Grammar fix
successful business
business that does well
A company or organization that makes good profits, grows, or achieves its goals.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
She started a successful business selling handmade jewelry online.
In my opinion, the key to running a successful business is understanding what your customers need and adapting quickly to changes.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She makes a successful business.
Say: She runs a successful business.
You RUN a business, not 'make' one.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natural; 'operates a profitable commercial enterprise' is a prospectus phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a successful business
- run
- build
- own
- launch