Careers in Business Services
Business services are the intangible services that businesses use to conduct their trade activities. These include banking, warehousing, marketing, inter and intra-departmental communication, and more. A large portion of the business industry consists of service-based companies, and they tend to be highly competitive. For example, a business can hire an outside company to help it with its shipping operations, or a marketing firm to do some of its advertising.
The Office of Supply Chain, Professional, and Business Services at ITA supports the development of the global trade in these essential services through programs that provide training for workforce skills in demand overseas, as well as through its work with private sector business associations to help them promote the value of the U.S. business services industry during negotiations in trade agreements.
If you’re interested in a career in business services, keep in mind that the field is fast-paced and can be stressful. You should also be prepared to meet the needs of a wide range of customers and companies, Spinelli says. For example, a company may need to call in animal control professionals to handle a pest infestation or maintenance workers to address problems with equipment and appliances. Lastly, some jobs require travel or can only be done remotely, which means you’ll need a reliable Internet connection.
