The level of risk involved in a business, this is limited for some businesses.
Where 2-20 people run the business, often with limited liability.
The portion of profit which is allocated to shareholders.
The business entity also known as a corporation.
A private business which has limited liability and only chosen people can buy shares.
A feature of this legal structure is ease of which to setup and all profits go to the owner.
The manager of the business not necessarily the owner.
This person has a share in the business but does not manage the business affairs.
A publicly traded business where anyone willing to, can invest in the shares.
This is the liability for a sole trader and carries the most risk.