Based on your extensive knowledge of electronics, you're thinking of starting a business that manufactures GPS units designed for use in automotive dashboards and post$-$market security installations like OnStar. You envision your company becoming a preferred vendor for one of the major automobile manufacturers. When it comes to promoting your new business, your first priority will be:

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finding affordable suppliers for the components you'll need.

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understanding your customers' purchase decision processes.

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selecting a location near your most promising potential customers.

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maintaining healthy buyer$-$seller relationships.