Business News Daily is the internet’s leading authority for startup and early stage business owners to find the news and information they need to launch, grow and run successful businesses. Business News Daily is a part of the larger network of publications and online resources for business and financial news founded by Eric Noe, editor-in-chief and head of editorial content. Eric brings 15 years of experience running digital content teams in both traditional media and the startup world, including time spent as chief content officer at Fit Small Business and SVP of editorial content at Participant Media.
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A business is any entity that seeks profit by providing goods or services to consumers in exchange for payment. These activities can be anything from individuals with side hustles to massive corporations. Whether or not a business actually obtains profits depends on the nature of its operations, its market and the economy. Regardless, the pursuit of profits makes a business a business, even if the company fails to make a profit in any given year.
While some business leaders are guilty of unscrupulous behavior, few have acted out of sheer wickedness. Instead, they’ve often been driven by personal greed, insufficient scrutiny of corporate affairs, or an insensitivity to public opinion. Whatever the cause, these behaviors have left business looking like a despoiler who needs to be reined in—though it’s often difficult to do so with legal time lags.
To combat this perception, many companies are embracing sustainability and corporate social responsibility. However, some still view these concepts as luxuries that only the wealthy can afford, or feel that it’s not in their best interests to pursue them. As a result, these companies are criticized for not acting in the best interests of society and their shareholders. Others, however, believe that a balance can be achieved between pursuing profit and promoting sustainable operations. In order to do so, they must be able to measure and track their progress, and have access to accurate data. This data, when analyzed correctly, will provide insights into how a company can improve and become more sustainable.