Crossword puzzle assignment

7. Proprietorship – A business owned and run by one person who is responsible for all profits and debts.
11. – A professional estimate of the value of something, such as a business or property.
12. Capital (VC) – Money invested in startup businesses that have high growth potential.
13. – Hiring outside companies or individuals to complete certain business tasks instead of doing them internally.
14. – Building relationships with people who can provide business opportunities, information, or support.
15. Contractor – A person hired to perform work for a business but who is not considered an employee.
18. Marketing (MLM) – A business model where people earn money from selling products and recruiting others to sell them.

1. – When one company buys another company or its assets to gain control of it.
2. – A legal business entity that is separate from its owners and provides limited liability protection.
3. – When two companies combine to form a single company.
4. Valuation – The process of determining how much a business is worth based on its finances, assets, and market conditions.
5. Venture – A business partnership where two or more companies work together on a specific project.
6. Relations (PR) – Managing a company’s image and communication with the public and media.
8. Direct Marketing – A method where businesses sell products or services directly to customers without using retail stores.
9. – A legal right that protects an invention so others cannot make or sell it without permission.
10. Liability Company (LLC) – A type of business structure that protects owners from personal responsibility for business debts.
16. – A word, symbol, or logo legally used to represent and protect a brand.
17. Alliance – An agreement between businesses to cooperate and share resources while remaining separate companies.