Suppose you and some friends want to start a business that offers business culture training to foreign business representatives in your country. You all think the business will work but worry about being left with debts at such a young age if it fails. What form of ownership should you choose for your start-up and why?

Suppose you and some friends want to start a business that offers business culture training to foreign business representatives in your country. You all think the business will work but worry about being left with debts at such a young age if it fails. What form of ownership should you choose for your start-up and why?

Foundations of Business - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781285193946

Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Publisher:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Chapter1: Exploring The World Of Business And Economics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CC

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