FS MGMT II - TERMS 3

the process of planning and executing the development, pricing, promotion, and distribution of an organization's goods and/or services

the process of planning and executing the development, pricing, promotion, and distribution of an organization's goods or services

a group of potential customers having purchasing power and unsatisfied needs

a study that is used by a business to determine where the potential customers are located

wealth produced in or near a community that provides employment and income to the local population

practice of trying to obtain something that is being sought by others under similar circumstances at the same time

a source of market data that compiles population statistics with regard to distribution of population by region, area, etc.

a source of market data that explains where certain businesses are located (this specifies if its a merchandising, manufacturing or retailing business)

a source of market data that keeps track of new home sales by region and/or the construction of new houses by region and specific area

a source of market data that explains where certain manufacturers are located (this says what type of manufacturing is taking place)

the art of making the public aware of the services or commodities that a business has for sale

a plan which provides inducements to potential purchasers of products or services

inducing the public to have a positive feeling about a particular business

the purchase, pricing, display and sale of merchandise

discounts from quoted prices as an inducement for prompt payment of invoices

the amount by which the bill or invoice will be reduced when a minimum quantity of merchandise has been ordered

the return of a portion of a payment

to give to an agent to be cared for or sold

the method of selling merchandise whereby the funeral director remains in the selection room throughout the selection process

the method of selling merchandise whereby the funeral director does not stay in the selection room during the selection process

a rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is usually constructed of wood, metal, fiberglass, plastic, or like material and ornamented and lined with fabric

any container which is designed for placement in the grave around the casket including, but not limited to, containers commonly known as burial vaults, grave boxes, and grave liners

a container for cremated remains; a vase with a foot or pedestal

the various miscellaneous items provided or used to complement the services of a funeral director

a service commemorating the deceased with the body present

time set aside for friends and relatives to pay respect for the deceased prior to the funeral service

a ceremony commemorating the deceased without the body present

a service to commemorate the deceased held at the cemetery prior to burial

a disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation, or ceremony with the body present

a disposition of human remains by burial, without formal viewing, visitation, or ceremony with the body present, except for a graveside service

those goods or stock of goods which are held for resale;

goods purchased for resale at a profit

a reduction of the price given for payment of an account within the time limits established by the sales contract

a specific number of days during which a discount is available if the account is paid

quantity to be purchased which minimizes total costs

the amount of any discounts granted by suppliers to encourage prompt payment of their invoices

a source document showing quantity, description, prices of items, total amount of purchase and the terms for payment