business Flashcards

1
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what is a Product

A

a product is a physical product sold by a bussines

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2
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what is a service

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a service is an action of doing work or giving advice to someone

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3
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what is a customer

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someone who byes a product or service from a business

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4
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what are the 4 factors of production

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land
capital
enterprise
labour

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5
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what are the 3 stages of production

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primary
secondary
tertiary

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6
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4 types of business ownership

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sole trader
partnership
public limited company
private limited company

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7
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what is a sole trader

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someone who operates a business alone

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what is a partnership

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a business operated by 2 or more people

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9
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What is a business?

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A business is an organisation that offers a good or a service in return for payment

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10
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Describe a primary business sectors

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Producing raw materials which are extracted from nature.

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11
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Describe a Secondary business sectors

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Manufacturing goods which are made from raw materials and turned into finished goods. This sector also includes firms involved in construction.

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12
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Describe a Tertiary business sectors

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Providing services. This sector will also include businesses involved in the distribution process.

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13
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Name 7 Entrepreneurial qualities

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Innovative
Risk-takers
Hard working
Organised
Persuasive
Leadership skills
Focused

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14
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What are some entrepreneurs objective (there are 5)

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Making a profit
See a gap in the market
Being their own boss
Work-life balance
Skills and interest

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15
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what is opportunity cost

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Something you have to give up when making a decision in business

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16
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Name factors that effect business

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Legislation
The economy
Technology
Environmental
Social

17
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What is liability

A

Being responsible for something

18
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what is a public limited company

A

A company that allows anyone to buy shares in there company

19
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what is a private limited company

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A company that offers people the opportunity to buy shares in there company

20
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what are the advantages of being a sole trader

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You have 100% of control of the business allowing faster decisions

You make 100% of profits

Easy to set up

Low capital start up

21
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what are the disadvantages of being a sole trader

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You take 100% of responsibility

Long / constant work

Unlimited liability(you are responsible for everything eg debt)

22
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what are the advantages of being a partnership

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The required capital is shares

Shared responsibility

Shared expertise(skills)

Shared risk / liability

23
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what are the disadvantages of being a partnership

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Shared profits

Possible disputes / arguments

24
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what are the advantages of being a private limited company

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You and the company are not connected meaning you are not liable for debt

Limited liability you only have partial liability

Can sell shares/generate capital

Protects the name

25
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what are the disadvantages of being a private limited company

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Complicated setups

Shareholders have a say in the business and how it is run

Profits and losses must be posted and then open to public view