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tilak replied to the topic Discussion Topic: The Fifth "P" of Marketing in the forum Marketing and Sales 7 years, 5 months ago
In today’s fast paced, media centric, society most technology giants spend most of their money only on the initial marketing of a product. This means that once it is given the initial push, they rely on the consumers to spread the word further. This naturally occurring participation takes marketing to a whole new level. Technology giants such as…[Read more]
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tilak replied to the topic Family Businesses in the forum Business 101 7 years, 5 months ago
As can be predicted by its name, a sole proprietorship has one owner who is fully responsible for the operation of the company. The owner makes decision that will affect the overall growth of the business. Its not possible for the owner to pass it on to his two sons because a sole proprietorship can only have one owner. However, the first step…[Read more]
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tilak replied to the topic Discussion Topic: Inc. vs. LLC in the US in the forum Business 101 7 years, 5 months ago
First its important to identify the difference between an incorporation and a limited liability company. An LLC is the United States’ version of a private limited company. An LLC’s business structure combines the taxation of a partnernship with the limited liability of a corporation. On the contrast, an incorporated company is legally separate…[Read more]
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tilak replied to the topic Relation of Quality with other department. in the forum Quality Control and Quality Assurance 7 years, 6 months ago
When we observe the hierarchy of the government it is clear that a system of checks and balances keeps the three branches running in agreement. However, this is not always the case in an industrial setting where various departments influence the outcome of a company’s product. Quality departments seemed to have established a sort of tyranny over…[Read more]
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tilak replied to the topic FDA rules too strict? in the forum Regulatory Basics for Medical Devices 7 years, 6 months ago
The processes laid down by the FDA maybe lengthy and tedious but they are not too strict. Without the FDA, there aren’t many other government organizations or groups that can be as effective in delivering rulings, and regulations over the vast amounts of medical devices, drugs and other consumer products that are released into the market every…[Read more]
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tilak replied to the topic Precision and Accuracy in the forum Regulatory Basics for Medical Devices 7 years, 6 months ago
Precision and accuracy are two valuable pillars of judgement that are often overlooked by consumers. How well these two conditions are met can significantly impact the ruling presented by the FDA on any medical device, substance or product. If precision and accuracy are not met properly by a commonly used medical device, it can often lead to a…[Read more]
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tilak replied to the topic Discussion Topic: e-cigarettes in the forum Regulatory Basics for Medical Devices 7 years, 6 months ago
Vaporizers, E-Cigs, hookah pens, etc. are all terms used to describe what the FDA calls Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). The organic compounds along with the vaporized water contain nicotine and other compositions of flavors. In 2016, the FDA extended their ruling and passed regulation to cover all tobacco products and ENDS devices…[Read more]
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tilak replied to the topic Discussion Topic: Brand new biomaterial in the forum Pre-clinical Device Development 7 years, 6 months ago
The reason a biocompatibility test is performed is to determine the effectiveness and durability of a biomaterial, medical device or drug for human use and to analyze any potentially harmful or physiological side effects. To prevent insufficiently tested materials and devices from entering the market, governments around the world have established…[Read more]
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