in business
idiom
1
: operating as a business
The hotel has been in business for over 150 years.
Customer satisfaction is important if you want to stay in business.
2
informal
: ready to begin doing or using something
Just plug in the computer and you're in business!
He quickly changed the tire, and was back in business in 10 minutes.
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Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024
But for most CEOs, now is a good time to reflect on what this revolution in business means for them.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 15 May 2024
After graduating from the University of Texas-Austin with a bachelor's degree in business, Jason joined his brother, Brad, and their father, Bill, in NovaLink.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
With nearly 30 years in business, production of the collaborative boot is expected to encounter minimal issues, such as shipment delays.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 May 2024
Oleksy graduated in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in business management and marketing.
—Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Julian Zelizer, a professor of political history at Princeton University, said while there are notable examples of political family dynasties — such as the Bush and Kennedy clans — those families started in politics, and not in business as the Trumps have.
—Jeongyoon Han, NPR, 9 May 2024
The Pizza Peel & Tap Room in Plaza Midwood is closing its doors after a decade in business and will soon be transformed into a new home for a popular barbecue joint: The Improper Pig.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
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—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024
But for most CEOs, now is a good time to reflect on what this revolution in business means for them.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 15 May 2024
After graduating from the University of Texas-Austin with a bachelor's degree in business, Jason joined his brother, Brad, and their father, Bill, in NovaLink.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
With nearly 30 years in business, production of the collaborative boot is expected to encounter minimal issues, such as shipment delays.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 May 2024
Oleksy graduated in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in business management and marketing.
—Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Julian Zelizer, a professor of political history at Princeton University, said while there are notable examples of political family dynasties — such as the Bush and Kennedy clans — those families started in politics, and not in business as the Trumps have.
—Jeongyoon Han, NPR, 9 May 2024
The Pizza Peel & Tap Room in Plaza Midwood is closing its doors after a decade in business and will soon be transformed into a new home for a popular barbecue joint: The Improper Pig.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
About Cyber Defense Magazine Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professions in business and government.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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