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The state of Michigan will begin upgrading its financial and business systems starting June 30. The new SIGMA Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system will replace Contract & Payment Express (C&PE) and Buy4Michigan. SIGMA VSS will improve how we work with vendors, payees, and grantees. Please visit www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS for important dates and transition information, including actions you may need to take.

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definition of business by The Free Dictionary

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Noun 1.

business – a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it; “he bought his brother’s business”; “a small mom-and-pop business”; “a racially integrated business concern”

enterprise – an organization created for business ventures; “a growing enterprise must have a bold leader”

agency – a business that serves other businesses

brokerage – the business of a broker; charges a fee to arrange a contract between two parties

chain – (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership

business firm, firm, house – the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; “he worked for a brokerage house”

dealership, franchise – a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company’s goods or services in a particular area

partnership – the members of a business venture created by contract

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What Is a Business?

A business is defined as an organization or enterprising entity engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. Businesses can be for-profit entities or they can be non-profit organizations that operate to fulfill a charitable mission or further a social cause.

The term “business” also refers to the organized efforts and activities of individuals to produce and sell goods and services for profit. Businesses range in scale from a sole proprietorship to an international corporation. Several lines of theory are engaged with understanding business administration including organizational behavior, organization theory, and strategic management.

Key Takeaways

A business is defined as an organization or enterprising entity engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.
Businesses can be for-profit entities or non-profit organizations.
There are various forms of a business, such as a limited liability company (LLC), a sole proprietorship, a corporation, and a partnership.
Businesses can range from small

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Take control of your energy costs, check your usage data, and pay your bills with a suite of tools for your business in My Account.

We understand that many businesses are facing new and unforeseen challenges due to COVID-19. To help during this difficult time, we’re suspending service disconnections for nonpayment and waiving late fees. Find out more on our Response to COVID-19 page.

If you are a small business customer, you also qualify for suspended service disconnection for nonpayment and waiver of late fees. For more information, visit our Small Business Resources page.

Form W‐9 – Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

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Business – Wikipedia

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Organization undertaking commercial, industrial, or professional activity

Business is the activity of making one’s living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services).^[1]^[2]^{[need quotation to verify]}^[3]^[4] Simply put, it is “any activity or enterprise entered into for profit.”^[5]

Having a business name does not separate the business entity from the owner, which means that the owner of the business is responsible and liable for debts incurred by the business. If the business acquires debts, the creditors can go after the owner’s personal possessions. A business structure does not allow for corporate tax rates. The proprietor is personally taxed on all income from the business.

The term is also often used colloquially (but not by lawyers or by public officials) to refer to a company. A company, on the other hand, is a separate legal entity

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State of Oregon: Business – State License Requirements

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License Requirements

The state of Oregon doesn’t have a general business license.
However, many occupations and business activities require special licenses, permits or certifications from state agencies or boards.

The state of Oregon offers a searchable online
license directory,
a directory of over 1,100 licenses,
permits and certifications.

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Local Requirements

Cities and counties may require a license for businesses operating in their jurisdictions. If your business is located within the city limits,
check
city offices to see if a local business license is required. If there is no specific listing for business licenses in your directory, the city hall information number is an appropriate initial contact.

Licensing offices for the following cities are:

Portland Bureau of Licenses | 503-823-5157

111 SW Columbia St., Ste. 600

Portland, OR 97201-5840

Salem Permit Application Center | 503-588-6256

555 Liberty Street SE, Room 320

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Barloworld to sell car sales business for almost R1 billion

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Industrial company Barloworld is one step closer to partially exiting the vehicle retail market after reaching an agreement on a joint venture with Akoo family owned NMI Durban South Motors (NMI-DSM).

The deal, valued at almost R1 billion, will see the Sandton head quartered company retaining a 50% stake in the joint venture.

Barloworld’s automotive business includes car rental, retail, fleet services as well as used vehicles and disposals. It is also a dealer for US company Caterpillar (Cat), through its equipment business and has a logistics business, as well as a consumer goods portfolio made up of its starch and glucose unit, that it acquired from Tongaat last year. The venture forms part of the group’s strategy to exit the vehicle sales market and eventually focus on its equipment and food businesses.

Barloworld CEO Dominic Sewela said in a statement: “The proposed restructure into this structure will enable us

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