This is a subscriber-only article. Join Entrepreneur+ today for access

Learn More

Already have an account?

Sign in
Entrepreneur Plus - Short White
For Subscribers

Nixed: Entrepreneurs Share the Jargon Words They Can't Stand Please stop using these words.

By Jon Marcus

This story appears in the July 2017 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »

Maurice Alexandre F.P. | Getty Images

While some people spew out jargon like it is their job, for many, on the receiving end it just comes out as mumbo jumbo that makes little sense.

Below four entrepreneurs share their least favorite jargon words and phrases.

Related: Why Jargon Is Bad for Your Business -- and How To Eliminate It

Editor's Pick

Related Topics

Side Hustle

This Millennial Dad Just Wanted to Help His Daughter Care for Her Bearded Dragon. Then His Cricket-Breeding Side Hustle Exploded — Earning $27,000 in One Month.

It wasn't Jeff Neal's first attempt at a side gig, and before long, the "prototypical millennial side-hustler" realized his product had major potential.

Leadership

4 Out of 5 Entrepreneurs Step Down as CEO — Here Are 3 Things You Need to Do So You're Not One of Them.

Navigating the journey from entrepreneur to CEO is a profound transformation, one that often separates visionary founders from effective business leaders.

Business News

Bill Gates Just Said These Are Some Of His Top Five Favorite Books Of All Time

The billionaire typically releases a favorite book of the year list. But he switched it up on Monday and released some of his all-time favorites.

Business News

Chipotle Customer Throws Food At Employee in Brawl, Judge Offers Employment Instead of Jail Time

The video of the September 5 altercation quickly went viral on Reddit.