chapter 8
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130. A legal entity formed by two or more co-owners to operate a business for profit
131. A form of corporation that creates a positive social or environmental impact while maintaining high standards of
transparency and accountability
132. Discuss the differences in the continuity of business for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
133. What steps could an entrepreneur take to improve their chances of success when forming a strategic alliance?
134. What advantages do small businesses have in forming a strategic alliance with another small business as opposed to a
small business forming an alliance with a large company? Give an example to support the answer.
135. What are the qualifications of partners?
136. Discuss the concept of achieving balance in a management team.
137. Explain the importance of social capital to a small business owner. How does this concept relate to reciprocation?
138. What are selection characteristics for choosing board members?
139. Explain how income is taxed in a sole proprietorship, a partnership, and a C corporation. Include in your discussion
how dividends are taxed.
140. In what situations would it be best for a company to be formed as a C corporation as opposed to a limited liability
company?
141. What is the principal advantage of an S corporation over a C corporation?
142. Explain the advantages of having outsiders (non-employees) as board members.
143. Jeff has started a new company that involves building planters and garden art from local sustainable
products. Should he form a board of directors or an advisory council?
144. Rod is starting a new business as a drystone mason where he builds and repairs rock walls that do not have any
mortar. He has completed national certification and will be working most jobs by himself. What issues should he consider
in choosing the legal form? Based on this information, what legal form would you recommend for him to choose?
145. Identify the three general forms of legal organization. What are the major differences between these forms?
146. What services are board members expected to perform for the corporation?
147. Julie and Diane are starting a new company decorating wedding cakes that are unique in their design and
structure. Both women are certified chefs and have ten years of experience between them. What issues should they
consider in choosing between a general partnership or a limited liability company? Which form would you recommend?