What does Charles Dickens mean when he says Scrooge had made a point always of standing in their esteem in a business point of view that is strictly in a business point of view?

Answer 1

That Scrooge only had business relationships and not social one. He shunned social interactions

Answer 2

This quote suggests that Scrooge only cared about being respected and valued by others in terms of his business success and wealth. It implies that his worth and respect were solely tied to his business achievements, rather than his character or actions as a person.