Small Business Encyclopedia
Letter: R
Rack Jobbing
The selling of another company's products through a distribution system of racks in a variety of stores that are serviced by the rack jobber
Radio Advertising
Commercials of various lengths that run on radio stations
Relocation
The movement of a business from one region or location to another
Retail Location
A space you lease for the selling of goods to consumers
Retainer Fee
An amount of money that acts as a fee pre-payment; the remainder is refunded to the client
Retirement Plans
An arrangement to provide people with an income during retirement when they're no longer earning a steady income from employment
Return on Investment (ROI)
A profitability measure that evaluates the performance of a business by dividing net profit by net worth
Risk Management
Decisions to accept exposure or reduce vulnerabilities by either mitigating the risks or applying cost effective controls
Roth IRA
A personal retirement savings vehicle created by the Tax Payer Relief Act of 1997. A Roth IRA allows certain investors to make non-deductible contributions of up to $4,000 annually and, provided certain requirements are met, offers tax-free and penalty-free withdrawals for important financial needs in addition to retirement.
