Raizcorp Functional Entrepreneurship | Page 22

1. Sole Proprietorship A sole proprietorship is when there is a single founder who owns and runs the business. This is the simplest form of business entity because the business is not separate from the owner. You can give your business a trading name, and only you have the authority to make decisions about your business. Advantages of a sole proprietorship Disadvantages of a sole proprietorship ● It’s easier to set up than any of the other business entities. ● The owner maintains 100% ● You, as the owner, assume all the risk for the business. Your assets will be seized to pay for control and ownership of the business debt, and you are business. personally liable for any ● The owner is entitled to all of the profits. obligations. ● If you wish to include another owner in your business, you’ll have to dissolve the sole proprietorship and form a new business entity.