【學(xué)習(xí)筆記】懂你英語 商務(wù)英語 Level 4 Unit 1 Part 4（I）詞匯 Business Lifecycle
the seed stage 種子期
The first stage of a new company is known as the seed stage.??新公司的第一階段被稱為種子期。
During the seed stage, a company's founders seek investments to build their business.??在種子期腕让，公司的創(chuàng)始人尋求投資來建立他們的業(yè)務(wù)玄妈。
These investments usually support product development, market research, and business strategy.? ?這些投資通常支持產(chǎn)品開發(fā)、市場研究和商業(yè)戰(zhàn)略智玻。
That company attracted many angel investors during the seed stage.??那家公司在種子期就吸引了許多天使投資者斯议。
Their company received impressive seed stage funding.? ?他們的公司獲得了可觀的種子期資金。
【填空】【朗讀】During the seed stage, a company's founders seek funding to develop their products or services.
【跟讀】The first stage of a new company is known as the seed stage.
the startup stage 啟動(dòng)階段
In the startup stage, a company establishes commercial operations.
During this stage, a company has a management team, a business plan, and a working product of service.
Companies in the startup stage usually begin earning revenue, but do not make a profit.??【跟讀】
Venture capitalists like to invest in startup companies because of their growth potential.? 【填空】風(fēng)險(xiǎn)投資家喜歡投資初創(chuàng)公司，因?yàn)樗鼈冇性鲩L潛力蚤蔓。
【填空】Startup usually begin earning revenue but do not make a profit.
【跟讀】Venture capitalists like to invest in startups.
the growth stage? 成長階段
When a company reaches the growth stage, it begins to make a profit.
It often expands its operations and workforce.
During this stage, effective management and a mature business model are necessary to maintain growth.
Many private equity firms have invested in that company and expect it to grow quickly.
The company enjoyed a rapid growth in sales in its growth stage.? 【填空】【跟讀】
【選擇】-What happens to a company during the growth stage?? ?-It begins to make a profit.
【選擇】The first stage of a company is known as...? ?the seed stage.
【選擇】-What happens during a startup stage?? ?-The company begins to earn revenue.
【跟讀】The company enjoyed a rapid growth in sales.
【朗讀】The company often needs to employ new staff quickly to cope with increaing demand.
the maturity stage? 成熟階段
A company reaches maturity when it has established a stable percentage of market share.
At this stage, the company's growth rate tends to be lower than at previous stage.
In order to boost growth, a company may expand into new market or product categories.
For example, many Chinese smartphone companies in the maturity stage have expanded to India and Africa.
Efficient management can prolong the maturity stage of a business.
【填空】At the maturity stage, a company has established a stable percentage of market share.
【朗讀】Companies can expand into new markets overseas to boost growth.
【朗讀】A company reaches maturity when it has established a stable percentage of market share.
the decline stage? 衰退階段
When a business starts to lose market share, it enters the decline stage.
Poor management, increased competition, and a shrinking market can cause a company to go into decline.? 【填空】【朗讀】??管理不善、競爭加劇和市場萎縮會(huì)導(dǎo)致公司衰落糊余。
Unless action is taken, a company in decline could go out of business.
?After changing its focus, Microsoft stopped declining and tripled its stock price in four years.
They implemented a new market strategy to stop their sales decline. 【跟讀】?他們實(shí)施了一項(xiàng)新的市場策略秀又，以阻止銷售額的下降单寂。
Their sales suffered a huge decline due to technological changes.
【現(xiàn)在】-What can cause a company to go into decline?? ? -Poor management.
【現(xiàn)在】-What happens to a company's growth rate during the maturity stage?? ?-It slows down.
