Crossword Puzzle

1234567891011121314151617181920
Across
  1. 2. The practice of hiring outside firms to perform tasks (11 letters)
  2. 4. A financial obligation (9 letters)
  3. 6. A standard or point of reference (9 letters)
  4. 8. The act of giving expert advice in a professional setting (10 letters)
  5. 10. The activity of buying and selling (8 letters)
  6. 11. A person who starts and runs a business (12 letters)
  7. 13. Earnings distributed to shareholders (9 letters)
  8. 14. Meeting present needs without compromising future generations (14 letters)
  9. 16. The act of introducing new ideas or methods (10 letters)
  10. 17. The wealth and resources of a region (7 letters)
  11. 19. A type of business ownership where the owner licenses its operations (9 letters)
  12. 20. Building relationships for business purposes (10 letters)
Down
  1. 1. The potential for a business to grow and expand (11 letters)
  2. 3. A person with an interest in a business's success (11 letters)
  3. 5. An item that a business offers for sale (7 letters)
  4. 7. A legal form of business between two or more entities (11 letters)
  5. 9. Rivalry among businesses (11 letters)
  6. 12. A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement (11 letters)
  7. 15. A document itemizing a transaction (7 letters)
  8. 18. A risky new business initiative (7 letters)