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[biz-nis] / ˈbɪz nɪs /






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Now, her fashion and beauty business has reached a milestone many doubted it would achieve: profitability.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

But some, impatient to be the boss of an established firm, are instead now borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy such a business and install themselves as the boss.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

David Belhassen, founder of private equity firm Neo Investment Partners, recalled having to deliver some hard truths when he decided in 2017 to get involved with the business.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Leadership coach and business psychologist Jacqueline Ackerman says that workforces generally don't object to a young person taking over because of their age.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

“How is it none of my business when it’s coming through my walls?!”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

DIY store B&Q and the fast food chain Five Guys are among hundreds of UK businesses named by the government for paying staff below the minimum wage.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Chris McDonald, the UK's science and technology minister, told AFP nobody disputed the opportunity the executives were describing, but that "clearly the people leading businesses have a different set of responsibilities to people running countries."

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Blackstone’s early venture-stage investment group has backed such businesses as financial-technology companies iCapital, valued at more than $7.5 billion as of last year, and Canoe Intelligence, which is being acquired by Bloomberg.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Ramaswamy said that the company’s growth is being driven by the company’s AI-native products, which are expanding Snowflake’s user base to new lines of businesses.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

And they’re hoping you’re one of the good ones who have educations with kids who start small businesses.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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