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Business is a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade. The practice of making one's living.

The etymology of "business" stems from the state of being busy, and implies some form of viable and profitable work.

A business can be a particular organization, or a more generalized usage refers to a particular market.

A business, also known as an enterprise or a firm, is an organization involved in the trade of goods, services, or both to customers or consumers.

Businesses are prevalent in capitalist economies, where most of them are privately owned and provide goods and services to customer for mutual benefit.

"The business of business is business." Milton Friedman

Milton Friedman introduced his theory, "A Friedman Doctrine: The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase Its Profits"^[1]. From a corporate view point a business has no social responsibility to the public or society but only a responsibility to its shareholders. But a business is composed of people, serves people and exists within a society composed of people and therefore what is good for people is good for business.

There is no socially responsible of businesses because social responsibilities belong in the hands of the people. The more profit in a business then the more resources will be available for people to provide for their social responsibilities. The redistribution of wealth should be in the hands of the people and not business by the vote of a corporate board, nor the government through "legal charity".

As an example: employees may take up a collection to provide for a fellow employee. The board members may do the same. But a vote where the minority will be deprived of choice in the matter of charity undermines the choice of the minority.

Archibald MacLeish once said, "Freedom is the Right to Choose, the Right to create for oneself the alternatives of Choice. Without the possibility of Choice, and the exercise of Choice, a man is not a man but a member, an instrument, a thing.”

So it is true that "The business of business is business." But it is also true that "The business of people is people."

Business may not always be about profit as we think of profit. Businesses may be not-for-profit, individually owned or state-owned. But a not for profit business really is still looking for financial profit for itself but for a profit of another nature and for others.

A business owned by multiple individuals may be referred to as a company.

The first business had a non profit aspect to it and was delegated by God.

Genesis 2:15 "And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it."

An additional part of that original business plan of God included profit and gain.

Genesis 1:22 "And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth."

The business of this website is to help people prosper.

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." 3 John 1:2

Business Links

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorshiprun by people who Volunteer.

If you need help:

Or want to help others:

Footnotes

↑ A 1970 essay for The New York Times essay.

[1] A 1970 essay for The New York Times essay.

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-'''Kingdom Business'''
+Business is a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade. The practice of making one's living.
-The kingdom is divided into the left hand and the right.<Ref>Genesis 48:14 And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid [it] upon Ephraim’s head, who [was] the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh [was] the firstborn. Matthew 6:3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: Mark 10:37  They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.
+The etymology of "business" stems from the state of being busy, and implies some form of viable and profitable work.
-Mark 10:40  But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.</Ref>
-The right hand is the state which is in charge of the capital and the state consists of all the people or ''children of God''. They do not own those assets collectively but individually. Most nations own what they have collectively and the State controls the assets, including the people who are only human resources. God meant people to own the land and themselves but historically men have gone into bondage under States like Babylon and Egypt or Rome etc.
+A business can be a particular organization, or a more generalized usage refers to a particular market.
-If you find yourself more an asset of a State than a free soul under God there are solutions that can be approached in a righteous manner. Jeremiah had a few things to say about the Babylonian Captivity.<Ref>Jeremiah 29:1 ¶ Now these [are] the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem unto the residue of the elders which were carried away captives, and to the priests, and to the prophets, and to all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon;</Ref>
+A business, also known as an enterprise or a firm, is an organization involved in the trade of goods, services, or both to customers or consumers.
-The left hand of government is the church and it is in the alms giving business, promoting individual welfare through charity. The whole [[Christian conflict]] of the early [[Church]] was that they did not want to Join '''''Caesar Care''''' which provided for the individual welfare of the people through a social scheme of [[Corban]].
+Businesses are prevalent in capitalist economies, where most of them are privately owned and provide goods and services to customer for mutual benefit.
+"The business of business is business." Milton Friedman
-When people listen to leaders that say and do contrary to God they go out of His presence and do foolish things.
+Milton Friedman introduced his theory, "A Friedman Doctrine: The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase Its Profits"<Ref>A 1970 essay for The New York Times essay.</Ref>. From a corporate view point a business has no social responsibility to the public or society but only a responsibility to its shareholders. But a business is composed of people, serves people and exists within a society composed of people and therefore what is good for people is good for business.
-God arranged that people go into captivity because they had forgotten what God wanted them to do and how God wanted them to live.<Ref>Jeremiah 29:4 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon;</Ref>
+There is no socially responsible of businesses because social responsibilities belong in the hands of the people. The more profit in a business then the more resources will be available for people to provide for their social responsibilities. The redistribution of wealth should be in the hands of the ''people'' and not business by the vote of a corporate board, nor the government through "[[legal charity]]".
-While they were in captivity they were told to do and not do certain things. They had to provide for their families and still be fruitful and productive.<Ref>Jeremiah 29:5 Build ye houses, and dwell [in them]; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them; Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished.</Ref>They were not suppose to be rebels or law breakers but also they were to pray to God for their personal needs and welfare and not their captors.<Ref>Jeremiah 29:7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.</Ref>
+As an example: employees may take up a collection to provide for a fellow employee. The board members may do the same. But a vote where the minority will be deprived of choice in the matter of charity undermines the choice of the minority.
-They were warned not to listen to liars and deceivers that would offer them schemes that would teach them falsehoods that would entangle the people into greater bondage.<Ref>Jeremiah 29:8 ¶ For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.
+: [[Archibald MacLeish]] once said, '''"Freedom is the [[Exousia|Right to Choose]], the Right to create for oneself the alternatives of Choice. Without the possibility of Choice, and the exercise of Choice, a man is not a man but a member, an instrument, a thing.”'''
-For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.</Ref>
+So it is true that "The [[business]] of business is business." But it is also true that "The business of people is people."
-People are presently in Babylon and have been carried away. Many Americans and other people in many countries have Built houses, and planted fields, and eaten the fruit; They took wives, and beget sons and daughters and have increased they have often sought peace but are carried away captives.
+Business may not always be about profit as we think of profit. Businesses may be not-for-profit, individually owned or state-owned. But a not for profit business really is still looking for financial profit for itself but for a profit of another nature and for others.
-Now they need to pray unto the LORD to have peace.
+A business owned by multiple individuals may be referred to as a company.
-Why?
+The first business had a non profit aspect to it and was delegated by God.
-Because they Let people deceive them and hearkened to false dreams not from the LORD.
+* [[Genesis 2]]:15 "And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it."
-Some people are waking up to those false dreams and have “thoughts of peace, and not of evil”. They no longer want to covet their neighbors' goods and force their neighbor to provide for them.<Ref>Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.</Ref>
+An additional part of that original business plan of God included profit and gain.
-People are starting to have the faith to pray to the God of heaven rather than the gods of the world.<Ref>Jeremiah 29:12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.</Ref>
+* [[Genesis 1]]:22 "And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth."
-People are starting to seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness with all their hearts.<Ref>Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.</Ref>
+The business of this website is to help people prosper.
-Those that seek His peace and make straight his ways will be set free.<Ref>Jeremiah 29:14 And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.</Ref> That freedom will be a product of seeking and striving according to His ways of peace and love for yourselves and also for others.
+* "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."   [[3 John 1]]:2
-== Calls ==
+== Business Links ==
-. Business Call [http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/89698 recording]
+'''[http://www.score.org/ SCORE]''' is a nonprofit association [http://www.score.org/about-score dedicated to helping] small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and [http://www.score.org/mentors mentorship]run by people who  [http://www.score.org/volunteer Volunteer].
-# Richard starting business. What is your passion? '''What is your skills'''? What skills would you like to discover and develop? What are your resources, including other people with skills? Be encouraged to grow with your business?
-# Bill Start a business that fills a need. Look for '''mentors''' that can help you with the different aspects. Don't be afraid to fail. Look for apprenticeship. Don't be afraid to start small. Look at support type businesses where you supply other business that want to see you succeed.
-# Attitude. Advise, Achieve for others first so that you will be better equipped for yourself.
-# '''Business plan''' is your road map to what you want to do. Write it down. Count the cost. So That  you can... Focus on how your product or service serves others?
-== Plans ==
-'''Step 1: Business Plan'''
+{{Template:Business}}
-Caring about others as much as yourself is the beginning of Christ's business plan.
-Loyalty to what is right more than profit is part of His business plan.
-These principles need to be manifest in all our business so that we become witnesses of his name, his character.<Ref>Jeremiah 29:15 ¶ Because ye have said, The LORD hath raised us up prophets in Babylon;</Ref>
-A business plan must be a road map taking you in a righteous direction.
-A business plan is not what you do before you start but it is the start.
-In fact you have already started.
-Accumulation of your personal knowledge and skills is an accumulation of business assets. It is your first capital.
-Your second source of capital is the skill knowledge and even assets willing shared by others.
-In a kingdom business plan you are not alone because you are seeking to start your business to help others as much as yourself and there are others who are willing to do the same.
-Most business need some Organization & Management skills and assets to begin with. In a congregation of record you already have some of that because you are gathering with others that care about your business before it even begins.
-Every business is structured differently and which one is best for you could be the result of your trial and error or you can benefit from what others have already learned from their trial and error.
-A business provides a Service or Product Line? Your Provision
-What do you want to provide and how does it benefit others, your “customers”?
-Are you applying the golden rule producing an honest provision for society?
-Can you Market it and will you need help?
-Do you have the funds and resources or will you need help?
-How much time will it take and will you need financial help?
-What are your assets, skills, advantages and what are you missing?
-This brings us to ...
-'''Step 2: Get Business Assistance and Training'''
-Bring your questions to your elders to get advise and assistance.
-Then share this outline with your minister who will bring it to others in the network of Churches.
-You will need to do the leg work knowing that your willingness to help others will encourage others to help you.
-'''Step 3: Business Location'''
-Where will you do business?
-How and where will you market your provision?
-Is there local help?
-'''Step 4: Financing Business'''
-What will you need, minimum and maximum? There are often slow returns at first.
-Don't quit your day job.
-Burning the midnight oil is a term used by people stating their own business.
-Do your home work and get help from others who have walked this road to get a realistic perspective.
-Luke 14:28 “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?”
-'''Step 5: Determine the Legal Structure'''
-In many countries there are different rules about business for their citizens. Your goal may be kingdom but you have to begin seeking it where you are. The Church is in the business of charity but the people are capitalists of either the State or their own status. If of the State they need to decide which form of ownership is best for you: sole proprietorship, partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC), corporation, S corporation, nonprofit or cooperative.
-You will need to discuss this with many people and pray about it.
-'''Step 6: Business Name,"Doing Business As"(DBA)'''
-Many countries require businesses to Register with the State to do business in the state.
-Choosing a name may not be as easy as you think.
-Mankind is driven by names and the name you choose may affect your ability to market what you produce or offer.
-Get experienced people with business savvy to go through this process.
-'''Step 7: Numbered if a business'''
-Taxable businesses of those who have been numbered or wish to do business in a given State will need to find out which tax identification number you'll need.
-'''Step 8: Registering for State and Local Taxes'''
-You will be expected Register with your state to obtain a tax identification number, workers' compensation, unemployment and disability insurance. That doe not mean you have to take from these systems but you may be required to pay into them like the Israelites had to pay their talley of bricks.
-'''Step 9: Business Licenses and Permits'''
-There are more and more Licenses and Permits required by federal, state and local agency. A social security number will be required to do business in the market place of the State.<Ref>Title 42 › Chapter 7 › Subchapter IV › Part D › § 666 ›42 USC § 666 - Requirement of statutorily prescribed procedures to improve effectiveness of child support enforcement
-(a) Types of procedures required
-In order to satisfy section 654 (20)(A) of this title, each State must have in effect laws requiring the use of the following procedures, consistent with this section and with regulations of the Secretary, to increase the effectiveness of the program which the State administers under this part:
-(13) Recording of social security numbers in certain family matters.— Procedures requiring that the social security number of—
-(A) any applicant for a professional license, driver’s license, occupational license, recreational license, or marriage license be recorded on the application;
-For purposes of subparagraph (A), if a State allows the use of a number other than the social security number to be used on the face of the document while the social security number is kept on file at the agency, the State shall so advise any applicants. </Ref>
-'''Step 10: Employer Responsibilities'''
-There are many ways to handle having employees and it may be as complicated as having a business.
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