FCC Broadband Study Argues for Open Access Oct 17, 2009
The kernel of the study's open-access argument is that policies requiring large ISPs to allow smaller providers to ride on their networks lowers the barriers to entry and ultimately makes for a more competitive broadband marketplace. The expense associated with creating a network, such as digging trenches and pulling fiber, are prohibitive, the researchers argued. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Computing: Battle of the clouds Oct 16, 2009
This lowers barriers to entry and promotes innovation and competition. It also presents an opportunity to Microsoft, Amazon and other companies that are hoping to create the cloud platforms on which other firms will offer services. (The Economist)
With Botnets Everywhere, DDoS Attacks Get Cheaper Oct 16, 2009
"The barriers to entry in that marketplace are so low you have people basically flooding the market," said Jose Nazario, a security researcher with Arbor Networks. "The way you differentiate yourself is on price.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Role of boards in understanding competitive risk Oct 16, 2009
The mere fact that potential entrants exist puts a ceiling on the prices a market can charge for its products and services, providing there are few barriers to entry ... If there are no barriers to entry, they will enter the market and reduce the margin available to incumbents in two ways ... What matters, therefore, are the barriers to entry, and even more important, barriers to exit. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
'Call rates too high' Oct 15, 2009
The commission said that due to their market power and a lack of effective competition, "operators are likely to recover profits lost from lower call termination rates through increases in the price of retail services, which is not desirable. "Ideally one should not look to regulate those prices directly," the commission said. It also called for the reduction of regulatory barriers to entry, to entice more competition. "We support an interim process to reduce termination rates, however any... (iAfrica.com)
Opportunity Knocks Twice Oct 15, 2009
At the same time price cuts for printing presses and easier distribution because of urban growth reduced barriers to entry ... Conservatives complained, but the cost of building a competitive production and distribution network created huge barriers to entry. (Townhall.com)
Sparkplay Media Announces the Open Beta Launch of Earth Eternal Oct 14, 2009
"With Earth Eternal, we're raising the bar for browser-based MMOs, while simultaneously lowering the barriers to entry," said Matt Mihaly, CEO and founder, Sparkplay Media. "We've stripped away roadblocks like subscription fees and massive downloads that discourage many people from playing MMO games. At the same time, people are going to be surprised by the sophistication and depth we're offering in a free-to-play game that runs in the browser."Featuring deep, original content, Earth Eternal has... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
America's Best Young Entrepreneurs 2009 Oct 10, 2009
Not surprisingly, the majority were Web-based businesses, where barriers to entry continue to fall. There were a smattering of more traditional companies, including an aircraft seller, a specialty mushroom grower, and a machinery lubricant vendor. (BusinessWeek)
5 Value Traps to Avoid Right Now Oct 8, 2009
PepsiCo's global brands, vast distribution network, and consistent profitability make for incredible barriers to entry, which means you can bank on these guys still printing coin via corn chips and sugar water years, if not decades, from now. As a salty kicker on what should be solid long-run capital appreciation, the shares currently offer a CD-edging payout of 3. (MSNBC -- Business)
Northbrook retail center fetches $15 million Oct 8, 2009
It should be a solid performer for many years to come because the market is strong and there are high barriers to entry. . (Crain's Chicago Business)
Tackling cartels Oct 6, 2009
The environment is not conducive to entrepreneurship, with generally large dominant corporates dictating market conditions, uncertainty in the market place, and the numerous barriers to entry such a cartels, exclusive clubs i.e. SABS, BAC and trade bodies acting like 19th century European guilds. This is further compounded by resistance from banks, who enjoy little competition and focus on maximising shareholder value in the short term to the detriment of a fully functioning, developed and... (iAfrica.com)
St. Louis $2.2 trillion secret Oct 5, 2009
There are not a lot of barriers to entry, but there are some subtle barriers to success, Woodring said. You are competing against companies like RGA that have massive amounts of data and know how to use it. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
City offering money for tech initiatives Oct 2, 2009
GTOPs-funded organizations support that vision by removing barriers to entry such as access to technology. GTOPs has funded grants for projects that built a computer lab for at-risk youth, created computer classes for non-native English speakers and the elderly, provided multimedia training to low- income students, and placed free computers and Internet access in the homes of Austin s working poor. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Understanding Your Target Market and The Competition Oct 2, 2009
Barriers to entry based on competition. Respond to needs that aren't currently being addressed by competitors. (The Clarion-Ledger)
'White world' Oct 1, 2009
The need for the right connections, an expensive education, a professional qualification or an MBA has raised high barriers to entry. Woeful shortfall. (BBC News -- UK)
Know Your Customers Oct 1, 2009
Just as there are barriers to entry for businesses (for example, it's difficult to embark on a new semiconductor manufacturing business because of all the specialized staff, equipment, and facilities required), there are also barriers to switching for customers. These barriers can be physical for example, moving from videocassettes to DVDs took a long time because it involved replacing a pricey machine as well as personal libraries of movies or they can be emotional. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Once a star, Hoku ran short of cash Sep 30, 2009
Huge financial barriers to entry made the polysilicon business lucrative for the few players in it and Hoku gambled that it could finance its $390 million plant by taking on debt and by selling advance contracts on future shipments to buyers. Lured by tax incentives and an abundance of cheap water and power, Hoku started building the plant in Pocatello, Idaho in 2007. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Dan Peknik's illuminating images in 'AStigma' Sep 25, 2009
Certainly there are what Peknik calls "barriers to entry" working with such materials to complete this vision. Over the course of three to five years of working to perfect the transparencies on a laser transparency printer ordinarily used for subway signage, he says, "I spent my life savings. That's not a joke. Pretty much I could have bought a car with this.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Elite Pharmaceuticals Appoints Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer Sep 22, 2009
Elite's strategy includes assisting partner companies in the life cycle management of products to improve off-patent drug products and developing generic versions of controlled release drug products with high barriers to entry. Two of Elite's products, Lodrane 24(R) and Lodrane 24D(R), are marketed by a partner, ECR Pharmaceuticals, for allergy treatment. (Primezone Releases)
What kind of small business do you want to start? Sep 21, 2009
Start-up costs can be minimal, and barriers to entry are typically low. Cons. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Into the brave new world of making a difference Sep 14, 2009
As broadband, especially wireless broadband, becomes more and more ubiquitous the barriers to entry to compete against free to air television, newspapers and magazines are evaporating. From the consumer's viewpoint there is the prospect of almost infinite abundance of information and opinion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Scrutiny grows over Raycom's Hawaii TV station merger Sep 14, 2009
In a rare move, the U.S. Justice Department last year required Raycom to sell one of its two stations in the Richmond area, saying the company's joint ownership of NBC and CBS affiliates in Richmond would "substantially lessen competition" and create barriers to entry. "There are similarities here," said Chris Conybeare, president of Media Council Hawai'i, which plans to challenge the KHNL-KGMB deal. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Buttonwood: Too big for its Gucci boots Sep 12, 2009
This is an industry with few barriers to entry and no firm has a dominant market share. One would expect fees to be driven down remorselessly. (The Economist)
Doritos ad contest winners could earn $5M Sep 11, 2009
The barriers to entry are substantial, says Kathy Sharpe, owner of digital agency Sharpe Partners. It takes time to film the ad and money for production. (AZCentral -- Business)
ZaReason's Linux Netbook Strategy Sep 11, 2009
Q: The barriers to entry in Free software are low--- mainly time and effort, and collaboration and distribution are cheap and easy. But hardware is a more difficult and expensive problem. (Datamation)
FCC aims at protecting wireless consumers Aug 25, 2009
The FCC's probe, expected to be discussed Thursday at its regular meeting, has three parts: One will examine wireless competition; the second will look at barriers to entry and investment; the third will focus on consumer billing, including wireless contracts. The FCC's push is a big win for the USA's 270 million wireless customers, says Ben Scott, public policy director at Free Press, a consumer advocacy group. (AZCentral -- Business)
You have a tried and true system, but might not know it Aug 23, 2009
Whereas technical traders use factors like MACD, relative strength indicator, stochastic oscillator, on balance volume, average true range, parabolic SAR and Bollinger bands as their parameters for decision, the fundamental, more patient investor is using factors like a strong balance sheet, good management, a growth industry, barriers to entry, yield, PE, net present value, cash flow, net tangible assets, gearing and track record. You can plug any combination of factors into a system and, you... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Carsales in gear for growth Aug 22, 2009
Without it, competitive forces would put a quick stop to the fast growth and high margins achieved by the industry leaders as there are no other barriers to entry. And yet the ability of the virtuous cycle to withstand assault from a well-funded and patient competitor is largely untested. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Let's Have Consumer-Driven Healthcare Aug 15, 2009
Licensing requirements form huge barriers to entry. Safety regulations are reshaped by powerful interests as a way to disadvantage their would-be competitors. (The American Conservative)
5-Star Stocks Begging to Be Bought Aug 15, 2009
It's in an industry with nearly impenetrable barriers to entry. It's the biggest player in the field. (MSNBC -- Business)
OBAMACARE KILLS HEALTH COMPETITION Aug 13, 2009
Moreover, this market concentration hasn't necessarily flowed from consumer preference in a free market, but results in good part from barriers to entry erected by state insurance regulation. Obama's answer to this problem is to set up a new government-run insurance plan to compete with private insurers. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Doctors need reasons to join health exchanges: HHS official Aug 13, 2009
Electronic Data Exchange must not add any new barriers to entry, must not add any more work for the physician [or] change of process or workflow, and must be near zero cost, Riley said in an online presentation offered on demand by Virtual FOSE. The presentation was sponsored by 1105 Media, the parent company of Federal Computer Week. Digital data exchange must give physicians a positive ROI. There must be a demonstrable incentive of saving time and money to secure adoption, Riley said. (FCW.com)
A strategic road-map for Indian companies entering China Aug 7, 2009
Leveraging the companys global resources can dramatically lower the barriers to entry within China. The second possible link pertains to leveraging the companys presence in China to enter and become stronger in other markets. (India Times)
Small firm scores against Rooibos Aug 7, 2009
This, however, increased the barriers to entry for smaller players. BUSINESS SERVICES. (Business Report, South Africa)
MediaTek and mobile-phone chips: Fabless and fearless Aug 7, 2009
All the same, the barriers to entry for new handset-makers are getting ever lower. And Western consumers like variety as much as Chinese ones. (The Economist)
Competition authority 'is a hammer seeking a nail' Aug 3, 2009
Bonakele maintained that long lease agreements appeared to increase barriers to entry and lessened competition. He said retailers insisted on category management by suppliers and the commission would have to test the anti-competitive effects of this conduct. (Business Report, South Africa)
Woolworths, Coles May Face Greater Leasing Competition, Australian Reports Aug 1, 2009
The federal government will push state governments to remove barriers to entry in grocery retailing, the newspaper reported, citing an interview with , minister for competition policy, consumer affairs and small business. To contact the reporter on this story: in Sydney at. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Online video watchingup sharplysince 06 Jul 30, 2009
"So, while online video is far from replacing traditional TV viewing, the barriers to entry for new users are very low, and the sheer amount and diversity of content out there to watch is staggering.". Watching on the big screenA small number of Americans are also watching TV and movies by using their computers for video content and hooking their computers up to large-screen TVs for viewing "from the comfort of their couch," Pew said. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Yahoo, Microsoft reportedly seal deal on ads Jul 29, 2009
Although Apple meets the first threshold of having at least 60 percent of the media player market, opponents would have to show there are significant barriers to entry for competing companies. And then regulators or a plaintiff would have to prove that Apple engaged in anti-competitive behavior - actions that were designed for no real benefit other than to hurt a competitor. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Everybody knows what's wrong, no one knows cure Jul 28, 2009
"Collective productivity is a great phrase. What's the productivity of casinos, whether they are in Las Vegas or on Wall Street? How many executives, sports figures or professors have proven productivity that validates their wages? Just how free is the free market when most industries have substantial barriers to entry?". "Inflation," says the Hillary-styled woman. (The Daily Journal)
Millennium India Acquisition Company Announces Successful Completion of the Initial Phase of the Joint Venture Between SMC Group and Sanlam Investments Jul 23, 2009
F. Jacob Cherian, Chairman and CEO of MIAC said, "The individually strong brands of SMC and Sanlam, coupled with the experienced teams, will set new standards in the financial services space in India and contribute to the success of this new venture in tapping the opportunity. Further, the barriers to entry in this business -- SMC has already obtained a host of valuable licenses to run businesses in equities and commodities broking, investment banking, arbitrage, distribution of third-party... (PR Newswire)
Historic momentfor Asian finance Jul 18, 2009
This could also mean a more competitive environment, which reduces the barriers to entry in banking. None of this is easy, and if the track record of other countries in financial experimentation is any indicator, there are some pretty dangerous downsides. (Asia Times Online)
Symbian Launches Unit to Aid Developers Jul 18, 2009
com: "It is about addressing the issue that it's hard to get to market on Symbian. We have this great carrot of a lot of devices, an ever growing number of devices, and consumers are using these products; but getting to them has proved tough for some people, so really the intention here is to reduce those barriers to entry to get those applications into the hands of consumers.". Puckrin said Symbian Horizon which is due to launch in October will act rather like a book publisher or record label... (BusinessWeek)
Spherion Amends and Extends Credit Facility Through July 2013 and Schedules Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Release Jul 17, 2009
Factors that could cause future results to differ from current expectations include risks associated with: Competition - our business operates in highly competitive markets with low barriers to entry; Economic conditions - any significant economic downturn could result in lower revenues or a significant reduction in demand from our customers may result in a material impact on the results of our operations; Customers - a loss of customers may result in a material impact on our results of... (PR Newswire)
Common Mistakes Made by First-Time ... Jul 16, 2009
First-time buyers face considerable barriers to entry in terms of getting a foot on the housing ladder, most notably knowledge and understanding, unsustainable monthly payments on their mortgage and raising a sufficient. First-Time Buyers Over-Extend Themselves Financially. (Suite101.com)
Major Gaming Firms Challenge iPhone Small-Frys Jul 16, 2009
Adam Sussman, vice president of worldwide publishing for EA Mobile, said the barriers to entry on the iPhone are low but the real challenge is "accessibility and discoverability.". In June, EA launched the latest version of its blockbuster "Sims" game franchise simultaneously on PCs and iPhones, ensuring hype. (Datamation)
Health-Care Competition Jul 15, 2009
In a free market without government barriers to entry, it's the quest for profit that produces competition and lower costs. . (Townhall.com)
* CPC Corp denies worker costs had impact on profits Jul 14, 2009
There are no barriers to entry in Taiwan ... There are no barriers to entry in Taiwan, Chu said yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
High Stakes: A Call to Legalize Marijuana Jul 13, 2009
The barriers to entry as far as production is concerned are relatively low. Drugs like cocaine, heroin, and meth involve complicated multi-stage production processes that are just not possible for the average user. (CBS News)
Guide to Free Online Dating Service... Jul 13, 2009
But, as discussed, because there are usually no financial barriers to entry and usage, these free dating services may have members who are more varied in their relationship motives than those of paid sites. And if one loves fast customer service, forget about it. (Suite101.com)
Regulatory Creep Jul 11, 2009
When I first saw the headline I assumed the story would fall into the of cooperation between government and cartel, wherein the established and well-connected representatives of an industry prevail on government officials to pass and enforce official standards that will strengthen their position, by raising barriers to entry and posing additional burdens on their competitors. As it turns out, though, seemingly no one in the multibillion-dollar yoga industry is happy with having their voluntary... (The American Conservative)
A Prescription for Saving Big Drugmakers Jul 10, 2009
These segments generally do not enjoy the same barriers to entry through patent protection. Intense competition drives constant efficiency improvements. (BusinessWeek)
Commentary: Google, Microsoft in free-for-all Jul 9, 2009
But on the Web, where software is a Web site, not something you buy in a box, and everything is just one click away from everything else, core antitrust concepts such as "lock-in" and "barriers to entry" will have to be redefined. One of the most interesting issues that Varney will have to face is Google's use of free. (CNN -- Tech)
* FEATURE: Market realities deliver a jolt to coffee farmer Jul 7, 2009
One potential outlet for his coffee beans are the thousands of specialty coffee shops around Taiwan, many of which sell so-called estate-grown coffee, but there are two main barriers to entry for local growers: price and availability. The Taipei-based Jeanlook Co imports beans from acclaimed farms around the world, and roasts and brews them in their own coffee shop. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Sovereign ratings the Asian perspective Jul 4, 2009
But according to MARC s Leong, the barriers to entry in the sovereign ratings business are significant for Asian rating agencies because they have limited brand recognition beyond their traditional shores. Asian agencies need to first develop credibility with investors and the rated governments before they can gain grounds in the sovereign ratings business, she says. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Private schools in the recession: Staying on board Jul 3, 2009
With such high barriers to entry, it is unsurprising that most purveyors of elite education are old, and many are charities. But far from charitable status keeping fees down, some think it is one reason they have soared. (The Economist)
FDA Regulation Will Broadly Affect Big Tobacco Jul 2, 2009
All of these policies may in our view alter the competitive environment in the industry by hindering new product development, putting up barriers to entry, and raising the overall cost of doing business. Philip Morris USA, the largest U.S. tobacco manufacturer, has stated its support for the bill, while R.J. Reynolds and Lorillard, the second- and third-largest industry players, opposed it. (BusinessWeek)
Nate Silver on the Greg MankiwPaul Krugman health care feud Jul 2, 2009
I think the public option would be the best way to achieve this because I don't think the insurance industry is ultimately doing anything to "earn" its profit margins and administrative costs: it's mostly just resulting from barriers to entry within the industry ... The barriers to entry here are pure network effects, but are ONLY network effects if you let monopsony power (that is, power to control the price from the buy side) go unregulated so long as the Payor has it. (Harper's Magazine)
Rixty's Cash-Based Payment System Now Available at More Than 10,000 Retail Locations Nationwide Jul 2, 2009
Merchants have searched for ways to attract new customers who might have previously experienced barriers to entry, which Rixty addresses with a cash option most e-commerce outlets have lacked. In addition, Rixty offers merchants the opportunity to be discovered by showcasing new games and online goods on the Rixty website. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Harassment of hawkers is no way to fight poverty Jul 2, 2009
The low barriers to entry and small start-up capital requirements make hawking one of the first options. Hawkers are not about to quit for the sake of "aesthetically pleasing" streets, so imaginative and innovative solutions must be found. (Business Report, South Africa)
Keeping the Fizz in the Journalism Biz Jul 1, 2009
If the downside of the battered-down barriers to entry is less pay and lower status, the potential upside is that a flood of new entrants into the field could portend a journalistic renaissance. No, I'm not saying that every junior blogger and pint-size videographer will immediately stand as tall as Barton Gellman and Errol Morris and that the Washington Post and NBC News should be flushed. (Slate)
Not singing the blues Jun 25, 2009
Those relationships are a key competitive advantage for Karaoke Warehouse, Doug Vogt said, as licensing is one of the largest barriers to entry for businesses wanting to start their own disc line. Once those relationships are built, though, the business becomes easier. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Yikes! My Son and Daughter Are Ganging Up on Me. Jun 20, 2009
(Alternatively, I could increase competition by adding a third supplier to the market, but Im faced with heavy barriers to entry, including, but not limited to, the pain of childbirth, the cost of adding another bedroom to the house, and future college tuition. . (Slate)
Try To Put Sales, Margins, ROE In Context Jun 18, 2009
You need to think about how strong the barriers to entry are. Is the new product likely to give the company a head start on the competition, or a long-lasting advantage. (Investors Business Daily)
The Next Conservatism Jun 17, 2009
They re part of the industry of politics a monopolistic enterprise with massive barriers to entry cranking out reams of legislation no sane citizen should ever read. The bipartisan point is power for its own sake. (The American Conservative)
