Typical barriers to entry in the acquisition of a new business include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) government hostility toward outside firms that market their product in a country but do not produce it there.
B) distribution channels where wholesalers are unwilling to take on new firms.
C) low levels of customer loyalty in the area.
D) a geographic area where the best retail locations are already taken.

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The other options (A, B, and D) present clear barriers to entry, such as government regulations, difficulty in accessing distribution channels, and limited physical space for retail locations. However, low levels of customer loyalty can actually serve as an opportunity for a new business to differentiate itself and attract customers away from established competitors. Therefore, option C is not a typical barrier to entry.

Typical Barriers to Entry in the Acquisition of a New