Co-owner/operator vs business manager

The differences between co-owner/operators and business managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a co-owner/operator and a business manager. Additionally, a business manager has an average salary of $83,198, which is higher than the $32,256 average annual salary of a co-owner/operator.

The top three skills for a co-owner/operator include co-op, patients and data analysis. The most important skills for a business manager are customer service, powerpoint, and project management.

Co-owner/operator vs business manager overview

	Co-Owner/Operator	Business Manager
Yearly salary	$32,256	$83,198
Hourly rate	$15.51	$40.00
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	95,615	377,191
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

What does a co-owner/operator do?

A co-owner/operator is responsible for delivering goods and services for the companies using their trucks and vehicles. Co-owner/operators ensure timely merchandise deliveries, check the quantity and quality of the cargo, and follow routes accordingly. They also inspect vehicle conditions, identify any inconsistencies, and perform troubleshooting for malfunction for immediate repair or replacement of components to prevent deliveries delays. A co-owner/operator must have clean driving records, adhering to the road's safety regulations.

What does a business manager do?

A business manager is responsible for directing the overall operations of the company, ensuring that all employees do their tasks efficiently and accurately. Business managers' duties include developing strategic solutions, evaluating employees' performance, identifying business opportunities to grow, monitoring the company's expenses to meet its budget goals, implementing techniques to boost the company's revenue and profitability, and adhering to the company's legal policies and procedures. A business manager must have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to supervise daily operations.

Co-owner/operator vs business manager salary

Co-owner/operators and business managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Co-Owner/Operator	Business Manager
Average salary	$32,256	$83,198
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $49,000	Between $47,000 And $145,000
Highest paying City	Rahway, NJ	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	New York	Washington
Best paying company	BorgWarner	The Citadel
Best paying industry	Technology	Technology

Differences between co-owner/operator and business manager education

There are a few differences between a co-owner/operator and a business manager in terms of educational background:

	Co-Owner/Operator	Business Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Co-owner/operator vs business manager demographics

Here are the differences between co-owner/operators' and business managers' demographics:

	Co-Owner/Operator	Business Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 58.4% Female, 41.6%	Male, 43.2% Female, 56.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between co-owner/operator and business manager duties and responsibilities

Co-owner/operator example responsibilities.

Manage shipping and warehousing for the entire U.S., as well as A/R & A/P.
Manage end to end business operations including hiring, scheduling visits, conducting customer consultations and performing pet visits.
Perform renovations and finishing work, roof work, windows, siding and much more.
Developed/Maintain Facebook page for marketing/advertising.
Developed/Maintain Facebook page for marketing/advertising.

Business manager example responsibilities.

Coordinate and manage hvac projects from estimate to invoice.
Manage accounting, treasury, and process improvement initiatives to effect financial turnaround of CMRO business unit.
Manage and supervise firm operations on a daily basis including purchases, accounting, scheduling of vendors, attorney and CPA.
Create solutions in the areas of invoicing, AR reporting and payment methods that lead to system improvements and streamline processes.
Manage all human resource activities, operational processes and financial oversight.
Develop internal operating procedures design to achieve efficient clinic operations and maximum service to patients.

Co-owner/operator vs business manager skills

Common co-owner/operator skills

Co-Op, 35%
Patients, 10%
Data Analysis, 7%
PowerPoint, 6%
Python, 4%
C++, 3%

Common business manager skills

Customer Service, 21%
PowerPoint, 7%
Project Management, 6%
Human Resources, 6%
Payroll Taxes, 5%
Business Plan, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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