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What is critical to the growth of most small
businesses? ANS >>> Raising capital
What allows the owner to retain full ownership and
control of his/her business? ANS >>> Obtaining a bank
loan
Loans with desirable terms may be available from
what? ANS >>> Small Business Administration (SBA)
,One SBA program provides loans up to $25,000 to
the following businesspersons: ANS >>> - Women
- Low-income individuals
- Members of minority groups
Sole proprietorship ANS >>> The simplest form of
business organization, in which the owner is the
business.
Where must the owner of a sole proprietorship
report business income? ANS >>> On his/her personal
income tax return
Who is legally responsible for all debts and
obligations incurred by the business? ANS >>> The
owner
,What kind of account is a sole proprietor allowed to
establish that is tax-exempt until the funds are
withdrawn? ANS >>> Retirement accounts
The sole proprietor is free to make any decision she
or he wishes concerning the business, including: ANS
>>> - What kind of business to pursue
- Whom to hire
- When to take a vacation
True or false: The sole proprietor can sell or transfer
all or part of the business to another party at any
time without seeking approval from anyone else. ANS
>>> True
Does a sole proprietorship allow less flexibility than
a partnership or corporation? ANS >>> No, it allows
more flexibility
, What is the major disadvantage of a sole
proprietorship? ANS >>> The proprietor alone bears the
burden of any losses or liabilities incurred by the
business
Personal Assets at Risk ANS >>> Creditors can pursue
the owner's personal assets to satisfy any business
debts.
Lack of Continuity and Limited Ability to Raise
Capital ANS >>> - The sole proprietorship has the
disadvantage of lacking continuity after the
proprietor's
- Another disadvantage is that in raising capital, the
proprietor is limited to his or her personal
funds and any loans that he or she can obtain for
the business.