to do business

a person who is engaged in business or trade

thriving and prosperous business or trade

the knack, skills, or specialized knowledge required for conducting business successfully

to tout or actively seek out business opportunities and clients

to compete aggressively for business, customers, or trade, often by poaching or undercutting rivals

the will to live

to attract customers or advertise to drum up trade

the professional or commercial environment, industry, or field where business transactions take place.