Across
- 1. A legal entity separate from its owners.
- 3. A research method used to gather information from a sample of people or consumers.
- 6. Money owed to another person or entity.
- 7. Securities that represent shares of ownership in a public or private corporation.
- 9. The ability to borrow money or access goods and services before payment.
- 11. Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
- 17. A type of business in which a person purchases the right to use and market another party's product or service.
- 19. A business arrangement in which two or more individuals share in the profits and losses.
- 20. The ability to borrow money or access goods and services before payment.
- 21. The rivalry between companies or individuals offering similar products or services.
- 22. A risky but potentially profitable business investment, often involving new or unproven ideas.
- 23. The exchange of goods and services without the use of money.
- 24. A legal claim on a piece of property for the payment of a debt.
- 25. The quantity of a product or service that is available for sale or use.
- 26. The exclusive control or possession of a commodity or service.
- 28. Losing money or spending more than a company is earning, which can lead to financial difficulties or bankruptcy.
- 29. Portions of ownership in a company's stock, representing a portion of the company's total equity.
- 31. New and creative, often in the context of a product or service.
- 32. A place where buyers and sellers come together to exchange goods and services.
- 33. An accounting term referring to the left side of a ledger, representing money being spent or owed.
- 34. Money owned to another person or entity.
Down
- 2. An item or resource owned by a person or organization, having economic value.
- 4. A person who starts and runs a business, often taking financial risks.
- 5. A resource owned by a person or organization, having economic value.
- 8. An entrepreneur within a company who creates new ideas and ventures.
- 9. The act of using or spending resources, such as goods and services.
- 10. Referring to a business that is making a profit.
- 12. A legal responsibility or debt owed to someone else.
- 13. A business owned and operated by a single individual, without any distinction between the owner and the business.
- 14. A business owned and operated by private individuals or companies, usually focused on maximizing profits.
- 15. A business owned and operated by the government or a state-owned entity.
- 16. A first or preliminary model of a new product or service, used to test and refine the design before its final release.
- 18. The creation or manufacture of a product or service through the conversion of raw materials.
- 27. The money earned from the sale of goods or services, after deducting all expenses.
- 30. Money received from the sale of goods or services, before deductions for taxes and expenses.