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Crowdfunding
an internet phenomenon, where strangers learn about a business online
Deductible
the amount an insurance company makes a policy holder pay the claim
Default
failure to repay loan
Determination
the commitment to get something done
Differentiated offering
distinguishing a product or service
Dividend
money paid by a company to a person who owns stock in a company.
Elevator speech
a clear, concise and compelling way to describe a business or new business concept in 30 seconds
Engaging question
open ended questions that prompt more than a “yes” or a “no” answer
Equity (or capital)
funds contributed by investors to a business
Financial literacy
understanding how individuals and businesses earn money and what they spend it on
Fiscal year
the 12 month period a company uses to report financial results
Fixed costs
costs that do not vary based on the units sold by the enterprise
Grit
an individual’s self-commitment to overcome obstacles to achieve long term goals
Guarantor
a credit-worthy individual or business with sufficient liquidity that promises to repay a loan in the event that the debt holder can’t make a required payment
Individual retirement account (IRA)
a special account where individuals can deposit retirement funds that can grow tax-deferred until they withdraw them after they retire.