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Business Exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Invention | A new product, service, or idea that has been created for the first time to solve a problem or meet a need. |
| Partnerships | A type of business ownership where two or more people share ownership, responsibilities, profits, and losses. |
| Marketing mix | The combination of the 4 Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) that a business uses to market its product or service. |
| Assets | Anything a business owns that has value and can help it operate, such as cash, equipment, or buildings. |
| Physcographics | Information about consumers based on their lifestyle, values, interests, and attitudes, used to understand buying behaviour. |
| Corporation | A type of business that is legally separate from its owners, meaning the owners have limited liability. |
| Needs | Basic things required for survival, such as food, shelter, and clothing. |
| Expenses | The costs a business pays to operate, such as rent, wages, utilities, and supplies. |
| Balance Sheet | A financial statement that shows a business’s assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity at a specific point in time. |
| Trading Area | The geographic area from which a business attracts most of its customers. |
| Variable Expense | A cost that changes depending on how much a business produces or sells, such as raw materials or hourly wages. |
| Wants | Things people desire that are not necessary for survival, such as luxury items or entertainment. |
| Net Income (loss) | The money a business has left after subtracting expenses from revenue; a loss occurs when expenses are greater than revenue. |