Network planning and design is an iterative process, encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network-realization, and is aimed at ensuring that a new telecommunications network or service meets the needs of the subscriber and operator.

finance provided for a short period (two to three weeks) that an organisation might use when they are waiting for approval of longer-term finance.

Way of funding operations and growth by using different sources of funds, e.g. equity, debt or preference share capital.

Used to facilitate the planning and control of cash.

The flow of cash begins with the payment for raw materials and ends with receipt of cash on goods sold.