A word to use instead of business lady?

Question

A business person. something that would use inclusive language that is not sexist.

Answer 1

I'm also with Picador on this one.  Businesswoman is fine.  

I  suppose you could also use "professional" or "entrepreneur," depending on the type of businesswoman.

Answer 2

Yes, business woman is fine.  Although it is on the brink of absurdity, Political Correctness has yet to stuff "Businessperson" down our throats.

Answer 3

Office lady.

Answer 4

entrepreneur

Answer 5

Debutant?

Answer 6

Lady is a polite social term for a woman. This is not necessary or appropriate in business situations.

Businesswoman or business person is fine; business executive might sound better and more complimentary.

Answer 7

maybe a "proprietor" is she owns a shop or a business.

Answer 8

I'm with picador, I think businesswoman is fine (if you are talking about a woman of course).

Like it or not, there is still no such thing as an abstract 'person'--we are all either men or women!