Glossary

With over 200 terms in both English and French, our M&A Dictionary is designed to help you better understand the key words and concepts related to the sale oe purchase of a business in Canada.

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Barrier to entry

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Any obstacle that makes it difficult for a business to enter and succeed at generating revenues in an existing marketplace. Barriers to entry can include government regulations, the need for licenses, and having to compete with other larger companies as a small business start-up.

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