Service vs. Retail Businesses

Steps:

• Define a service business as one providing intangible expertise or labor, not selling physical goods.
• Review options: A provides financial advice; B fixes hardware; C sells flowers; D styles hair.
• Identify C as retail, focused on product sales rather than services.
• Confirm others deliver personal or technical services without primary product sales.

Why C is correct:

• A flower shop is a retail business selling tangible goods (flowers), per standard business classification distinguishing services from merchandise sales.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: Accountant's practice offers intangible financial consulting services.
• B: Computer repair shop provides hardware repair and maintenance services.
• D: Hairdressing salon delivers personal grooming services.

Final answer: C