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.
NYC Slang
money pits
Synonyms / Sinônimos
loss-making businessesmoney-losing operationsunsuccessful investmentsnon-viable projectsfailing enterprises
Antonyms / Antônimos
profitable ventureslucrative businessessuccessful investmentsmoney-making operationsthriving enterprises

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
empreendimentos não lucrativos
Standard formal business terminology
Rio de Janeiro
negócios que não dão lucro
More colloquial, everyday usage
São Paulo
empreendimentos com prejuízo
Used in formal business contexts
Portugal
negócios não rentáveis
Portuguese preference for 'rentável' over 'lucrativo'

Related Words

profit marginreturn on investmentbusiness failurefinancial lossbankruptcycash flowbusiness sustainability

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw good money after bad
a losing proposition
down the drain
bleeding money
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