Miles' Startup Company Began Well, but Within a Couple Months

question 37

Multiple Choice

Miles' startup company began well, but within a couple months he found he was unable to pay invoices from suppliers. He didn't understand how he could have this problem. He hired experts; his business idea was sound; and he had many new customers. What went wrong?

• A) Miles lacked critical technologies.
• B) Miles lacked patents or copyrights.
• C) Miles lacked raw materials.
• D) Miles lacked cash resources.

Recognize the legal requirements and implications of bailments, including the rights and duties of bailors and bailees.

Identify the elements necessary for the enforceability of promises or gifts.

Understand the distinctions between lost, mislaid, and abandoned property.

Recognize the criteria and legal significance of different types of gifts (inter vivos, causa mortis).

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Definitions:

Erosion Costs

Costs incurred when a new project or product negatively impacts the sales and profits of existing products or services.

Operating Cash Flow

The money a company makes from core business activities excluding costs associated with financing or investments.

Salvage Value

The estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, reflecting what a company expects to recover to offset initial costs.

CCA Depreciation

Stands for Capital Cost Allowance Depreciation, which is a way to claim a tax deduction for the depreciating value of assets over time in Canada.