deal initiation

[/diːl ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: deal initiations
iniciação de negócio
1. The process of starting or commencing a business transaction, agreement, or negotiation
Deal initiation requires careful planning and clear communication between all parties involved.
A iniciação de negócio requer planejamento cuidadoso e comunicação clara entre todas as partes envolvidas.
2. The first stage in a sales or acquisition process where contact is made and terms are proposed
The deal initiation phase involves sending proposals and scheduling initial meetings.
A fase de iniciação de negócio envolve enviar propostas e agendar reuniões iniciais.
3. In finance and M&A, the formal commencement of merger, acquisition, or investment discussions
Successful deal initiation depends on identifying the right target and making a compelling pitch.
A iniciação bem-sucedida de negócio depende de identificar o alvo certo e fazer uma apresentação convincente.
This term is widely used in North American and Brazilian business contexts, particularly in finance, real estate, and corporate negotiations. In Brazil, it reflects the increasing adoption of English business terminology alongside Portuguese equivalents, especially in São Paulo's financial district. The phrase emphasizes the procedural and strategic nature of beginning business discussions.
NYC Slang
starting the deal / kicking off the deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deal commencementtransaction initiationdeal openingnegotiation start
Antonyms / Antônimos
deal closuredeal terminationtransaction completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iniciação de negócio
Most common usage in Brazilian business Portuguese
São Paulo
abertura de negócio / início de transação
More prevalent in corporate and financial contexts
Portugal
iniciação da negociação / arranque do negócio
Slightly different phrasing preferred in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
começo do acordo
Alternative, more casual usage

Related Words

negotiationproposalagreementmerger and acquisitionsales processbusiness transaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting the ball rolling
breaking the ice
opening the door
making the first move
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