An unstable boom when the economy experiences an unusually rapid growth, with rising share prices and increased employment.

Allocation of funds or the estimation of costs for a department, project, etc., over a specific period. The management of spending and saving money.

Companies which have been sold soon after they have been created, so that money can be made quickly.

On the Stock Market, a prolonged period in which share prices are rising and investors are buying.

A symbol, e.g. a dot or a square, printed at the beginning of each item on a list.

Also known as Private Investor. A, usually wealthy, individual who invests money in developing (often high risk) companies, and who provides their advice, skills, knowledge and contacts in return for an equity share of the business.

A written document which sets out a business’s plans and objectives, and how it will achieve them, e.g. by marketing, development, production, etc.

B2B. Commercial transactions or activities between businesses.

Transactions in which businesses sell goods and/or services to end consumers or customers.

Purchase of a company where outside investors buy more than 50% of the shares, so they can take over the company.