Nounbusinesses
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 How should government regulated a businesses practices? Q. Okay let s start from the beginning. With the dying job market there will be a increased interest in alternative ways to make money for the average American. The option most Americans will probably be looking toward will be new/small businesses. The government s red tape combined with the competition makes it virtually impossible for a new business to survive. If the government were to lessen their control over small businesses by means of zoning laws, permits, inspection costs, and taxes, the possibility of creating a new business would become a more viable option for mainstream Americans. Though American should not expect to become super rich, rather instead hope to make enough to replace the income they lost. For the business that… [cont.] Asked by ano.nymous1986 - Thu Feb 5 02:38:25 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments A. An interesting and lengthy question that possibly deserves an equally lengthy answer. I have worked for various companies. Everything from a family owned business that employed 3 family members, to a large Wall Street firm that employed roughly 40,000 people. The issue that we have here is that in trying to regulate businesses, it's as if the government is trying to please everyone...and in doing so, they please no one. Like the saying goes, "You can't just be a little bit pregnant". As a shareholder in a wide range of publicly traded companies, I have had a few of my common stocks go to zero, while the companies filed for bankruptcy (Lehman Bros. and WaMu are just 2 of them). Even though it cost me money personally, I am thinking… [cont.] Answered by Captain Credit - Thu Feb 5 03:03:01 2009 How do I get businesses interested in advertising in my local business directory? Q. I want to start printing a local business directory (about 2-3 thousand which I will deliver), but how do I get businesses interested initially. I would charge a lot cheaper than local paper and add a couple articles of local interest, plus public info. Asked by danny s - Sat Jun 9 04:06:31 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. Directories need to be redone at least annually. They will need to know WHY people will use this book (and therefore see their ad) Remember - they are asking what's in it for me? They are paying for advertising, so what can get they get in addition? You can offer a discount on a repeat ad. Encourage them to put a coupon in the ad (so they can see if it's working)? Perhaps you can convert it to an online website so they get paper copy and internet exposure? Then you can link their websites to yours. How about a map of the town or area, that can easily be removed, identifying all the advertisers's locations? Good Luck Answered by Maggie Jeans - Sat Jun 16 22:28:15 2007 What types of businesses were successful during the Great Depression?
Q. I'm looking for specifics on local businesses here, I've been searching on the internet and have found info on corporations but not much on local businesses that kept their heads above water. Asked by an_experienced_novice - Mon Dec 8 16:01:33 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. First, it s a Recession, not a Depression, you should read the source below. There's always room for cheap food during any crisis. The down side is of course that low prices lead to low profits. There's also the other extreme, luxury goods, some people always have money. And it's not just old money, even in a downturn some people earn more than usual. The positive aspect of this modern economy is that you can offer services today that didn't exist 50 years ago. If you have a specialized service of some kind, people will find you and keep your niche afloat. Be creative, use your skills (emphasis on your). From specialized tutoring to computer recycling and resale, there are tons of ideas just waiting for you discover them. Offer to… [cont.] Answered by Andrew H - Mon Dec 8 16:22:56 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "businesses" Business is the "art" of making money by selling things or services people want for more than their cost. - Patrick Dixon Sourced
From Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License.  marketwatch.com Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:06:38 GMT+00:00 MarketWatch (press release) Through the first six months of 2010, the OFS businesses to be acquired generated approximately $81 million revenue and $17 million EBITDA (defined below). ...  sfgate.com Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:18:58 GMT+00:00 , however big San Francisco Chronicle Two decades ago, when Consumer Reports started evaluating treadmills, it built a test machine it called the Johnny Walker. A drumlike steel cylinder studded ...  bbc.co.uk Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:22:05 GMT+00:00 BBC News But businesses said turnover had dropped by up to 60% because of the roadworks. The county council said it had "catered for all the needs of the town". ... From Google News Search: "businesses" From Yahoo Image Search: "businesses"  socialmediaexaminer.com Cindy King Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:20 GM Here's a look at how . businesses. are using Facebook tabs to greet visitors and engage with them to build their . business. .  buffalophiotas.com admin ue, 27 Jul 2010 06:16:56 GM It is somewhat astounding that many small . businesses. today still do not have a website of their own. They continue to operate in the old fashion way. This would include having an ad in the Yellow Pages, doing weekly advertising in their ...  popcs.com unknown ue, 27 Jul 2010 14:11:28 GM How would health insurance . businesses. be able to stay viable if the Senate bill is passed? As I understand it, the bill forces all Americans to have health insurance. However, I think that the fine for having no health insurance is ... From Google Blog Search: "businesses" |
