Business Essentials (12th Edition) (What's New in Intro to Business)
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ISBN: 9780134728391
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Person AJ has loads of experience in the travel industry as a manager and a sales director. He is primed and ready to start his own venture Company DV. The business offers travel planning services for families and individuals. He hopes the business to grow by at least 10% every year through making advertisements and other means.
To explain: The mission statement and why it is important.
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