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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. A business (company, enterprise or firm) is a legally recognized organization designed to provide goods or services, or both, to consumers, businesses and governmental entities. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies. Most businesses are privately owned. A business is typically formed to earn profit that will increase the wealth of its owners and grow the business itself. The owners and operators of a business have as one of their main objectives the receipt or generation of a financial return in exchange for work and acceptance of risk. Notable exceptions include cooperative enterprises and state-owned enterprises. Businesses can also be formed not-for-profit or be state-owned. The etymology of "business" relates to the state of being busy either as an individual or society as a whole, doing commercially viable and profitable work. The term "business" has at least three usages, depending on the scope — the singular usage (above) to mean a particular company or corporation, the generalized usage to refer to a particular market sector, such as "the music business" and compound forms such as agribusiness, or the broadest meaning to include all activity by the community of suppliers of goods and services. However, the exact definition of business, like much else in the philosophy of business, is a matter of debate and complexity of meanings. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License business?!? Q. well am thinking about starting my on business any ideas on how i can get started and wat should my business be Asked by JJ - Tue Jun 3 16:24:55 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments A. you've got it back to front. First you look for a niche in the market that needs to be addressed or you note a shortage of demand. If you are not addressing these keep your money in your pocket. Business opportunities come from hobbies expanded, new technology (e.g. become the Blue Ray expert), niche markets e.g. something a cultural group wants or needs, changes in law create opportunities for experts to emerge, changes in demographics e,g, more children in the area. Look around. Ask people around you. How to start will depend on the idea - some businesses start part time until they get enough customers to move on - some start as web based businesses and others just have to bite the bullet and go bigtime. Whatever you do please do… [cont.] Answered by ASBC - Tue Jun 3 18:02:51 2008 How to write a business proposal for selling a at home business? Q. I have my own wedding and event planning business and I am interested in selling in it. I really want to know the format of a business proposal for selling a business and I would really like to see an example of a business proposal for selling a business (comes with existing advertising and a website). I want a sample so that I can get an idea. Please do not tell me tips. I really would like to see a sample of a proposal for selling a business. Asked by Austinite - Fri Dec 5 12:54:51 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments A. You can't post a Proposal for Sale of Business here. It is a comprehensive document similar to a business plan with dozens to hundreds of pages. Contact a broker like VR Business Brokers and see if you can get help. Yours is a unique business driven by personal contacts and is not easily sold. Answered by GETaLIFE - Fri Dec 5 23:52:56 2008 How can i start a business if i am not sure of my passions?
Q. I've done alot of research on starting a business. I am a college sophmore-havent picked a major yet but i'll probably go with business and photography. My interests are business, photography, web design, photoshop, traveling and languages (spanish and italian) When people say base your business ideas on you passions--mine are a little too complicated for starting a small business. Any Ideas? Thanks! Asked by jade_pisces - Sat Jun 27 20:00:24 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. I'm helping a friend with his expanding company and am looking for 2 or 3 people right now who are ambitious and teachable. Your background is impressive but I make no promises or offers. If your really interested in business ownership and would like to find out more contact me for an interview... Call toll free 1-866-676-8366 Answered by 100k - Mon Jun 29 13:36:17 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "business"  boss.blogs.nytimes.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:15:12 GMT+00:00 Jobs Bill Stalls in Senate New York Times (blog) Democrats attempting to wrap up work on a small business jobs bill were stymied Thursday morning when they were unable to break a ...  reuters.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:19:09 GMT+00:00 - July 30 Reuters Anglo-Dutch oil company Shell (RDSa.L) has refused to rule out pursing a claim for damages against rival oil firm BP (BP.L) and other companies over losses ... Business Diary: Channel Five set to relocate Independent  mb.com.ph Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:23:59 GMT+00:00 with South Korea Manila Bulletin I am sure our businessmen who are doing business or who intend to do business with South Korea will find the information useful: Known as the Hermit ... From Google News Search: "business"  verynice2.com 318px x 794px | 44.30kB [source page] Brabantia > Brabantia Business To Business Brabantia Business To Business If you are a business that is looking to purchase a large quantity of Brabantia products then please contact us as we will be able to offer a competitive From Yahoo Image Search: "business"  asiaing.com unknown Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:32:40 GM Free eBook: Creating a Small . Business. Website Your Customers Will Trust. This Essentials Series explains the surprising similarities between offline and online businesses, showing you the seven reasons why your customers do . business. . From Google Blog Search: "business" Quotations about Business. In use the word may refer to many differing activities, such as the activity of buying or selling in trade, a commercial firm or enterprise, one’s personal affairs or concerns, one’s regular occupation, employment, or profession, something acquiring attention, or a situation, matter or happening. Business is the "art" of making money by selling things or services people want for more than their cost. - Patrick Dixon Sourced
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