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GOODWILL BUSINESS [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Rotary Club of Stratford
1, record 1, English, Rotary%20Club%20of%20Stratford
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small local charitable organization founded in 1922. 2, record 1, English, - Rotary%20Club%20of%20Stratford
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Stratford's Rotary Club has been meeting locally for over 90 years, and is a dynamic group of business and community leaders that come together to make a difference to our community and abroad. [This club is] part of an international family of 1. 2 million members belonging to one of 34, 000 clubs located in almost every country of the world. The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. 1, record 1, English, - Rotary%20Club%20of%20Stratford
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Rotary Club of Stratford
1, record 1, French, Rotary%20Club%20of%20Stratford
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Neology and Linguistic Borrowing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- employee-friendly
1, record 2, English, employee%2Dfriendly
adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Showing goodwill, support to employees; favourable to employees; refers to businesses who treat their employees favourably. 2, record 2, English, - employee%2Dfriendly
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the total number of people entering the labor market is expected to drop, and companies will have to either find more appealing ways to attract and keep employees or use fewer people. Firms that do not adopt more employee-friendly conditions risk losing staff to competitors. 1, record 2, English, - employee%2Dfriendly
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is an example of composition. This term is made up of the words : employee(noun, a person who is hired to work for another or for a business, firm, etc., in return for payment) and friendly(adjective, favourable, showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust)(Collins). Employee-friendly is based on the structure of the term, user friendly(adjective, of a computer system, easily operated and understood by means of a straightforward guide in jargon-free language). 2, record 2, English, - employee%2Dfriendly
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Néologie et emprunts
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- qui tient compte de l'employé
1, record 2, French, qui%20tient%20compte%20de%20l%27employ%C3%A9
proposal
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- custom base
1, record 3, English, custom%20base
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- patronage 1, record 3, English, patronage
correct
- goodwill 2, record 3, English, goodwill
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Goodwill. A good relationship, as of a business with its customers or a nation with other nations. 3, record 3, English, - custom%20base
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Comptabilité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- clientèle
1, record 3, French, client%C3%A8le
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- achalandage 2, record 3, French, achalandage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des clients attirés par un établissement commercial. 3, record 3, French, - client%C3%A8le
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une clientèle acquise est un actif incorporel. 3, record 3, French, - client%C3%A8le
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, on utilise souvent le terme «achalandage» pour rendre le terme anglais "goodwill" même si, par définition, l’achandage ne désigne que l’ensemble de la clientèle attirée par l’emplacement d’une entreprise. 4, record 3, French, - client%C3%A8le
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio
- Contabilidad
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- clientela
1, record 3, Spanish, clientela
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- The Product (Marketing)
- Trademarks (Law)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trade name
1, record 4, English, trade%20name
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tradename 2, record 4, English, tradename
correct
- commercial designation 3, record 4, English, commercial%20designation
correct, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The name under which a product is commercially known. 4, record 4, English, - trade%20name
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A tradename is a means of identifying a business-or its products or services-to establish goodwill. It symbolizes the business's reputation. 2, record 4, English, - trade%20name
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Produit (Commercialisation)
- Marques de commerce (Droit)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- appellation commerciale
1, record 4, French, appellation%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom sous lequel un produit ou un service est connu dans le commerce. 2, record 4, French, - appellation%20commerciale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Appellation commerciale : Nom générique sous lequel est connu un produit dans le commerce et qui se distingue de l'appellation scientifique [...]. 3, record 4, French, - appellation%20commerciale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Producto (Comercialización)
- Marcas de comercio (Derecho)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- nombre comercial
1, record 4, Spanish, nombre%20comercial
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- marca comercial 1, record 4, Spanish, marca%20comercial
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-03-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- passing-off action
1, record 5, English, passing%2Doff%20action
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The House of Lords has set out the requirements for a passing-off action on many occasions... Lord Diplock identified five conditions... there must be(1) misrepresentation(2) by a trader in the course of trade(3) to prospective customers of his or ultimate consumers of goods or services supplied by him,(4) which is calculated to injure the business or goodwill of another trader, and(5) which causes actual damage to the business or goodwill of the trader bringing the action. 2, record 5, English, - passing%2Doff%20action
Record 5, Key term(s)
- action in passing off
- faire passer des marchandises pour celles d'une autre sourcepassing off action
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- action pour commercialisation trompeuse
1, record 5, French, action%20pour%20commercialisation%20trompeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- action pour substitution des produits 2, record 5, French, action%20pour%20substitution%20des%20produits
feminine noun
- action en passing-off 3, record 5, French, action%20en%20passing%2Doff
avoid, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cour rappelle que l'action en commercialisation trompeuse ne protège pas le produit de la demanderesse, mais plutôt l'achalandage relié à ce produit [...] 4, record 5, French, - action%20pour%20commercialisation%20trompeuse
Record 5, Key term(s)
- action découlant d'une substitution frauduleuse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-12-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trademarks (Law)
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- unregistered trademark
1, record 6, English, unregistered%20trademark
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- unregistered trade mark 2, record 6, English, unregistered%20trade%20mark
correct
- unregistered mark 3, record 6, English, unregistered%20mark
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is illegal to use an unregistered trademark similar to a registered trademark. A similar unregistered trademark exists if the structure, words, pronunciation, meaning, shape, or color of the unregistered trademark is designed in such a way that it misleads or confuses the public so that they believe that the unregistered trademark is, in fact, a registered trademark. 1, record 6, English, - unregistered%20trademark
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
An unregistered trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible except along with the goodwill of the business concerned. 4, record 6, English, - unregistered%20trademark
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to the Canadian dictionaries consulted, "trademark" is the preferred spelling. 5, record 6, English, - unregistered%20trademark
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The general term "mark" is often used in texts as an elliptical variant of "trademark." 5, record 6, English, - unregistered%20trademark
Record 6, Key term(s)
- unregistered trade-mark
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Marques de commerce (Droit)
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- marque de commerce non déposée
1, record 6, French, marque%20de%20commerce%20non%20d%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- marque non déposée 2, record 6, French, marque%20non%20d%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une personne qui utilise une marque de commerce non déposée peut montrer au grand public qu'elle revendique les droits sur la marque en question en inscrivant le symbole «TM» à côté. 3, record 6, French, - marque%20de%20commerce%20non%20d%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme général «marque» s'emploie souvent dans les textes comme forme abrégée de «marque de commerce». 4, record 6, French, - marque%20de%20commerce%20non%20d%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-09-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Financial Accounting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- book of business
1, record 7, English, book%20of%20business
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- business book 2, record 7, English, business%20book
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The accounts written by a company. It can be expressed in a number of ways such as "total book" of business, "book of auto business", "homeowners business," etc. 3, record 7, English, - book%20of%20business
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After spending years building and growing a loyal client base, your client list-also known as your book of business or goodwill-has value. How do you determine its value and what is the best way to sell your client list at retirement? 4, record 7, English, - book%20of%20business
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Comptabilité générale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- livre de commerce
1, record 7, French, livre%20de%20commerce
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Livres comptables dans lesquels est enregistré le détail de la comptabilité d'un commerçant. 2, record 7, French, - livre%20de%20commerce
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès qu'il démarre son activité, l'entrepreneur achète les livres de commerce tels que le livre journal, le livre d'inventaire, le registre des présences [...] 3, record 7, French, - livre%20de%20commerce
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-11-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Auctioneers' Association of Alberta
1, record 8, English, Auctioneers%27%20Association%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established in 1934, the Auctioneers’ Association of Alberta is one of the oldest established auction associations in North America. For over 60 years, the Auctioneers’ Association of Alberta has worked hard on developing a high standard of professionalism and business ethics as well as consistently creating goodwill with the people of Alberta. 1, record 8, English, - Auctioneers%27%20Association%20of%20Alberta
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Vente
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Auctioneers' Association of Alberta
1, record 8, French, Auctioneers%27%20Association%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-02-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- commercial property appraiser 1, record 9, English, commercial%20property%20appraiser
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The definition of a "fonds de commerce" incorporates all tangible and intangible elements that enable a business person to engage in his commercial activity. It can include anything from the land he has his buildings on to the goodwill the business has built over the years. This goes far beyond the term premises. Where in English one might say "business for sale", the French use "Fonds de commerce à vendre". 1, record 9, English, - commercial%20property%20appraiser
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- expert en fonds de commerce
1, record 9, French, expert%20en%20fonds%20de%20commerce
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- related business
1, record 10, English, related%20business
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In relation to a charity includes a business that is unrelated to the objects of the charity if substantially all persons employed by the charity in the carrying on of that business are not remunerated for that employment. 2, record 10, English, - related%20business
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Income Tax recognizes a distinction between the "related" and "unrelated" business activities of charities. The distinction, as we shall see, is poorly defined at the margins, but the core idea is clear : a business is related if it directly advances the goals of the charity. The sales outlets of Goodwill Industries are a good example. An unrelated business, conversely, is one that does not directly advance the charitable purpose. 3, record 10, English, - related%20business
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Income Tax Act, S. 149.1(1). 4, record 10, English, - related%20business
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- activité commerciale complémentaire
1, record 10, French, activit%C3%A9%20commerciale%20compl%C3%A9mentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relativement à un organisme de bienfaisance, est assimilée à une activité commerciale complémentaire une activité commerciale étrangère aux fins de l'organisme de bienfaisance si, de toutes les personnes employées par l'organisme de bienfaisance pour exercer cette activité, il n'en est presque aucune qui soit rémunérée à ce titre. 2, record 10, French, - activit%C3%A9%20commerciale%20compl%C3%A9mentaire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu, art. 149.1(1). 3, record 10, French, - activit%C3%A9%20commerciale%20compl%C3%A9mentaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-10-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- unrelated business activity
1, record 11, English, unrelated%20business%20activity
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- unrelated business 1, record 11, English, unrelated%20business
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Income Tax Act prohibits charities from engaging in "unrelated business activities". This is usually interpreted to mean that charities cannot engage in business activities unrelated to their objects, or that do not help achieve their objects. 2, record 11, English, - unrelated%20business%20activity
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Income Tax Act recognizes a distinction between the "related" and "unrelated" business activities of charities. The distinction, as we shall see, is poorly defined at the margins, but the core idea is clear : a business is related if it directly advances the goals of the charity. The sales outlets of Goodwill Industries are a good example. An unrelated business, conversely, is one that does not directly advance the charitable purpose. 1, record 11, English, - unrelated%20business%20activity
Record 11, Key term(s)
- unrelated business activities
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- activité commerciale non complémentaire
1, record 11, French, activit%C3%A9%20commerciale%20non%20compl%C3%A9mentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité commerciale étrangère aux fins d'un organisme de bienfaisance. 2, record 11, French, - activit%C3%A9%20commerciale%20non%20compl%C3%A9mentaire
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'oppose à «activité commerciale complémentaire». 2, record 11, French, - activit%C3%A9%20commerciale%20non%20compl%C3%A9mentaire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-08-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Commercial Law
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- business-format franchise
1, record 12, English, business%2Dformat%20franchise
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- franchise package 2, record 12, English, franchise%20package
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under a business-format franchise, the franchisee undertakes to run the outlet in strict accordance to definitions of product line, methods of production, purchasing rules, management procedure, advertising, physical appearance and location of the business-in short every aspect of it-as laid down by the franchisor. 1, record 12, English, - business%2Dformat%20franchise
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the following basic features... must be present in every "business format" franchise : 1. There must be a contract containing all the terms agreed upon. 2. The franchisor must initiate and train the franchisee in all aspects of the business prior to the opening of the business and assist in the opening. 3. After the business is opened the franchisor must maintain a continuing interest in providing the franchisee with support in all aspects of the operation of the business. 4. The franchisee is permitted under the control of the franchisor to operate under a trade name, format and/or procedure, and with the benefit of goodwill owned by the franchisor. 5. The franchisee must make a substantial capital investment from his own resources. 6. The franchisee must own his business. 7. The franchisee will pay the franchisor for the rights which he acquires in one way or other and for the continuing services with which he will be provided. 8. The franchisee will be given some territory within which to operate. 3, record 12, English, - business%2Dformat%20franchise
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Droit commercial
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- franchise de reproduction
1, record 12, French, franchise%20de%20reproduction
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- franchise de duplication 1, record 12, French, franchise%20de%20duplication
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La franchise de reproduction ou de duplication. Les Américains l'appellent "package franchise" ou "business format franchise", dans laquelle les franchisés reproduisent le plus fidèlement possible l'activité exercée par le franchiseur dans son unité pilote. Ce sont essentiellement les franchises de prestations de service ou les franchises industrielles ou les franchises dans lesquelles le franchiseur n'a pas de centrale d'achat, mais référence des produits. 1, record 12, French, - franchise%20de%20reproduction
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1980-11-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Motivation and Advertising Psychology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- customer-holdover effect
1, record 13, English, customer%2Dholdover%20effect
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each piece of advertising influences sales today, and at the same time adds another brick to the structure of goodwill that increases business tomorrow. The key element is the customer-holdover effect. 1, record 13, English, - customer%2Dholdover%20effect
Record 13, Key term(s)
- holdover effect
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Motivation et psychologie de la publicité
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- effet de report 1, record 13, French, effet%20de%20report
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut savoir que chaque action publicitaire a une influence à court terme sur les ventes, à plus long terme sur la structure du goodwill, et, par voie de conséquence, sur la valeur de l'entreprise dans son ensemble. L'élément capital est appelé ici l'effet de report, (...) 1, record 13, French, - effet%20de%20report
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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