Business Ownership
individual or groups which own a business and its legal entities
Legal Entity
law which allows a group of people to conduct business as a single unit, for example a group
ownership
Sole Proprietorship
business owned and operated by one individual
Partnership
legal agreement between two or more people to be responsible for a business
General Partnership
partners share equal liability in the profits and losses of the business
Limited Partnership
partners have an unequal share and liability in the business; they are responsible only for the
amount they invested
Corporation
separate legal entity which forms a board to act as governing bodies
Separate Legal Entity
business which is granted a charter establishing its own rights, privileges and liabilities distinct
from those of its members
Franchise
right or license to sell a company’s product or service at a designated location
Franchisor
business which leases its trade name and operating system to another person
Franchisee
person or persons who pay fees to a company to operate a business under the franchisor’s
trade name
Capital
wealth in the form of money or property; used in a business by a person, partnership or
corporation
Mentor
someone who has business experience and will aid in guiding a company to success