Every Kind of Business, Explained From a one-person shop to a franchise to a worker co-op — the businesses around you take dozens of forms. Learn how each is structured, started, and kept running.

No. The guides explain structures in plain language for educational purposes. Choosing an entity has legal and tax consequences, so consult a qualified professional before registering.

Sole proprietorships are the most numerous in most countries because they need the least paperwork — which is also why the guides cover their personal-liability tradeoff first.

The core concepts — liability, ownership, governance — are universal; jurisdiction-specific names and rules are flagged where they differ.