Entrepreneur Flashcards
break-even point
the minimum sales revenue or total sold units sold needed for a business to be able to cover its own expenses and begin to make a profit.
cash flow forecast
process of estimating the cash thay will be coming into a business and the cash that will be flowing out of the business and operate it successfully.
debt financing
obtaining funds to start or operate a business by borrowing money that has to be paid back to a lender.
demand
the quantity of a good or service buyers are willing to purchase at various prices
equity financing
obtaining funds to start to operate a business by selling shares of ownership in the business.
expense
product costs plus operating expenses
interest
price being paid to the lender for using his or her money
loss
total expenses minus total revenue expended
market price
that price at which the quantity that buyers are willing to buy is equal to the quantity that sellers are willing to supply
operating expenses
costs that are required to cover the basic ongoing operation.
opportunity cost
the next best alternative use given up when resources are used for an item or activity.
product costs
usually refers to the cost of actual materials and labor used to produce the goods that are sold to customers.
profit
total revenue minus total expenses over a period of time.
revenue
total dollar amount a business receives from the sale of its goods or services
supply
the quantity of a good or service sellers are willing yo supply at various prices
