Deckungsbeitragbringer
English translation: contribute to the margin
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1 hr
contribute to the margin Explanation: How about "introductory seminar" [or workshop, which might be even better] for Basisseminar? As far as Deckungsbeitragbringer goes, Schäfer has this: Deckungsbeitrag m in % (KoR) contribution margin percentage So you could possibly phrase it as lubricants as margin boosters (that has a nice ring to it...) or boost your margin with lubricants HTH! |
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see below Explanation: (Kosten)Deckungsbeitragbringer = contributor to profit This translation is backed up by Hamblock/Wessels, Zahn, Romain and Eichborn. This is a good example of how the German attitude toward business (among other things) is sometimes less optimistic then Anglo-Saxon thinking. The German speaks of covering his costs while the Anglo-Saxon speaks of boosting his profit. This is probably an indication of a desire for security brought about by loosing two horrible wars in 100 years. The name of the seminar could be "Fundamentals Workshop/Seminar" or "Basics Workshop/Seminar" or "Introductory Workshop/Seminar". They just mean that the new service/petrol station owners/managers should keep in mind that if they only think about selling gasoline/petrol, they will never "come on a green twig" (make a real profit). This is because the margins on the gas/petrol alone are so low that no profit can be made. The station must sell everything from breakfast rolls, to McDonalds/Burger King hamburgers, to lubricating oils and auto accessories, to soft drinks and newspapers in order to be profitable. - HTH - Dan |
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