50 Business Words Test

We are looking for [blank_start]team[blank_end] [blank_start]players[blank_end], not prima donnas. Мы ищем командных игроков, а не каких-то примадонн.

These [blank_start]entrepreneurs[blank_end] made their money in technology and media. One of the benefits of [blank_start]coworking / shared workspace[blank_end] is that people don’t have the isolation of working from home or in a noisy café. She has all the qualities of an excellent [blank_start]team-player[blank_end]. Many [blank_start]start-ups[blank_end] fail in their first year because there is little or no market for their product.

Researchers are [blank_start]collaborating[blank_end] to develop the vaccine. - Исследователи совместно разрабатывают эту вакцину.

A British company c[blank_start]ollaborated[blank_end] with a French firm to develop the product.

The company is building the centre in [blank_start]collaboration[blank_end] with the Institute of Offshore Engineering. - Компания ведет строительство данного центра совместно с Институтом морской инженерии. It is increasingly difficult for large investors to identify the [blank_start]startups[blank_end] that have true potential. - Крупным инвесторам всё труднее определить, какие же из общей массы "стартапов" обладают реальным потенциалом.  The embattled [blank_start]entrepreneur[blank_end] struck a deal with a rival businessman in an attempt to save his teetering business empire. - Находящийся на грани разорения бизнесмен заключил сделку с конкурентом, пытаясь спасти свою терпящую крах империю.

Tesco is one of the biggest [blank_start]multinationals[blank_end] in the UK. Airbnb, Netflix and Uber are examples of [blank_start]disruptive[blank_end] brands that have created new markets. In a [blank_start]gig economy[blank_end], workers are paid for the “gigs” that they do, such as couriers for delivery companies. The marketing [blank_start]budget[blank_end] will be announced in the next meeting. The company has [blank_start]diversified[blank_end] into new product areas.

This law will help small businesses to compete on equal terms with large [blank_start]multinational[blank_end] corporations. - Этот закон поможет малым предприятиям на равных конкурировать с крупными транснациональными корпорациями.  Suppose there was a [blank_start]disruption[blank_end] in the food supply. - Предположим, произошло нарушение поставок продовольствия. Costs overran the [blank_start]budget[blank_end] by about 30%. - Расходы превысили бюджет приблизительно на 30 %. He limited his losses by [blank_start]diversification[blank_end] of his product line. - Он ограничил убытки путём диверсификации своей продуктовой линейки

We’re planning to _________ our sales division next year, so we’ll be hiring 100 new staff.

I also optioned the land around the company for future e[blank_start]xpansion[blank_end]. Также я приобрёл прилежащие к компании земли для дальнейшего расширения.

After working at the company for many years, he decided to go [blank_start]freelance[blank_end]. He now works as an IT [blank_start]consultant[blank_end] in various organisations. We offered her the job as she has the right [blank_start]skills set[blank_end] for it. They’re [blank_start]launching[blank_end] their new product tomorrow. We really need to increase our [blank_start]revenue[blank_end] from ticket sales.

Salaries in the public [blank_start]sector[blank_end] have fallen again. It’s important for companies to [blank_start]invest[blank_end] in their staff. Her [blank_start]leadership[blank_end] style has been described as democratic as she asks for input and considers feedback from her team before making a decision. He’s met all of his important [blank_start]deadlines[blank_end] this month. The company has decided to focus on their [blank_start]core business[blank_end] – affordable fashion.

The company has [blank_start]gone into administration[blank_end] as it is unable to pay back its debts. With her experience and contacts, the new Business Development Manager clearly offers [blank_start]added value[blank_end]. [blank_start]Emerging markets[blank_end] such as Mexico and Indonesia are popular with traders as they tend to experience fast growth. There are several items on the [blank_start]agenda[blank_end] for today’s meeting. High-[blank_start]sustainability[blank_end] organisations take into account environmental and social performance of the company, as well as financial performance.

They raised money for the film through [blank_start]crowdfunding[blank_end]. Companies may choose to [blank_start]outsource[blank_end] their IT support in order to reduce costs. She currently sits on the [blank_start]board of directors[blank_end]. The [blank_start]merger[blank_end] between these two companies has created the world’s second biggest carmaker. Employees are often concerned about losing their jobs when a bigger company [blank_start]takes over[blank_end] their firm.

Working with influencers on social media is an effective way of increasing b[blank_start]rand[blank_end] a[blank_start]wareness[blank_end].

10 members of [blank_start]staff[blank_end] are attending the conference.

Social networks are making a huge [blank_start]impact[blank_end] on sales. [blank_start]Conference[blank_end] [blank_start]calls[blank_end] have reduced the need for business travel. We need to [blank_start]raise[blank_end] more [blank_start]capital[blank_end] in order to implement our new strategy. After months of negotiations, we finally [blank_start]closed[blank_end] the [blank_start]deal[blank_end]. Our major [blank_start]competitor[blank_end] is able to offer much lower prices.

Many high-street r[blank_start]etailers[blank_end] are closing stores due to competition from online outlets.

We need to pay our __________ by the end of next month.

Bigger companies that operate globally often benefit from [blank_start]economies of scale[blank_end]. As an [blank_start]HR[blank_end] professional, I specialise in training and development. Conferences provide a great opportunity to [blank_start]network[blank_end]. I’m working on an exciting new [blank_start]project[blank_end]. Many private companies [blank_start]go public[blank_end] by selling shares on the stock exchange; one example is Manchester United plc.

[blank_start]Shareholders[blank_end] own shares in a company and are usually paid dividends when the company makes a profit. [blank_start]Stakeholders[blank_end] of a company include employees, suppliers, customers, shareholders and the local community. [blank_start]Digital strategy[blank_end] involves the use of new technologies to maximise a company’s competitive advantage. [blank_start]Overheads[blank_end], or ongoing business expenses, include rent, utilities and insurance. [blank_start]A balance sheet[blank_end] reports a company’s assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity at a given point in time.