Definition

1. Noun:
   • A representative who manages commercial or professional matters on behalf of another person or entity: A business agent is an individual authorized to conduct affairs, negotiate, and make decisions for a client or principal.
   • Specifically, a union representative who deals with employers: In a labor context, a business agent is an official of a trade union who handles contracts, grievances, and negotiations with company management on behalf of the union members.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The actor hired a business agent to manage his endorsement deals and contract negotiations.
  • The union's business agent met with the company's management to discuss the new collective bargaining agreement.

Advanced Usage

• "To act as a business agent for": To formally serve in the capacity of managing someone's professional affairs.
  • She acts as the business agent for several small tech startups.

Variants and Related Words

• Agent (n): A person who acts on behalf of another.
• Union representative (n): A specific type of business agent representing labor union members.
• Negotiator (n): A person who conducts negotiations, which is a key function of a business agent.

Synonyms

• Representative
• Proxy
• Manager (in a specific commercial context)

Related Phrases

• Power of attorney: A legal document authorizing one to act as an agent for another.
• Collective bargaining: A primary process in which a union's business agent engages.

Related Idioms

• To have someone in your corner: To have a representative or agent supporting your interests.
  • With a skilled business agent in his corner, the musician felt confident about the contract terms.

Noun

1. an agent who handles business affairs for another; especially one who deals with employers