Business is business

Pro Tip 1/3

Professional Distance

This phrase often implies maintaining professionalism over personal relationships in business contexts.

Even though my cousin's company made a lower bid, business is business—I chose the best offer.

Pro Tip 2/3

Tough Decisions

It's used to justify hard decisions made for the good of the business, even if they're unpopular.

Laying off employees was tough, but business is business.

Pro Tip 3/3

Emotion vs. Logic

The phrase can highlight the need to prioritize logic and profit over emotions in commerce.

I felt bad about raising prices, but business is business.