Susan Dovi is a single, 31-year-old wife and mother, who wants to start her own company. She has no previous business experience but has an idea for marketing a mobile animal-grooming service with an approach similar to that used for pizza delivery. When a customer calls, Susan will arrive in a van in less than 30 minutes and will provide the grooming service. Many of her friends think the idea has promise but dismiss her efforts to seriously discuss the venture. However, Susan is not discouraged; she plans to purchase the van and the necessary grooming equipment. She is hopeful that her business loan will be financed through her local bank where she has maintained a relationship for several years. Susan would like to hear your suggestions and recommendations. Question 3: What will her "competitive advantage" be over existing grooming businesses? Question 4: What might two of her variable cost be, and two of her fixed cost be to run this business.
Question 3: What will her "competitive advantage" be over existing grooming businesses? In doing mobile animal grooming business, Susan Dovi has to consider/bring competitive advantages following way as stated below,
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Question 4: What might two of her variable cost be, and two of her fixed cost be to run this business. Fixed Cost:
Variable Cost:
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Susan Dovi is a single, 31-year-old wife and mother, who wants to start her own company....
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