Business Flashcards
An enterprise, or firm also an organization involved in the trade of goods, services or both to consumers
Business
The difference between the cost and selling price
Profit
Simplest form of business
Owned by one person ( own boss )
Entitled to all profits
Responsible for debts
Sole Partnership
Most common there are 2 types
Partnerships
All parties have equal responsibility and are liable for debts
General Partnership
Is a general partner and 1 or more partners are limited ( not active in running the business )
Limited Partnerships
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
Corporations
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 )
Limited liability
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
Franchise
Owner and creator of a business
Franchisor
Person who invest in the business model
Franchisee
Pros of Fanchise
Piggy back on successful model
No business experience needed
Earn a decent income
Cons of franchise
Fee can be high
Time consuming ( 9 to 5 )
You share your profits