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Cafe Xaragua: The Calgary Opportunity
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Karim MashnukCase IVEY-9B13B004-EAccounting and Control, Entrepreneurship, StrategyAfter one year of operations, a young entrepreneur and his two partners must evaluate a decision that will change the scope and direction of their business, an online retail store that sells fair-trade coffee beans imported from a developing country. An oStarting at €8.20
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Barry's Batting Cages Ltd.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Karim MashnukCase IVEY-9B13B005-EAccounting and ControlIn 2012, the owner of a popular batting cage reveals financial details about her company’s long-lived assets for the purpose of completing the necessary fiscal-year accounting transactions.Starting at €8.20
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Wilshire Sports Importers Ltd.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Karim MashnukCase IVEY-9B13B013-EAccounting and ControlThe sole shareholder and manager of a premier soccer cleat retailer/wholesaler must analyze his company's 2010 performance. The company had experienced significant growth during the past two years and the manager was anxious to find out if the company's recent expansion was as profitable as he had predicted.Starting at €8.20
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Farmacy Inc.: Harbourfront Guardmedics Pharmacy
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Karim MashnukCase IVEY-9B13B010-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipA pharmacist/entrepreneur was investigating the feasibility of opening a GuardMedics Pharmacy franchise in a large urban centre. She spoke to several friends and confidants currently in the industry in an attempt to collect enough data to project cash flows and financial statements for the venture.Starting at €8.20
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MacKenzie & Marr Guitars
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Cole FinnbogasonCase IVEY-9B13A038-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingIn 2013, the chief executive officer of the Canadian guitar manufacturer MacKenzie & Marr Guitars was reviewing all options to increase monthly sales, which were well short of the goal of 100 guitars a month or $1 million in annual revenue. Unlike its competitors in Canada, the company sold its products only online, promising delivery within 10 days and providing a seven-day return guarantee if the customer was not satisfied with the product. The...Starting at €8.20
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Colin's Car Detailing
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Cole FinnbogasonCase IVEY-9B14M008-EStrategyThe owner and founder of a small, independent car-detailing service considers several opportunities for his upcoming busy season. These opportunities include expanding the company’s services, purchasing a truck and becoming a mobile auto detailer, franchising the business or selling the business to pursue other work for the summer. With his undergraduate studies beginning in September, the owner’s top priority is to earn enough money to pay for t...Starting at €8.20
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Tempest Tech Incorporated
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Karim MashnukCase IVEY-9B12B007-EAccounting and ControlA sophisticated technology company located in Mississauga, Ontario, began operations on February 1, 2011. Initially, the company raised funds through the issuance of common stock. In mid-2011, new software development was put on hold due to increased concerns over patent protections. In June 2011, the company sought appropriate investment vehicles for its excess cash, which would provide investment income over a set period of time.Starting at €8.20