This report provides an overview of different types of businesses, including small, medium, and large businesses, and explains their characteristics and examples. It also discusses various types of business ownership, such as sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability business, public limited liability business, and cooperatives. Additionally, the report explores different organizational structures and how they impact business productivity. The external factors affecting business performance are analyzed using a PESTLE analysis. The case study focuses on Tesco plc, a multinational retail company based in the United Kingdom.