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Welcome to our comprehensive Glossary of Business Terms, with business words that begin with the letter “N” In the complex and ever-evolving business world, staying informed about the latest terms and concepts is crucial for professionals across various industries.
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Narrative Branding
Narrative branding is a marketing approach in which storytelling is used to shape a brand’s identity and connect with consumers on a more personal and emotional level. In narrative branding, a brand is presented not just as a provider of products or services but as a character with its own story, values, and personality. This technique is effective because stories are a fundamental way humans understand and make sense of the world.
Native Advertising
A form of advertising that matches the form and function of the platform on which it appears.
NASDAQ
An American stock exchange known for its high concentration of technology stocks
Natural Monopoly
A market structure where the cost of production is lowest when only one firm provides the output.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
A set of communication protocols for communication between two electronic devices.
Needs Assessment
The process of identifying and evaluating needs in a community or organization.
Negotiation
A discussion with the aim of resolving a difference of opinion, or dispute, or to settle the terms of an agreement or transaction. The process by which people aim to reach agreement on a matter of mutual interest.
Net assets
Net Assets refer to the total assets of an individual, company, or entity minus its total liabilities. This term is commonly used in various financial contexts, such as when determining a company’s financial health or the value of an individual’s estate. Net assets are calculated by subtracting all debts and obligations from the total value of all assets (cash, investments, property, etc.). For a company, this would include items like buildings, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, and cash minus all debts, loans, and other liabilities.
Net Asset Value (NAV)
Net Asset Value (NAV) is a term more specifically used in the context of investments, particularly with mutual funds and ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds). NAV represents the per-share/unit value of the fund. It is calculated by dividing the total value of all the securities in the fund’s portfolio, minus any liabilities, by the number of outstanding shares. This value gives investors a clear picture of what the shares they hold in a mutual fund or ETF are worth. NAV is crucial for mutual funds, as it determines the price at which investors can buy and sell shares of the fund.
Net capital
The amount by which assets exceed the value of assets not easily converted to cash.
Net cash balance:
The amount of cash that is on hand.
Net errors and omissions
The net amount of the discrepancies that arise in calculations of balances of payments.
Net fixed assets
The value of fixed assets after depreciation.
Net margin
The percentage of revenues that is profit.
Net Income
The company’s total earnings, reflecting revenues minus costs of doing business.
Net operating income
The amount by which income exceeds expenses, before considering taxes and interest
Net proceeds
The amount realized from a transaction minus the cost of making it.
Net profit
Gross profit minus costs. The actual profit after working expenses not included in the calculation of gross profit has been paid.
NPS (Net Promoter Score)
A management tool that can be used to gauge the loyalty of a firm’s customer relationships.
New Venture
A start-up entity developed with the intent of profiting financially.
Net worth
The total value of a business in financial terms. Net worth is calculated by subtracting total liabilities from total assets.
New media
Digital media platforms and technologies used for digital communication and content sharing.
Newsreader
A newsreader is a software tool or web application that is used to read and manage RSS feeds.
Network Marketing
A business model that depends on person-to-person sales by independent representatives, often working from home.
Networking
The action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
Newsletter
A printed or electronic report containing news of the activities of a business or an organization that is sent to its members, customers, employees, or other subscribers.
Newsjacking
The practice of capitalizing on the popularity of a news story to amplify marketing success.
Niche
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Niche Marketing
Concentrating all marketing efforts on a small but specific and well-defined segment of the population.
No-Frills
A business model with a basic service without additional features that might increase costs.
No-load fund
A mutual fund that does not charge a fee for purchase or sale of shares.
Nominal Interest Rate
The interest rate before adjustments for inflation.
Non-Compete Clause:
A contract clause preventing an employee from entering into competition with an employer after the employment period is over.
Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
A legally enforceable agreement establishing a confidential relationship. It also prevents present or past employees from disclosing commercially sensitive information belonging to the employer to any other party.
Non-Executive Director
A member of a company’s board of directors who is not part of the company’s daily operations.
Non-Profit
An organization that is not intended to make a profit, often focused on a social cause.
Non-recurring
One time, not repeating. “Nonrecurring” expenses are those involved in starting a business, and which only have to be paid once and will not occur again.
Normalization
The process of organizing data in a database efficiently.
Note
A document that is recognized as legal evidence of a debt.
Notice Period
The time between receiving a notification of something and it taking effect.
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