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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 What kind of business should i start up? Q. I am thinking of starting up a business... I have a job but i am wanting to start something of my own so i ask: What kind of business should i start up? What sites could help me in starting up a business. What classes in college should i take in starting up my own business? How do i start a new business without spending too much of my own money? Where do i start? - Thank you so much: answer all questions and get the best answer. Asked by John - Thu Jun 3 09:09:57 2010 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments A. Congratulations on your decision to start up a new small business! First and foremost, I'd say to pick a business you are interested in so that you will enjoy your time building and running it. No specific classes are required (although a knowledge of accounting, marketing, and the internet would help). Depending upon the type of business you chose to start up, there are small business grants available, and of course financial institutions, and even friends and family. Regarding your question on hepful start-up sites, I've placed a link to the Microsoft Small Business Center. Under the learning tab, there is some great information on how to start-up a new business, approaching clients, writing a business plan, obtaining a website and… [cont.] Answered by unknown - Thu Jun 3 14:24:24 2010 What is the best way to transfer my small business to my son? Q. I want to give my son my business without charging him any upfront money. I would like to pull a small income from the business each month as a retirement. I dont want a share in the business just a guaranteed payment each month. I have been in business since 1983 and have annual average revenue of $225,000. My son has been working with me now for the past 8 years and has shown great leadership skills. I am concerned about things like tax ramifications of not handling this properly. Our business isnt incorporated instead it is a sole proprietorship. Would it be better to incorporate and retain a share of the business while giving my son the majority? Also I have a house for sale currently but it is pre foreslosure. I have a buyer lined… [cont.] Asked by johndmershon - Thu Jul 19 18:32:28 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. If you own a small business, then you should at some point have had to consult with a CPA and a small business attorney...this should be best handled by your attorney. If you don't have one, try calling around to see if you can get one recommended to you. Someone who handles real estate or retirement issues might be able to help as well. As with anything, if the company doesn't make any money, your 'guaranteed monthly retirement' won't always be there, so some of this rests on the fact that you believe the business will be successful enough under his command. There are never any guarantees... Answered by reddevilbloodymary - Thu Jul 19 21:32:49 2007 Can I operate a business outside the country with a sole proprietorship type of business?
Q. I'd like to operate a Business and Trade Organization outside the US. If I have a sole-proprietorship type of business, can I do that? If I decide to form an alliance with another business outside the country, would I have to change into a Corporation? Asked by JM - Fri Feb 27 13:39:49 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. You can absolutely operate as a Sole Proprietor and still have have alliance with another company. Whether you have strategic partnership or contractual partnership, you should be able to show revenue on your tax form as a sole proprietor. The taxes are very complicated, depending on which company you are operating in because I know someone who has a similar business model. There are accountants that specialize in this area and you can consult them. Also feel free to sign up on where you can find and network with small businesses globally. Feel free to link with my company (Paul Graphics). Answered by jamie.jordan80 - Fri Feb 27 18:23:15 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "business"  marketwatch.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:07:16 GMT+00:00 MarketWatch (press release) phoenix, Jul 30, 2010 ( business wire) -- AlphaTrade.com (OTC:APTD) has committed to developing a unique trading platform which will allow clients of any ... AlphaTrade Set To Reinvigorate the Market Place MarketWatch (press release) AlphaTrade Is Pleased to Announce "Operation Free-Gate" MarketWatch (press release)  informationweek.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:19:06 GMT+00:00 InformationWeek The job, posted on the company's US jobs listing site, seeks someone with experience building an online gaming business on the web and mobile devices. ... Big Business moving in on social media MarketWatch  businessweek.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:41:52 GMT+00:00 BusinessWeek Thursday: Time Warner Cable Inc., Cablevision Systems Corp. and DirecTV Inc. Verizon For Business Order Verizon High Speed Internet Online Now and Get 1 ... From Google News Search: "business"  thisisboss.com 410px x 566px | 50.20kB [source page] admin Many things must be considered to start a business one of which is how we know the current market conditions and it can be done by conducting surveys directly to the field However what if  taylorwinchester.com 280px x 640px | 44.10kB [source page] Business Financial planning in general is a complex area and this is no different for businesses whether you are a sole  paulsmiths.edu 325px x 486px | 49.70kB [source page] Welcome to the PSC Business Entrepreneurship Program Our undergraduate program offers you the opportunity to learn about all the functional areas of business in the heart of entrepreneurship country Our faculty of experts and business From Yahoo Image Search: "business"  experienceproject.com unknown Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:46:58 GM Answers to the question, Name A Type Of . Business. That Does Not Depend On Supply And Demand? Answers to Questions from People Who Know at Ask Experience Project. 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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