Business Glossary

 

The Business Glossary

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asset
noun
Property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value and available to meet debts, commitments, or legacies.
Example: The company's assets, including real estate and machinery, were sold to pay off its debts.
en: actif
break-even point
noun
Reach a point in a business venture when the profits are equal to the costs.
Example: The business reached its break-even point after six months of operation, covering both fixed and variable costs.
en: seuil de rentabilité
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business plan
noun
A document setting out a business's future objectives and strategies for achieving them.
Example: The entrepreneur wrote a detailed business plan to secure funding from investors for his new venture.
en: plan d'affaires
The California High-Speed Rail Authority English Fig. 3.0 from 2024 Business Plan showing current funding estimates determination method(...).
capital
noun
Wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available or contributed for a particular purpose such as starting a company or investing.
Example: The company needed additional capital to fund its expansion into international markets.
en: capital
cash flow
noun
The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, especially as affecting liquidity.
Example: Effective cash flow management allowed the company to avoid financial crises despite fluctuating sales.
en: flux de trésorerie
Cash Flow Economic Analysis. This table shows the fixed capital investment, sales income, expenses, and associated economic analyses over a 10 year period
competitive advantage
noun
A condition or circumstance that puts a company in a favorable or superior business position.
Example: The company’s use of innovative technology gave it a competitive advantage over other players in the industry.
en: avantage concurrentiel
derivative
adverb
(of a financial product) having a value deriving from an underlying variable asset.
Example: The company used a derivative contract to hedge against potential losses from fluctuations in oil prices.
en: dérivée (féminin) dérivé (masculin)
entrepreneur
noun
A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
Example: As an entrepreneur, she started her own tech company with the goal of revolutionizing communication.
en: entrepreneur
Pamela Ferrell, entrepreneur, pioneer, advocate in the natural hair care field
equity
noun
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example: She owns 25% equity in the startup, which gives her a significant say in business decisions.
en: capitaux propres
inflation
noun
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example: Inflation has caused the cost of living to rise, leading many businesses to adjust their pricing strategies.
en: inflation
Pandemic Prices - Assessing Inflation in the Months and Years Ahead
investment
noun
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example: His investment in real estate has brought him substantial returns over the last five years.
en: investissement
liability
noun
A thing for which someone is responsible, especially a debt or financial obligation.
Example: The business took on significant liabilities when it borrowed money to expand its operations.
en: passif
liquidity
noun
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company.
Example: Maintaining good liquidity is essential for the company to meet short-term financial obligations.
en: liquidité
market
noun
An area or arena in which commercial dealings are conducted.
Example: The global market for electric cars is rapidly growing as consumers shift toward sustainable options.
en: marché
marketing
noun
The activity or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.
Example: The company’s marketing campaign included online ads, social media promotions, and influencer partnerships.
en: marketing
profit
noun
A financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
Example: After covering all expenses, the company reported a net profit of $500,000 for the year.
en: profit
revenue
noun
Income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.
Example: The company's revenue increased by 20% last quarter due to a successful product launch.
en: revenu
stakeholder
noun
A person with an interest or concern in something, especially a business.
Example: The company kept its stakeholders informed about the progress of the new project through regular updates.
en: partie prenante
supply and demand
noun
The amount of a commodity, product, or service available and the desire of buyers for it, considered factors regulating its price.
Example: When demand for the product surged, the price went up due to limited supply.
en: offre et demande
Supply and Demand Diagram
target audience
noun
A particular group at which a film, book, advertising campaign, etc., is aimed.
Example: The product's target audience includes young professionals aged 25-35 who are interested in fitness and wellness.
en: public cible

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