101 Enterprise Flashcards
Enterprise
Another name for a business. Can also mean having the skill/initiative to make business happen
SME
Small to medium sized enterprise (1) Small is less than 50 employees (1) Medium less than 250 (1) Usually sold trader, partnership or private limited company (1) Turnover less than £50m (1)
Needs
What people need to survive - food, shelter, warmth (1) Needs are limited
Wants
What people desire but not necessary for survival (1) Wants are unlimited (1)
Entrepreneur
A person who uses an idea to start a business (1) Taking on the financial risks (1) in the hope of making a profit (1)
Primary sector
Involves acquiring raw materials (1) Known as extractive production such as coal mining (1)
Secondary sector
The manufacturing and assembly process (1) Involves converting raw materials into components as well as assembling the product (1) For example house building
Tertiary sector
This refers to the commercial services that support production and distribution process (1) Involves providing a service (1) For example, insurance, retaining (1)