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What is Business?

Author: Jeff Carroll

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Video Transcript
Terms to Know
Business

An organization that attempts to earn a profit through the sale of goods or services.

Entrepreneur

A person who pursues a business venture with growth and expansion as a primary goal.

Free Enterprise System

A market system with little control and regulation of business (by the government).

Loss

When expenses are greater than sales - there is a loss.

Microeconomics

An area of economic study that focuses on specific markets, choices, and behaviors that affect price, cost and demand.

Profit

When revenue and sales are greater than expenses - there is a profit.