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What was the original business idea behind He Anally's company?
What was the original business idea behind He Anally's company?
- Open a shoe store in downtown Seattle
- Open an A&W root beer stand in Washington, D.C. (correct)
- Start a tobacco retail shop in London
- Import chemicals from Germany
How did Merck start its business?
How did Merck start its business?
- As an importer of chemicals from Germany (correct)
- By repairing battery eliminators for Sears radios
- By making soap and candles in Cincinnati
- By opening a shoe store in Seattle
What did Procter & Gamble initially manufacture?
What did Procter & Gamble initially manufacture?
- Shoes and boots
- Chemicals from Germany
- Battery eliminators for radios
- Soap and candles (correct)
What was the original business of Motorola?
What was the original business of Motorola?
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How did Philip Morris start its business?
How did Philip Morris start its business?
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What did 3M start making after its initial failure?
What did 3M start making after its initial failure?
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Why did 3M's second president not draw a salary during the first eleven years of his tenure?
Why did 3M's second president not draw a salary during the first eleven years of his tenure?
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Which company was founded by John Nordstrom upon his return from the Alaska Gold Rush?
Which company was founded by John Nordstrom upon his return from the Alaska Gold Rush?
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What product did 3M start manufacturing after its initial failures?
What product did 3M start manufacturing after its initial failures?
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What was the original business idea behind Sony?
What was the original business idea behind Sony?
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