Chp 8 Vocab Flashcards
Also known as an enterprise, or firm, is an organic valves the in trade of goods, services, or both to consumers.
Business
Difference between the costs and the selling
Profit
Creator and owner of the business
Franchise
Person that invests in the business
Franchisee
Sole proprietorship
Owned and run by 1 person,
Entitled to all profits
Responsible for all debts and losses
Partnership
General- all parties have equal responsibility and are liable for debts
Limited- not active in running day to day, simply invest
Corporations-
Business owned by shareholders who elect a board of directors who oversee the daily operation of the business.
Limited liability
Usually a combination of a corporation and a partnership, give personal liability protection No tax on company Mainly owned by one or two individual Usually small companies Exceptions Nike, Amazon, apple
Franchise
A business investment that involves renting, or leasing another corporation business
They act as an agent for company,s product