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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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  • Failing to do what a contract requires.

    Missing the delivery date was a breach of contract.
  • A meeting or document giving information or instructions.

    The team had a short briefing before the event.
  • broker

    noun

    A person or company that buys and sells shares or arranges deals for clients.

    She used an online broker to buy shares.
  • A fee charged by a broker for buying or selling investments.

    Compare brokerage fees before choosing a platform.
  • budget

    noun / verb

    A plan for how money will be spent over a period; to plan spending.

    The project came in under budget.
  • A period when share prices are rising and investors are confident.

    Many investors made money during the bull market.
  • A short item in a list, marked with a small symbol.

    Summarise the risks in three bullet points.
  • Physical and mental exhaustion caused by long-term stress, often from work.

    Long hours can lead to burnout.
  • The 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.
  • The movement of money into and out of a business.

    Late payments from clients hurt our cash flow.
  • The interest rate set by the Reserve Bank that influences other interest rates.

    The Reserve Bank left the cash rate unchanged.
  • CEO

    noun

    Chief Executive Officer, the most senior manager of a company.

    The CEO announced record profits.
  • CFO

    noun

    Chief Financial Officer, the senior manager responsible for a company's finances.

    The CFO presented the annual budget.
  • chair

    noun / verb

    The person who leads a meeting or board; to lead a meeting.

    She will chair the meeting.
  • To return to a topic later (business jargon).

    Let's circle back to the budget after lunch.
  • client

    noun

    A person or business that pays for professional services.

    She met the client to discuss the contract.
  • A business that sells similar products or services to the same customers.

    Our main competitor lowered its prices.
  • compromise

    noun / verb

    An 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.
  • Extending a contract for another period.

    The contract renewal is due in March.
  • The percentage of people who take a desired action, such as buying, after visiting.

    The new website improved our conversion rate.
  • The amount of money needed for basic expenses such as housing, food and transport.

    The cost of living has risen sharply.
  • A new offer made in reply to an offer you do not fully accept.

    The buyer made a counteroffer.
  • A company or person that delivers parcels and documents.

    The courier left the parcel at the door.