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Build-Operate-Transfer Contract: Definition, Risks, and Framework

By Itho August 3, 2006

[ad_1] What Is a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Contract? A build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract is a model used to finance large projects, typically infrastructure projects developed through public-private partnerships. The BOT scheme refers to…

China A-Shares: Definition, History, Vs. B-Shares

Barriers to Entry: Key Factors Limiting Market Access

By Itho September 12, 2005

[ad_1] What Are Barriers to Entry? Barriers to entry are obstacles that make it difficult for new companies to enter a market. They are important because they protect existing…

Business Risk: Definition, Factors, and Examples

By Itho January 19, 2004

[ad_1] What Is Business Risk? Business risk is the exposure a company or organization must consider because it could lower its profits or cause it to fail. Anything that threatens…

What Is a Business? Understanding Different Types and Company Sizes

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Business? The term "business" refers to an organization or enterprising entity that engages in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. The purpose of a business is to…

What Is Disposable Income, and Why Is It Important?

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Disposable Income? Disposable income is the amount of money that an individual or household has to spend or save after federal, state, and local taxes and other…

Understanding Divestiture: Definition, Reasons, and Examples

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Divestiture? A divestiture is the partial or full disposal of a company or other entity's operations or assets through sale, exchange, closure, or bankruptcy. A divestiture…