Learning Objectives 1. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the sole proprietorship 2. Contrast general and limited partnerships 3. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of corporations 4. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of franchises 5. Describe the motivation behind creating a cooperative
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc Financial Gain - Forbes magazine - most fortunes made in business Independence - Control own destiny
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc Sole Proprietorship One owner Partnership Two or more owners Corporation Owned by stockholders
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc Advantages Disadvantages Easy to start Simplicity Freedom Possible tax advantages Unlimited Liability Financial restraints Survival tied To one person Time commitment
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc Partners have Unlimited liability Limited liability No management participation General Partnership Limited Partnership
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc AdvantagesDisadvantages More capital Expanded mgmt skills Individuals can specialize Unlimited liability Legal complications Transfer of ownership
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc Roman Empire 100 BC Group ventures Wanted Limited liability Self contained entity Own property, litigate, Make contracts
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc Corporate charter Board of directors Stockholders A legal entity Key terms
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc Multinational Corporation Public Corporation Private Corporation
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc AdvantagesWeaknesses Legal entity Limited liability Continuity of ownership Easy transfer of ownership Complex legal requirements Double taxation Paper work Information disclosure
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc AdvantagesWeaknesses Proven business format Brand recognition Professional Marketing Reduced risk High start up costs Profits are shared Limited control
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc A business collective owned and operated by the people who use it. Did you know that Sunkist, Blue Diamond, Land O’Lakes and Ocean Spray are all Cooperatives?
Harcourt, Inc. items and derived items copyright © 2001 by Harcourt, Inc To become aware of career opportunities To understand how businesses are created and operate. To acquire the vocabulary of business