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In reply to the discussion: The Probelm With Capitalism [View all]Mosby
(16,259 posts)27. Owners are the most valuable members of a business.
They also have the most to lose if the business fails.
You do realize that owners put up their own money for product, rent, payroll, insurance, etc?
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Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
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