Term of the Day: Mom And Pop

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	INVESTOPEDIA Term Of The Day August 7, 2015 Mom And Pop A colloquial term for a small, independent, family-owned business. Unlike franchises and large corporations, which have multiple operations in various locations, mom and pop shops usually have a single location that often occupies a physically small space. The "shop" could be any type of business, such as an auto repair garage, bookstore or restaurant. "Mom and pop" can also refer to inexperienced investors who play the market casually and do not rely on trading to significantly supplement their income. Investopedia Explains: Mom and pop shops sometimes have difficulty competing with larger businesses' buying power. This competitive disadvantage often results in... Read More Related to "Mom And Pop" Are You An Entrepreneur? Many people dream of starting their own businesses, but not everyone is cut out for this line of work. Being employed by someone else offers... Read More Top 5 Incentives For Student Startups So, you've been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug in college and you think that you've got the next big business idea? Then it's time to stop making excuses and... Read More Investing 101: A Tutorial For Beginner Investors Have you ever wondered how the rich got their wealth and then kept it growing? Do you dream of retiring early... Read More Recently Added Definitions Loss Development The difference between the final losses recorded by an insurer and what the insurer originally recorded. Loss development seeks to account for... Read More Guaranteed Cost Premium Premiums charged for an insurance policy that are not adjusted for loss experience. Guaranteed cost premium represents a flat fee that... Read More Related Definitions Nest Egg Self-Employed Corporation Sole Proprietorship Entrepreneur Past Terms of the Day Love Money Nanny Tax Dog And Pony Show Topless Meeting Hedging Transaction You are currently subscribed as: mondemand.forex@blogger.com Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe From All | Manage Profile Investopedia US, A Division of IAC. Copyright © 2015, Investopedia, LLC. All Rights Reserved Follow Us: