What Resources Does a Sole Proprietorship Primarily Depend On

question 32

Multiple Choice

What resources does a sole proprietorship primarily depend on?

• A) The corporation
• B) Foreign investors
• C) Capital markets
• D) Those of the owner
• E) A committed clientele

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