Monopolies are quite common in business. If you offer a product or service that no one else has, then you possess a monopoly. In time, competitors probably will aim to match or improve upon your ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Mary Hall is a editor for Investopedia's Advisor Insights, in addition to being the editor of several books and doctoral papers. Mary received her bachelor's in English from Kent State University with ...

A rational business's main goal is always to maximize profits. As complicated as business processes can be, the end goal always remains reaching the maximum profit. There are many ways a company has ...