It’ Strictly Business: Basic Elements of a Business
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No matter whether a business is a storefront, online or a combination of the two, certain principles apply to all. This video presents the basic elements of a business, including profit, a business plan, marketing plan, finance, accounting, logistics, knowing your customer, having a unique product or service to sell, anticipating challenges that may arise, and adopting procedures and operations to deal with these challenges.
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