-08-17T12:15:02.737Z "I got an inside look at the inner workings of the private-jet card and fractional industries, which were riddled with high fixed costs and limited in types of aircraft," says Wanner. Meet This Year's Top Young Entrepreneurs 2011-07-05T04:00:00Z He adds that “given this current environment in the disk drive industry, we are planning further reductions in fixed costs while protecting our investments in key next generation products needed to improve our competitive position.” Xyratex Slides; Storage Systems Firm Posts Q2 Miss 2011-06-30T21:01:53Z "I got an inside look at the inner workings of the private jet card and fractional industries which were riddled with high fixed costs and limited in geographic scope," says Wanner. Private Jet Service is Rising Above the Competition 2011-06-27T04:01:00Z “Increasing fixed costs increases pressure on the cost base and offers a limited cushion in the form of variable cost to absorb the impact of revenue downturns,” he wrote in a note to investors. DealBook: Bonus Cuts, Pay Raises, Then Layoffs 2011-06-21T00:57:07Z Let me be clear, this is fundamentally a decent economic model—there are no expensive fixed costs and the merchant bears the inventory risk. An Open Letter To Anyone Planning To Buy Into Groupon's IPO 2011-06-08T14:16:04Z Those are the years before you decide to increase your fixed costs again. You're the Boss: The Sweet Spot of Business Growth 2011-05-11T11:00:47Z GM also said it expected its full-year earnings to show "solid improvement" from 2010, helped by better pricing and lower fixed costs in North America. General Motors sees profits jump 2011-05-05T12:43:35Z “Not counting fixed costs, flying myself to meetings within 500 or 600 miles is cost-effective and usually takes no longer than flying commercial,” Mr. Ellis said. On the Road: Wrath for Airlines as Airports Face Their Own Problems 2011-05-02T21:50:01Z The state faces “rapidly rising fixed costs, relatively slow economic recovery, and a lack of specified plan to rebuild fund balances,” Moody’s said in a statement today. New Jersey Has Bond Rating Cut by Moody’s on Slow Recovery 2011-04-27T19:15:33Z For example, if your business operates via a set of fixed costs, it makes more sense to spread the liabilities around. Behind the Millionaire Crackdown 2011-03-29T15:49:35Z "As they layer more subscribers on top of that, their fixed costs get further leveraged with very little variable costs, unlike the DVD model where you've got the cost of shipping." Analysis: Netflix short sellers may yet have their day 2011-03-01T16:02:06Z “The encroaching regulatory globalization from the U.S. and Europe will undoubtedly increase the fixed costs of doing business in this industry and thereby will stack the cards further in favor of the larger funds.” Asia’s Cash-Starved Small Hedge Funds Vulnerable to Dodd-Frank 2011-02-24T00:38:27Z “We may have a second and third wave of salary increases, which will be detrimental, which will raise fixed costs, will reduce the incentives for people to perform,” Johnson said. Blankfein Opposed Raising Salaries Months Before His Tripled 2011-02-23T05:31:25Z And once the plant reaches full bore, certain fixed costs get spread over the whole output, lowering the cost of an individual battery. A Tale of Two U.S. Electric Car Companies 2011-02-02T18:45:08.667Z Last year it spent £162m on rent, so shutting stores is expected to play a vital role in reducing fixed costs. HMV issues profit warning after grim Christmas 2011-01-05T20:21:00Z "The good news is the content is all fixed costs," he said. Analysis: Netflix short sellers may yet have their day 2011-03-01T16:02:06Z This is a risky stock, facing multiple structural issues and considerable fixed costs. Top 10 share tips for 2011 2011-01-04T06:59:01Z As with fixed costs, talk to trade associations, vendors and even other business owners in your field to come up with the most accurate estimate. How to Perform a Break-Even Analysis 2010-12-15T20:10:00Z In any case, don’t include fixed costs that you would be incurring any way. You're the Boss: The Math on a Groupon Deal 2010-11-23T12:00:00Z The investment bank suffered a series of losses after its separation due to the financial crisis and high fixed costs. FBR's bank deals during crisis burnish image 2010-10-25T16:37:00Z He can't do anything about the increase in his fixed costs, so he is trying to make up for smaller margins with greater volume. From China, The Future of Fish 2010-10-21T21:00:00Z "It's all about driving high volume over fixed costs," he says, meaning you've got to spend a lot and sell a lot. What Amazon Fears Most: Diapers 2010-10-07T21:00:00Z He wrote that Manischewitz "was not cash flow positive and suffered from high seasonality, high fixed costs and poor system/process development." Special Report: Phil Falcone's riskiest trade ever? 2010-08-26T13:33:00Z In our data, people are saying they don't need all these fixed costs. Understanding the Consumer of the Future 2010-08-24T16:00:00Z The fixed costs are the ones that don’t fluctuate with volume, like rent. Evaluating the Potential of a Business 2010-08-20T14:20:00Z With rising programing costs in their video businesses, cable companies see broadband, with its relatively fixed costs, as a more profitable business to grow. Cable focuses on Internet and satellite TV grows 2010-08-05T19:34:00Z Profit margins — the percentage of revenue left over after expenses — crumble in most recessions, as overall sales fall but fixed costs like infrastructure, commodities and rent remain the same. Companies Wringing Huge Profits From Job Cuts 2010-07-26T02:10:00Z He said he believes "increasing leverage over fixed costs is driving margin upside" for Amazon.com. Stock Picks: Amazon.com, Goldman Sachs, IBM 2010-07-20T16:04:00Z Schottenstein’s fixed costs are low because Astor & Black does not stock inventory and sales representatives need only minimal office space. David Schottenstein, Founder of Astor & Black Custom Clothiers 2010-07-19T11:35:00Z For example, they might substitute variable costs for fixed costs—finding someone to manufacture a product in their plant rather than building one's own or paying people on commission instead of on salary. Why Equity Financing Eludes Startups 2010-07-09T17:15:00Z Pentagon City grosses the most revenue, but Chinatown has the best return because the brothers have been able to hold down rent and other fixed costs. Customer service is battleground in highly competitive market 2010-06-21T04:00:00Z Government budgets contain a lot of fixed costs and herds of sacred cows. The Other Financial Crisis 2010-06-17T09:05:00Z Some merchants, though, complained that they were on an uneven playing field, paying higher taxes and fixed costs than the truck operators. Council Hears From Vendors and Residents on Proposed Food Truck Restrictions 2010-06-16T21:17:00Z Also, of course, there is , liability, truck maintenance, office equipment and other fixed costs that people don’t think about when the serviceman arrives at their door. Shortcuts: That Repair Bill Is Huge, but It Might Be Justified 2010-06-04T19:37:00Z That business model requires huge incomes to meet high fixed costs; in contrast, web-based production transforms newspaper economics. Roy Greenslade: Paywall leap to read about the collapse of paywalls 2010-06-03T08:11:00Z Especially when a recovery is tentative, as this one is, outsourcing is a prudent way to accommodate increased demand that may not last, without committing capital to new assets or fixed costs. Managing IT to Win in the Recovery 2010-05-24T03:22:00Z To this day, the industry hasn't gotten control of its crippling fixed costs. Airline Mergers Aren't Storybook Romances 2010-05-06T07:45:00Z The analyst said he believes the company's increasing leverage over fixed costs is "driving margin upside". Picks of the Week: Apple, eBay, Goldman, IBM, Netflix 2010-04-23T16:05:00Z "The fixed costs in the airline business are enormous, and they still need to be met," says Tim Coombs, managing director of Aviation Economics. Nowhere fast 2010-04-16T15:20:00Z Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization fell in line with revenue — a rare feat in an industry with high fixed costs. Reuters BreakingViews: Another Advantage for the Biggest Banks 2010-03-28T23:54:00Z Selling, general and administrative expenses fell 20 percent mostly on lower fixed costs. Lennar Narrows Quarterly Loss 2010-03-24T12:40:00Z Industry specialists said that a decline of one percentage point in room revenue results in two percentage points of net losses because of the fixed costs associated with hotels, including labor, insurance and taxes. Square Feet: InterContinental Takes a Chance With a New Hotel 2010-02-23T22:50:00Z And to keep fixed costs down, companies are embracing variable pay plans, annual lump-sum bonus payments that don't get added to base salary. 2010-02-06T12:26:00Z Overhead costs may include fixed costs like rent and variable costs like shipping or stocking fees. 2010-02-01T17:19:00Z "Employers are trying to get rid of all fixed costs," Cappelli says. 2010-01-07T22:00:00Z It makes the distinction between fixed costs and variable ones a leading element in the adjustment of charges. Essentials of Economic Theory As Applied to Modern Problems of Industry and Public Policy More business would then require an addition to every part of the plant and would thus entail new fixed costs which would have to be charged against the new business. Essentials of Economic Theory As Applied to Modern Problems of Industry and Public Policy |
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