Your Textbook Describes a Survey of More Than 5,000 Independent

question 23

Multiple Choice

Your textbook describes a survey of more than 5,000 independent businesses regarding obstacles facing small firms entering international trade.According to the survey,what was the major obstacle?

• A) obtaining adequate knowledge about exporting
• B) identifying viable sales prospects abroad
• C) understanding business protocols in other countries
• D) selecting suitable target markets

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