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Glossary
Entrepreneurship
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Business Plan | a written document describing all the steps necessary in opening and operating a successful business |
| 2. Corporation | a business with the legal rights of a person that may be owned by many people |
| 3. Cover letter | a letter that explains or provides more information about a document or set of documents |
| 4.Customer profile | a description of the characteristics of the person or companies likely to purchase a product or service |
| 5. Direct competition | competition by a business that makes most of its money selling the same or similar products or services as another business |
| 6. Employees | people who work for someone one else |
| 7. Entrepreneurs | people who own, operate, and take the risk of a business venture |
| 8. Entrepreneurship | the process of running a business of one's own |
| 9. Executive summary | a short restatement of the business plan |
| 10. Franchise | a legal agreement giving an individual the right to market a company's products or services in a particular area |
| 11. Job description | a written statement listing job duties and responsibilities |
| 12. Market research | a system for collecting, recording, and analyzing information about customers, competitors, goods, and services |
| 13.Operating expenses | expenses incurred by a business every month |
| 14. Partnership | a business owned by two or more people |
| 15.Press release | a written statement meant to inform the media of an event or product |
| 16. Salaries | payments for labor or services done on an annual basis |
| 17. Sole Proprietorship | a business owned exclusively by one person |
| 18. Start-up costs | one-time-only expenses paid to establish a business |
| 19. Statement of purpose | brief description of why you are asking for a loan and plans for the money |
| 20. Target market | individuals or companies interested in a particular product or service |
| 21. Wages | payments for labor or services that are made on an hourly, daily, or per-unit basis |