Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:16:37 +0000

Topic: International Marketing Strategy
Meeting Time: Tues. & Thurs. 12:30 to 2:00 PM
Coach: Dr. Jim Johnson
ALL majors are encouraged to apply.

ServiceLive.com is the only online services marketplace where customers can either name their price or request bids for service from thousands of pre-screened service providers. Founded in 2007 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation, ServiceLive, Inc. has recruited and background checked the best service providers in the country across a wide variety of home services - from handymen and home electronics pros to plumbers and computer experts. Now thousands of ServiceLive-Approved service providers are part of an on-demand workforce ready to ease the headaches of managing services. Buyers simply select pre-screened service providers; describe their project and name the date and time; and either request bids, or name their own price for service. The whole transaction is managed online with an easy-to-use tool. From provider selection and order fulfillment to ratings and payment, ServiceLive is how ‘to-do’ is done today.

ServiceLive is looking to expand internationally and would like an ELC team to develop recommendations and strategies for entrance into international markets. The team should analyze trends in global services (construction / housing / repair / maintenance) markets, review regulatory requirements, understand potential barriers to entry and recommend market(s) best suited for ServiceLive growth plans. The analysis should consider localization of offerings, an evaluation of key competitors and service fulfillment practices already established in chosen markets, and identify potential partnerships that could enable this venture.

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Mr. Niu has lost a total of 30 pounds and I have lost 10 pounds all in 6 weeks! With healthy eating and consistently following the work out program we are dropping pounds and toning. We haven't measured ourselves, but my clothes are loose on me and we had to buy Mr. Niu new jeans because he looked like a gangsta with his sagging pants, haha. Most importantly, we are creating fantastic habits and we feel absolutely great!

We still have more pounds to lose to reach our goals, but it's important to celebrate every achievement! I wish I had before and after pictures... maybe next time I'll remember.

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