Problems Confronting Eicom:
One area where Eicom had struggled in the past is its inability to find a suitable revenue model for its Job Channel. As a result it has now become unviable to continue this service. Now that the directors have decided to remove the service, the time is opportune to choose the right revenue model this time around.
Another deficiency with the business was its failure to utilize its overheads at their most efficient. This could be achieved by bringing various services under one UK based television channel. It remains to be seen if the Eicom group is able to acquire smaller businesses to make optimum use of its investments in technological infrastructure. If it will succeed, then its revenues will shoot up.
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