The Growth Stage

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Across
  1. 4. The original concept for a new business.
  2. 6. A person who starts and runs a business.
  3. 7. The first stage where a business idea is developed.
  4. 10. The stage where sales become stable and business growth slows.
  5. 12. People hired to work in a business as it grows.
  6. 13. The stage where customer numbers and profits increase.
  7. 14. Money left after all business expenses have been paid.
Down
  1. 1. Increasing the size of a business by opening new locations or entering new markets.
  2. 2. Creating new products or improving existing ones to stay competitive.
  3. 3. Money earned from selling goods or services.
  4. 5. A stage where sales and profits begin to fall.
  5. 7. The stage where the business begins operating and selling to customers.
  6. 8. Rival businesses trying to attract the same customers.
  7. 9. Activities used to promote products or services to customers.
  8. 11. Making major changes to help a business grow again after maturity or decline.