Enterprise Flashcards
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enterprise
another name for a business or mean having the skill and taking the initiative and the risk to make a business happen.
SME
A small to medium sized enterprise with fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than £50m or 50m Euros.
needs
Needs are what people require to survive, such as food, shelter, and warmth. Needs are limited.
wants
Wants are desires that are not necessary for survival and are unlimited.
entrepreneur
A person who uses an idea to start a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of making a profit.
primary sector
The primary sector involves acquiring raw materials, also known as extractive production, (e.g coal mining)
secondary sector
The secondary sector involves the manufacturing and assembly process, converting raw materials into components and assembling products. (E.g house building)
tertiary sector
The tertiary sector refers to the commercial services that support the production and distribution process, involving providing services (e.g insurance and retailing)