Anthony Galioto BUS105 IA

Personal Business Plan At Galioto Inc., I strive to make connections with family, friends, and colleagues on a personal level, while keeping in mind that these people can ultimately help me achieve my own goals of professional success.  Business Environment Having the choice to enter any industry that the market offers, there were a few options to consider before I made my decision. I have always had an interest in math, so having the ability to use those skills has always been appealing to me. Many of my family members work within one function of the business world, so having the background knowledge that I have complied over the years has created an interest in my mind for many years. Using my math skills, with the knowledge that I have of the business world, led me to major in accounting. The industry is large, possibly one of the biggest out of any in the market right now. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the financial activities sector actually fell ...

           When trying to find a role model, there was one person who I immediately thought would be an interesting person to talk to. Elayna Burdelski is a junior at Chatham University with a major in Accounting who is pursuing her Master’s Degree through the IDP program in only 5 years. She is an active student around campus, the Accounting Club President, where she is trying to grow the activity of the group more than it has in previous years. She has an interest in the tax field, where she has been interviewing for her second internship all week around Pittsburgh. This is something that she valued greatly because she knows that a strong internship is the key to a good job in the future.              The pieces of advice that Elayna felt were most important to her success were making study guides before a big exam and solving extra textbook problems. Both of these activities require furt...

             On September 25, 2018, reports became public that Michael Kors was finalizing the acquisition of the European-luxury brand, Versace, for $2.1 billion. This news generated more backlash than it did support, as loyal customers voiced their own opinions on social media platforms. Versace, a high-end luxury brand, has a very respected reputation that is known across the world, whereas Michael Kors has found itself on the low end of American retail stores, like TJ Maxx and Marshalls. European consumers are afraid that the wide-scale approach of Michael Kors is going to diminish the respect of the brand. This was not only just a number of online complaints, after the news came out, the stock of Michael Kors immediately dropped 10% in value.             Despite all of this backlash from passionate customers, Michael Kors has a vision in mind when purchasing a world-renowned brand in V...