Abaking company name branded its new cake product “nutty cakes.” the name became popular, but a competitor was able to call their cakes “nutty cakes” too. when the original baking company began losing customers it discovered the other competitors’ cake name was the same. it could not demand the competitor stop using their branded name because they initially forgot to take which step in the new brand name development process?

Jamie lee is reviewing her finances one month later. she has provided the actual amounts paid below. use the cash budget table below to her identify the variances in her budget. each answer must have a value for the assignment to be complete. enter "0" for any unused categories. actual amounts income: monthly expenses: gross monthly salary $2,315 rent obligation $260 net monthly salary $1,740 utilities/electricity $130 savings allocation: utilities/water $10 regular savings $130 utilities/cable tv $155 rainy-day savings $20 food $160 entertainment: gas/maintenance $205 cake decorating class $90 credit card payment $25 movies with friends $50 car insurance $75 clothing $145 budgeted amounts assets: monthly expenses: checking account $1,850 rent obligation $225 emergency fund savings account $4,300 utilities/electricity $75 car $5,200 utilities/water $35 computer & ipad $1,100 utilities/cable tv $120 liabilities: food $115 student loan $6,600 gas/maintenance $95 credit card balance $1,000 credit card payment $45 income: car insurance $45 gross monthly salary $2,155 clothing $45 net monthly salary $1,580 entertainment: savings allocation: cake decorating class $90 regular savings $130 movies with friends $50 rainy day savings $20

Which actions can you improve your credit score? (multiple can be selected)having a good credit score should be your prime objective as credit companies analyze your creditworthiness before giving you a loan. there are certain guidelines you can follow to ensure you have a good credit score. always pay your mortgage interest on time. if you are a student, make student loan inquiries before taking any loan. if you have multiple credit cards, manage them judiciously. maintain a healthy balance in your bank account.1. always pay your mortgage interest on time.2. if you are a student, make student loan inquiries before taking any loan.3. if you have multiple credit cards, manage them judiciously.4. maintain a healthy balance in your bank account.

Peppy knows a lot about marketing, but not much about the legal or financial aspects of starting a new business. he wants to consult with a lawyer and accountant, but his budget is tight with all of the expenses involved in getting peppy's pizzazzeria up and running. peppy should: trust his basic instincts and try to put it together without the advice of lawyers and accountants. delay talking with a lawyer and accountant until the business has established a positive cash flow for at least one year. immediately hire full-time lawyers and accountants for his staff. consult with a lawyer and accountant even though the budget is tight.