Business & Finance
Everyday Australian words, slang and life-admin terms for migrants, students and workers — explained in plain English and 8 other languages.
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200 entriesFailing to do what a contract requires.
Missing the delivery date was a breach of contract.
briefing
nounA meeting or document giving information or instructions.
The team had a short briefing before the event.
broker
nounA person or company that buys and sells shares or arranges deals for clients.
She used an online broker to buy shares.
brokerage fee
nounA fee charged by a broker for buying or selling investments.
Compare brokerage fees before choosing a platform.
budget
noun / verbA plan for how money will be spent over a period; to plan spending.
The project came in under budget.
bull market
nounA period when share prices are rising and investors are confident.
Many investors made money during the bull market.
bullet point
nounA short item in a list, marked with a small symbol.
Summarise the risks in three bullet points.
burnout
nounPhysical and mental exhaustion caused by long-term stress, often from work.
Long hours can lead to burnout.
capital gain
nounThe profit made when you sell an asset for more than you paid for it.
He made a capital gain when he sold his shares.
Tax paid on the profit from selling assets such as shares or investment property (CGT).
Capital gains tax may apply when you sell an investment property.
cash flow
nounThe movement of money into and out of a business.
Late payments from clients hurt our cash flow.
cash rate
nounThe interest rate set by the Reserve Bank that influences other interest rates.
The Reserve Bank left the cash rate unchanged.
CEO
nounChief Executive Officer, the most senior manager of a company.
The CEO announced record profits.
CFO
nounChief Financial Officer, the senior manager responsible for a company's finances.
The CFO presented the annual budget.
chair
noun / verbThe person who leads a meeting or board; to lead a meeting.
She will chair the meeting.
circle back
phraseTo return to a topic later (business jargon).
Let's circle back to the budget after lunch.
client
nounA person or business that pays for professional services.
She met the client to discuss the contract.
competitor
nounA business that sells similar products or services to the same customers.
Our main competitor lowered its prices.
compromise
noun / verbAn agreement where each side gives up something; to reach such an agreement.
After long talks, both sides reached a compromise.
How optimistic people are about the economy and their finances, which affects spending.
Consumer confidence improved before Christmas.
contract renewal
nounExtending a contract for another period.
The contract renewal is due in March.
conversion rate
nounThe percentage of people who take a desired action, such as buying, after visiting.
The new website improved our conversion rate.
cost of living
nounThe amount of money needed for basic expenses such as housing, food and transport.
The cost of living has risen sharply.
counteroffer
nounA new offer made in reply to an offer you do not fully accept.
The buyer made a counteroffer.
courier
nounA company or person that delivers parcels and documents.
The courier left the parcel at the door.