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Global  Microwaves in Australia    market Research Report Forecast year

Since the COVID-19 lockdown was implemented in March, consumers have been spending more time at home, with workplaces asking consumers to work from home, to minimise the spread of the virus. Consumers are seeking multitasking and versatile appliances to assist them in their meal prepping. Demand for ready-made meals is increasing as they are convenient and time-saving. This has resulted in more consumers needing microwave ovens to reheat their meals. Microwaves remain an essential kitchen staple...

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Euromonitor International's Microwaves in Australia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2016-2020, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they new product developments, format trends or distribution issues. Forecasts to 2025 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Built-in Microwaves, Freestanding Microwaves.

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Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Microwaves market; * Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; * Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands; * Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

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Microwaves in Australia Euromonitor International February 2021

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List OF CONTENTS AND TABLES KEY DATA FINDINGS 2020 IMPACT Consumers spend more time cooking at home Smart products attract little interest during 2020 Panasonic maintains its lead, and LG remains competitive due to new technology in its latest models Panasonic to launch the NN-SD79L microwave CHART 1 Panasonic's NN-SD79L Microwave RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES Positive growth for 2021, however, demand will reduce across the forecast period Unit prices decline due to the rise of private label and price discounting Competition drives innovation in the built-in sector across the forecast period CATEGORY DATA Table 1 Sales of Microwaves by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 2 Sales of Microwaves by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 3 Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 4 Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 5 Sales of Microwaves by Connected Appliances: % Volume 2016-2020 Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Microwaves: % Volume 2016-2020

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Glass Abrasives Market 2020 Global Industry Size, Segments, Share and Growth Factor Analysis Research Report 2026

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Marco Group International, Vitro Minerals, Abrasives Inc, TRU Abrasives, Reade International Corp, GlassOx Abrasives, Harsco Minerals International, Rapid Prep, Graco, Saint-Gobain Group

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GoodFood Social Media Takeover

Table of Contents

 1.      Introduction

2.      Effectiveness of Current Social Media

a.      Website

b.      Instagram

c.       Facebook

3.      Ineffectiveness of Current Social Media

a.      Website

b.      Instagram

c.       Facebook

4.      Identifying Audience

5.      Increasing Viewership

6.      Conclusion

7.      Bibliography

  Introduction

 GoodFood is a Canadian company based out of Montreal, Quebec. The company’s intention is to provide a meal kit subscription to its customers, delivering weekly ingredients and recipes to create simple, but healthy meals. As of 2018, GoodFood had a reported 89,000 subscribers and they held about 40% of the meal kit market (Adam, 2018). GoodFood reaches their customers through multiple online platforms including their webpage, Facebook, and Instagram. With close to 100,000 followers on Facebook and just under 40,000 on Instagram, they have a substantial support system to keep their online traffic high.

 Evaluation of Effectiveness

 Webpage

The website is eye-catching and attractive with an easy-to-navigate menu with colourful, high quality imagery that showcase the variety in their recipes and ingredients. Along with the appealing nature of the images, the style of photos used is consistent across all three platforms, which creates a strong sense of branding for the company. The webpage includes access to their up-to-date blog, Instagram, Facebook, and contact information. Online chat features are included on the webpage as well as their social media platforms, giving customers a sense of easily accessible support. On the homepage of the website there is a banner that offers a promotion of 40% off when you sign up with a new account which acts as an incentive for first-time visitors. The homepage is highly informative as it offers buttons to either “learn more” or “start now” along with an image of an influential figure in the cooking industry, which adds legitimacy.

 Facebook

Facebook rates the company’s response time as “very responsive”, meaning they get back to customers in a timely manner. Facebook allows customers to post comments, questions, and photos on the company’s Timeline, and GoodFood frequently responds to these questions and comments in an acceptable time frame. Presently, the Facebook page has a 4/5 star rating from over 2000 people which adds credibility. Although the company itself doesn’t post too frequently on Facebook, they have sponsored ads that show up on their follower’s News Feed, offering promotions and savings through their subscription program (see below).

 Instagram

The organization’s Instagram posts every 1-2 days with a consistent branding and style to the photos and captions. Posts focus on showcasing the beautiful presentation, variety and simplicity of the various meals they provide. All posts link back to their website which can also be accessed via their Instagram bio. As they are based out of Montreal, the posts alternate between French and English which is appealing to the French-speaking members of Canada.

 Ineffectiveness

In regard to the ineffectiveness of GoodFood’s social media strategies, there is some fine tuning to be done.

1.  Overall the branding is consistent, but one major issue is the consistency of their logo across all platforms. Their logo is posted on the Facebook and Instagram pages, but isn’t viewable on their webpage. Branding should be consistent across all platforms to create a strong forefront of the company.

2.   Although their social media following is substantial, the links to Facebook and Instagram are hard to find on the webpage.

3.   A lack of personality from the company is apparent through their multiple platforms, which seems ineffective at drawing people in and creating conversations around the product. Facebook has a heavy focus on the recipes but doesn’t highlight their actual delivery service, and Instagram’s main focus is food imagery, with no promotions, product information or behind the scenes pictures.

4.   The company does not take advantage of Instagram stories, which is a simple and easy way to reach users and create conversations. Research conducted on 200 of the world’s top brands showed that 1-7 stories is the optimal amount to see consistent engagement levels (Peters, 2019).

Identifying Audience

Although GoodFood has a significant following for a new Canadian-based company, there are ways to identify more of a target audience to grow the number of followers across all forums. To target those would benefit from this sort of service, we suggest focusing the promotions towards families as majority of the meal kits include portions for 2 to 4 people for the entire week. Questionnaires to current customers can be helpful to find the target audience or adjust if the target audience changes over time.

Increasing Viewership of Brand

To increase the viewership of the brand, it’s suggested that GoodFood should make the following changes.

1.   Work on the quality of the posts, rather than the quantity. Instead of posting every day on Instagram, have a quality post that’s both promotional and useful every 2-3 days, with a simple caption and relevant hashtags. Additional posts with photos of staff, information on ingredient sources, tips and tricks for cooking/meal preparation, customer-based contests, testimony’s and photos of their GoodFood meals should be intermixed.

 Below is an example from a competitor business, Hello Fresh. They have tweets from satisfied customers that showcase the benefits of the service.

  2.    Engage more with the audience. Alongside regular posts, take advantage of using Instagram stories to post videos, ask questions, use the “poll” feature, to engage with users and create conversations. Increase the use of video content as this form of media is easy to share and generates more interest and engagement as opposed to static posts (Kallas, 2018).

3.   Create more accessible follow buttons on the website, to directly link visitors to Facebook and Instagram. Making these more accessible on the front page of the website may lead to higher traffic on the social media platforms.

4.    Share and repost user generated content via Instagram or Facebook it makes the brand more authentic and community focused (York, 2018).

 5.   Use imagery that showcases families enjoying the meals while emphasizing key terminology that coincides with GoodFood’s target market such as easy prep, time saving and healthy.

Conclusion

 As suggested by Promo Republic, a social media content builder, continue to tailor content to the target audience, by ensuring posts have both educational and promotional material, infuse personality and connection into posts, and have a variety of media available to page visitors. This includes, videos, polls, contests, surveys, and more. As GoodFood continues to engage with its online audience, its connection with customers will grow, bringing in higher traffic and better business.

Bibliography

 Adam, P. (2018). Goodfood active subscribers count reaches 89,000, an increase of 17% quarter over quarter and of 187% for fiscal 2018. [PDF]. Retrieved from https://cdn.makegoodfood.ca/images/investors/docs/2018/news/august_2018_subscribers_press_release_sept_5_en.pdf

 Bogdan, A. (2019). 10 ways to find your audience on social media in 2019. Retrieved from https://promorepublic.com/en/blog/10-ways-find-audience-social-media/

 Hello Fresh. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.hellofresh.ca/

 Kallas,P. (2018). 8 Reasons Why Your Business Should Use Video Marketing Retrieved from  https://www.dreamgrow.com/8-reasons-why-your-business-should-use-video-marketing/

 Peter, B. (2019). We Analysed 15,000 Instagram Stories. Retrieved from  https://buffer.com/resources/instagram-stories-research

 York, A (2018). User Generated Content: Turn Customers Into Advocates. Retrieved from https://sproutsocial.com/insights/user-generated-content-guide/

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Arplis - News: What Fees Are Associated With Selling Your House, From Start to Finish?

Like late fees, ATM fees, and shipping fees, the fees associated with selling a house can be hard to swallow. There’s a lot of people involved in the process from start to finish, and you’ll need to pay the folks who help you out along the way. Contractors, attorneys, the government, and your real estate agent who quarterbacks the transaction all take a cut.

You may offer to pay fees for the buyer to sweeten the pot and keep the deal alive, too; it all depends on how negotiations go. Plus, moving funds through a third-party escrow account won’t be free.

“Depending on the price range of the home, I tell my clients that they need to be ready to spend 9% – 10% of the sale price on selling costs, including the real estate agent commission and closing costs,” says Joanne McCoy, a top-selling real estate agent in Lincoln, Nebraska.

But just how do all these fees break down, and what can you expect to take home? HomeLight has a handy Net Proceeds Calculator that can help with that. Simply input some basic information about your house and mortgage, and we’ll estimate your final payout.

Below we’ll also spell out the main types of fees you’ll see on your balance sheet so you can understand each cost:

Staging and prep fees (anywhere from a couple hundred to a couple of thousand dollars)

Real estate agent commissions (5.8% national average)

Inspections and repairs (varies)

Closing fees (1% – 3% of the sale price)

Title fees

Transfer or excise taxes

Escrow fees

Reconveyance fee

Recording fees

Prorated property taxes

Seller concessions (2% – 6%)

Overlap costs (1% – 2%)

Moving and relocation costs (varies)

Mortgage payoff (varies)

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Staging and prep fees (from a couple of hundred to a couple of thousand dollars)

When it comes to selling your home, presentation matters. Now, that doesn’t mean you should drop everything to remodel entire rooms that aren’t perfectly modern. Research shows that you’re not going to make a profit on major renovations. You’re better off doing light prep work and keeping your spend to a minimum. Here’s where you should focus your efforts and about how much you can expect to spend on each project:

Deep clean and declutter

HomeLight’s research shows that the simple acts of deep cleaning and decluttering your home can add nearly $4,000 in resale value. Clear those countertops, organize the kids’ toys, and remove items junking up your floors. Scrub the bathrooms and clean the kitchen until it sparkles. Don’t forget easy-to-miss cleaning spots like baseboards, ceiling fans, and window sills.

Pay an average $167 for professional cleaning or $485 for someone to organize your home, or enlist your family to split up the chores. Just know that if you skip these steps, you’ll leave money on the table. DIYers can follow HomeLight’s deep cleaning and decluttering checklists for more guidance.

Apply a fresh coat of paint to interior walls

Loud paint is not a fan-favorite among homebuyers. In fact, 98% of top agents say buyers prefer neutral color schemes over bold ones, according to HomeLight’s Q1 2020 Top Agent Insights Survey. Even if you already have fairly neutral colors in your home, fresh paint can make homes look and feel fresher overall.

When you head to the hardware store, gravitate toward gray tones — 79% of top agents report that buyers prefer gray over white (11%) or beige (9%) at the moment. Expect professional painters to charge $350 – $800 per room, or to do the job yourself for $100 – $300 per room. For more inspiration, you can visit HomeLight’s post on the top home staging paint colors featuring exact swatches and guidance on how to select your paint finish depending on the room.

Freshen up your flooring

A 2019 survey of 4,000 homebuyers by the National Association of Home Builders found that hardwood floors are ranked in the top 10 of 175 features essential to buyers’ purchasing decisions. If you have hardwood floors and they’re in good shape, simply shine them up with some gentle floor cleaner. You can also opt to refinish them for $2,600 to fetch a 100% return on investment, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

Replace dingy carpets for $1,621 per room. If your carpets are decent, rent a carpet cleaner for as little as $22 (for four hours) or pay a pro at a rate of $25 – $70 per room. If you’re selling a high-end home, buyers will likely come in and replace any carpet with hardwood, anyway.

Boost your curb appeal

According to 76% of top real estate agents, improving your curb appeal is often the no. 1 thing you can do to boost the marketability of your home. In addition, 94% of top agents agree that curb appeal translates to resale value. Make sure you mow the lawn, fertilize the grass, edge your walkways and flower beds, and pull up any weeds. HomeLight data shows that if you invest just $300 in basic yard care you could gain an average $1,200 in value. Install fresh mulch for another $800 boost.

Stage your home to appeal to a wide range of buyers

Nearly 83% of agents say that a staged home sells faster than an unstaged home, according to HomeLight’s research. Top agents also report that 50% of sellers who pay for home staging spend less than $1,000, and 35% shell out less than $500. Work with a top agent and they may throw in staging as a complimentary service (75% have done so in the past for clients).

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Real estate agent commission (5.8% national average)

One of the first things you should do when you decide to sell your home is to hire a top local agent. According to HomeLight’s transaction data, the national average real estate agent commission is 5.8% of the property sales price. Over the past three years, commissions have averaged 5.47%. That commission covers the listing agent and buyer’s agent fees (it’s customary for the seller to pay both).

The commission pays for your agent’s assistance in pricing your home, marketing it to the masses, and negotiating with the other parties in order to get you the best possible price and terms, among other services.

Research shows an agent’s expertise makes a big difference: In 2019, agent-assisted sellers sold their homes for a median of $280,000, compared to $200,000 for FSBO sellers. To access commission data specific to your area, consult HomeLight’s commission calculator and enter your city.

Inspections and repairs (varies)

Once you and the buyer both sign the purchase offer, the buyer will schedule their home inspection to determine whether the home has any underlying issues that could impact its value or safety. You shouldn’t have to pay any fees for the inspection itself. However, the inspection does open the door for further negotiations before closing, which can impact your bottom line.

The buyer will make requests based on the findings laid out in the inspection report. According to a study by Porch.com, inspections save buyers $14,000 on average. However, how much buyers ask for and what you need to cover to keep the deal going will depend on your home’s condition and your negotiating position. With every request, you have essentially three options: Offer to make the repair before closing, offer to cover the cost of the repair at closing with a credit, or push back and tell the buyer no.

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Closing costs (1% – 3%)

The act of transferring ownership of your home to someone costs money and as the seller, you’ll be on the hook to pay some of these associated fees.

Title fees: Before you can sell your home, the buyer will request a title search to make sure that you own the house free and clear of any liens, judgments, or bankruptcies. The buyer and their lender will also obtain individual title insurance policies for protection against fraud, forgeries, and other unforeseen title issues. Buyers will often pick up the tab for some or all of these fees, but norms can vary state by state and even county by county.

Transfer tax/excise tax/deed recording fee: Depending on where you live, you’ll need to pay a nondeductible transfer tax on the sale of your house to complete the transaction. The tax will be calculated based on the value of your property and may be imposed by your state, county, or city. The tax covers the costs of transferring the deed to new owners and is typically your responsibility as the seller to pay. However, several states don’t charge these fees at all. Refer to this table to see how your state handles transfer taxes.

Escrow fees: You and the buyer will likely split third-party escrow fees owed to the party responsible for handling the transfer of funds and documents during the transaction.

Reconveyance fees: When your mortgage loan is paid off during the sale, you will receive a reconveyance deed releasing you from the debt. The mortgage company has to record the deed with the county and there are fees associated with this.

Property taxes: Depending on where you’re located, and the time of year in which the transaction is closed, you might have to pay for the previous year’s taxes. The same applies to school district taxes, metro district taxes, and homeowner association dues.

You will get a chance to review all of these items in your seller’s settlement statement, a comprehensive list of fees, and credits that shows your net profits as the seller and summarizes the finances of the entire transaction.

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Seller concessions (financing and sales 2% – 6%)

Sellers sometimes “gift” money or offer other incentives to buyers at closing to sweeten the pot. This may not be necessary if your home generates a lot of interest from buyers right away and your property is clearly in high demand. However, if you’re struggling to attract an offer or in a slow market, offering concessions can help you negotiate a deal.

Seller concessions can fall into two different categories:

When you offer to pay a portion of the buyer’s closing costs (which can tally up to anywhere from 2% – 5% of the sale price), that’s called a financing concession. Financing concessions may cover origination fees, discount points, commitment fees, among other costs.

When you offer to give the buyer a non-realty item of value, that’s called a sales concession. Sales concessions may include cash, furniture, decorating allowances, or moving costs, among other offerings.

The rules around concessions depend on what kind of loan your buyer obtains, the type of residence that the loan is financing (whether it’s a primary, secondary, or investment property), and the size of the buyer’s down payment.

Fannie Mae guidelines as of Feb. 2020 cap seller concessions — also called “interested party contributions“ — for conventional loans like so:

3% max if the buyer put less than 10% down (on a primary or secondary home).

6% max if the buyer put down 10% – 25% (on a primary or secondary home).

9% max if the buyer put down 25% or more (on a primary or secondary home – however, note that this would be a very generous concession).

2% for investment properties with down payments of any amount.

Any seller costs that exceed these limits would require a corresponding reduction in the loan amount, dollar for dollar.

As of August 2019, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) caps seller concessions for FHA loans at 6%.

Homeownership and overlap costs (1% – 2%)

Depending on the timing of your home sale and how you orchestrate it with your next move, you may need to pay transition costs. If you bought a new house before selling your existing home, you’ll have to cover the principal, interest, taxes, utilities, and insurance on two properties for several months. Alternatively, you might need to rent a storage unit, put a deposit on a transitional short-term rental or pay for a partial move in order to stage the home.

Moving and relocation costs

There’s no way around it: Moving is expensive. It should be part of your budget as you look to sell your home. Move.org estimates the cost of a full-service move ranges from $550 – $12,000. But the cost of your move will vary based on how much stuff you have, the distance of your move, the time of year, and which types of moving services you opt for.

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Outstanding mortgage

The day you sell your home is also the day your outstanding mortgage balance is due. Anything you owe will be subtracted from your home sale price. Contact your lender or servicer and request your payoff amount. The payoff amount is the total you’ll have to pay to satisfy the terms of your mortgage loan, including any interest you owe until the day you plan to pay your loan in full.

Selling your home: Lots of fees, so you can get paid!

Your individual fees throughout the process of selling your home will vary based on factors like the value of your property, your state and county’s regulations, the condition of your house, and how the housing market behaves. But no matter who you are or where you live, it costs money to sell your home. If this or that fee doesn’t apply to you, great. More money in your pocket. If you’re on the hook for each and every line item, at least you won’t be caught off guard — at least that’s our goal by providing you with this comprehensive rundown.

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Big Data Analytics What it is and why it matters

History and evolution of big data analytics

The concept of big data has been around for years; most organizations now understand that if they capture all the data that streams into their businesses, they can apply analytics and get significant value from it. But even in the 1950s, decades before anyone uttered the term “big data,” businesses were using basic analytics (essentially numbers in a spreadsheet that were manually examined) to uncover insights and trends.

 The new benefits that big data analytics brings to the table, however, are speed and efficiency. Whereas a few years ago a business would have gathered information, run analytics and unearthed information that could be used for future decisions, today that business can identify insights for immediate decisions. The ability to work faster – and stay agile – gives organizations a competitive edge they didn’t have before.

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Why is big data analytics important?

Big data analytics helps organizations harness their data and use it to identify new opportunities. That, in turn, leads to smarter business moves, more efficient operations, higher profits and happier customers. In his report Big Data in Big Companies, IIA Director of Research Tom Davenport interviewed more than 50 businesses to understand how they used big data. He found they got value in the following ways:

 Cost reduction. Big data technologies such as Hadoop and cloud-based analytics bring significant cost advantages when it comes to storing large amounts of data – plus they can identify more efficient ways of doing business.

Faster, better decision making. With the speed of Hadoop and in-memory analytics, combined with the ability to analyze new sources of data, businesses are able to analyze information immediately – and make decisions based on what they’ve learned.

New products and services. With the ability to gauge customer needs and satisfaction through analytics comes the power to give customers what they want. Davenport points out that with big data analytics, more companies are creating new products to meet customers’ needs.

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 Big data analytics in today’s world

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 Statistics and Machine Learning at Scale

 The concept of machine learning has been around for decades and now it can now be applied to huge quantities of data.

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 Bringing the power of SAS® to Hadoop

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 Health care and big data analytics

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 The hard work behind analytics

 To understand the opportunities of business analytics, MIT Sloan Management Review conducted its sixth annual survey of executives, managers and analytics professionals.

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 Who’s using it?

Think of a business that relies on quick, agile decisions to stay competitive, and most likely big data analytics is involved in making that business tick. Here’s how different types of organizations might use the technology:

 Life Sciences

Clinical research is a slow and expensive process, with trials failing for a variety of reasons. Advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) unlocks the potential of improving speed and efficiency at every stage of clinical research by delivering more intelligent, automated solutions.

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Banking

Financial institutions gather and access analytical insight from large volumes of unstructured data in order to make sound financial decisions. Big data analytics allows them to access the information they need when they need it, by eliminating overlapping, redundant tools and systems.

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Manufacturing

For manufacturers, solving problems is nothing new. They wrestle with difficult problems on a daily basis - from complex supply chains, to motion applications, to labor constraints and equipment breakdowns. That's why big data analytics is essential in the manufacturing industry, as it has allowed competitive organizations to discover new cost saving opportunities and revenue opportunities.

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Health Care

Big data is a given in the health care industry. Patient records, health plans, insurance information and other types of information can be difficult to manage – but are full of key insights once analytics are applied. That’s why big data analytics technology is so important to heath care. By analyzing large amounts of information – both structured and unstructured – quickly, health care providers can provide lifesaving diagnoses or treatment options almost immediately.

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Government

Certain government agencies face a big challenge: tighten the budget without compromising quality or productivity. This is particularly troublesome with law enforcement agencies, which are struggling to keep crime rates down with relatively scarce resources. And that’s why many agencies use big data analytics; the technology streamlines operations while giving the agency a more holistic view of criminal activity.

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Retail

Customer service has evolved in the past several years, as savvier shoppers expect retailers to understand exactly what they need, when they need it. Big data analytics technology helps retailers meet those demands. Armed with endless amounts of data from customer loyalty programs, buying habits and other sources, retailers not only have an in-depth understanding of their customers, they can also predict trends, recommend new products – and boost profitability.

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 The main goal of a formal organizational strategy for data and analytics is typically to improve decision making with analytics in a wide realm of activities. [And] our survey results and interviews offer strong evidence that successful analytics strategies dramatically shift how decisions are made in the organization.

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 How it works and key technologies

There’s no single technology that encompasses big data analytics. Of course, there’s advanced analytics that can be applied to big data, but in reality several types of technology work together to help you get the most value from your information. Here are the biggest players:

 Machine Learning. Machine learning, a specific subset of AI that trains a machine how to learn, makes it possible to quickly and automatically produce models that can analyze bigger, more complex data and deliver faster, more accurate results – even on a very large scale. And by building precise models, an organization has a better chance of identifying profitable opportunities – or avoiding unknown risks.

 Data management. Data needs to be high quality and well-governed before it can be reliably analyzed. With data constantly flowing in and out of an organization, it's important to establish repeatable processes to build and maintain standards for data quality. Once data is reliable, organizations should establish a master data management program that gets the entire enterprise on the same page.

 Data mining. Data mining technology helps you examine large amounts of data to discover patterns in the data – and this information can be used for further analysis to help answer complex business questions. With data mining software, you can sift through all the chaotic and repetitive noise in data, pinpoint what's relevant, use that information to assess likely outcomes, and then accelerate the pace of making informed decisions.

 Hadoop. This open source software framework can store large amounts of data and run applications on clusters of commodity hardware. It has become a key technology to doing business due to the constant increase of data volumes and varieties, and its distributed computing model processes big data fast. An additional benefit is that Hadoop's open source framework is free and uses commodity hardware to store large quantities of data.

 In-memory analytics. By analyzing data from system memory (instead of from your hard disk drive), you can derive immediate insights from your data and act on them quickly. This technology is able to remove data prep and analytical processing latencies to test new scenarios and create models; it's not only an easy way for organizations to stay agile and make better business decisions, it also enables them to run iterative and interactive analytics scenarios.

 Predictive analytics. Predictive analytics technology uses data, statistical algorithms and machine-learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data. It's all about providing a best assessment on what will happen in the future, so organizations can feel more confident that they're making the best possible business decision. Some of the most common applications of predictive analytics include fraud detection, risk, operations and marketing.

 Text mining. With text mining technology, you can analyze text data from the web, comment fields, books and other text-based sources to uncover insights you hadn't noticed before. Text mining uses machine learning or natural language processing technology to comb through documents – emails, blogs, Twitter feeds, surveys, competitive intelligence and more – to help you analyze large amounts of information and discover new topics and term relationships.[Source]-https://www.sas.com/en_in/insights/analytics/big-data-analytics.html

 Asterix Solution’s  big data course is designed to help applications scale up from single servers to thousands of machines. With the rate at which memory cost decreased the processing speed of data never increased and hence loading the large set of data is still a big headache and here comes Hadoop as the solution for it.

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Glass Abrasives Market is Thriving worldwide| Key Players Analysis, Segmentations, Applications

The report on Glass Abrasives market details key dynamics of the market. The report has been developed, based on an exhaustive study by our proficient analysts. The scope of the report on the Glass Abrasives market range from the year 2019 to 2025. The entire report has been carefully designed, for our clients to comprehend the market’s insights easily. There are six sections of the Glass Abrasives market report. The report modules are; a market overview, a segmental study of the market, regional analysis, important vendors operating in the market, and news updated for the market.

Glass abrasives is glass particles or powder that is used to shape or finish a workpiece through rubbing which leads to part of the workpiece being worn away by friction. Global Glass Abrasives market size will increase to xy Million US$ by 2025, from xy Million US$ in 2018, at a CAGR of xy% during the forecast period. In this study, 2018 has been considered as the base year and 2019 to 2025 as the forecast period to estimate the market size for Glass Abrasives.

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The base considered for this market report in 2018.  A section of the report covers historical analysis. A detailed analysis of micro and macroeconomic indicators influencing the market is also available in the report. Information on growth drivers, industry trends, threats and growth opportunities is provided in the report. The market assessment is available in value. In addition to this, the report includes table of content which allows readers to conveniently navigate to different sections of the report.

The industry is catering to needs popping out from a diverse range of choices. It includes both necessities and top-notch delicacies. This agility in spanning across diverse media inspires quick adaptation. Its basic premise includes basic chemicals, specialty chemicals, and consumer chemicals. The basic chemicals segment includes petrochemicals, polymers, and basic inorganics. The specialty chemicals segment comprises crop protections, paints, inks, colorants, and others. Consumer chemicals segment holds under its purview more common-day products like perfumes, detergents, toiletries, and others.

Major Key Companies Covered in this Report Marco Group International  Vitro Minerals  Abrasives Inc  TRU Abrasives  Reade International Corp  GlassOx Abrasives  Harsco Minerals International  Rapid Prep  Graco  Saint-Gobain Group

Glass Abrasives Market Segmentation

Glass Abrasives Breakdown Data by Type  Extra Coarse Size  Medium Sizes  Fine Sizes

Glass Abrasives Breakdown Data by Application  Steel Industry  Construction Industry  Automotive Industry  Others

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Glass Abrasives Consumption Breakdown Data by Region  North America  United States  Canada  Mexico  Europe  Germany  France  UK  Italy  Russia  Asia-Pacific  China  Japan  South Korea  India  Australia  Indonesia  Thailand  Malaysia  Philippines  Vietnam  Central & South America  Brazil  Middle East & Africa  Turkey  GCC Countries  Egypt  South Africa

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Global Meal Prep Containers Market Insight Details, Global Trends and Opportunities 2019

Global Meal Prep Containers market size will increase to Million US$ by 2025, from Million US$ in 2017, at a CAGR of during the forecast period. In this study, 2017 has been considered as the base year and 2018 to 2025 as the forecast period to estimate the market size for Meal Prep Containers.

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This report researches the worldwide Meal Prep Containers market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like United States, Europe, Asia Pacific (China, Japan) and other regions.

This study categorizes the global Meal Prep Containers breakdown data by manufacturers, region, type and application, also analyzes the market status, market share, growth rate, future trends, market drivers, opportunities and challenges, risks and entry barriers, sales channels, distributors and Porter's Five Forces Analysis.

This report focuses on the top manufacturers' Meal Prep Containers capacity, production, value, price and market share of Meal Prep Containers in global market. The following manufacturers are covered in this report:

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MealPrep

LIFT

Enther

Mealcon

Freshware

EZ Prepa

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Meal Prep Containers Breakdown Data by Type

Glass

Plastic

Meal Prep Containers Breakdown Data by Application

Application 1

Application 2

Meal Prep Containers Production Breakdown Data by Region

United States

Europe

China

Japan

Other Regions

Meal Prep Containers Consumption Breakdown Data by Region

North America

United States

Canada

Mexico

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Australia

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Thailand

Vietnam

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Russia

Rest of Europe

Central & South America

Brazil

Rest of South America

Middle East & Africa

GCC Countries

Turkey

Egypt

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

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To analyze and research the global Meal Prep Containers capacity, production, value, consumption, status and forecast;

To focus on the key Meal Prep Containers manufacturers and study the capacity, production, value, market share and development plans in next few years.

To focuses on the global key manufacturers, to define, describe and analyze the market competition landscape, SWOT analysis.

To define, describe and forecast the market by type, application and region.

To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks.

To identify significant trends and factors driving or inhibiting the market growth.

To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high growth segments.

To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trend and their contribution to the market.

To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.

To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.

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4 Data by Regions

5 Data Consumption by Regions  

6 Market Size by Type

7 Market Size by Application

8 Manufacturers Profiles  

9 Production Forecasts

10 Consumption Forecast

11 Upstream, Industry Chain and Downstream Customers Analysis

12 Opportunities & Challenges, Threat and Affecting Factors

13 Key Findings

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SEATTLE, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The spring home-buying season is gearing up to be one of the most competitive in recent history, as the shortage of for-sale homes is keeping inventory tight and prices high. Buyers and sellers hoping to be successful this spring should start the process early, according to the 2016 Zillow Group Report on Consumer Housing Trends. Of over 13,000 U.S. residents surveyed, the number one regret for both buyers and sellers was not starting their home search or prepping their home to sell soon enough.

U.S. home values across the nation are up 7.2 percent over the past year, and there are three percent fewer homes to choose from than a year ago, according to the January Zillow® Real Estate Market Reports.i

“This spring, both buyers and sellers should be prepared for fast-moving sales, intense negotiations, and even bidding wars,” said Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow Group chief marketing officer. “Home shoppers and sellers are motivated to become more strategic and knowledgeable about what’s happening in their neighborhood. Understanding whether you are in a buyer’s or a seller’s environment will help you manage your expectations and will give you insight into what you’re going to need to bring to the table in order to close the deal.”

The Zillow Group Report on Consumer Housing Trends reveal strategies for how to buy and sell in today’s highly competitive market.

BUYERS:

Keep your options open. More than half (52 percent) of buyers said they also considered renting, and more than one third (37 percent) of first-time buyers seriously considered continuing to rent. Savvy shoppers will have a Plan B in place, hoping to buy if it works out, but willing to sign a lease for a home if they don’t make a deal by the time they need to move.

Be realistic with your budget. Once you set it, stick to it: first-time home buyers are more likely to exceed their budget than repeat buyers (39% vs 26%). Before you meet with a lender to determine how much mortgage you’ll be approved for, take a good look at your individual finances and spending preferences to determine the monthly payment range that you feel you can comfortably afford. Use Zillow’s mortgage calculator to help with you with the math.

Get your financing squared away early. Plan to meet a few lenders four to six months ahead of when you’re planning to buy to ensure you can make a competitive offer quickly when you find your dream home. The majority (82 percent) of buyers get pre-approved, with 77 percent getting pre-approval from a lender before finding a home on which they are interested in placing an offer.

Find an agent with a winning track record. Take the time to find an agent who has expertise in fast negotiation, leveraging escalation clauses, and winning bidding wars. Only 46 percent of buyers got the first home on which they made an offer, demonstrating that competition is now part of the process. Use search tools, like Zillow’s Agent Finder, to choose an agent based on sales and listing activity, area of expertise and reputation.

Communication is key. Make sure your preferred method – and frequency – of communication matches that of your agent. One third (33 percent) of all buyers preferred phones call with their agent over emailing (21 percent) or texting (15 percent). Buyers can use the agent reviews on Zillow to learn more about prospective agents and their clients’ experiences.

SELLERS:

Start Early & Be Strategic. Sellers consider putting their home on the market for five months before they list it. But the top seller regret is that they wished they spent more time prepping for the sale. Many cities have a magic window in the spring when homes have a higher likelihood of selling quickly for more money.

Work with an agent from the start. The vast majority (90 percent) of sellers who sold quickly and for more than list price worked with an agent, and two out of three (58 percent) began working with an agent at the very beginning of their selling journey.

Pay attention to your online curb appeal. The majority of buyers begin their search online. Sellers who sold their home for more than list price made imagery and home information available online: 48 percent had professional photos taken of the home, 30 percent shot video footage and 21 percent even shot drone footage. Zillow’s video walk-throughs gives sellers an easy way to show home features that are hard to capture in photos.

Home improvements can be a worthwhile investment. Sellers who fetched above list price tackled home improvement before listing their home, being 50 percent more likely to take on a large project like modifying an existing home plan and 20 percent more likely to renovate a kitchen than the average seller.

Don’t be afraid to try again. In many markets, nearly half of listing views occur in the first week the home is on the market. Twenty-six percent of those who sold above list price took their home off the market once to adjust the sales price, opting to start anew rather than letting the home languish on the market with minimal activity.

The full 200-page Zillow Group Report on Consumer Housing Trends, which is free and available to the public, can be accessed here: www.zillowgroupreport.com

Zillow Zillow® is the leading real estate and rental marketplace dedicated to empowering consumers with data, inspiration and knowledge around the place they call home, and connecting them with the best local professionals who can help. In addition, Zillow operates an industry-leading economics and analytics bureau led by Zillow’s Chief Economist Dr. Svenja Gudell. Dr. Gudell and her team of economists and data analysts produce extensive housing data and research covering more than 450 markets at Zillow Real Estate Research. Zillow also sponsors the quarterly Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey, which asks more than 100 leading economists, real estate experts and investment and market strategists to predict the path of the Zillow Home Value Index over the next five years. Zillow also sponsors the bi-annual Zillow Housing Confidence Index (ZHCI) which measures consumer confidence in local housing markets, both currently and over time. Launched in 2006, Zillow is owned and operated by Zillow Group (NASDAQ:Z and ZG), and headquartered in Seattle. Zillow is a registered trademark of Zillow, Inc.

i The Zillow Real Estate Market Reports are a monthly overview of the national and local real estate markets. The reports are compiled by Zillow Real Estate Research. For more information, visit www.zillow.com/research/. The data in Zillow’s Real Estate Market Reports are aggregated from public sources by a number of data providers for 928 metropolitan and micropolitan areas dating back to 1996. Mortgage and home loan data are typically recorded in each county and publicly available through a county recorder’s office. All current monthly data at the national, state, metro, city, ZIP code and neighborhood level can be accessed at www.zillow.com/local-info/ and www.zillow.com/research/data.

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