“With All Thy Getting Get Understanding.”

“Jargon masks real meaning,” says Jennifer Chatman, management professor at the University of California-Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. “People use it as a substitute for thinking hard and clearly about their goals and the direction that they want to give others.” That said, here is a glossary of some of the most annoying business jargon:

A stocking-stuffer for the Twitter-and-texting crowd (bloggers too)… Adapted from Forbes Magazine, and Brett Nelson Tip #1:  A Point Like any worthwhile pursuit, all good writing begins with a goal. If you don’t know yours, rest assured readers won’t, either. Before you begin, ask: “What do I aim to accomplish? What specific service am I providing?”

Getting Things Done ▼ Notes. 1. Capture all the things that need to get done into a logical and trusted system [outside of your head, and off of your mind] 2. Discipline yourself to make decisions about all of the inputs you let into your life, so that you will always have a plan [for

bi*fur*cate verb |ˈbīfərˌkāt| divide into two branches or forks: [ no obj. ] : just below Cairo the river bifurcates | [ with obj. ] : the trail was bifurcated by a mountain stream. adjective |bīˈfərkāt, ˈbīfərkit| forked; branched: a bifurcate tree. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from medieval Latin bifurcat- ‘divided into two forks,’ from

The Standard M & A Process that Axis Follows • Source the Deal • Execute Non-Disclosure Agreement [NDA] • Information Exchange • Evaluate Investment • Submit a Letter of Intent [LOI] • Conduct Due Diligence [with “109 Questions”] • Legal Documentation of Transaction • Closing and Transfer of Funds Deal Fees [DFs] (i.e., 2%-5% of