Which of the following explains why many small businesses struggle to compete with larger firms? Small businesses are unable to offer the same variety of products that larger firms are able to produce. Small businesses are unable to sell their goods at the higher prices set by larger firms. Small businesses are unable to provide the kinds of products that consumers want. Small businesses are unable to specialize to the degree that larger firms are able to.
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