Understanding Business
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780078023163
Author: William G Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 2.1, Problem 2.1CQ
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To determine: The reasons a person might get motivated to start his/her own business.
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Business means starting an economic activity that is capable to generate revenue in exchange of goods or services. Many new businesses which are started these days with an innovative idea and less capital are termed as startup.
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Understanding Business
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