enterprise vs initiative

enterprise and initiative both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
enterprise	Yes	No	No	No
initiative	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, enterprise and initiative are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of enterprise include enterprisingness, go-ahead.

enterprise (noun)	initiative (noun)
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)	the first of a series of actions
readiness to embark on bold new ventures	readiness to embark on bold new ventures
an organization created for business ventures

enterprise (adjective)	initiative (adjective)
	serving to set in motion