List two examples of : A sole trading firm a conglomerate. A venture that is considered a family firm non-family firm. A firm in its start-up phase an established venture. A social enterprise a commercial enterprise. A highly innovative venture a firm that sells regular household consumables that is not innovative. A firm that has a high valuation a firm that has a low valuation. (Note that the valuation classified as high or low is rated as such when compared to their industry counterparts).

List two examples of : A sole trading firm a conglomerate. A venture that is considered a family firm non-family firm. A firm in its start-up phase an established venture. A social enterprise a commercial enterprise. A highly innovative venture a firm that sells regular household consumables that is not innovative. A firm that has a high valuation a firm that has a low valuation. (Note that the valuation classified as high or low is rated as such when compared to their industry counterparts).

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