Chapter 4: How to Form a Business
Mark, Cal and Aidan have decided to form a business where all owners will share in operating the business and in assuming liability for the business debts. They are most likely forming a(n) partnership.
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A company similar to an S corporation but without the special eligibility requirements is an:
LLC
Which is an advantage of the corporate form of business ownership?
Limited liability
What are some of the advantages of franchising?
Lower failure rate Recognized name Financial advice
True or false: The main advantage of a sole proprietorship is ease of start up.
True
Many people do not like working for someone, so being your own is an advantage of sole proprietorships.
boss
LLCs do have to submit articles of organization and an operating agreement, but do not have to:
file written resolutions keep minutes hold annual meetings
An agreement that gives a business the right to use a business's name and sell a product or service in a given area is a(n):
franchise
A partnership where all owners share in operating the business and in assuming unlimited liability for the business's debts is a:
general partnership
Stockholders' liability for losses only up to the amount they invest is called ______________.
limited liability
A partnership has partners who do not share in operating the business.
limited partnership
When there is one or more general partners and one or more limited partners, the firm is a(n):
limited partnership
Franchises offer those starting a business the advantage of a recognized name, management assistance, and:
lower failure rates
Franchises are expanding internationally to access additional that have new customers and to increase their profit potential.
markets
Rank the order in which members of a corporation are chosen in order to separate ownership from management. Start at the top of the managerial hierarchy. (Fig. 5.4)
owner/stockholder Board of directors hire officers of the corporation Officers hire managers of the corporation Managers hire employees
A legal form of business with two or more owners is a(n):
partnership
Termination of a partnership is difficult without a(n) ______ agreement.
partnership
The result of two firms joining to form one is called a(n):
merger
The joining of firms in completely unrelated industries is a(n) merger.
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A(n) is a state-chartered entity that exists in the eyes of the law and controls risk to the owners of the firm.
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A corporation is a legal with authority to act and have liability separate from its owners.
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Financial advice and a nationally recognized name are both benefits of owning a(n)
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The disadvantage of sole proprietorships is that any debts or losses incurred by the business are your debts because you and the business are legally one and you have:
unlimited liability
A(n) ______ is where one company purchases the property and obligations of another.
acquisition
One company's purchase of the property and obligations of another is called a(n):
acquisition
A major disadvantage of the corporate form deals with the tax situation called taxation.
double
A merger of two firms in the same industry that allows the companies to diversify or expand their products is a(n):
horizontal merger
Many franchises are expanding internationally because:
there are large new markets available
One of the most notable advantages of an online franchise is
there is no brick-and-mortar real estate cost.
In addition to the articles of incorporation, a corporation has , which describe how the firm is to be operated from both legal and managerial points of view.
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The actions of a fellow franchisee will affect your franchise. This is known as the
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If a software company and a snack food company merged, it would be called a(n) merger.
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The right to use a specific business' name and sell its products or services in a given territory is a(n) agreement.
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Franchisors often use technology to meet the needs of both their customers and their because technology makes communication faster and more widespread.
Blank 1: franchisees, employees, suppliers, investors, or stakeholders
Relief from the stress of commuting, extra time for family activities, and low overhead expenses are all advantages of - franchises.
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When a soft drink company and a mineral water company merge and then are able to supply a variety of drinking products they have formed a(n) merger.
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Don wanted to incorporate his business and liked the attributes of an S-corporation, however, he did not feel the eligibility requirements would work for his purposes. He is likely to choose to form a(n) company.
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What are some of the disadvantages of a corporation?
Cost of forming a corporation Double taxation
Which are considered disadvantages of incorporating?
Double Taxation Initial Cost Extensive paperwork
Which of the following are true regarding the process of forming a corporation.
The articles of incorporation must be filed in the state in which the company will be incorporated The bylaws of the corporation describe how the firm is to be operated
A franchise owner will experience the coattail effect when:
a fellow franchisee does something that has an impact on growth and profitability
Because owners are only responsible for losses up to the amount they have invested in a corporation, limited liability is considered:
a major advantage
A unique government creation that looks like a corporation but is taxed like sole proprietorships and partnerships is:
an S corporation
An advantage of the separation of ownership from management in corporations is that the company can raise money from investors but the investors:
are not involved in daily operations
A corporation is formally formed with:
articles of incorporation and bylaws
A state-chartered legal entity with authority to act and have liability separate from its owners is a:
corporation
Many brick and mortar franchisees are using ______ to expand their businesses online to lower costs and better meet the needs of their customers.
e-commerce websites technology
True or false: If you and a friend start a business together, you have started a sole proprietorship.
False
True or false: In a limited partnership, the liability of the limited partners is unlimited and personal assets are at risk.
False
Which of these are advantages of a limited liability companies?
Limited liability Choice of taxation Flexible ownership rules
The attributes of a corporation include that:
it is state chartered it is a legal entity corporate liability is separate from owners
LLC's are considered to have operational flexibility because while they must submit articles of organization,they are not required to:
keep minutes or hold annual meetings
An S corporation has the liability protections of a corporation but is taxed:
like a partnership or sole proprietorship
An advantage of the corporate form of business is that limited liability allows it to:
limit individual responsibility for losses
Studies have indicated that partnerships are four times more likely to succeed than:
sole proprietorships
Franchises are attractive to minority populations because:
some offer financial support to aspiring business owners they provide personal ownership of a business
An advantage of partnerships is a longer rate than sole proprietorships, because they become more disciplined and the business's life is based on all the partners.
survival
A unique government creation that looks like a corporation but is taxed like a sole proprietorship or partnership is called a(n) corporation.
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A partnership can spell out the requirements of terminating a partnership.
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Limited liability, choice of taxation, flexible ownership rules, and operating flexibility are all advantages of a(n) company.
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Shareholders are not liable for the debts of a corporation beyond the money they invest in it by buying company
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Gathering leads on a company website, selling products and keeping up to date on news via email, and chat rooms all serve as examples of using to assist franchisees and customers.
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If your company debts or damages are solely your responsibility you could be experiencing the disadvantage associated with owning a sole proprietorship called
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A merger between a soft drink company and an artificial sweetener maker could be considered a(n) merger.
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When two firms operating in different stages of related businesses join, it is called a(n) merger.
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When you own a sole proprietorship you and the business are considered one, so you have liability for financial obligations such as debt.
unlimited
A key advantage of a home-based franchise is low costs, which can be ongoing. These are the costs associated with rent, utilities, and other fixed costs.
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An LLC submits a written operating agreement, similar to a(n) agreement, describing how the company is to be operated.
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owned businesses are growing at more than the national rate.
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True or false: If producers, consumers, or workers with similar needs pool their resources for mutual gain, they have created a franchise.
False
About 30 percent of franchises are owned by African Americans, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans. Franchisors are becoming more focused on recruiting franchisees.
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The result of two firms (usually corporations) combining to form one company is called a
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A business owned and controlled through pooled resources by the people who use it is a(n) ______.
cooperative
An advantage of starting an online franchise is that:
franchisees pay only a set monthly fee no upfront fee may be required online franchisees can compete in world markets
In a sole proprietorship, any debts or damages incurred by the business are your personal debts and you must pay them. This disadvantage is known as:
unlimited liability