Wednesday, 30 March 2011
American blue cheeses
Note: 8oz (US) = 224g
32oz = 900 g (approx)
Comparing the cost of Bowton Blue with American blue cheese, you divide the 900g price by 4 and then multiply by the US exchange rate of £1= $1.60 approx.
i.e. £30/4 x $1.60 = $12. This compares with approximately $10 for the US cheese. Of course shipping to the US would be extra on top of this.
The big question is how would American cheese buyers respond if the exchange rate changed resulting in a change in price? This is all to do with the how sensitive customers are to a change in price. (known as Price Elasticity)
Q. How much would the Bowton Blue cost in the US, if the exchange rate:
a) increased to £1 = $1.70 (i.e. the £ strengthened or appreciated)
b) decreased to £1 = $1.50 (i.e. the £ weakened)
http://www.selectcheeses.com/Blue-Cheese-USA-50-States-cheese.asp?p=1
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Comparison of exchange rates over time
Interesting site which allows you to see how the £ has strengthened or weakened over time against 5 other currencies.
http://www.oanda.com/currency/historical-rates/
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Videos on making cheese
Video 1 - handmade cheese
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMkg3QrOnH0&feature=related
Video 2 - making Stilton:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L75J0xbxaGI
Video 3 - making Gorgonzola:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt_zmc8Zy-0&feature=related
Doing business in a recession
Some useful advice about starting a business in a downturn:
http://www.startups.co.uk/starting-in-a-downturn
http://www.startups.co.uk/starting-in-a-downturn
BBC Bitesize - Economy
Video on the effect of the economy on business:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/business/environment/stateofeconomyvid.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/business/environment/stateofeconomyvid.shtml
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