test 1 Flashcards
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Micro-enterprise
small business
Small businesses
provide the majority of employment in Louisiana and the U.S.
BRAC
Baton Rouge area chamber are the creators of the micro-enterprise certification
Nepris
online program that provides unlimited access to industry experts in all careers
Accounts payable
money owed by a company to a supplier
Accounts receivable
money owed by a customer to a company
Angel investors
individuals that make small investments in an enterprise or to support an entrepreneur where they do not expect an immediate or large return on the investment.
Assets
something of value. Anything owned
Bank loan
debt from a bank. Banks require much more information from potential borrowers, and take more time to make a lending decision based on a great deal of analysis.
Bond
a loan
Breakeven analysis
A determination of how many units are needed to sell in order to pay for all fixed costs.
Brokerage
a company that provides individuals and companies with access to financial markets.
Business ethics
proper business behavior beyond complying with legal requirements.
Capital (or equity)
funds contributed by investors to a business. Investors contribute capital to a business because they can expect a significant return on their investment when the business succeeds.
Capital expenditures
expenditures on equipment the business will use for many years