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Business that is owned and operated by those using its services; also called a co-op.

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cooperative

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Group of individuals who make high-level management decisions for a business and establish company policies.

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board of directors

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John starts a new business and is considering the structure that will best protect his personal assets from business debts and claims. This consideration is known as:

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liability

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Business that is legally separate from its owners and has most of the legal rights of an actual person

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corporation

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form of business ownership that combines the benefits of a corporation with those of proprietorships and partnerships.

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limited liability company (LLC)

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Written contract that establishes a partnership; also called the articles of partnership.

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partnership agreement

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Business is owned and often operated by a single individual.

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proprietorship

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Association of two or more persons who co-own a business with the objective of earning a profit.

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partnership

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Which is not an advantage of a partnership form of ownership? Easy to start, Combined financial resources, Simple tax structure

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Limited liability

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Which form of business ownership provides limited liability to its owners, but is taxed as a partnership? Options: S Corporation, Cooperative, Green Business, Limited partnership

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S Corporation