Vocabulary list for Business English learners (G - I)

Business English - Vocabulary List

This is simply a way of saying “start”. You might hear it at the beginning of a meeting, when the person organising the meeting might say “Let’s get the ball rolling” to mean “Let’s begin the meeting”.

This phrase refers to the same sort of thing as “low-hanging fruit” – the things that are easiest to achieve.

The verb to guarantee means to make an assurance, usually in written form, of the quality of your product or service. The noun guarantee refers to the assurance itself. If the guarantee also involves a physical document,

The noun guidance comes from the verb to guide, which means to direct or lead the way. Therefore, guidance refers to the act of giving direction or help.

The noun headquarters refers to the head office where a company is controlled or managed from. It can be used with a singular or plural verb and you might see also written at HQ.

The abbreviation “HR” stands for “Human Resources”, and it’s the part of a company that deals with matters relating to its employees.

The verb implement means to put into action or to carry out a plan, decision, or system. It involves taking the necessary steps to make something happen or to make a plan effective.

The noun innovation refers to the process of introducing new ideas, methods or products that create value and create positive change in a business or industry. There is also the verb to innovate.

The noun investment is the act of putting money or resources into a project or business with the expectation of generating a profit. You can also use it as the verb to invest.

The noun invoice refers to an itemized bill showing the list of goods sold or services provided, their prices and the total amount to be paid.