Business
Acronyms
Miscelleneous
Nova Scotia Business
Business Plan
100

In this type of business structure, owners have unlimited liability and report income on their personal tax return.

Sole Proprietor

100

Regional Enterprise Network

Valley REN

100

What is the threshold for entrepreneurs need to make before they start paying government taxes

$500

100

Who are 3 of the 5 nominees for New Business of the Year in the Annapolis Valley

Taco Centric, Nordic Spa, Nova Spray, Raging Crow, Dals counter take-away

100

This term describes a company’s overall plan for promoting and selling its products, including pricing, advertising, and distribution.

Marketing plan or strategy

200

What is the name of the online tool that helps entrepreneurs identify license and permits they need to start a business in Nova Scotia

BizPal

200

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

ACOA
200

What does SWOT stand for?

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunity, Threat

200

What fun business have we chatted about that makes a lot of money for little risk low costs.

Dog daycare

200

This term refers to the specific group of consumers a business aims to reach with its products or services.

Target market

300

What is the name of the Nova Scotia registry where businesses must register their name before operatiing legally in the province

Registry of Joint Stock
300

Chief Executive Officer

CEO

300

This term refers to creations of the mind,like inventions, designs, and brand names, that businesses can legally protect through patents, trademarks, or copyrights.

Intellecutual Property

300

This type of business allows individuals to operate under an established brand name and business system in exchange for fees or royalties.

Franchise

300

What makes the business standout

Unique selling proposition

400

This term describes the legal process a business enters when it cannot pay its debts and seeks protection from creditors.

Bankruptcy

400

This acronym describes transactions between two businesses rather than between a business and a consumer.

B2B

400

What are three emerging trends in Canada today.

Clean Energy, AI, Health and Wellness, digital services, remote work, green consulting, social enterprise, inclusive entrepreneurship, 2sLGBTQ Entrepreneurs, Military, women in business

400

This model charges customers a recurring fee, monthly or annually, for continued access to a product or service, like Netflix or Spotify.

Subscription model

400

This visual tool uses nine building blocks, like value proposition, customer segments, and revenue streams, to map out how a business creates and delivers value.

business canvas

500

This type of business structure is a separate legal entity from its owners, offers limited liability, and pays corporate taxes.

Corporation
500

This acronym refers to a financial statement summarizing revenues, costs, and expenses.

P&L

500

What are at least two ways you research trends in business?

Key reports, industry events, market dynamics, validating assumptions, market testing, networks, etc.

500

This term refers to a small business or income-generating activity that someone runs alongside their main job, often to earn extra money or explore a passion.

Side Hustle

500

This detailed document outlines a company’s goals, strategies, financial projections, and operational plans, often used to secure funding or guide growth.

Business Plan