Sole Proprietorship Blaire Cross American InterContinental University Abstract The following paper is about the pros and cons of owing a sole proprietorship business compared to a general partnership or a corporation. States that sole proprietorships are the easies to start and have low start up cost but in hard times you can end up losing. Also you the business owner have the sole reasonability to the business debts that occur. Sole Proprietorship After researching what exactly a
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Sole Proprietorship It refers to a form of business organisation that is owned and controlled by one individual. He is the only risk bearer and the profit recipient The word ‘sole’ implies only and the word ‘proprietor’ refers to owner. Hence a sole proprietor is the only owner of the business. FEATURES 1. Formation and Closure – Hardly any legal formalities are required to start. But in some cases licence might be required. Closure can be done easily. Hence it is easy to form
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Sole Proprietorship • Liability is unlimited. The owner or sole proprietor is legally responsible for all debts‚ law suit settlements and contract fulfillments. Though insurance policies can be purchased to protect against unforeseen events‚ a judgment decree or balance exceeding the purchased plan amount could come directly out of the personal assets of the owner including but not limited to personal home‚ bank accounts‚ college funds or other tangible assets. • Income Taxes for sole proprietorship
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QUESTION: Can these creditors collect from Nancy? Explain. Sole Proprietorships: The sole proprietorship is formed very easily and inexpensively which makes it the most commonly used form of business enterprise. The distinctive characteristic of a sole proprietorship is that it is owned and managed by only one person. The sole proprietor has the ultimate responsibility and authority for all decisions affecting the business. In addition‚ sole proprietors are personally liable for all debts incurred
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How Technology Has Changed the World Technology has changed the world in a lot of ways. The world hasn’t always been the fanciest place. Technology became a man’s best friend when it came into effect. Technology has been the world’s most best‚ used and best invention to ever keep the world moving. Technology has also showed people ways of becoming smarter and having ways of doing things faster in the world. Technology has changed the way we track money‚ do business and much more. It is becoming
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Advantages of Sole Proprietor Form the advantages of forming a sole proprietorship include: Control As the sole owner of the business‚ you have complete control over all the operations‚ and you get to make all the decisions. You don’t have a board of directors‚ shareholders‚ or other owners to answer to. Tax Preparation and Filing Sole proprietorship income taxes are easy to file‚ using Schedule C and adding the income/loss from the business to your other income on your personal tax return.
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BUSINESS PROSPECTS OF “THE THUNKER” Elizabeth Alfred Bus105 October 2010 BUSINESS PROSPECTS OF “THE THUNKER” 2 Business owners can form sole proprietorships‚ partnerships‚ or corporations. Each type of business entity has its pros and cons that can have a significant impact on the business and its owners. When considering a new product for a saturated market such as the clicker or the three-pronged
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorship Profits and Losses – Advantages: Proprietor receives all the profits because he or she takes all the risks. Disadvantages: Losses are not shared. Liability - Disadvantages: 1) The proprietor has unlimited liability. 2) If the firm is unable to pay its bills‚ the proprietor can be force to sell personal assets as well as the business to pay debts. Management – Advantages: 1) Decisions on starting and running the business can be made
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SOLE PARENTS DEFINITION: *The term “sole parent” refers to a person‚ male or female‚ residing in a household as the only carer of his or her child or children. (http://hsc.csu.edu.au) *A sole parent is a person who cares for one or more children without assistance from another parent or carer living in the same home. (Mitchell K. et al CAFS Community and Family Studies HSC Course) *A sole parent is a person who raises a child/children without a partner. (Beattie A. et al Community and Family
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STUDY GUIDE: 2014 BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Name: PAPER 1: THE IB CASE STUDY: THE IMPERIAL This is a very important undertaking because you are preparing for IB paper 1. The more you review this case study and know all the associated terms and concepts‚ the better you will be prepared for IB Paper 1‚ which is 40% of your IB Score. This case study will be used for your mock exam‚ as well as your IB final exam. Completion of this study guide is also worth 25 formative points for your ISC Business
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