Kathy Runs a Business from Her Home

question 41

Essay

Kathy runs a business from her home.Not only is she the sole employee,she never leaves her home,performing all business functions in her pajamas in front of her computer.Her business consists of buying and then reselling various goods over the Internet.She is very successful with thousands of customers.In terms of regulation of commerce,how would you characterize her business?

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Definitions:

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