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# Approve / Deny / Manage Business Applications

**Accessing the Approval Panel**

1. Open your in-game chat (default: `T`)
2. Type `/approvebusiness` and press Enter
3. The Business Approval Panel will open

**Understanding the Application**

Each pending application displays:

* **Business Name** - The proposed name of the business
* **Owner** - The player's full name and Citizen ID
* **Business Type** - Industry category (Restaurant, Retail, etc.)
* **Classification** - Public (can trade stocks) or Private
* **Description** - Owner's explanation of their business purpose
* **Applied Date** - When the application was submitted

**Reviewing an Application**

**What to Look For:**

* ✅ **Realistic business name** (not memes or inappropriate)
* ✅ **Reasonable description** (shows RP intent)
* ✅ **Player's record** (check if they have violations)
* ✅ **Business type matches description** (restaurant shouldn't be labeled as tech company)
* ❌ **Red flags**: Generic names, minimal effort, duplicate businesses

**Making a Decision**

**To Approve:**

1. Click the **"Approve"** button on the application
2. System automatically:
   * Issues a business license (format: BL-YYYY-XXXXXX)
   * Creates business identifier for banking
   * Notifies the owner
   * Moves business to active status

**To Deny:**

1. Click the **"Deny"** button
2. Application is rejected
3. Owner is notified (they can reapply with improvements)

**After Approval**

* Business appears in `/businesses` for the owner
* Owner can now:
  * Add members/employees
  * Manage banking
  * Register for stock market (if Public classification)
  * Begin money laundering operations