A business person is someone who is involved in the world of commerce and finance. A TRADER is a person who buys and sells goods or assets in order to make a profit. An EXEC is a high-ranking EXECUTIVE in a company, usually with decision-making power. An EXECUTIVE is a person who is responsible for the management and direction of a company. An ENTREPRENEUR is someone who starts their own business and takes on the risk of running it. An OWNER is someone who has legal ownership of a business. A CAPITALIST is someone who invests money in order to make a profit. An AGENT is someone who acts on behalf of another person or company.