This document compares and contrasts different forms of business ownership including partnerships, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, and S corporations. It outlines the key advantages and disadvantages of each type of ownership. For example, it notes that partnerships have no income tax but partners are responsible for each other, while sole proprietorships give the owner all profits but the business could end with the owner's death. The document also provides tips for getting involved in global business such as extending product sales internationally or learning to compete with foreign companies.