Yeah i think it's C to happy to help :)
Are we talking about the rivers?
United States,France,Great Britain and the Soviet Union
Explanation:
Maria has already opened the business, she has moved past the seed and development stage and has moved into the startup phase. This of course can share elements with the growth and development phase, but given that she is initiating hiring employees and the question does not mention expansion, she is in the startup phase.
