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AND ... BUSINESS
1) Idioms related to: Speaking Generally - as a rule,
as usual, the exception proves the rule / an exception
to the rule, for the most part
as
a rule: usually, but not always.
- I don't, as a rule, interview customers after 5 o'clock,
although I do make an exception for urgent cases.
-
As a rule, we deliver within seven days of receipt of
order.
as
usual: as always; in the normal or accustomed way.
- The bank will be pleased to offer your company a loan
or overdraft facility. As usual, the directors will
be asked to sign the necessary documents.
the
exception proves the rule: something which differs from
the usual, the normal, or some principle, rule or theory
and yet, by the same token, reinforces what is usual,
etc.
- Bankers will confirm that most customers are honest
and repay their loans on time; put differently, the
relatively few fraudsters and bad payers are the exception
that proves the rule.
an
exception to the rule: someone or something which differs
from the usual, the normal, or some principle, rule
or theory.
- Tests have shown that this product lasts at least
three times longer than other similar products, so it
is quite an exception to the rule.
for
the most part: mainly, generally, in the majority of
cases or instances, on the whole.
- That's an interesting idea. For the most part I agree
with you, but I have my doubts about a couple of points.
-
Our clients are not rich, for the most part.
2)
International Trade
Una
empresa que considere exportar deberá tener en
mente los siguientes factores: la necesidad de una administración
interna sana, la competencia, la adecuación del
(de los) producto(s), el precio para los nuevos clientes,
la elección de los medios para exportar, los
cambios en los canales de distribución, y las
reglas y reglamentaciones que rigen el comercio internacional.
Al
mismo tiempo, puede ser recomendable que la administración
reorganice la empresa en función de su actividad
exportadora. La manera más sencilla de lograr
este propósito consiste en la creación
de un departamento de exportación o el establecimiento
de una sucursal en el mercado extranjero, principalmente
con el fin de facilitar la venta de los productos de
la empresa.
En su forma más completa, la empresa puede optar
por invertir fondos directamente en los países
de interés a efecto de establecer filiales en
el extranjero con capacidad de producción y de
comercialización.
A firm considering exporting will have to bear in mind
the following: the necessity for sound internal management,
the competition, the appropriateness of the product(s),
the price for the new customers, media choice, changes
in distribution channels, and the rules and regulations
governing international trade.
At
the same time, it may be advisable for management to
reorganize the firm around its export activity. In its
simplest form, this may lead to the creation of an export
department, or the establishment of a branch office
in the foreign market, through which the firm's products
are sold.
In
its most complete form, the firm can provide direct
foreign investment to set up subsidiaries with both
production and marketing capabilities.
American
Forum - June 2002
3)
Comercio Exterior : traducciones
Veamos cómo se traducen al inglés las
siguientes oraciones:
8. El proveedor nos ha enviado una lista de precios.
2.
Nuestra empresa desea hacer un pedido de 10 camiones
a Mercedes.
3.
Hemos recibido una carta en la que se describen el tipo
de mercancía, el descuento otorgado y un programa
de entrega.
4.
El "Export Import Bank" de Estados Unidos
concede préstamos favorables a los compradores
extranjeros de bienes estadounidenses.
5.
El ECGD cubre riesgos hasta por un 95%.
6.
Estamos aumentando nuestro volumen de exportaciones
con destino a Asia.
7.
El Producto Bruto Interno (PBI) de nuestro país
sigue disminuyendo en un l % al año.
8.
Parece haber un mercado en cl extranjero para nuestros
productos.
8.
The supplier has provided us with a price list.
2.
Our firm wishes to place an order for 10 trucks with
Mercedes.
3.
We have received a letter that describes the type of
goods, the discount granted and a
delivery schedule.
4.
The US Export Import Bank makes favorable loans to foreign
buyers of American goods.
5.
The ECGD insures risks up to 95%.
6.
We are increasing our share of exports to Asia.
7.
Our country's GNP growth continues to slide a percentage
point a year.
8.
There seems to be a market abroad for our products.
4) Términos Contables y de Economía
en Inglés
Take a look at these words; do you remember their meaning?
GDP
debt relief tax return competition tax collection
income tax competitiveness outsourcing competence
Can
you fill out these sentences? Watch out! One word is
not needed!
8.
…. In Nordic countries is far more efficient than
in Latin America.
8. …. Is calculated on the basis of profit.
8. Mr. Billboard´s …. Did not show his true
earnings.
8. …. Is not being considered. The government is
expected to honor its commitment to IMF.
8. In capitalist countries …. Is one way of gaining
market share.
8. Yemen's …. Has remained the same, according
to experts.
8. …. Is needed when a company cannot or is not
willing to deal with all aspects of its business directly.
8. …. Is not the only requirement for this position.
Key:
8. tax collection
2. income tax
3. tax return
4. debt relief
5. competition
6. GDP
7. outsourcing
8. competence
American
Forum - Sep. 02
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