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What are the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships? (IntroductionToBusiness OP 8D04gAa · 2026-10-07-36573 · Summary of Learning Outcomes) — "4.1…
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- Sole proprietorship
- A business established, owned, operated, and often financed by one person.
- Advantages
- Easy and inexpensive formation
- The owner receives all profits
- The owner controls the business
- Relative freedom from government regulation
- Absence of special taxes
- Easy dissolution
- Disadvantages
- Unlimited personal liability for business debts
- The owner personally absorbs all losses
- Difficulty raising capital
- Limited managerial expertise
- Difficulty finding qualified employees
- Large personal time commitment and unstable business life
