Cards (21)

  • What are the different options for setting up a new business?
    Sole trader, partnership, private limited company
  • What is a partnership in business?
    A business with 2 or more owners
  • What type of businesses commonly use partnerships?
    Professional services like lawyers and doctors
  • What is a deed of partnership?
    A document outlining partnership rules
  • What information might a deed of partnership specify?
    Profit allocation, ownership percentage, roles
  • How do owners in a partnership pay taxes?
    They pay income tax on their earnings
  • What is limited liability in a partnership?
    It separates owners from business debts
  • What act covers limited liability partnerships?
    Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000
  • What are the advantages of partnerships?
    • Quick and easy to set up
    • Shared decision-making
    • Shared responsibility for debt
  • What are the disadvantages of partnerships?
    • Long work hours
    • Potential for conflict among owners
    • Risk of unlimited liability
  • What does unlimited liability mean for business owners?
    Owners are personally responsible for all debts
  • How can one partner affect the others in a partnership?
    By not upholding their responsibilities
  • What is the primary focus of the BBC Bitesize section mentioned?
    Study support for various educational levels
  • What types of educational levels does BBC Bitesize cover?
    Primary, secondary, GCSE, and functional skills
  • What is the purpose of the Bitesize menu?
    To provide access to various educational resources
  • What is the significance of the 'Save to My Bitesize' feature?
    It allows users to save their favorite resources
  • What does the term 'profits' refer to in a business context?
    The amount made after costs are deducted
  • How is income tax defined in the study material?
    Tax based on personal income earned
  • What is the role of the BBC in relation to external sites?
    Not responsible for external site content
  • What does the term 'limited liability' imply for business owners?
    Owners are not personally liable for debts
  • How does shared decision-making benefit partnerships?
    It allows for diverse perspectives and ideas