4: Forms of Business Ownership Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 97348 4.1: Introduction 4.2: Going It Alone- Sole Proprietorships 4.3: Partnerships- Sharing the Load 4.4: Corporations- Limiting Your Liability 4.5: Specialized Forms of Business Organization 4.6: Franchising- A Popular Trend 4.7: Mergers and Acquisitions 4.8: Trends in Business Ownership