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net assets

Net assets is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. In a sole proprietorship the amount of net assets is reported as owner’s equity. In

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net present value [NPV]

The difference between the present value of the future cash flows from an investment and the amount of investment. Present value of the expected cash

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net profit

Often referred to as the bottom line, net profit is calculated by subtracting a company’s total expenses from total revenue, thus showing what the company

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net profit (accounting)

The actual profit made on a business transaction, sale, etc., or during a specific period of business activity, after deducting all costs from gross receipts.

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natural capital

Natural capital is the extension of the economic notion of capital (manufactured means of production) to goods and services relating to the natural environment. It

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natural person

A real human being, as opposed to a legal person, which may be a private, a business entity or public organization, like government. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_person)

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need

The fact or an instance of feeling the lack of something. (source: http://www.wordreference.com/definition/need)

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negociate

To work or talk (with others) to achieve (a transaction, an agreement, etc) (source: http://www.wordreference.com/definition/negotiate)

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negotiable instrument

A transferable, signed document that promises to pay the bearer a sum of money at a future date or on demand. Examples include checks, bills

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negotiable security

Security that can be transferred or delivered to another party. Examples include coupon bonds, bearer notes, bearer warrants, stock certificates, and coupons (source: http://www.investorwords.com/3228/negotiable_security.html#ixzz2j2s5kN3u)

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