Категории: Все - service - co-operative - non-profit - sole proprietorship

по Zahra Kazmi - Rick Hansen SS (2542) 6 лет назад

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Types and Forms of Businesses

Businesses can be categorized into various types such as service, merchandising, non-profit, sole proprietorship, and co-operative. Service businesses offer intangible products and benefit from minimal inventory and customization but face challenges like demand fluctuations and competition.

Types and Forms of Businesses

Types and Forms of Businesses By: Khushi and Zahra

Co-operative

business owned, controlled, and operated by a group of people for their individual benefits.
i.e. Canadian Press, Farmers of North America

Disadvantages: difficult to maintain secrecy of the business affairs since the members have to annually submit reports to the Registrar of Cooperative Societies; since a member only joins for their own interest there is lack of mutual interest amongst the member of the business

Advantages: easy formation - members interested in the cooperative business can legally register themselves; the cooperative business still exists after the death of a member

Franchise

joint venture between a franchiser (original company) and a franchisee (company purchasing rights to sell franchiser's goods or service)
i.e. Marriott International, McDonalds, Subway

Disadvantages: costly - initial cost to purchase a franchise is very expensive; franchise has to agree to buy products from the franchiser

Advantages: offers independence of small business ownership supported by benefits of a large business network; risk of business failure is reduced since the franchise is based off a proven idea; no need of market testing since there will already be an established market share

Corporation

single legal entity; considered from their owners - corporations, themselves, are liable for their debts and actions
i.e. Adidas, 7-Eleven

Disadvantages: more paperwork is required considering corporations are monitored by governments; requires more time and money to form a corporation as opposed to other business structures

Advantages: owners are not entitled to personally pay off debts or losses incurred - the corporation will have to pay; shareholders are only liable for their share in the company; corporations have perpetual lifetimes - after the death of an owner, the business is still ongoing

Partnership

formal arrangement of 2 or more parties to manage and operate the company; the profit is equally distributed amongst all parties
i.e. Apple Pay and MasterCard, Uber and Spotify

Disadvantages: liable for their own debt and their partners'; chances of disagreement - delay in making the final decision

Advantages: start-up costs are low; granted a larger loan capacity; establishment of partnership has a fast process

Sole Proprietorship

single owner; one person sets up and runs the business
i.e. catering service, landscaping, tutoring

Disadvantages: held accountable for their employee's deeds; have to pay back all the debts and required to fulfill all the duties for the compaany

Advantages: proprietor has complete power while decision-making; proprietor keeps all the profit made

Non- Profit

A business which is tax-exempt. Founders do not make profit from the net earnings.
i.e. Red Cross, Doctors without Borders, WWF

Disadvantages Prohibited from lobbying: cannot engage in political campaigning despite beliefs and platform High competition for grants No profits for shareholders

Advantages: Exemption from tax Grant eligibility: allowed to request donations from the public, foundations and government agencies to receive funding Limited liability: won’t be personally held accountable to the company’s debt

E-Commerce

buying or selling of goods and services or transfer of information online.
i.e. eBay, Amazon

Disadvantages: - Consumers have doubts because they may have not experienced the product and have only seen pictures - Tax and regulations (overseas shipment) - Consumers’ fear of credit card fraud - Identity fraud

Advantages: - Accessible anywhere (minimal geographical limitations) Saved money on rent and maintenance, Saved money on employee payroll expenses

Manufacturing

uses raw materials or parts to create a final product.
i.e. technology manufacturing. furniture manufacturers.

Disadvantages:expensive technology, import and export costs for materials, labour costs

Advantages: lower tax burden- overhead costs are tax deductible

Merchandising

resells products to consumers.
i.e. retail clothing, supermarkets (Walmart)

Proper advirtisement and appeal is key to attracting consumers to their merchandising business

Disadvantages: overhead cost, staff demand, expectation, competition

Advantages: multiple chains=more money, spotlight/popularity= more sales

Service

offers intangible products
i.e. consultations, barbers, dentists

Disadvantages: demand cutback, competition

Advantages: minimal inventory, customization, room for more