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Advertising

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A method of communicating information about the product; the business pays for advertising time/space.

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Aim

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The intention to reach a goal

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Air pollution

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The presence or introduction of harmful substances into the air causing disease, allergies or damage to humans, animals, plants or the built environment.

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Asset

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Something the business owns it has a value

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Average rate of return

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The average profit for the year as a percentage of the original investment. Average rate or return = average return per annum / initial  100

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Boston matrix

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A tool for analysing the contribution made by each product in a business’ product portfolio. It plots each product’s position according to its market share and the rate of growth of the market.

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Brand image

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The consumers’ perception of the brand; its character, qualities and shortcomings. It is developed over time and operates as a consistent theme through advertising campaigns.

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Break even chart

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A diagrammatic representation of the costs and revenue for a product; it plots total costs against total sales revenue, showing the break-even point where they cross.

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Break even output

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The point at which the business’ total sales equals the total costs. There is neither profit nor loss.

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Buffer stock

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A stock of raw materials held in reserve to protect the production process from unforeseen shortages.

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Business plan

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A detailed statement of how the business intends to operate, either at start-up or during a given period of time. Business plans are based on forecasts and so cover only a short time.

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Cash

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Money that the business has in cash or at the bank.

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Cash flow forecast

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A financial planning tool that estimates the money coming into and going out of the business on a month-by-month basis; it allows the business to predict times when additional finance may be needed to maintain liquidity.

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Cash inflow

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Money received by the business from its operations or investments.

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Cash outflow

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Money paid out by the business to fund its operations or investment activities.

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Centralisation

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Maintaining control by keeping authority at the senior levels of the organisation.

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Chain of command

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The line through the hierarchy that shows who is responsible for whom from top to bottom of an organisation.

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Channels of distribution

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The route the ownership of the product transfers from the seller to the buyer; it may be a single transaction or pass through others such as wholesalers, distributors, agents and retailers.

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Closing balance

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The amount that remains in the account at the end of an accounting period.

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Commission

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An amount of money paid to an employee that is based on a percentage of the sales he/she achieved; paid in addition to a basic salary.

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Competition

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The rivalry between businesses looking to sell their goods/services in the same market.

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Competitive pricing

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Setting the price of a product so that it is in line with competitors’ prices.

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Consumer law

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Laws designed to ensure that businesses make products that are safe and of good quality, and that they deal with customers honestly and fairly.

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Consumer spending

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The money spent by households on goods and services to satisfy their needs and wants.

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Contracts of employment

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A legal document that sets out the terms and conditions of the job for the employer and the employee.

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Cost

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The money spent by a business on goods and services.

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Cost plus pricing

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Setting the price of a good or service at an amount higher than the cost of producing it so that a profit is made.

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Customer

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Individuals, businesses or organisations that purchase goods/services and make decisions about which supplier to choose.

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Customer engagement

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The relationship between the business and the customer that puts the customer’s requirements at the centre of the operation to build brand loyalty.

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Customer loyalty

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The likelihood that past customers will continue to buy from the business, enhanced by high quality customer service and/or reward programmes.

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Customer satisfaction

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Whether customers are pleased with the goods/services they receive; whether they would purchase again.

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Decentralisation

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Where authority is spread widely through the organisation.

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Delayering

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The reorganisation of the organisation’s employees so that there are fewer levels of management.

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Delegation

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Allocating a task to someone who would not normally be responsible for it.

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Demand

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The quantity of a particular product that will be bought at particular price over a specific time.

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Directors

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The people who are elected by the shareholders to run the business on their behalf.

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Diseconomies of scale

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When a business grows too large, leading to a possible increase in unit cost.

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Disposal of wate

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The removal, storage or destruction of unwanted material. Methods include recycling, burning and landfill sites.

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Dividend

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A portion of the after-tax profit that is paid to shareholders according to the number of shares they own.

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E-commerce

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Business transactions carried out electronically on the internet.

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Economies of scale

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The cost advantage of producing on a large scale. As output increases the unit cost decreases.

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Employees

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Individuals who work full time or part time for the business; they have a contract of employment detailing their duties and rights.

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Employment law

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Rulings that relate to the rights and responsibilities of people who work for a business; they affect the recruitment and selection process and how the business deals with its workers.

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Enterprise

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The ability to identify business ideas and opportunities to bring them to fruition and to take risks where appropriate.

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Entrepreneur

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A person who has the vision to use initiative to make business ideas happen, managing the resources and risks.

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Equality act

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Protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It sets out the different ways in which it is unlawful to treat someone.

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Ethical objections

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A business’ goals that relate to fair business practice or moral guidelines and make a positive contribution to the business’ reputation.

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Ethics

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The moral principles that guide how a business operates.

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Exchange rates

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The price of one currency based on another or the cost of buying one currency from another, for example £1 = $1.21.

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Expansion

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The process of increasing a business’ size.

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Export

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Good/service sold to a customer in another country.

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Extension strategies

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Methods that can be used to prolong the life of a product; could include price reductions, modifications to the product or relaunch.

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External growth

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The growth of a business by joining with another by merger or takeover.

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External sources of finance

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Obtaining funds from sources that are not part of the business; possibilities include bank loan, mortgage, overdraft, additional partner or share issue.

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Factors of production

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The elements that combine in the production process: land, labour, capital and enterprise

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Fixed costs

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The costs that stay largely the same, regardless of the business’ output.

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Flat orgasanisational structure

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An organisational structure with a wide span of control and few levels of hierarchy (a short chain of command).

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Flow production

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Using a production line to make goods continuously and in large numbers.

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Focus groups

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A small number of people from the target market brought together to discuss a particular product; produces qualitative data about their preferences and opinions.

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Franchising

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The sale of the rights to use/sell a product by a franchisor to a franchisee. A fixed fee and/or a percentage is paid in return. The franchiser specifies the standards and provides training and support.

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Fringe benefits

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Additional ‘perks’ that are in addition to a wage/salary; they are liable to income tax.

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Full time

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Working all the usual hours required of an employee; usually 35 hours or more

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Gap in the market

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An opportunity for a new business (or expansion) which may meet a need that is not being met, or a group of potential customers who are not yet purchasing a particular good/service.

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Global warming

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The steady increase in the earth’s temperature due to emissions and the build- up of greenhouse gases, resulting in climate changes.

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