Business Flashcards

1
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An enterprise, or firm also an organization involved in the trade of goods, services or both to consumers

A

Business

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2
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The difference between the cost and selling price

A

Profit

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3
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Simplest form of business
Owned by one person ( own boss )
Entitled to all profits
Responsible for debts

A

Sole Partnership

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4
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Most common there are 2 types

A

Partnerships

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5
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All parties have equal responsibility and are liable for debts

A

General Partnership

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6
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Is a general partner and 1 or more partners are limited ( not active in running the business )

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Limited Partnerships

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7
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Business owned by shareholders who elect Board of Directors who oversee the daily operation of the business
Stock/share= partial ownership
They can be government or privately owned
They can be for profit or non profit

A

Corporations

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8
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Combination of corporation and partnership
They give personal liability protection
No tax on company / only the individual mainly one or two
Most do not have stock owners
( Nike , Amazon, Apple are exceptions )

A

Limited liability

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9
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A business investment that involves renting or leasing another corporation or business
Act as an agent for company’s product
Pay for start up costs
Sign a contract 3-5 years

A

Franchise

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10
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Owner and creator of a business

A

Franchisor

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11
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Person who invest in the business model

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Franchisee

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12
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Pros of Fanchise

A

Piggy back on successful model
No business experience needed
Earn a decent income

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13
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Cons of franchise

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Fee can be high
Time consuming ( 9 to 5 )
You share your profits

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