commercial ventures
Money-making business activities
Commercial ventures are business activities undertaken primarily to generate profit.
The term emphasizes the money-making aspect of an enterprise, often distinguishing it from nonprofit, artistic, or purely personal pursuits: Her commercial ventures in real estate made her wealthy, The university's commercial ventures help fund research.
A venture implies risk and initiative—starting something new rather than maintaining an established operation.
- capital investmentFunds for durable assets
- seed fundingInitial startup capital infusion
- sole proprietorshipUnincorporated individual-owned business
- mom and popInformal term for parents
- profit marginRevenue exceeding costs ratio
bottom line · cash flow · product development · corporation · going public · startup · pitch deck · franchise · brick and mortar · partnership · innovation strategy · business plan · risk management · exit strategy · economic growth · financial accounting · legal compliance · environmental sustainability
commercial venturescharities
Groups aiding the needy
nonprofit organizations · charitable organizations · social enterprises · pro bono work · NGOs
commercial ventureshobbies
Leisure activities for pleasure
pastimes · leisure activities · recreational activities · avocations · labors of love
commercial venturesgovernment agencies
State-run administrative bodies
public sector organizations · public institutions · public services · state enterprises · civil service
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