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advantages/disadvantages
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the advantages of a sole proprietorship? | Ease of starting and ending business Boss, pride of ownership Leaving a legacy Retention of company profits No special taxes |
| What are the disadvantages of a sole proprietorship? | Unlimited liability Limited financial resources Management difficulties Overwhelming time commitment Lack of fringe benefits Limited growth and life span |
| What are the advantages of a partnership? | Financial resources Complementary skills and knowledge Greater chance of survival Profits taxed as personal income |
| What are the disadvantages of a partnership? | Unlimited liability Division of profits Disagreements with partners Difficulty of termination |
| What are the advantages of a corporation? | Limited liability Ability to raise more money Size Perpetual life Ease of ownership change Attract talented employees Separation of ownership with management |
| What are the disadvantages of a corporation? | Initial cost Expensive paperwork Double taxation 2 tax returns Size Difficulty of termination Conflict with stockholders and board of director |