A person employed by a large company to work independently to develop new projects and business within the company.

The actual or real value of a business, commodity, asset, etc., rather than the market value or share price.

A new device, process, product, etc., which has been created and developed by an individual or a group.

Money or capital that is invested in a business or in an account with a financial institution in order to make a profit or earn interest.

A small company which offers specialist advice about investments and business.

‘Invisible’ services of a country, such as banking, tourism, insurance, etc, of which the buying and selling are from international trade.

When a company is forced into bankruptcy by its creditors, so that its debts can be paid.

An advertisement or commercial which is surrounded by text, or placed between TV programs, with no other advertisements, so it has no competition.

On the Stock Exchange, the price at which a new share, stock, etc., is offered to the public.

Japanese Association of Securities Dealers Automated System. Japanese securities exchange, the headquarters of which are situated in Tokyo.