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BL 2.03
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Business
10th Grade
02/20/2012

Additional Business Flashcards

 


 

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Term
Assets
Definition
Items of value owned by the business.
Term
Contingency fund
Definition
Cash that is set aside for unexpected needs of the business
Term

 

Continuing costs

Definition
The ongoing expenses resulting from the operation of the business
Term
Credit unions
Definition

Cooperatives formed by labor unions or employees for the benefit of the members.

Term
Credit-worthy
Definition
Willing and able to repay a debt
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Debt sources: 

Definition

Sources of funding that require the money borrowed to be paid back with interest.

Term
Equity sources
Definition

Capital sources that trade cash for some portion of ownership in the business; sometimes called risk capital because the investor puts his/her money at risk.

Term

 

Expenses:  

Definition

The cost of doing business; all business expenses except the cost of goods sold.

 

Term
Fixed costs: 
Definition
Expenses that remain the same for a period of time; must be paid regardless of the quantity of a good or service produced/sold
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Government agencies: 

Definition

Operated by the government to provide technical assistance, counseling, grants, or other means of financial assistance at low-interest rates.

 

Term

 

 

Liabilities: 

Definition
Debts owed by the business.
Term
Lines of credit: 
Definition

Agreements made by a bank to lend money at a stated interest rate whenever the owner needs it.  A fee is charged for the privilege whether the money is used or not, and interest is charged on any money that is used.

 

Term

 

Long-term loan: 

Definition

Borrowed money that is repayable over a period longer than a year.

 

Term
Net worth:  
Definition

The monetary value of the business; assets minus liabilities.

Term
Personal expenses: 
Definition
Expenses incurred by the entrepreneur for goods and services for personal use rather than for use in the business
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Private investors (angels): 

Definition
):  Wealthy individuals functioning as non-professional investors who are willing to invest in local businesses for financial or emotional reasons and who sometimes prefer to remain anonymous.
Term
Repayment plan:  
Definition
A plan indicating how and when debts of the business will be paid.
Term
Secured loan: 
Definition
A loan that is backed by collateral
Term
Short‑term loan:  
Definition

Borrowed money that must be repaid within one year.

Term
Start‑up costs: 
Definition

One-time expenses an entrepreneur incurs when starting a business.

 

Term
State-sponsored venture capital funds: 
Definition

:  Funds provided to entrepreneurs by the state in an effort to encourage economic development and creation of jobs.

Term
Trade credit: 
Definition
Short-term financing that allows an entrepreneur credit from vendors within the business’s industry or trade
Term
Unsecured-loan: 
Definition
A loan that is not guaranteed by collateral
Term
Variable costs: 
Definition

Expenses that may change from month to month depending on the needs of the business; costs that increase and decrease with the quantity of the good or service produced/sold.

Term

 

Venture capitalists: 

Definition
:  Individuals or firms that invest money professionally to make money, expect a large capital gain, and look for high growth potential
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