Businessperson

Businessperson
Occupation
CNOOC Group Chairman Wang Yilin (left) shaking hands with BG Group CEO Chris Finlayson in 2013
Occupation type	Business
Activity sectors	Private
Description
Competencies	Innovation Risk Taking Ability Critical thinking Goal seeking Networking Persuasion Perseverance Leadership
Education required	Qualification is not required

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A businessperson, also referred to as a businessman or businesswoman, is an individual who has founded, owns, or holds shares in (including as an angel investor) a private-sector company. A businessperson undertakes activities (commercial or industrial) to generate cash flow, sales, and revenue by using a combination of human, financial, intellectual, and physical capital to fuel economic development and growth.^[1]

^ "businessman". WebFinance Inc. 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2009. Retrieved 6 July 2018. businessman[:] A person who is employed by an organization or company. Businessmen are often associated with white collar jobs. In order to avoid sexism or the perpetuation of stereotypes, the term "businessperson" is often used. The term "businesswoman" is less commonly used.