A | B |
entrepreneur | someone who organizes and runs a business |
start-up costs | the expenses involved in going into business |
lease | a contract to use something for a specified amount of time |
goodwill | the loyalty of experienced customers |
market outlook | potential for future sales |
franchise | the legal right to sell a company’s goods and services |
sole proprietorship | the business is completely owned by one person |
partnership | two or more people share ownership |
corporation | a business chartered by the state that legally operates apart from owners |
operating expenses | the costs of doing business |
income statement | this document shows how much a business has earned or lost |
revenue | income from sales |
gross profit | difference between the costs of goods and their selling price |
net profit | the amount left after operating expenses are subtracted from the gross profit. |