SALES Definition

SALES is the total amount sold within a stipulated time period, usually 12 months. Sales is usually expressed in monetary terms but can also be in total units of stock or products sold.

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INDEX-LINKED BOND provides a secure investment in real terms, as the coupon payments and the redemption proceeds are linked to movements in the RPI (the Retail Prices Index).

COST CONTROL is the process of controlling the cost of a project within a predetermined sum throughout its various stages from inception to completion.

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