EMAILS
What do you write in the subject line?
The topic or summary of the email. (e.g., "Meeting Update")
What is a "budget"?
A plan for how to spend and save money.
What is a “CV”?
A summary of your education, skills, and work experience. (Curriculum Vitae)
What is a “target market”?
The specific group of people a company wants to sell to.
What does “ASAP” mean?
“As Soon As Possible.”
What’s a polite way to say “I want”?
“I would like…” is a polite alternative.
What is “revenue”?
The total income a business earns before expenses.
What’s a “job interview”?
A formal meeting to discuss a job application.
What’s a “brand”?
The identity/image of a company/product (logo, tone, color, name, etc.).
What does “FYI” mean?
“For Your Information.”
What phrase means “I copied someone in the email”?
“CC” or “I cc’d John on this email.” (stands for “carbon copy”)
What is an “invoice”?
A document that shows what a customer must pay for goods/services.
Define “freelancer”.
Someone who works independently for different companies.
What’s a “slogan”?
A short phrase that represents a brand’s message. (e.g., “Just Do It”)
What’s a “deadline”?
A due date for completing a task.
What is “follow up” in an email context?
To contact someone again to remind or get a response. (e.g., “I’ll follow up next week.”)
What’s “profit margin”?
Profit margin = (Profit ÷ Revenue) × 100 — shows how much money is kept after costs.
What does “onboarding” mean?
The process of introducing a new employee to a company.
What is a “campaign”?
A series of marketing actions to promote a product or idea.
What does “touch base” mean?
To have a quick update or conversation. (e.g., “Let’s touch base tomorrow.”)
Write an email ending using business vocabulary.
Example: “Please let me know if you need any further information. Best regards, [Your Name]”
Explain “break-even point”.
The point where income equals expenses — no profit, no loss.
Explain the process of recruitment.
Steps: job posting → applications → screening → interviews → selection → offer → hiring
Explain “market research”.
Collecting information about customers and competitors to improve marketing strategies.
Use “in the loop” in a sentence.
To stay informed or updated. (e.g., “Please keep me in the loop.”)