AOS 2 Flashcards
(15 cards)
BUSINESS MODELS
bricks and mortar, bricks and clicks, dtc (direct to consumer), franchise, import and export
Business structures
soletrader, partnership, incorporated (private and public), social enterprise and government business enterprise (GBE)
soletrader
one person, unlim liability, one person runs and operates business, take all responsibility
ad: low cost and no tax on profits
dis: unlim liability and liable for debts
partnership
2-20 owners, similar to soletraders
ad: low cost and shared partnership
dis:unlim liability and liable for debt
government business enterprise
business owner and operated by gov to make profit eg auspost abc
pros: taxpayer money used well
proprietary (priv) business
must have at least one shareholder and max 50 + a director
small-medium size bus
pty ltd or proprietary limited after name
pro: limited liab, business has control over buying and selling of shares
cons: costly
public incorp
minimum one person no max shareholders
pros: limited and public can buy and sell shares
cons: costs, double tax
social enterprise
1-4 shareholders
social problems, usually charities
50% profits reinvested to expand
dont rely on donations
pros: motivated employees, community goals help generate profits
cons: gotta consider financial goals, hard to raise external finance
bricks and mortar
physical location
pros: face to face, build a customer relationship
cons: expensive to establish, competition
bricks and clicks
online presence
pros: open 24/7 and global reach
cons: no face to face interaction, competition
direct to consumer (DTC)
sell products directly to consumer without intermediaries (eg retailers/wholesalers)
pros:Brand loyalty- high focus on connection with customers
lower costs
cons: online risk exposure
franchise
buy rights to use business name and distribute goods or service of existing business
franchisor sells business to franchisee
pros: successful business formula, well recognized
cons: expensive, cant expand business
import and export
import: buying products from overseas and bringing them to australia
export: selling products from australia overseas
business resources
natural, labour, capital
business locations