Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Paper Boat Beverage: Branding Delightful Nostalgia
Saju B.; Hari Krishnan K.; Joseph Jeya Anand S.Case IVEY-9B16A022-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategyHector Beverages reinvented the ethnic drinks category in the Indian market with its beverage brand Paper Boat. The brand had been successful since its launch in 2013, posting triple-digit growth in 2015. By the end of December 2015, Hector Beverages’ future seemed to be heavily dependent upon Paper Boat. With Paper Boat constituting 90 per cent of the company’s total sales, 2016 would be a critical year for Hector Beverages. Should the company a...Starting at €8.20
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OYO Rooms: Another Unicorn in the Making
Saju B.; Hari Krishnan K.; Joseph Jeya Anand S.Case IVEY-9B16M153-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyOYO Rooms had been growing exponentially since its inception in 2013. By January 2016, it had registered 1 million check-ins and was set to become India’s largest budget hotel chain. The venture's unique business model helped it to offer effective solutions for the difficulties that were faced by customers seeking budget hotel accommodation in India. OYO Rooms' potential for rapid growth made it a candidate for even greater expansion in the globa...Starting at €8.20
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H&L Pines
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jaclyn CairnsCase IVEY-9B12B009-EAccounting and ControlThe sole shareholder of a national supplier of evergreen trees is expanding its product line. This expansion requires a $6.5 million investment. The company decides to finance this expansion through the issuance of bonds and must record the accounting entries involved with this issuance, along with the related interest payments and amortization of the bonds.Starting at €8.20
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Aradia Fitness London
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jaclyn CairnsCase IVEY-9B13B009-EAccounting and Control, MarketingThe owner of Aradia Fitness London had just completed her TRX suspension training instructor’s course and was contemplating how she could bring the TRX suspension program to her fitness studio. TRX suspension training utilized suspension equipment aided by gravity and body weight as a way to increase strength and flexibility. The owner knew the TRX program would be a perfect complement to her studio’s classes, but she was unsure how best to imple...Starting at €8.20
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Olacabs: Riding on a High
Saju B.; Hari Krishnan K.; Joseph Jeya Anand S.Case IVEY-9B15M067-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyOla Cabs, a pioneer in the taxicab aggregation business in India, was confronting several issues that were posing serious challenges to the company. The government had temporarily banned cab services offered by aggregators due to an incident involving an assault on a female passenger. Subsequently, new regulations were put in place to protect passenger safety, which stipulated that cab aggregators must obtain a licence under the radio taxi catego...Starting at €8.20
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Sloboat Shipping Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jaclyn CairnsCase IVEY-9B12B010-EAccounting and ControlThe accountant of a cargo shipping company must update the financial position of the company. He has a list of the company’s cash receipts and disbursements, the statement of financial position, and the bookkeeper’s detailed notes pertaining to transactions for the current year.Starting at €8.20
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Covers4Change
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jaclyn CairnsCase IVEY-9B13B011-EAccounting and ControlAn upper-level university student and her business partners had some decisions to make before launching their new venture, a non-profit organization that planned to design and sell customizable laptop skins on behalf of various charitable organizations across southern Ontario. Proceeds from each sale would go to participating charities. The company had received partnership interests from various organizations, and it was time that a decision was ...Starting at €8.20