After a brief description of various ways that businesses are organized, find out about the monopolies formed in the age of big business in the late 19th century, focusing primarily on Standard Oil. [pdf]

A description of the characteristics of a limited partnership. Limited partnerships are contrasted against a general partnership, and a scenario is given of a limited partnership turning into a general partnership.

Article that looks at three types of business structures - sole proprietorships, partnerships and limited liability companies - and what the tax and non-tax implications are for each.

A description, examples, and characteristics of a general partnership.

A description of a limited partnership and what makes it different from a general partnership.

The IISD--the International Institute for Sustainable Development--provides information on all aspects of sustainable development: business, climate change, economic policy, energy, and natural resources. Its website also includes...

Explains what various types of businesses, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, or limited liability companies (LLC), C corporations or S corporations must do when filing their taxes.

This site is provided for by Nolo. Before you can decide on an ownership structure for your business, you must learn at least a little bit about how each structure works. This site provides a brief rundown of the most common forms of...

From the University of Wisconsin's Center for Cooperatives (UWCC), this Web site for high school students and young adults offers learning modules on a number of cooperative issues as well as resources on scholarships for young...

This resource provides legal information about joint ventures.

Maine's site offers information on all aspects of its educational system (e.g., budget reports, gifted and talented programs, certification requirements, testing, teacher certification). In addition, links take the viewer to a range of...