Karen Shapiro has been a buyer for Ocean Mist,a large cranberry processor,for several years.Believing that she knows a great deal about cranberries,their growers,and processors,she decides to go into business for herself.Karen wants to assume no risks of spoilage or price fluctuations.She sees herself as simply bringing the growers and processors together.Her new company would be a

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Karen's new business involves acting as an intermediary between cranberry growers and processors, connecting them to facilitate sales. This type of business is commonly referred to as a broker. A broker does not assume ownership or risk of the products being sold, but rather earns a commission on the transactions facilitated. Therefore, the best choice for Karen's new business is a broker.

Karen Shapiro Has Been a Buyer for Ocean Mist,a Large