In economics and marketing, a service is the non-material equivalent of a good. Service provision has been defined as an economic activity that does not result in ownership, and this is what differentiates it from providing physical goods. It is claimed to be a process that creates benefits by facilitating either a change in customers, a change in their physical possessions, or a change in their intangible assets.
By supplying some level of skill, ingenuity, and experience, providers of a service participate in an economy without the restrictions of carrying stock (inventory) or the need to concern themselves with bulky raw materials. On the other hand, their investment in expertise does require marketing and upgrading in the face of competition which has equally few physical restrictions.
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Choice Tables | Munich: A Wellspring of the New German Cuisine Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:30:43 -0000 The land of sauerkraut and spätzle is finally getting a little culinary respect. And while each region offers its own tastes, it’s in southern Germany where those Michelin stars really sparkle.
36 Hours in San Diego Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:57:43 -0000 A deeper look into the city will reveal more personality than just big tourist attractions. Quirky, sun-kissed neighborhoods ring downtown and restaurants are flourishing, too.
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