Bitcoin in Business: Managerial Decison Making
In order for Bitcoin to be accepted in any business regardless of the size, managers will need to research whether or not it would be a profitable venture. For small businesses, the risk of trying something new is relatively small. Small businesses can test a new product or service to evaluate the demand with little to no cost and the potential to increase business revenue and profits. For a larger business, trying out new products or services in a test market is more expensive due to increased costs and difficulty in logistics. When a large business with multiple locations wants to try....
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