New business

Thèmes abordés

École de commerce, anglais, compréhension, business, management

Résumé du document

Ce document comporte trois exercices corrigés en anglais à destination d'étudiants en école de commerce.

Extraits

[...] New business I. “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision” - Peter F. Drucker, writer and management consultant A. DISCUSS THESE QUESTIONS : 1. I would be delighted to have the opportunity to create my own job one day. As I've already considered it, I think I could start a business linked to education and training, which is my current job and that I know quite well. 2. I've a hobby that I'm really passionate about but I'm not sure that I would create a business with it. [...]

[...] Dear Mr Bailey, This is a friendly reminder that your company Dyson Kitchenware currently owes Fenwick Plastics for the following past due invoices : Invoice Number. Date Amount 17289 June, 15th 2,915 17356 June, 22th 2,675 Attached please find the copies of the outstanding invoices. We kindly remind you that our terms and conditions include a 30 day payment- term from the date of invoice. As a consequence, we decided not to despatch further goods until the account is settled. And we gently advise you that we may reduce your credit limit to 6,000. Sincerely, Wendy Taylor Accounts Department- Fenwick Plastics Attachements. [...]

[...] We also run trainings to help you learn business skills you haven't learnt in a dedicated school or because you haven't been in the business. D. Women are not slow into adopting techniques that may be used to help a business to grow. They are, in this field, as gifted as men but they need to get the right information to know which tools to use and how to use them. G. DISCUSS THESE QUESTIONS : 1. In France too, we may consider a list of several intiatives aiming at supporting women into their business creation. [...]

[...] Reading A. Investors are more likely to provide capital for a great idea with a mediocre team than a great team with a mediocre idea. A Leadership skills in an entrepreneur are more important than experience in the field. D One common way of starting a business is to gain experience and knowledge in a small company and then set up a rival company in the same sector. A Who you know is as important as what you know when starting a new business. [...]

[...] Some others may also fear or criticize him highly as he doesn't seem to respect any classical business code. III. Business skills 1. Always give your name and use the other person's name. It helps to establish the communication. 2. Quote any relevant account/customer/invoice numbers and have them at hand. 3. Listen actively and show that you are listening. Connect with the person by apologizing, or emphasizing as appropriate. 5. Restate the details you are given to be sure you understood the reason of the call. [...]