Short and Shearer are two friends who want to begin an entrepreneurship as business partners. They need to decide whether to start up a new business or to buy an existing business. To do this, Short and Shearer need to weigh the pros and cons of each in order to see what the best strategy for them would be. Which of the following, if true, would weaken the case for Short and Shearer's starting a new business?

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Starting a new business involves using an untested business model, which implies a higher risk of failure or lower success rate. This could weaken the case for starting a new business for Short and Shearer, as they might prefer a more established and proven business model. The other options (A, B, C, and D) all present benefits of starting a new business that would strengthen the case for Short and Shearer to pursue this option.

Short and Shearer Are Two Friends Who Want to Begin