A group of separate companies or nations which together agree to control prices and not compete against each other. Also known as a Price Ring.

A request by a company to its shareholders to invest more money.

A steady dependable source of income which provides money for the rest of a business.

The movement of money into and out of a company, organisation, etc.

Also called Cash Flow Projection. An estimate of the amounts of cash outgoings and incomings of a company over a specific time period, usually one year.

The deciding vote cast by the presiding officer to resolve a deadlock when there are an equal number of votes on both sides.

Large companies that put smaller and less efficient competing companies out of business.

Term used in the entertainment industry for a large number of actors, etc., who are all auditioning for the same job.

When the buyer takes the risks and is responsible for checking the condition or quality of the item purchased. (Latin – Let the buyer beware)

Acts on behalf of both parties in a transaction, so that the buyer and seller do not have to deal with each other directly.