Across
- 2. a flexible business structure combining corporate liability protection with partnership-style tax benefits
- 6. a strategic agreement where two or more independent companies combine forces to form a single, new legal entity
- 7. recognizable sign, design, phrase, or symbol that identifies products or services
- 12. an exclusive right granted for an invention
- 14. one company purchases all of another company's shares or assets to take control
- 15. strategic process of building and nurturing authentic, mutually beneficial relationships with industry peers, potential clients, investors, and mentors
- 16. one individual owns and operates the business alone, with no legal separation between the owner and the company
- 17. a strategic partnership where two or more independent businesses pool their resources
- 18. collaborative, long-term agreement where two or more independent firms pool resources, knowledge, or expertise to achieve shared goals
Down
- 1. form of private equity financing where investors provide capital to high-potential, high-risk startups and early-stage companies
- 3. a legal business entity completely separate from its owners
- 4. sells products directly to end users
- 5. a strategy where independent contractors sell products directly to consumers and earn commissions
- 8. a self-employed individual or entity who provides specialized services to clients under a contract
- 9. strategic practice of hiring external vendors, contractors, or agencies to handle specific business functions
- 10. objective assessment to determine the value of a business
- 11. a way of communication that builds connections between businesses and customers
- 13. determining the current economic worth of a company