A code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.

The number of establishments that added employees during a specified time.

Charges for business phone calls, faxes, and telegrams; emergency clothing, equipment, or supply purchases that are job related.

A company ceasing its operations following its inability to make a profit or to bring in enough revenue to cover its expenses. The final step is always that the business runs out

The franchisee is licensed to use the franchisor’s products and trademark. The franchisee is also trained by the franchisor in the business model and format including selling, marketing, personnel procedures, inventory, and

A franchise tax is charged by a state to corporations and other business entities (LLCs in some states).

Something an enterprise does, or needs to do, in order to achieve its objectives.

Also called business simulation game) refers to simulation games that are used at an educational tool for teaching business.

The cost of qualified business gifts is deductible to a maximum of $25 per year per client or customer. The $25 limit does not apply to promotional items costing $4 or less

A formal analysis of the effect on the business if a specific set of IT services are not available. It will also identify the minimum set of services that an organisation will

The sum of all income and expenses which are the result of a business operated by the trust or estate.

Programs designed to accelerate the successful development of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services, developed and orchestrated by incubator management and offered both in the incubator and

The most widely used D&B Report for credit assessment, the BIR can provide information about a company’s history, payments, finances, operations, and more.

A specific type of insurance that covers business risks and hazards.

(BI) refers to computer-based techniques used in spotting, digging-out, and analyzing business data, such as sales revenue by products and/or departments or associated costs and incomes.

Any event, whether anticipated (i.e., public service strike) or unanticipated (i.e., blackout) which disrupts the normal course of business operations at a corporate location.

Insurance that provides protection for the loss of profits and continuing fixed expenses resulting from a break in commercial activities due to the occurrence of a peril.

Inventory goods and materials, or those goods and materials themselves, held available in stock by a business.

Standard for imposing liability on directors of corporation; they must give time and thought to decisions.

The term used to describe the liability coverages provided by the Businessowners Liability Coverage Form. It includes liability for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, advertising injury, and fire damage.