profitable undertaking
[/ˈprɒfɪtəbl ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: profitable undertakings
empreendimento lucrativo
1. A business venture, project, or enterprise that generates financial gain or positive returns on investment
Starting a tech company proved to be a profitable undertaking for the entrepreneurs.
Abrir uma empresa de tecnologia se mostrou um empreendimento lucrativo para os empresários.
2. Any endeavor or task that is economically successful and produces revenue exceeding costs
The expansion into new markets turned out to be a highly profitable undertaking.
A expansão para novos mercados se revelou um empreendimento muito lucrativo.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, 'profitable undertaking' represents the ultimate goal of entrepreneurship. In Brazil, it reflects the growing startup and innovation culture, particularly in São Paulo. In the USA, especially in NYC, this phrase embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and capitalist values, often used to justify business risks and investments. The term is prevalent in investment pitches, business plans, and corporate communications in both markets.
NYC Slang
cash cow / money-maker
Related Idioms & Phrases
a goldmine of an undertaking
a win-win venture
strike gold with an enterprise
hit the jackpot with a business
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