S. Robson Walton

Long-run Business Decisions Report Compare the success of Netflix with the failure of Blockbuster discuss how the success of failure is explained due to the quality of management of a macroeconomic factor. Netflix Netflix’s IPO in 2002 was the first public company whose business plan focused on consumer experience and needs. When co-founder Reed Hastings had to pay $40 dollars in late fees for Apollo 13 he came up with a subscription model that removed this negative aspect. Initially operating…

“God gave me my money. I believe the power to make money is a gift from God . to be developed and used to the best of our ability for the good of mankind. Having been endowed with the gift I possess, I believe it is my duty to make money and still more money and to use the money I make for the good of my fellow man according to the dictates of my conscience.”This is an quote from John d Rockefeller that explains that if you are blessed to have money do things that will help mankind with that…

The history of World Dairy Expo is pretty elaborate. It all began when a group of Wisconsin dairy leaders wanted to develop a new concept in the dairy world. The prominent dairy leaders of Wisconsin started planning 2 years prior to the coming of the event. In 1965 a group of individuals including, farmers, governmental and educational leaders and agribusiness heads created a corporation called “World Food and Agricultural Foundation” which would later become World Dairy Expo. They created a…

Many times we feel that wine tasting involves long trips to places like Santa Ynez, Paso Robles or Napa and often fail to look in our own backyards. Four Brix is one of those local diamonds in the rough being a part of the Ventura Wine Trail that I have shamefully failed to visit in a long time. Gary and Karen Stewart have been long time friends and supporters of Grape of the Night (GOTN). My last visit to Four Brix was in 2013 with the GOTN group where Gary not only tasted us on their fine…

There is something to be said about a store that can provide a range of, literally, almost everything. From the vintage block heels that are stepping back into play to all the powder, brass, primer one may need for reloading and prepping for that first bird to fly as the sun rises on Labor Day weekend, Paul’s Mart can take care of most any need from Fall and fishing to the excitement and satisfaction of a sweet, fabulous and funky vintage find. A not-so-hidden gem, many have their reasons why…

Walmart was founded July 2, 1962 on the belief that having the lowest prices at all times would be the unstoppable force for this company to grow beyond expectations. Not only did Mr. Walton build store on the understanding of bring the best prices to the community but also invest in the employees. Within 5 years, Mr. Walton had already expended to 24 stores. At this point the store was no longer just a retail store, but a supercenter where you could shop for food, clothes and even pick up…

Since C.N. Williamson and his partner E.E “Colonel” Dickie in Bryan founded Dickies in 1918, the company has maintained growth through the many hills and valleys throughout time. Though the growth has been relatively slow. Dickies all in all occupy a substantial portion of the market with multiple sub business units. Dickies has made noticeable contact with all types of people. Competing with the Wrangler and South Pole jeans brands, Dickies brings in a differing hue of vibrancy on to the set…

When someone needs to get an assortment of products, they want to go somewhere they can find everything all in one atmosphere. There are many grocery stores and shopping malls in the world today, but Wal-Mart is one of the leading companies. In a Wall-Mart near their vicinity, they can find camping products, grocery items, apparel, and much more. Being in Wal-Mart is one of the most hectic and fascinating experiences someone can and most likely will encounter. Many people have bad and good…

A taxpayer is able to choose from three different tax structures upon forming his or her business. These three different businesses are known as partnerships, “C” corporations and “S” corporations. For methods of incorporation, the internal revenue code dictates a business entity on how they can benefit the taxpayer in the most tax efficient way. The main objective for a business entity and its owners or shareholders is to start a business that fits the owner’s needs and to avoid paying more…

distributions as applied to partnership, S corporation and C corporation? Conclusion The United State Internal Revenue Code was created to combine all the various laws relating to tax revenue into one concise document. It provided a simplify tax system for individual and business taxpayer. These tax codes help in determining the amount of tax you are required to pay and provide the basis for everything on your tax return. The IRC provided subsections K, S, and C to govern the tax consequence of…