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Topic: BUSINESS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1

In periods of recession you'll find many companies go to the ........ .

a)
b)
c)
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2

We had a lawyer read the ......... print before we agreed to sign the contract.

a)
b)
c)
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3

There's nothing like getting a successful business off the ........ and seeing it flourish.

a)
b)
c)
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Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4

A) Mary's been getting very stressed lately, worrying whether her business is going to succeed or to the wall.

B) Never sign anything until you have read the small carefully.

C) There's a workshop on in town I might go to for people planning to get a new business the ground.

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Make them your own!

1) Is there a business in your area that's recently gone to the wall?
2) Can you think of an example when it's important to read the small print?
3) Have you got a business idea you'd like to get off the ground?