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Companies
Services are intangible activities—actions or performances provided by one party to another. They cannot be physically possessed or stored, and are consumed at the time they are delivered.
Examples:
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Haircuts
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Tutoring
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Legal advice
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Transportation
Funding refers to the provision of financial resources—typically money—to support a specific activity, project, business, or organization.
Key Aspects:
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Purpose-driven: Funding is allocated for a particular goal, such as research, education, business startups, or public services.
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Sources: Can come from governments, private investors, banks, grants, donations, or crowdfunding.
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Forms: May include loans, equity investments, grants, or subsidies.
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A startup receives venture capital funding to launch its product.
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A university secures government funding for scientific research.
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A nonprofit relies on donor funding to operate community programs.
An investment is the asset or item acquired with the goal of generating income or appreciation. It represents the act of allocating money into something expected to grow in value, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or businesses.
Examples of Investments:
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Stocks: Ownership in a company.
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Bonds: Lending money to a government or corporation.
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Real Estate: Property purchased for rental income or resale.
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Mutual Funds: Pooled investments managed by professionals.