5: Forms of business ownership Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 54179 OpenStax OpenStax 5.1: Introduction 5.2: Going It Alone- Sole Proprietorships 5.3: Partnerships- Sharing the Load 5.4: Corporations- Limiting Your Liability 5.5: Specialized Forms of Business Organization 5.6: Franchising- A Popular Trend 5.7: Mergers and Acquisitions 5.8: Trends in Business Ownership