You are giving a tour of businesses to several classical musicians from China. One of the Chinese in the tour group has asked you to define the purpose of business. How should you answer this question?

Purpose of business is to increase general well being of people by selling goods and services.

Explanation:

The main purpose of business is to increase well being of people, make profits for its stakeholders and offering value for money to its customers or clients through products and or services. The products and services provided by the company should not harm its customers and clients instead these products and services should provide benefits to its users and satisfy their needs. While making profits a company should keep scarce resources in mind so the needs of the future generation is not compromised also it does not harm the environment by its poisonous wastage. Every business requires some form of investment as an input though which quality output can be provided to its customers and clients.