Bundling (Marketing) – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Sales

What is Bundling?Bundling as a marketing strategy is the combination of products or services into a single unique product or service and selling them as new ones. Bundling works well to both similar products and differentiated products and services that attract...

Bridge Loan – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Banking, Lending, and Credit Industry

Update Table of Contents What is a Bridge Loan?How Does a Bridge Loan Work? What is a Bridge Loan?A bridge loan is a type of short-term loan which is used by an individual or company as they secure permanent financing or deal with an existing obligation. It provides...

Broker Dealer – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets

What is a Broker-Dealer?A broker-dealer is a person or a company buying and selling securities for their account or their customers. In US securities regulation parlance, broker-dealers are known as stockbrokers since a majority of them act as agents and also...

Bootstrapping – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Strategy, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation

What is Bootstrapping?Bootstrapping refers to a situation whereby an entrepreneur starts a small business and develops it into a company using the capital at their disposal without relying on other external sources of finance. An individual is referred to as...

Book Value (Assets) – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Managerial & Financial Accounting & Reporting

What is Book Value of an Asset?The book value of an asset is the value equivalent to the assets carrying value in the balance sheet. It is calculated through netting the asset against its accumulated depreciation. The book value is also calculated through the total...

Bond Market – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets

What is a Bond Market?A bond market is a place where debt securities are traded. This market includes government-issued securities as well as corporate debt securities. It enables the transfer of capital from savers or investors to the issuers who need the capital for...

Bond Ratings – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets

What is a Bond Rating?This is a rating that is given to a bond to show its credit quality. These ratings are provided by private independent rating services based on the financial strength of a bond issuer. These ratings are expressed as letters which range from the...

Bearer Bond – Explained

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Investments, Trading, and Financial Markets

What is a Bearer Bond?A bearer bond is defined as fixed-income security that is owned by the holder instead of a registered owner. The bondholder has a responsibility of submitting the coupon interest payments, which are physically attached to the bond, to a bank for...

Guide to Setting up a Business

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Strategy, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation

What goes into getting a business license?Local government controls the issuance of a business license within its territory. The business license has several purposes, including regulation, accountability, and taxation. This article give a brief overview of what to...

Create a Business Plan

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Strategy, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation

The business plan is a detailed roadmap for your business. It is a non-static, living, breathing document that should be updated regularly to reflect the course and strategy of the business. The business plan provides context and gives a holistic view of the entire...