Legal Definitions - course of business

Definition: The course of business refers to the normal routine or standard practices involved in managing a trade or business. It is also known as the ordinary course of business, regular course of business, ordinary course, or regular course.

Examples:

• Ordering inventory from suppliers
• Processing customer orders and payments
• Hiring and training employees
• Marketing and advertising products or services
• Managing finances and accounting

These examples illustrate the routine activities that are necessary for running a business. They are considered part of the course of business because they are standard practices that are regularly performed in the normal operation of a business. Any activities that deviate from the course of business may be considered unusual or irregular.