There are several ethical considerations when starting a business, but competing against current and former work relationships is always fair game.

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Similar to managers who work for large organizations, small business owners/managers must consider ethics when making decisions. The Making Ethical Decisions box depicts a situation where two employees plan to quit their jobs and create a business that directly competes against their current employer. Although they have a right to create a business and compete, how they ethically compete for the same customers that their former employer serves is the question.

There Are Several Ethical Considerations When Starting a Business, but Competing