Flashcards on Business Studies: Types of Businesses

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What is a sole proprietorship?

A business owned and operated by a single individual.

What is a partnership?

A business owned and operated by two or more individuals who share profits and losses.

What is a corporation?

A legal entity owned by shareholders where liability is limited to the amount invested.

What is a cooperative?

A business owned and operated by a group of individuals with a common goal, who share profits and decision-making.

What is a franchise?

A business owned by an individual or group who pays fees and royalties to operate under an established brand.

What is a non-profit organization?

An organization that exists to fulfill a social or charitable mission rather than to earn profits.

What is a multinational corporation?

A corporation that operates in multiple countries and has a global presence.

What is a microenterprise?

A small-scale business with fewer than five employees.

What is a franchisee?

An individual or group that operates a franchise business.

What is an entrepreneur?

An individual who starts and manages a business, taking financial risks to do so.

What is venture capital?

Investment capital provided by investors to support new business ventures with high growth potential.

What is a start-up?

A newly established business, typically with innovative ideas and high growth potential.

What is a franchise agreement?

A legal contract between the franchisor and franchisee that allows the franchisee to operate using the franchisor's business model.

What is a limited liability company (LLC)?

A form of business organization that combines elements of a corporation and a partnership, providing limited liability to the owners.

What is a publicly traded company?

A company whose shares are traded on a stock exchange, allowing the public to buy and sell shares.

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What is a business owned and operated by a single individual?



What is a business owned and operated by two or more individuals who share profits and losses?



What is a legal entity owned by shareholders where liability is limited to the amount invested?



What is a business owned and operated by a group of individuals with a common goal, who share profits and decision-making?



What is a business owned by an individual or group who pays fees and royalties to operate under an established brand?



What type of organization exists to fulfill a social or charitable mission rather than to earn profits?



What type of corporation operates in multiple countries and has a global presence?



What is a small-scale business with fewer than five employees?



Who is an individual or group that operates a franchise business?



What is an individual who starts and manages a business, taking financial risks to do so?




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