Business news is the branch of journalism that records, analyzes and disseminates information regarding commercial and economic issues. It is typically presented in various formats including articles, videos, tables, charts, podcasts and broadcasts. This type of news coverage can have a positive, negative or neutral effect on investments, trading and transactions. It may also affect broader social and political issues such as economic policies, other legislation and major global events.
A business is a for-profit organization engaged in commercial, industrial or professional activities. These organisations can be privately owned, publicly listed or not-for-profit. They can range in size from sole proprietorships to large corporations and are usually organised into industry sectors such as manufacturing, retailing or service provision. A business is also referred to as an enterprise or an organisation, and can be distinguished from government agencies or not-for-profit organizations that are engaged in charitable activity or furthering a social cause.
The term ‘business’ can be used in a number of ways:
in business (= operating)
She is in the midst of putting her business plans into action.
out of business (= closing)
Many small businesses will be put out of business by the new tax laws.
doing business with (= working with)
The firm did a lot of business with their new supplier.
the business of (= the purpose of)
The new law will have a big impact on the business of illegal drug trafficking.
A press release is a piece of news that is issued to the media with the aim of attracting attention and promoting a product, service or event. They are typically short and concise, with a key message that is backed up by evidence and supported by details such as facts and figures.
Adam Snider is a senior editor at Business News Daily with more than 10 years of content marketing experience. He has covered a variety of topics, but his primary focus is on small business and entrepreneurship. He is particularly interested in emerging industries such as legal cannabis, electric vehicles and artificial intelligence. Prior to joining the BND team, he founded and ran an organic search strategy consulting company and a seed series investing firm. He is a graduate of Rutgers University.