in business
phrase
1
: operating as a business
The hotel has been in business for over 150 years.
Customer satisfaction is important if you want to stay in business.
2
informal
: ready to begin doing or using something
Just plug in the computer and you're in business!
He quickly changed the tire, and was back in business in 10 minutes.
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James Loffler is the President of Loffler Companies, a leader in business technology services and solutions across the Upper Midwest.
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Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Cramer interview with Micron CEO Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
James Loffler is the President of Loffler Companies, a leader in business technology services and solutions across the Upper Midwest.
—
James Loffler,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Looking forward at American heritage means asking what will make this process sustainable—who needs to be in business for this ecosystem to exist—then actually focusing our support on those partners.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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