Business Terms

Glossary of Business Terminology

In order to start and run a business, you frequently need to know business terms that may not be well-defined in a standard dictionary. Common terms and acronyms used in business plans, accounting, finance, and other areas of small business are defined in our glossary of business terms.

ASSET :

An asset refers to something of value that is owned or controlled by an individual, business, or organization. It represents a resource or economic benefit that is expected to generate future income, provide a return on investment, or be used in the operations of a business.

BALANCE SHEET :

CASH FLOW :

DEPRECIATION :

EBITA :

Ebita is a financial acronym that stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, and Amortization. It is a measure of a company's profitability that looks at its operating income before deducting interest expenses, taxes, and non-cash expenses such as amortization of intangible assets. Ebita is often used by investors and analysts to assess a company's operational performance and compare it to other companies in the same industry. By focusing on the core earnings generated by a company's operations, Ebita provides a clearer picture of its profitability and operating efficiency.

FINANCE :

GROSS :

HEDGE FUNDS :

INCOME STATEMENT :

JOINT ACCOUNT :

KPI :

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY :

MONETIZE :

NET PROFIT :

OVERHEADS :

PHILANTHROPY :

QUANTITATIVE EASING :

RETURN ON INVESTMENT :

SMES :

TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE :

UNQUOTED SHARES :

VERTICAL MERGER :

WORK-LIFE BALANCE :

X- PATENT :

YIELD :

ZOMBIE FUNDS :