Stakeholders are individuals or groups that have an interest or share in a business. The key stakeholders in a business include employees, customers, investors, and the community. It is important for businesses to identify, prioritize, understand, and engage their stakeholders. Stakeholders can influence businesses through voting, management roles, investing, ensuring social and environmental responsibility, providing expertise and feedback, and building long-term relationships. Managing stakeholders well is important for businesses to run efficiently and produce profits over the long term.