unprofitable ventures
[ʌnˈprɒfɪtəbl ˈvɛntʃərz]
noun phrasepl: unprofitable ventures
empreendimentos não lucrativos
1. Business projects, investments, or undertakings that fail to generate profit or result in financial losses
The company decided to shut down several unprofitable ventures to focus on core businesses.
A empresa decidiu encerrar vários empreendimentos não lucrativos para focar nos negócios principais.
2. Economic activities or initiatives that consume resources without yielding financial returns
Many startups begin as unprofitable ventures before achieving financial viability.
Muitas startups começam como empreendimentos não lucrativos antes de alcançar viabilidade financeira.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, identifying and divesting from unprofitable ventures is considered a sign of sound financial management. In corporate environments, quarterly earnings reports often highlight decisions to cut unprofitable divisions as positive strategic moves, even if they involve layoffs.
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