7.2: Forms of Business Ownership Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 73872 OpenStax OpenStax 7.2.1: Introduction 7.2.2: Going It Alone - Sole Proprietorships 7.2.3: Partnerships - Sharing the Load 7.2.4: Corporations - Limiting Your Liability 7.2.5: Specialized Forms of Business Organization 7.2.6: Franchising - A Popular Trend 7.2.7: Mergers and Acquisitions 7.2.8: Trends in Business Ownership