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The aspects of a business that the firm performs at a higher level than its competitors are known as the firm's


A) niches.
B) capital-intensiveness.
C) distinctive competencies.
D) strategic weakness.
E) first-mover advantage.

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Which of the following is NOT generally considered to be a role performed by small businesses?


A) Creation of new jobs
B) Development of new products
C) Manufacture of materials for large businesses
D) Distribution of products made by large businesses
E) Provision of capital for expansion of large businesses

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In times of economic prosperity,small firms are the first to hire additional workers and big firms are last.In times of economic downswings,small firms are the first to eliminate workers and big firms are last.This reflects which attribute of small firms as compared to large firms?


A) Increased innovation
B) Increased flexibility
C) Higher susceptibility to lawsuits
D) Economies of scale
E) All of these.

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The SBA program that is designed to help small businesses that cannot afford consultants is called ____________________.

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Entrepreneurial business ____________________,more than business size accounts for most new job creation.

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If an entrepreneur were considering a new business,which of the following would be a DESIRABLE characteristic of the industry being considered?


A) Several companies are engaged in highly competitive advertising,which indicates that the product is desirable.
B) The new company will sell a newly patented invention that is not yet well known but is expected to dominate the market.
C) Start-up costs are high,so only a few companies are in business.
D) The new company will be able to sell only to selected buyers.
E) Customers have substitute products from which to choose if the new company cannot produce the products as rapidly as needed.

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One important part of a business plan is the entrepreneurs' estimate of the amount of business they expect,also called a(n)"___________________________________."

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A written summary of the business strategy and its implementation plan is known as


A) a niche summary.
B) a first-mover advantage.
C) a business plan.
D) economies of scale.
E) a franchise agreement.

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After success in the market for executive pet care,Maverick Pet Partners moved to high energy pets that need runs and fitness training as opposed to just being let out to a fenced yard.MPP identified


A) a partnership.
B) a first-mover advantage.
C) a niche.
D) an established market.
E) a new market.

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You have a great idea for a new children's toy.Describe your financing options.

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Transportation businesses are good choices for entrepreneurs because they typically require few resources to start.

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____ are a group of small investors seeking to make profits on companies with rapid growth potential.


A) Intrapreneurs
B) Hierarchical allies
C) Stakeholders
D) Venture capitalists
E) Bondholders

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Small businesses generally have several distinctive competencies they should exploit in choosing their strategy.What are they?

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Briefly describe industries in which small businesses seem to be most effective.Why are they more effective?

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____________________ businesses typically do not perform as well as ____________________ businesses in the manufacturing industry due to economies of scale.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for new business failure described in your text?


A) Sufficient capital
B) Incompetence
C) Neglect
D) Weak control systems
E) Inexperience

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A small business can only have one owner.

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A written statement of the firm's business strategy and a plan for its ____________________ is an important part of a firm's business plan.

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A firm that exploits a marketing opportunity ahead of its competitors is said to have a(n)___________________________________.

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____________________ systems are needed to keep a business on track and to help alert entrepreneurs to potential trouble.

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