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Unit 9

Esta unidad ofrece vocabulario y ejercicios para Unit 9, Business Result Upper-Intermediate (2nd)

Unit 9, Business Result Upper-Intermediate (2nd) Ejercicios y tarjetas didácticas

Lista de palabras para Unit 9, Business Result Upper-Intermediate (2nd)

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

absolutely

totally

My parents were absolutely fantastic to me when I was at university

ages

a very long time

I haven't seen you for ages

anyway

used to give a more important reason for something that you are saying

Anyway, what have you been up to?

acquaintance

someone you know, but do not know well

I met an old business acquaintance at last week's trade fair

be up to

to be doing or planning something

What have you been up to lately?

business model

a description of the different parts of a business or organization showing how they will work together successfully to make money

Pop-ups can form part of a serious business model nowadays

business venture

risky business project

They asked for financial assistance with a business venture

chat about

talk about

Let's chat about that over dinner

completely

in every way, totally

It's completely outrageous

decide on

to choose something or someone after careful thought

That isn't something I can decide on right now

demand

the desire of consumers, clients, employers, etc. for a particular commodity, service, or other item

We have seen demand for our products grow steadily

details

information such as an address and phone number

Send me the details and I'll let you know what I think

downside

the negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable

The downside is that they will want a share of the profits

extremely

more than very

Some of my fellow students were extremely helpful

financial backing

financial support

Jam Jar Investments gives financial backing to new businesses

gap in the market

an opportunity to produce something that is not yet available but that people would like to have

In 1999 three friends saw a gap in the drinks market

in contact

regularly meet them or communicate with somebody

It's been a long time since we've been in contact

in touch

if you are in touch with someone, you speak or write to them regularly

Could you put me in touch with Mr Patel?

incredibly

extremely

It was incredibly difficult to persuade them

investment fund

a company that invests in shares, bonds, etc. for investors

The owners set up an investment fund called 'Jam Jar Investments'

niche market

a small, specialized market for a particular product or service

We operate in a niche market of highly-specialized products

on a consultancy basis

providing specific services and giving expert advice

We hire specialists on a consultancy basis as and when we need them

pop-up stall

a retail store that is opened temporarily to take advantage of a faddish trend or seasonal demand

They sold their drinks from a pop-up stall at a music festival

return on somebody's investment

the profit from an activity for a particular period compared with the amount invested in it

The three founders saw an immediate return on their investment

sound

to seem good, interesting, strange, etc. from what is said or written

It sounds as an interesting proposal

start-up capital

money to start a business

Our pop-up store generated quick sales to help with start-up capital

still

used to emphasise that something continues to happen

Are you still living in Manchester?

temporary outlet

store set up for a limited period of time

A pop-up is defined as a temporary outlet

think about

to have thoughts

I'll certainly think about it

totally

completely

The rents in most places were totally ridiculous

treat

to behave towards someone or something in a particular way

How's life treating you?

turn over

to make a particular amount of money from sales in a particular period

The business now turns over £100 million a year

venture capitalist

a person or financial organization that invests in new businesses, especially ones that involve risk

It's best not to have to rely on investment from a venture capitalist

with something in mind

do smth with that thing as your aim or as the reason or basis for your action

With that in mind, maybe I could ask you a favour

would-be entrepreneurs

people who want to start their business

It's a success story that brings hope to all would-be entrepreneurs

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