Forms of Business Organisations

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This type of business is owned by two or more people.

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Partnership

Front

This type of business is owned by one person.

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Sole Proprietorship

Front

This type of business is owned by many people called stockholders.

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Corporation

Front

This type of business is a contractual agreement with a parent company to sell its products/services in an area.

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Franchise

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Law firms and doctor's offices are examples of...

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Partnerships

Front

Nike, Google and Apple are examples of...

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Corporations

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McDonald's and Burger King are examples of...

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Franchises

Front

Advantages of this business type are that the owner is their own boss and gets to keep all the profits. Options: Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, Franchise

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Sole Proprietorship

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Disadvantages for this type of business include: owner pays for everything, hard to get money to start from the bank, owner might lack skills & unlimited liability. Options: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, Franchise

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Sole Proprietorship

Front

Advantages of this business include: easier to get money from the bank to start, share skills and share risks. Options: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, Franchise

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Partnership