EOC Week 10 My Plans

Some of the most interesting people I have met, have no clue at the age of 40 what they want to be when they grow up. At 33 I have no certain idea of what it is exactly that I want to be.  I am currently attending culinary school after serving 13 years in the USAF. The one thing I am certain about was that I enjoy cooking, and that I enjoy seeing the expression on people’s faces when they eat my food. I am pursuing a degree in culinary management which Is going to give me a couple of years to kind of figure it out. I’m not certain if I want to be an executive chef or a restaurant manager or maybe even a food truck owner.  I do know that I have a wanderlust eagerness for the world, something I obtained during my time in the military. I have read a few books and watched a few shows that involve the chef, Anthony Bourdain. He has given me the courage to just explore, whether it’s trying new foods, drinking new spirits or meeting new strangers.  That’s the gift the world has to offer and that’s something everyone can do. So I would say ultimately “My plan” would consist of trying new foods, drinking new spirits or meeting new strangers! If we were to discover life on another planet, I would like to think everyone would want to see that new world, see the new “people” ,try the new foods and possibly discover a new type of hangover.

“If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. Walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food. It's a plus for everybody." Anthony Bourdain 

Week 8 EOC: Quiz 8 Question 4.

a. What were the total revenues in October 2009 and October 2010?

b. What was the GOP in dollars in October 2009 and October 2010?

c. What was the percentage of GOP to total revenues in October 2009 and October 2010?

d. What was the flow-through percentage achieved by Santi’s hotel? What is your assessment of that percentage?

Answers: 

a.    The total revenues in October 2009 was 545,000 and October 2010 was 583,000

b.  The GOP in October 2009 was $162,000 and in October 2010 was 184,550

c.    The GOP in total revenues % in October 2009 was 29.72 and in 2010 was 31.66%

d.  The flow-through % was 59.34%. In my opinion that percentage, slightly high, which is great for the business. 

Week 7 EOC Trump and business

“Many business owners feel like the country needs the fresh, non-political perspective of Trump, given the state of the current economy.” (INC)   dont think Trump would be well for small business, however, it is still too early to form an opinion on Trump’s future actions because he is so unpredictable.  “He told CNBC that he believes Clinton's proposals will make it easier to allow business owners like himself to secure capital for expansions.” (INC).  small business industry’s main issue is lack of cash flow. The lack of cash flow is the number one reason a lot of small business are not successful. Along with their political views I find that Hilary focuses on the small business of America which are the minority of revenue just like she focuses on the ethnic minorities of America. As for Trump, I find he focuses on big successful business that bring in a majority of revenue. Since Trump has been elected, I predict that he will have a negative impact on the small minority businesses and positively affect the big majoritarian businesses, just like his racial views“Business owners are divided about which candidate will provide the most beneficial support…”(INC). This quote explains a lot about the decisions America has made on the presidential election. Many business owners were and still are skeptical about both Clinton and Trump’s impact on their businesses. As the president elect, Trump brings a business aspect to the white house, which is one of the most appealing things that business owners see in Trump.