Business Vocabulary 5 - 10

The integration and management of the product value chain from suppliers to the customer.

The addition of interest to the principal sum of a loan or deposit. Interest paid on interest.

Statutes developed by the U.S. Gov. to protect consumers from predatory business practices.

A market in which share prices are falling, encouraging selling.

Capital invested in which there is a substantial element of risk, typically a new business.

A tax-advantaged, retirement savings account that allows you to withdraw your savings tax-free after age 59 1/2.

Activities undertaken by a company to promote the buying or selling of a product or service.

A corporate officer primarily responsible for managing the financial risks of the corporation.

A person with an interest or concern in something, especially a business.

Organizations or individuals speaking and behaving in ways that benefit society.

An owner of shares in a company.

 Brief introduction to a business plan. Describes the business, the problem that it solves, and target market.