The document summarizes the results of a quarterly survey of New Zealand franchisors and franchise service providers. It finds that while franchisor sentiment remains positive, confidence levels dropped slightly from record highs in the previous quarter across most measures. In particular, outlooks for general business conditions, access to financing, and franchisee sales levels declined. However, a majority of franchisors still believe solid franchise propositions can secure bank funding as before. The full results are available on the Franchizing Confidence website.
To attend professional experience in the second semester, students must have a valid Blue Card. The document provides guidance on developing reflective writing and thinking by discussing five stages: reporting on an article with a descriptive account; responding with an emotional or personal reaction; relating by drawing connections to personal understandings; reasoning to explore and explain the article; and reconstructing to draw a conclusion and future action plan based on understanding. It also mentions informing blog posts with QCT standards and the smart classroom framework as well as weekly reading.
This document provides guidance for getting students' attention in a laptop classroom and outlines elements of a successful lesson, including:
1) Having clear lesson objectives, content, and design that are not dictated by the presence of laptops.
2) Using techniques like having students work in pairs to critique ads on their laptops to encourage collaboration, independence, and critical thinking skills.
3) Maintaining a classroom culture that focuses on gaining students' attention, collaboration, independence in problem-solving, versatility in changing strategies, and persistence through challenges.
Governor Schwarzenegger signed a new Car Buyers' Bill of Rights law in California that takes effect in 2006. The law caps dealer markups on auto loans at 2.5 percentage points for loans under 60 months and 2.0 points for longer loans. It also requires more disclosure around add-on products and making credit scores available. The law allows buyers to return used cars under $40,000 within two days for any reason, for a fee up to $250. The auto dealers association says it will have to see how effective the return provision is but does not think pricing caps are the right approach.
Truth In Blogging Think Customers The 1to1 BlogAutoAves
Wal-Mart launched blogs written by individual merchandisers without corporate oversight, providing honest opinions on products. These "real blogs by real people" aim to build customer trust through transparency. The article argues that as social communication grows, trust becomes increasingly important for business success. Companies are recognizing the need to treat customers fairly and openly to gain and maintain trust, especially with the rise of interactive technologies.
The Internet has become the most essential medium for consumers according to a 2007 study, surpassing newspapers which were deemed the least essential. Over a third of respondents reported using the Internet and television more than in 2002, while radio saw equal increases and decreases. Between 2000 and 2006, total media consumption among US consumers rose from 3,333 hours per year to 3,499 hours, and is estimated to reach 3,518 hours in 2007, equivalent to 9.6 hours per day.
The document summarizes the results of a quarterly survey of New Zealand franchisors and franchise service providers. It finds that while franchisor sentiment remains positive, confidence levels dropped slightly from record highs in the previous quarter across most measures. In particular, outlooks for general business conditions, access to financing, and franchisee sales levels declined. However, a majority of franchisors still believe solid franchise propositions can secure bank funding as before. The full results are available on the Franchizing Confidence website.
To attend professional experience in the second semester, students must have a valid Blue Card. The document provides guidance on developing reflective writing and thinking by discussing five stages: reporting on an article with a descriptive account; responding with an emotional or personal reaction; relating by drawing connections to personal understandings; reasoning to explore and explain the article; and reconstructing to draw a conclusion and future action plan based on understanding. It also mentions informing blog posts with QCT standards and the smart classroom framework as well as weekly reading.
This document provides guidance for getting students' attention in a laptop classroom and outlines elements of a successful lesson, including:
1) Having clear lesson objectives, content, and design that are not dictated by the presence of laptops.
2) Using techniques like having students work in pairs to critique ads on their laptops to encourage collaboration, independence, and critical thinking skills.
3) Maintaining a classroom culture that focuses on gaining students' attention, collaboration, independence in problem-solving, versatility in changing strategies, and persistence through challenges.
Governor Schwarzenegger signed a new Car Buyers' Bill of Rights law in California that takes effect in 2006. The law caps dealer markups on auto loans at 2.5 percentage points for loans under 60 months and 2.0 points for longer loans. It also requires more disclosure around add-on products and making credit scores available. The law allows buyers to return used cars under $40,000 within two days for any reason, for a fee up to $250. The auto dealers association says it will have to see how effective the return provision is but does not think pricing caps are the right approach.
Truth In Blogging Think Customers The 1to1 BlogAutoAves
Wal-Mart launched blogs written by individual merchandisers without corporate oversight, providing honest opinions on products. These "real blogs by real people" aim to build customer trust through transparency. The article argues that as social communication grows, trust becomes increasingly important for business success. Companies are recognizing the need to treat customers fairly and openly to gain and maintain trust, especially with the rise of interactive technologies.
The Internet has become the most essential medium for consumers according to a 2007 study, surpassing newspapers which were deemed the least essential. Over a third of respondents reported using the Internet and television more than in 2002, while radio saw equal increases and decreases. Between 2000 and 2006, total media consumption among US consumers rose from 3,333 hours per year to 3,499 hours, and is estimated to reach 3,518 hours in 2007, equivalent to 9.6 hours per day.
Hunter Walk's document discusses YouTube as a platform where users can share authentic moments and aspirations. It notes that hundreds of millions of users worldwide watch over hundreds of millions of hours of videos daily across 19 countries on YouTube. The document advises becoming part of the YouTube community by focusing on discovery, engagement, and extending reach through good metadata, channel pages, commenting, and generating off-platform content while maintaining authenticity.
The document is a discussion guide from the Level Field Institute aimed at educating people about how automobile purchases can impact American jobs. It provides concise summaries of key facts and figures about different automakers' investments and employment in the U.S., as well as tips and talking points for convincing others that "what you drive, drives America." The guide introduces a new Jobs-Per-Car rating tool and outlines resources on the Level Field website to support discussing the issue knowledgeably.
According to data from Edmunds.com, consumer intent to purchase vehicles has risen 16% since the presidential election, with intent for domestic brands rising 23%. This is likely fueled by falling gas prices around $2/gallon and increased automaker incentives. Edmunds.com predicts U.S. auto sales of around 800,000 units for November, which would be a 4.6% decrease from October but indicates sales may be stabilizing after plummeting in recent months.
This document summarizes the key findings of a market study on consumer expectations for internet lead marketing in the automotive industry. The study identified 7 distinct segments of online leads based on their vehicle purchase needs and preferences. Some key findings include:
- First time buyers and leads who value information content have higher purchase rates from responding dealers.
- Leads have different expectations and preferences that marketers can cater to, such as communication method and response time.
- Factors like shopping experience, trustworthiness, and response time can influence brand loyalty for online leads.
- Marketers should tailor their communication strategies based on the identified lead segments to improve conversion rates. Prioritizing follow-up for high potential segments like
The Impact Of Blogs On The Automotive Shopping ProcessAutoAves
The document discusses the impact of blogs on the automotive shopping process. It finds that while new vehicle prospects visit personal blogs significantly, engagement is mostly passive "lurking". It also finds that prospects' opinions on blogs differ from professional blogs, with personal blogs and forums more focused on practical issues like pricing and functionality. The document concludes automakers must find ways to participate in the blogosphere and engage with both professional and personal blogs and forums to understand shoppers.
Consumers are spending more time researching purchases online before buying. A Google survey found that 53% of consumers use search engines more for research and 54% spend more time researching products online. Search engines are also the top information source for consumers. Retailers should consider search engine marketing and optimizing their websites to provide product information to these informed consumers.
Jd Power Buick Jaguar Rank Highest Dependability03 2009AutoAves
Buick and Jaguar tied for the highest ranking in vehicle dependability according to the 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study. Lexus, Toyota, and Mercury followed as the next highest ranking brands. Toyota won the most segment awards with five models ranking highest in their categories. The study found that maintaining dependability is important as consumers keep their vehicles longer in the current economic climate.
The 2008 study evaluated dealership response to online car shopping leads across 30 brands. Key findings include:
- 70% of dealers followed up with shoppers in 2008, up from 49% in 2005. However, 1 in 4 shoppers still received no response.
- Dealers called less than half of leads and relied mainly on email responses.
- Price information was provided less than 25% of the time when requested.
- Only 13% of responses provided brand or vehicle benefits.
- Lexus dealers responded most quickly, while Chevrolet showed major improvements to rank second overall.
- The study methodology involved manually submitting leads to randomly selected dealers to mirror real shopper behavior.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Hunter Walk's document discusses YouTube as a platform where users can share authentic moments and aspirations. It notes that hundreds of millions of users worldwide watch over hundreds of millions of hours of videos daily across 19 countries on YouTube. The document advises becoming part of the YouTube community by focusing on discovery, engagement, and extending reach through good metadata, channel pages, commenting, and generating off-platform content while maintaining authenticity.
The document is a discussion guide from the Level Field Institute aimed at educating people about how automobile purchases can impact American jobs. It provides concise summaries of key facts and figures about different automakers' investments and employment in the U.S., as well as tips and talking points for convincing others that "what you drive, drives America." The guide introduces a new Jobs-Per-Car rating tool and outlines resources on the Level Field website to support discussing the issue knowledgeably.
According to data from Edmunds.com, consumer intent to purchase vehicles has risen 16% since the presidential election, with intent for domestic brands rising 23%. This is likely fueled by falling gas prices around $2/gallon and increased automaker incentives. Edmunds.com predicts U.S. auto sales of around 800,000 units for November, which would be a 4.6% decrease from October but indicates sales may be stabilizing after plummeting in recent months.
This document summarizes the key findings of a market study on consumer expectations for internet lead marketing in the automotive industry. The study identified 7 distinct segments of online leads based on their vehicle purchase needs and preferences. Some key findings include:
- First time buyers and leads who value information content have higher purchase rates from responding dealers.
- Leads have different expectations and preferences that marketers can cater to, such as communication method and response time.
- Factors like shopping experience, trustworthiness, and response time can influence brand loyalty for online leads.
- Marketers should tailor their communication strategies based on the identified lead segments to improve conversion rates. Prioritizing follow-up for high potential segments like
The Impact Of Blogs On The Automotive Shopping ProcessAutoAves
The document discusses the impact of blogs on the automotive shopping process. It finds that while new vehicle prospects visit personal blogs significantly, engagement is mostly passive "lurking". It also finds that prospects' opinions on blogs differ from professional blogs, with personal blogs and forums more focused on practical issues like pricing and functionality. The document concludes automakers must find ways to participate in the blogosphere and engage with both professional and personal blogs and forums to understand shoppers.
Consumers are spending more time researching purchases online before buying. A Google survey found that 53% of consumers use search engines more for research and 54% spend more time researching products online. Search engines are also the top information source for consumers. Retailers should consider search engine marketing and optimizing their websites to provide product information to these informed consumers.
Jd Power Buick Jaguar Rank Highest Dependability03 2009AutoAves
Buick and Jaguar tied for the highest ranking in vehicle dependability according to the 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study. Lexus, Toyota, and Mercury followed as the next highest ranking brands. Toyota won the most segment awards with five models ranking highest in their categories. The study found that maintaining dependability is important as consumers keep their vehicles longer in the current economic climate.
The 2008 study evaluated dealership response to online car shopping leads across 30 brands. Key findings include:
- 70% of dealers followed up with shoppers in 2008, up from 49% in 2005. However, 1 in 4 shoppers still received no response.
- Dealers called less than half of leads and relied mainly on email responses.
- Price information was provided less than 25% of the time when requested.
- Only 13% of responses provided brand or vehicle benefits.
- Lexus dealers responded most quickly, while Chevrolet showed major improvements to rank second overall.
- The study methodology involved manually submitting leads to randomly selected dealers to mirror real shopper behavior.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.