business development – n : business function focused on
strategy, creating strategic partnerships and long-term relationships with
suppliers and customers. The business development function within a business
can be thought of as a jack-of-all-trades position focused on strategic
deal-making with an eye toward increasing sales and expanding the company’s
long-term business success or scope.
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Adapted from "The CompanyCrafters Entrepreneur's Dictionary"
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