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Glossary of Business and Financial Terms

GLOSSARY M


The art of conducting and supervising a business.

A term used to refer to the percentage of total accounts receivable and inventory against which you can borrow on your operating loan. These margin requirements are calculated each month and reported to the bank.

All the activities involved in buying and selling a product or service.

Placing revenues and expenses together for the same accounting period to determine the profit or loss for that period.

A note usually prepared to identify the additional investment of the owner.

Goods bought and sold in a business.

The segment of the financial marketplace where short term (less than one year) investment instruments are bought and sold daily.

A mortgage is a written document in which the debtor promises to pay the debt with interest at a definite time or at stated intervals, and, in addition, gives to the creditor claim against the property.


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Investing Tips

Ignoring foreign investments means you're missing out on the equity opportunities the world has to offer.
One way to protect yourself from unpredictable downturns in the market is to diversify your holdings.
Taking advantage of the maximum foreign content allowed in your retirement plan can help lower risk by creating diversification while providing potential for growth.

"Recipe for Business Success:

Always keep your eye on the competition, work out your costs, make sure your price is right, develop effective marketing, and play to win!"

~ Maya Gavric

The Power of Appreciation

Team work is the best tool for any business. Show some appreciation to your workers. Employee appreciation and personal thanks, whether in a small business or large corporation works magic. Every employee wants acknowledgment and personal appreciation, which is also the best way to keep them more productive, engaged, loyal and eager to contribute. Employee recognition is a powerful tool to create culture of engagement, so don't forget to offer personal thanks to your older team members. For people new in the business, experienced and older team members can provide support and guide every step of the way, if they are motivated.



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