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Australia Solar Powered Innovations, LLC Expansion. Alex Gottlieb, Brian Patera, Jessica Kennedy, Matt Patera, Rachel Cooper. Is there a market?. Ideal climate Fast growing strong economy Government’s support People’s support Renewable energy companies are flourishing YES!.
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AustraliaSolar Powered Innovations, LLC Expansion Alex Gottlieb, Brian Patera, Jessica Kennedy, Matt Patera, Rachel Cooper
Is there a market? • Ideal climate • Fast growing strong economy • Government’s support • People’s support • Renewable energy companies are flourishing YES! Alex Gottlieb
Issues and Obstacles • Solar power provides small amount of electrical needs • Higher cost per kilowatt than other power sources • Heavy competition exists • Solar market not yet stable and advantages could still be lost Matt Patera
Solar Companies • BP Solar • Solar Systems • Solar Technology Australia • Cairns Solar Equipment • Natural Technology Systems • Conergy Pty Ltd. • R F Industries Pty Ltd. Matt Patera
Form of Venture • Providing Grid feed solar systems as well as stand alone solar systems • Provide systems in the states of Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia • Become an independent seller • Establish name • Provide better service to stand above the rest • Expand our business as the market increases more Matt Patera
Geography • Capital is Canberra • Mostly low plateau with deserts • Fertile plains in the southeast • 6th largest country • Long term concerns include climate issues • Driest inhabitant continent • Population of over 20 million Rachel Cooper
History • Six colonies created in the late 18th and 19th centuries • Became Commonwealth of Australia • Female vote • Gained independence Rachel Cooper
Culture • Greetings • Direct eye contact preferred • How ya going? • Religion • Mainly Christian • Some Catholics • Music • Sports Brian Patera
Government • Constitutional Democracy • Queen Elizabeth II • Three Branches of Government • Parliament System Brian Patera
Political Conditions • The Liberal Party • The Nationals • The Australian Labor Party Brian Patera
Economic System Highly Encourage Hiring of Local People Alex Gottlieb
BP to close solar panel plant • BP location in Sydney to close in March • Poor physical location • Lack of expansion potential • Many jobs lost Rachel Cooper
Conflicts Timor-Leste and Australia defer dispute Leads RAMSI Illicit and licit drugs Rachel Cooper
LESCANT Language • Mainly English is spoken Environment & Technology • Cell phone approval, fax machines, internet common Social Organization • Discrimination prohibited • Rights to criticize government’s actions and laws Jessica Kennedy
LESCANT Continued… Context • Negotiating is open and straight forward • Language precise Authority • Position, status, and title are irrelevant Non-verbal Behavior • Hand shaking • Thumbs up Time Concept • Punctuality is critical • Late is negative Jessica Kennedy
Decision • Australian expansion would produce a positive outcome because: • Promising and ideal market • Not difficult to adapt • Government support Solar Powered innovations LLC
Sources • http://www.cana.net.au/seechange/bpsolar_4clr.jpg • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_Australia • http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/australia.htm • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html • Australia Business By James L. Nolan, Edward G. Hinkelman, Karla C. Shippey • http://solarbuzz.com/CompanyListings/Australia.htm • The Australia Business with The Wall Street Journal BP to Close Solar Plant in Sydney