What are the limitations and risks of a marketing strategy that does not contemplate the responses of your competitors

"in the electricity industry, low average total costs are obtained only through large-scale production. in other words, the initial cost of setting up all the necessary wiring makes it risky and, most likely, unprofitable for competitors to enter the market. throughout much of the 20th century, many people viewed south africa’s de beers group as a monopoly because it controlled a large percentage of diamond production and sales. patents are granted to inventors of a product or process for a certain number of years. the reason for this is to encourage innovation in the economy. without the existence of patents, it is argued, research and development for improved electronics is unlikely to take place, since there’s nothing preventing another firm from stealing the idea, copying the product, and producing it without incurring the devel opment costs."which of the following best explains the barriers to entry that exist in this scenario? increasing returns to scale legal barriers exclusive ownership of a necessary resource

During march, the business engaged in the following transactions: a. borrowed $45,000 from the bank and signed a note payable in the name of the business. b. paid cash of $40,000 to acquire land. c. performed service for a customer and received cash of $5,000. d. purchased supplies on account, $300. e. performed customer service and earned revenue on account, $2,600. f. paid $1,200 on account. g. paid the following cash expenses: salaries, $3,000; rent, $1,500; and interest, $400. h. received $3,100 on account. i. received a $200 utility bill that will be paid next week. j. paid cash dividends of $1,800. required: 1.) prepare journal entries for each transaction. enter journal entries by the transaction letter. 2.) prepare the trial balance of my motors, inc. at march 31, 20xx. 3.) prepare financial statements for my motors, inc. for the period ending march 31, 20xx. (income statement and balance sheet)

Problem 9–7 preparing financial statements the general ledger accounts and balances for kits & pups grooming follow.