Page 1: Business Ownership Structures
This page explores various business ownership structures and their characteristics, with particular focus on sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
Definition: A sole trader is a business structure where one person owns and operates the business independently.
Highlight: Private limited companies can only issue new shares with unanimous shareholder agreement, providing strong control over ownership.
Example: The National Trust operates as an incorporated charity, benefiting from tax advantages while preserving UK heritage sites.
Vocabulary: Not-for-profit organizations are entities that don't distribute profits to owners but reinvest them in their mission.
The page details key differences between business structures, emphasizing that sole traders face unlimited liability but benefit from simple setup processes. Private limited companies offer protection through limited liability while maintaining control through restricted share ownership.
Quote: "The National Trust raises money from donations and membership fees. It also owns some companies which aren't charities."