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People in a business

Words for people and their roles in a business.

A2B1B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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executive

noun · 3 examples
  1. A senior executive approved the expansion plan.
  2. The company hired an executive with experience in retail.
  3. She became an executive after several years as a manager.

clerk

noun · 3 examples
  1. The office clerk checked the details on the form.
  2. A clerk filed the documents in the cabinet.
  3. He started work as a clerk in a small company.

staff

noun · 3 examples
  1. The hotel staff gave us a warm welcome.
  2. All staff must attend the safety meeting.
  3. The shop needs more staff during the holidays.

client

noun · 3 examples
  1. The designer met a new client this morning.
  2. Our client wants the website finished by June.
  3. Each client receives a written estimate.

agent

noun · 3 examples
  1. Her agent negotiated the contract with the publisher.
  2. We asked an agent to arrange the sale.
  3. The player spoke to his agent before joining the team.

accountant

noun · 3 examples
  1. An accountant checked the company expenses.
  2. We asked our accountant to prepare the annual accounts.
  3. She trained as an accountant before opening her own firm.

consultant

noun · 3 examples
  1. The factory hired a consultant to improve safety.
  2. A business consultant helped us review our plans.
  3. She works as a consultant for several small companies.

entrepreneur

noun · 3 examples
  1. The young entrepreneur opened a bicycle repair shop.
  2. An entrepreneur needs to understand what customers want.
  3. She became an entrepreneur after developing a useful product.

businessman

noun · 3 examples
  1. A local businessman bought the empty building.
  2. The businessman met several suppliers at the event.
  3. Her father is a businessman who runs two shops.

owner

noun · 3 examples
  1. The owner of the shop lives nearby.
  2. We asked the owner before using the room.
  3. The dog returned safely to its owner.

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