Kobayashi, Author at SATOV Consultants

Dec 03 2020

Crisis Management

By Kobayashi Speaking & Media, Crisis Management

A full slate of topics today on Crisis Management. In the News: Mark Satov and Alicja discuss the latest bank earnings, and what they tell us about the state of the economy. Also, 50 major retailers are calling on the Ontario…

Nov 30 2020

COVID-19 pandemic accelerates Hudson’s Bay Company’s troubles

By Kobayashi Speaking & Media, Crisis Management

The great rental debate continues; should the burden be shared between landlords and retailers? On this 'Cyber Monday' and on the heels of a very different 'Black Friday' weekend, Mark Satov speaks about the ongoing struggle for retailers during…

Nov 27 2020

Crisis Management-Black Friday is diminished in importance

By Kobayashi Speaking & Media, Crisis Management

Black Friday is typically the time of year when consumers wait in long lines, sometimes stampeding through big box retailers in order to get their hands on the best deals. But Black Friday is expected to be different this year,…

Nov 12 2020

Crisis Management – Pfizer’s vaccine announcement – what impact will it have on Canada’s economy?

By Kobayashi Speaking & Media, Crisis Management

Mark Satov breaks down Pfizer's vaccine announcement – what impact will it have on Canada’s economy? Then Mark and Alicja will dig into cruise line investments and the Government's involvement in the airline industry. A bailout may come; but only if…

Nov 06 2020

Crisis Management – Selling on Amazon is like ‘selling your soul to the devil’

By Kobayashi Speaking & Media, Crisis Management

Should you sell your soul to Amazon? Marketplaces are often essential for small businesses, but there are also risks, including your product getting copied. In this clip, Mark breaks down recommendations to secure leverage in the long-term, like product innovation…

Nov 06 2020

Crisis Management – Why capping food delivery fees is a terrible idea

By Kobayashi Speaking & Media, Crisis Management

A plethora of politicians have weighed in on the hot topic of food delivery fees during COVID, and now Mark Satov, founder of SATOV Consultants, shares his take on WHY delivery fees shouldn't be capped - and - WHY the…

Nov 05 2020

Crisis Management – Unprecedented results (and implications) of the US election

By Kobayashi Speaking & Media, Crisis Management

Mark Satov & Alicja Siekierska dive into the unprecedented results (and implications) of the US election. Then, the growing push for the Government to cap food delivery commissions AND the nearly done deal between Unifor and General Motors, as car sales surpass pre-pandemic…

Nov 04 2020

Clearspring announces acquisition of a majority interest in Regal Confections

By Kobayashi Expertise

This release originally appeared on Newswire.ca MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2020 /CNW/ - Clearspring Capital Partners ("Clearspring "), one of Canada's leading private equity firms, is proud to announce the acquisition by Clearspring Fund III of a majority interest in Regal Confections ("Regal"), headquartered in Laval, Quebec. Select…

Oct 16 2020

Crisis Management – How to take over a sinking business

By Kobayashi Speaking & Media, Crisis Management

Alicja Siekierska and strategy expert Mark Satov discuss whether companies should buy a business that is struggling in the pandemic now, or wait until a recovery is well underway. Watch the video >

Oct 16 2020

Crisis Management – Ottawa’s new rent relief program is an improvement

By Kobayashi Speaking & Media, Crisis Management

Alicja Siekierska and strategy expert Mark Satov discuss the government's latest commercial rent relief program and how much support businesses should be getting. Watch the video >

Kobayashi

Crisis Management

COVID-19 pandemic accelerates Hudson’s Bay Company’s troubles

Crisis Management-Black Friday is diminished in importance

Crisis Management – Pfizer’s vaccine announcement – what impact will it have on Canada’s economy?

Crisis Management – Selling on Amazon is like ‘selling your soul to the devil’

Crisis Management – Why capping food delivery fees is a terrible idea

Crisis Management – Unprecedented results (and implications) of the US election

Clearspring announces acquisition of a majority interest in Regal Confections

Crisis Management – How to take over a sinking business

Crisis Management – Ottawa’s new rent relief program is an improvement

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