Topic: BUSINESS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	As soon as you've read and signed the agreement we'll set the wheels in ......... and get the order to you. a) action b) rotation c) motion Well done! If you 'set the wheels in motion' you get a process started.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	We need to get someone in to help us ........ the books. Do you know a good accountant? a) level b) balance c) even Well done! If you 'balance the books' you check that money spent is not more than the amount of money received. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

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I'm prepared to take a ........ risk if there's a reasonable chance of sales increasing. a) formulated b) evaluated c) calculated Well done! If you take a 'calculated risk' you take an action that might not work but that has a reasonable chance of being successful.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) If you set the in motion we'll get back to our suppliers with an order. B) If you don't make sure you balance the you're likely to get into serious financial trouble. C) It's a good idea to take a calculated occasionally or your business will never grow. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Can you remember the last time a company set the wheels in motion to process an order you had made?
2) Are you an ordered, systematic person who would balance the books if you had your own business?
3) Are you comfortable taking calculated risks or are you more hesitant?