A–Z
Words starting with A
82 terms in this letter.
- A/B testingCompare two versions of your product to see which performs better. Essential for data-driven decisions.
- Abusive supervisionDestructive leadership behavior that undermines team performance and employee well-being.
- Accelerator ProgramsIntensive startup programs providing mentorship, funding, and resources to early-stage companies.
- Accounting standardsRules and guidelines that govern how financial information is recorded and reported.
- AcquisitionThe process of one company purchasing another company to expand business operations.
- Acquisition financingFunding methods used to pay for purchasing another company or business assets.
- Acquisition integration planStrategic roadmap for merging two companies after a successful acquisition deal.
- Acquisition strategyLong-term plan for identifying, evaluating, and acquiring target companies.
- Acquisition targetA company that is being considered for purchase or merger by another organization.
- Acquisition target screeningProcess of evaluating and filtering potential companies for acquisition opportunities.
- Active managementInvestment strategy where portfolio managers make decisions to outperform the market.
- Adoption rateThe speed at which users or customers begin using a new product or service.
- AdvertisingMarketing communication used to promote products, services, or brands to target audiences.
- Advertising agencyCompany that creates, plans, and manages advertising campaigns for other businesses.
- Advertising budgetAllocated funds specifically designated for marketing and promotional activities.
- Advertising campaignCoordinated series of advertisements designed to achieve specific marketing objectives.
- Advertising rate cardDocument listing the costs and specifications for different advertising placements.
- Advertising revenueIncome generated from selling advertising space or time to other businesses.
- AffiliatePartner or associate who promotes products in exchange for commission or rewards.
- Affiliate programMarketing arrangement where partners earn commissions for driving sales or leads.
- Affiliate program managementOversight and optimization of partner relationships and commission structures.
- After-sales serviceCustomer support and maintenance provided after a product or service is purchased.
- AftermarketSecondary market for products, parts, and services after the initial sale.
- Aggregate demandTotal demand for goods and services in an economy at a given price level.
- Aggregate planningProcess of developing production schedules to meet forecasted demand efficiently.
- Aggregate supplyTotal supply of goods and services that producers are willing to sell.
- Agile developmentSoftware development methodology emphasizing iterative progress and collaboration.
- Agile methodologyFlexible project management approach focused on rapid delivery and adaptation.
- Air rightsLegal rights to use the space above a property for development or other purposes.
- All-in costTotal cost including all fees, taxes, and expenses associated with a transaction.
- Allocation of resourcesProcess of distributing limited resources across different projects, departments, or initiatives to maximize efficiency and achieve strategic goals.
- AlphaInvestment performance measure indicating returns above what's expected from market risk.
- Alternate channelAlternative distribution method for reaching customers beyond traditional channels.
- Alternate deliveryDifferent method of providing products or services to customers.
- AmortizationGradual reduction of debt through regular payments over a specified period.
- Amortization scheduleTable showing periodic payments and remaining balance for a loan or debt.
- Angel networkGroup of angel investors who collaborate to share deal flow, due diligence, and investment opportunities in startups.
- Angel-investorWealthy individual who provides capital to startups in exchange for equity.
- Annual general meeting (AGM)Yearly meeting where shareholders vote on company matters and receive updates.
- Annual percentage rate (APR)Yearly interest rate charged on loans, including fees and other costs.
- Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)Subscription revenue run-rate for a year, usually MRR × 12 for monthly books.
- Annual reportComprehensive document detailing a company's financial performance and activities.
- Annual report filingLegal requirement to submit yearly financial reports to regulatory authorities.
- Annualized returnYearly rate of return calculated from shorter-term investment performance.
- Anti-dilution provisionClause protecting investors from equity value reduction in future funding rounds.
- Anti-takeover provisionDefensive measures implemented by companies to prevent hostile takeovers.
- Anti-trustLaws and regulations preventing monopolistic practices and promoting competition.
- App store optimizationProcess of improving mobile app visibility and downloads in app stores.
- Application programming interface (API)Set of protocols allowing different software applications to communicate.
- AppraisalProfessional assessment of property or asset value by qualified experts.
- Appraisal ratioPerformance metric comparing investment returns to the risk taken.
- Appraisal valueEstimated worth of an asset determined through professional evaluation.
- ArbitrageStrategy of buying and selling assets simultaneously to profit from price differences.
- Arbitrage opportunityMarket situation where identical assets trade at different prices simultaneously.
- ArbitrationAlternative dispute resolution method using neutral third-party decision makers.
- Area of concernSpecific business issue or risk that requires attention and monitoring.
- Area of responsibilityDefined scope of duties and accountability for a particular role or department.
- Asset allocationStrategy of distributing investment portfolio across different asset classes.
- Asset classGroup of investments with similar characteristics and risk-return profiles.
- Asset managementProfessional service of overseeing and optimizing investment portfolios.
- Asset turnoverFinancial ratio measuring how efficiently a company uses assets to generate sales.
- Asset-backed securityInvestment security backed by a pool of underlying assets like loans or receivables.
- Asset-based lendingLoan secured by company assets like inventory, equipment, or receivables.
- Asset/AssetsResources owned by a company that have economic value and future benefits.
- AuditSystematic examination of financial records to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Audit committeeBoard committee responsible for overseeing financial reporting and internal controls.
- Audit opinionProfessional judgment on the accuracy and fairness of financial statements.
- Audit reportFormal document summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Authorized capitalMaximum amount of share capital a company is legally allowed to issue.
- Authorized sharesMaximum number of shares a company can issue according to its charter.
- Authorized shares of stockTotal number of shares a corporation is permitted to issue to shareholders.
- Automatic renewal clauseContract provision that extends agreement terms without explicit renewal.
- AutomationUse of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.
- Automation technologyTools and systems that enable automated business processes and operations.
- AvailabilityMeasure of system uptime and accessibility for users or customers.
- Availability ratePercentage of time a service or system is operational and accessible.
- Available-for-sale securitiesInvestment securities that can be sold before maturity without restrictions.
- Average collection periodTime it takes for a company to collect payments from its customers.
- Average daily rate (ADR)Average revenue earned per occupied room in hospitality industry.
- Average order value (AOV)Average amount spent by customers in a single transaction.
- Average revenue per account (ARPA)Average revenue generated from each customer account over a period.
- Average revenue per user (ARPU)Average revenue generated from each user or customer over time.