business plan
a proposal that outlines a strategy to turn a business idea into a reality
business philosophy
explores how you think the business should be run and demonstrates your understanding of you business's role in the marketplace
trading area
the geographical area from which a business draws its customers
buying behavior
the process individuals use to decide what they will buy, and also where and from whom they will buy it
job descriptions
written statements listing the requirements of a particular job and the skill needed to fulfill those requirements
organization chart
a diagram of the company's departments and jobs with lines of authority clearly shown
equity capital
raising money from within your company or selling part of your interest
debt capital
a term used to describe borrowed funds that must be repaid
collateral
something of value that you pledge as payment for a loan in case of default
credit union
a cooperative association formed by labor unions or groups of employees for the benefit of its members