What are the advantages of a large business vs. a small business?

Answer by  worker8712 (48)

Any size has both advantages and disadvantages. "Many hands make light work," of course, but "too many cooks spoil the broth. " The right size depends on the nature of the business. People seem happy companies large enough to feel safe, but small enough that their contributions are appreciated.

Answer by  sonicfoundation (2597)

Large businesses can utilize economies of scale and this reduces their costs. In addition, large businesses generally have more resources available at their disposal.

Answer by  BrianSJ (524)

Large businesses have the advantages of economies of scale, lower per-unit manufacturing costs, and the ability to establish barriers to entry for competitors.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

Large businesses benefit from the efficiency from a large size; cheaper health insurance from a larger number of employees, cheaper telecommunications per person due to contract size.

Answer by  amswplusone (652)

A large business can benefit from certain economies of scale (being able to buy in larger quantities and save on per-item costs by taking advantage of larger storage space. ) Also, a large business can handle the initial requests of more potential customers at once and quickly, so you don't have any could-be big customers rejected for limited time.