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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | Uses initiative to spot a gap in the market and takes the personal and financial risks to set up a business |
| Owner | Individuals or entities that hold legal ownership of a business |
| Employers | Hire employees to work for a business |
| Employees | Work in a business in return for a wage/ salary |
| Board of directors | The governing body of a company |
| Investors | Provide capital for a business |
| Suppliers | Provide the raw materials required by a business |
| Producers | Turn raw materials into a finished product to sell to consumers |
| Service providers | Businesses that supply services |
| Consumers | People who buy or uses goods and services for personal use |
| Local community | The people who live in the area where a business is located |
| Government | Elected representatives and administrative bodies responsible for governing |
| Trade associations | Represent businesses involved in similar types of activities |
| Interest/ pressure groups | Organisations that represent people with a common interest |