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If you were running a start up business would you prefer to have a business with high or low operating leverage? Alternatively, if you were running a well-established profitable business, which would you prefer? Support your view.

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If you were running a start up business would you prefer to have a business with high or low operating leverage?

Operating leverage indicates utilization of operating fixed costs in the business. Operating Leverage ...

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