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QS business models
 Top proMain con
Listed companyOwning shares can be highly lucrativeShares may lose value
Profit-sharing partnershipYou get a major stake in the firmYou are personally liable for the company’s debts
Limited companyBeing a director is highly secureLess potential financial rewards than the other options
Limited liability partnershipYou get a stake but with more securityCompany is more tightly regulated, for example, accounts must be disclosed publicly