Hi my name is François Plamondon and my program is business management and it is my 3rd year at Cejep Ahuntsic. This glossary is made for other people in my program to be an easy reminder of a couple of important words in this field of study. This gloassary can help solve real world problems such as students having big ambition and getting lost on their way to success. this glossary will help them to understand and simplify all these terms.
advertise
verb
Describe or draw attention to (a product, service, or event) in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance.
Example: They advertised their new product online.
en: Faire de la publicité.
Asset
noun
Property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value and available to meet debts, commitments, or legacies.
Example: He owns real estate as assets.
en: Actif
Automation
noun
The use of largely automatic equipment in a system of manufacturing or other production process.
Example: This company is using automation to stay competitive.
en: Automatisation
Clientele
noun
Clients collectively.
Example: That grocery store has a loyal clentele.
en: Clientèle
Competitive
adjective
Relating to or characterized by competition.
Example: The market is very competitive.
en: Compétitif
Cutting-Edge
adjective
The latest or most advanced stage in the development of something.
Example: This technology is cutting-edge.
en: De pointe
efficient
adjective
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example: The new production is more efficient.
en: Efficace
Expand
Verb
Become or make larger or more extensive.
Example: This company planned to expand this year.
en: Étendre
Innovation
noun
The action or process of innovating.
Example: If you want to be competitive you need innovation.
en: Innovation
Invest
verb
Expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial plans, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture.
Example: She invested in a new stock.
en: investir
logistics
noun
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example: This company has good logistics.
en: logistique
lucrative
adjective
Producing a great deal of profit.
Example: The business is lucrative.
en: lucratif
Negotiate
verb
Obtain or bring about by discussion.
Example: We negotiated a new contract.
en: Négocier
optimize
verb
Make the best or most effective use of (a situation, opportunity, or resource).
Example: They optimized their production.
en: optimiser
persuasive
adjective
Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.
Example: He gave a persuasive pitch.
en: persuasif
productive
adjective
Producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities.
Example: You had a productive day.
en: Productif
Profitability
noun
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example: The company has good profitability this month.
en: Rentabilité
Scalable
adjective
Able to be scaled or climbed.
Example: That business model is scalable.
en: Evolutif
Strategize
verb
Devise a strategy or strategies.
Example: The team strategized for the product launch.