In the context of small firms, explain the terms equity and stock.

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Equity is an owner's share of the assets of a company. For proprietorships and partnerships the claim on the assets of a firm is that they are the same as the owner's personal assets. Equity financing in a corporation is evidenced by shares of either common or preferred stock.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Why is the development of sales territories inefficient for some companies?

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The Family and Medical Leave Act:

A) applies to private employers with 5 or more employees. B) applies only to non-governmental employers. C) allows up to twelve weeks per year of leave for childbirth, adoption, or serious health conditions of a spouse, child, or parent. D) states that the leave must be paid leave.

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A unilateral mistake of fact is typically grounds for avoiding a contract

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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