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Forms of Business Ownership in the Private Sector - Mind Map

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  • Franchises
    • A business which has bought the right to trade under an established name
  • Sole Traders
    • Owned, controlled and financed by one person
  • Co-operatives
    • Groups of people who enter business and share the benefits
      • Consumer Co-operatives
      • Producer Co-operatives
      • Worker Co-operatives
  • Public Limited Companies (PLCs)
    • Minimum of 2 but no maximum number of shareholders
  • Private Limited Companies
    • Owned, financed and controlled by between 2 and 50 shareholders
  • Partnerships
    • Owned, financed and controlled by 2 or more people