worror Shares of stock must be purchased directly from v current owners Can raise more financial capital by selling stock to the greatest number of investors The easiest form of business to start A Publicly Traded Corporation B. Partnership C. Sole Proprietorship and Partnership The business ceases to exist upon the departure of v one of the owners D. Privately Traded Corporation E. Sole Proprietorship Issues shares of stock that are traded on a stock exchange. The owners of the business are personally liable for the debts of the company The owners pay taxes on the profits of the business