As a Result of Corporate Downsizing, Alex Lost His Job

As a result of corporate downsizing, Alex lost his job as an IT manager for a large telecommunications company. A bonafide computer geek in his own right, Alex knew that several of his past company contacts often outsourced their computer problems. He decided it was a good time to test the waters and see if he could secure enough computer clients to be in business for himself. His success demonstrated that:

A) starting your own business can quickly provide security and profits.
B) people always tend to hire people they know from past associations.
C) the service sector is not an area of significant growth.
D) successful big businesses often create profitable opportunities for small businesses.