Business Crossword

4. the introduction of new ideas, methods, or products
5. a person or organization that buys products or services from a business
6. the practice of spreading investments across different types of assets or industries
10. a business relationship in which two or more parties work together to achieve a common goal
11. the practice of hiring external companies or individuals to perform certain business functions
12. CAPITAL funding provided by investors to start-up companies with high growth potential

1. culture the values, beliefs, and behaviors that shape the identity of a business and its employees
2. a plan of action to achieve a specific goal.
3. a person who starts and operates a new business venture
7. a business model in which a company licenses its name and operating model to independent operators
8. a contract that provides financial protection against a specified risk
9. the cost of borrowing money
13. the possibility of financial loss or failure