successful business — business that does well
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A company or organization that makes good profits, grows, or achieves its goals.
Say it like a native
Textbook She operates a highly profitable commercial enterprise.
Native She runs a successful business.
Natural; 'operates a profitable commercial enterprise' is a prospectus phrase.
Pattern: a/the successful business; run/build/start a successful business
In use
- She started a successful business selling handmade jewelry online.work
- In my opinion, the key to running a successful business is understanding what your customers need and adapting quickly to changes.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ She makes a successful business.
✓ She runs a successful business.
You RUN a business, not 'make' one.
Common collocations
a successful business— run, build, own, launch
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'big business' (large company) or 'new business' (recently started).