Section 1
Sole Proprietorships
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A Brief Definition of Sole Proprietorships
A sole proprietorship is owned and run by one individual who receives all profits and has unlimited responsibility for all losses and debts.
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Advantages of Sole Proprietorships
The advantages of a sole proprietorship versus other forms of organizations is the relative ease of set-up and the lower start-up costs.
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Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorships
Sole proprietorships face a number of difficulties in the longer terms compared to limited liability companies.