Concept of Business, trade, industry and

AN introduction to the concept of Business , Trade and Commerce

1. Concept of business, trade, industry and commerce

2. Concept of Business “Business ” means all those human activities which are related to the production and distribution of goods and services with the object of earning profit. E.g . Farmer , Fisherman, Manufacturer . Business also includes those activities which indirectly help in production and exchange of goods such as transport, insurance, banking , warehousing etc. Every business enterprise whether it is carried on a small or a large scale deals in goods and services for earning of money . So business includes all the commercial and industrial activities that provide goods and services to the people with an objective to earn profit .

3. Importance of Business Activities Mass production of goods Expansion of market Provision of credits by banks Communication and transport Innovations Employment Source of revenue Raising standard of living

4. Concept of Trade Trade is the buying and selling of goods and services . It involves the direct exchange of goods and services for money or other goods. It is the transfer of goods and services from one person or entity to another, following payment or exchange of goods . A network that allows trade is called a market. Trade is an important factor of production, because in its absence , the producer or manufacturer will not do business, since every business is set up to make profit.

5. Importance of Trade 1. Trade enhances production of goods and services. 2. It creates employment even for people who cannot read or write. 3. It gives room for variety of items to be produced. 4. It creates relationship between buyers and sellers. 5. It helps in growth of industries. 6. It brings people of diverse culture and languages closely. 7. It brings development to a country.

6. 8. It enhances movement of people from one place to another. 9. It promotes communication. 10. It brings technology closer to people. 11. Through trade, resources (raw materials) are converted into finished products for people to use. 12. It is a business one can start with little capital. 13. It enhances the social well being of citizens by exposing them to variety of quality products including luxury items

7. Forms of trade Home Trade Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Foreign Trade – Import Trade, Export Trade, Intrepot

8. Concept of Commerce Commerce is a branch of business. It is concerned with the exchange of goods and services . It includes all those activities, which directly or indirectly facilitate that exchange . Commerce looks after the distribution aspect of the business. Whatever is produced it must be consumed, to facilitate this consumption there must be a proper distribution channel. Here comes the need for commerce which is concerned with the smooth buying and selling of goods and services.

9. Importance of Commerce Commerce tries to satisfy increasing human wants Commerce helps to increase our standard of living Commerce links producers and consumers Commerce generates employment opportunities Commerce increases national income and wealth Commerce helps in expansion of aids to trade Commerce helps in growth of industrial development Commerce helps in growth of industrial development Commerce benefits underdeveloped countries Commerce helps during emergencies

10. Concept of Industry Industry is the production of goods or related services within an economy . The major source of revenue of a group or company is the indicator of its relevant industry. When a large group has multiple sources of revenue generation, it is considered to be working in different industries . The manufacturing or technically productive enterprises in a particular field , country, region, or economy viewed collectively, or one of these individually. A single industry is often named after its principal product ; for example, the Auto industry .

11. Importance of Industrial Policies Deployment of natural resources Modernization Balance Industrial Development Balance Regional Development Coordination between basic and consumer Industries Coordination between small scale and large scale industries Area Determination Cordial Industrial Relations Proper utilization of Business investments