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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acquisition | The process of taking possession of something (e.g., acquiring to another business by purchasing it.) |
| Articulate | To clearly express. |
| Bias | An inclination to have a certain perspective in favor of or against a person, group of people, or thing; prejudice. |
| Business Plan | A company's blueprint for success; shows how the business works now and how it is intended to work in the future; written business model. |
| Chain of Command | The flow of authority within an organization; also known as line of command. |
| Demographics | The physical and social characteristics of the population. |
| Feasibility Study | An organized inquiry into the possible success of a business idea or venture. |
| Fixed Costs | Business costs that are not affected by changes in sales volume; also known as fixed expenses. |
| Logistics | The coordination of how a venture will come to life (workplace, materials, technology, etc.) |
| Market Analysis | A systematic study of a specific market. |
| Merger | Two individual businesses that combine to form one organization. |
| Operating Expenses | All of the expenses involved in running a business that are not directly related to production. |
| Organizational Chart | A graphical representation of the flow of authority within an organization. |
| Production Costs | Expenses directly associated with the creation of products (e.g., raw materials.) |
| Profitability Analysis | A financial breakdown that allows owners/managers to determine when a business venture will break even or start turning a profit. |
| Revenue | Income. |
| Startup Costs | Al of the expenses involved in setting up a new business or introducing a new product to the market. |
| Unfeasible | Difficult, impractical, or impossible. |
| Variable Costs | Business costs that change according to changes in sales volume; also known as variable expenses. |