test 2 Flashcards
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an internet phenomenon where strangers learn about a business online and then decide whether or not to make an investment, crowdfunding investors are typically “fans” of an owner but they do expect a return on investment
crowdfunding
the amount an insurance makes a policyholder pay as apart of any claim
deductible
failure to repay a loan
default
the commitment to get something done
determination
distinguishing a product or service “different than anything else” attracting customers, generating sales and serving as the foundation for thriving business
differentiated
money paid by a company to a person who owns stock in that company they are optional, they are paid every three months
dividend
a clear concise and compelling way to describe a business or new businesses concept in 30 seconds
elevator speech
open ended question that prompt more than a “yes” or “no” answer
engaging question
funds contributed by investors to a business, investors contribute capital to a business because they expect a return
equality (capital)
understanding how individuals and businesses earn money and what they spend money on
financial literacy
the 12 month period a company uses to report financial results a fiscal year can be the same as a calendar year
fiscal year
costs that do not vary based on the units sold by enterprise
fixed costs
a computer portal offered by the louisiana secretary of state that enables entrepreneurs that go to a single source to learn which forms they need to file the forms required by the secretary of state and determine which other government agencies they may need to interact with
geaux Biz portal
an individuals self-commitment to overcome obstacles to achieve long-term goals, the ability to keep persuing your dreams
grit
a credit-worthy individual or business with sufficient liquidity that promises to repay a loan in the event that the debt-holder cant make a payment
guarantor