Innovation in food and drinks packaging: opportunities in added value and emerging technologies—aarkstore enterprise

Innovation in Food and Drinks Packaging: Opportunities in added value and emerging technologies—Aarkstore Enterprise

Aarkstore announce a new report «Innovation in Food and Drinks Packaging: Opportunities in added value and emerging technologies» through its vast collection of market research report.

Report Overview…

Food and drinks packaging is in a period of rapid change. Growth in the food and drinks packaging markets of developing economies is expected to increase in conjunction with their rising GDP’s, the changing nature of consumer lifestyles and the increased amount of packaged food and drink. Emerging issues such as sustainability and recent increases in raw material prices are also having a significant impact. Understanding trends and issues within the food and drinks packaging market is important due to their significant effect up on manufacturers, retailers, and distributor costs and logistics.

‘Innovation in Food and Drinks Packaging: Opportunities in added value and emerging technologies’ is a report published by Business Insights that provides added value by exploring innovations in food and drinks packaging from both packaging and food and drinks manufacturer perspectives. This report also delivers an overview of competitor activity and an assessment of the strength of trends and market forces moving forward.

Key Findings…

Glass is the most common material used for new products launched with food safety packaging and this has been relatively stable over the period 2005 to 2008. The next most common material in this category is plastic.

Soft drinks (23.5%), took the highest share of food and drinks launched in innovative packaging between 2005 and 2008, closely followed by alcoholic drinks (23.0%).

Nanotechnology, interactive packaging, intelligent and active packaging, multi-sensory packaging, and edible packaging are developing innovations that are likely to have an impact on the future of food and drinks packaging.

The most commonly used packaging materials in new food and drinks product launches in 2008 in were Plastic (33.2%), glass (11.7%) and cardboard (11.5%).

Use this report to…

• Understand how regulations are influencing NPD in food and drinks packaging and discover how competitors are responding to new challenges set by these regulations with this new report.
• Gain insight into the most up to date packaging technologies including nanotechnology, natural polymers and edible coatings, and evaluate the pros and cons of these new packaging technologies to decide whether these may be appropriate for your organization.
• Identify the key trends in food and drinks packaging and the impact that they are expected to have on the food and drinks market in the future.
• Enhance your product development strategies with this report’s analysis of green, convenient and supply chain efficient packaged food and drinks product launches by region, category and material.

Key issues…

Changes to labelling regulations. Recent debate and regulation on food and drinks labeling means detailed information is becoming a requirement in some regions. This is having an impact on the size and design of food and drinks labels and packs in general.

The Economic climate. More difficult economic times are one of the factors encouraging consumers to shop in discounters and/or switch from branded items to private labels. In a related effect, the downturn is promoting changes in format and size of packs.

The effect of rising prices. The increase in raw material prices has led to some packaging manufacturers passing on price increases to their customers, making cuts within their operating expenses, and in some cases changing the design/format of the packaging material or package itself.

Your questions answered…

• What major trends are impacting food and drinks packaging development?
• How are companies using green packaging materials to lend credibility to their ethical policies?
• Who are the top food and drinks packaging manufacturers?
• What innovative materials are being used within food and drinks packaging?
• Which new technologies, materials and design principles are driving innovation within food and drinks packaging?
• What are the key opportunities and challenges within food and drinks packaging?

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How to raise your business capital

How to Raise Your Business Capital

Contrary to most people think, gathering your startup capital is not that hard. You just have to have the right ideas that you are sure can make you rich. Not just that, be sure you have established a good reputation and credibility — the most important things to get your investor’s trust.

So what’s the first step? Build a proper prospectus! Include curriculum vitae of your education, training, experience, and accomplishments. Also include personal qualities that might be counted as an asset to your potential success.

It might also help to include a list of all the various loans you have had and to where you used those loans. Do not forget your history in paying them off.

Explain in detail the purpose of that money. Since it is for a new business, you will have to show your proposed business plan, your marketing research, and projected costs. Also put the anticipated income, with a summary for each, for at least the next three years.

It will be best to base your cost estimates high and your income projections in minimal returns. Businesses, especially those only starting up, have their ups and downs. Doing your financial estimates this way will help you go through these ups and downs.

Describe your proposed business in detail. Explain its uniqueness and how it differs from other competition. Also putting the possibilities of an expansion will help catch an attention.

State precisely in your prospectus what your investor will get in return for using their money. Define the percentage of interest that you are willing to pay him, and the period when you will pay. A good example is what happened with my friend. He lent his money to a farmer for agricultural purposes. In order to pay, this farmer gives my friend a partial of his crops every harvest time.

Attract your investor. Interest and persuade him to lend you his money by spelling out in details the benefits he will get for investing in your business. If possible, give him proofs from your marketing research.

Now that you have a proper prospectus, you now know how much money you want and how to use it, and how you intend to pay it, here are the ways to look for investors.

ADVERTISE. Nothing beats proper advertisements. Include in your ad how much money you want. State the nature of your business and the kind of return that you are promising on the investment.

DIRECT SELLING. This is really not selling but I like to call it that way. You directly «sell» your business proposal to people. Host a party and invite your friends over. Explain the business plan, the possible profit, and the needed startup capital. Give each of them your created prospectus. You can promise to make them your partner in exchange for their thousand dollars investment to your business. But of course, you must first know the rules for this partnership.

NETWORKING. Sounds like selling products, too, but I also like to use this term. Try talking to your lawyer, accountant, or banker. Show them your prospectus and ask for their advices. In addition, you might as well ask them if they knew someone who can be a possible investor to your business.

INVESTMENT COMPANIES. Don’t forget that there are investment companies that were put up for this cause. Try looking for them in your local area and try approaching them. Show them your prospectus and explain to them the details of your business plan.

BROKERS. There are Money Brokers that will take your prospectus and do your job in finding investors. There are good brokers and not so good brokers. So since money brokers require payment, you might want to check them out first before releasing any money to them.

These are just some ways to raise money for your business capital. But this is just one part of it — getting money from investors. There are other ways to raise money, including garage sales, loans, and selling out your stocks. Either ways, it’s your choice. Choose something that you think will be best for you and your business.

How to build a website for free

How to Build a Website for Free?

These days, from small corporate houses and businesses to individuals and services, everyone is making their presence felt on the web. Indeed, not having a website of your own is pass?. Most people believe that websites cost a lot. But, did you know that it is possible to build a website without spending too much? You may not get it absolutely free, but, it could be pretty close. How do you do it? Read on…

Putting your money where it is worth:

Free hosting? It could be yours. But consider this.

Before you build a website for free, you have to decide on its nature. Is it a personal website, a company website, an ecommerce site or a blog? Each website has to be built around its purpose. If you desire to build a website that will be attracting limited number of people, like a personal website or a wedding website, then, you can look up high quality free website hosting on the Internet. However, be forewarned that free hosting is limited. It will not have all the facilities that a paid account has. So, if your internet presence is of importance to your business, then you must invest in a good hosting account. It is recommended that you choose a hosting account that allows multiple domains. This will allow you to have many sites on the same web-space while you are billed only once.

A little HTML can take you a long way:

The web is full of free web templates that you can purchase darn cheap, and customize at will. All you need is some basic HTML skills. If you really want to build your website for free or keep your expenses down, the best thing to do is add content to pre-developed HTML-CSS web templates. These days, you even get CMS driven templates for less than a hundred dollars! To make matters easier still, you even get freely downloadable components for most of your web needs. Your hosting account, if you have chosen wisely, will also contain a number of free tools like auto-responders and email capturing systems that you can use on your website. The advantage of all this is that you can get highly unique and individualized websites for free. Well, almost!

Invest in a website builder:

Some hosting accounts come with free website builders. If your host provides this service, you’re in luck! Just get the wizard going and follow through. You may not be very satisfied with the first design, but you will soon get the hang of it. In no time, you will be able to whip up beautiful, technically sound designs. In case you need to subscribe to such a service, then it is well worth investing some money in it, particularly if HTML looks like Greek and Latin to you. Such services are very cheap compared to the expensive services of a web designer and developer.

As you can see, it is possible to build a website for free. All you need is some patience and the willingness to learn as you go. However, if you feel that your time is better invested doing things other than building a website, then, by all means, outsource the work and stay focused on what you do best. This is particularly so if you are dealing with a business that needs quality online presence in a short span of time.

How do you measure the risks and rewards that are associated with your business

How Do you Measure the Risks and Rewards That are Associated With your Business?

Entrepreneurs are risk takers by nature. Whether it is the formation of a new venture or the expansion of existing business, entrepreneurs face different types and degrees of risk before any rewards can be realized. In pursuit of their dreams, entrepreneurs come to realize the delicate balance that exists between risks and rewards.

It’s a given fact that starting and running your own business is inherently risky. In fact, according to the Small Business Administration, the risk of failure is extraordinarily high for entrepreneurs starting new ventures. Nearly 10% of all firms fail each year and nearly 61% of manufacturing firms close their doors within the first five years of operation.

The small business failures are sobering statistics. So, before you “bet the farm” on that new business venture or the expansion of your existing business, calculate and understand the potential risks and rewards. First, it’s critical that you understand and assess how much risk you can tolerate in your new venture or the expansion of your existing business. Make sure you have a realistic view of your business opportunity and the upsides and downsides associated with pursuing it.

The rewards for launching a new business or expanding an existing business, however, can be great. Studies show that entrepreneurs account for a large proportion of the country’s wealth and entrepreneurs have higher savings rates than that of traditional workers.

It is important to determine how much risk you can withstand in a new venture or the expansion of an existing business. Before you even consider launching or expanding an existing business, you need to have strategies in place to offset potential losses or unforeseen challenges. As you assess your potential risk factors, be brutally honest and consider these questions:

* How many years can you go without making a profit?

* Can you tolerate possible financial loss?

* Can you survive the loss of all your invested capital?

* Have you taken steps to mitigate risk with insurance?

* Are you sharing personal risk with investors?

* Have you set aside savings to cover potential losses or dry spells?

* Do you have a contingency plan if you lose a key client or employee?

* Can you afford to risk your capital, services, and reputation?

A feasibility study is a great tool that can help you to assess risk and reward. It provides a detailed investigation and an analysis of factors that influence your project to determine whether or not the project is viable. The study examines the economic, marketing, technical, managerial, and financial aspects of your proposed business idea. The feasibility study is based on a cost benefit analysis of your actual business, and the study is used to support your decision-making process. A feasibility study is an effective way to safeguard against the waste of resources of time, people, or money that may be exhausted before an idea or project is deemed viable.

Whether you are applying for a SBA business loan, seeking funds for expansion or plant modernization, or deciding which steps come next in growing your business, a detailed feasibility study will give you the professional support that you need to make your case. A thorough feasibility analysis investigates the impact that each of following issues can have on your idea or project:

* Economic (labor, utilities, transportation, economic impact, etc.)

* Marketing (availability, plans, competition, targets and potential, etc.)

* Technical (site, equipment, modernization, constraints, etc.)

* Financial (cash flow, costs)

* Managerial (assessments, recruiting, training, and development)

The result of the feasibility study is a thorough analysis of the feasibility of your proposed business idea or project. If your idea or project is deemed feasible from the results of the study, then the next step is to proceed with a formal business plan.