2. TYPES OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP Dario Smagata

3. Be your own boss Complete control over your business You get all of the profit

4. You do all of the business work Losses only affect you If the business fails, you could lose everything

5. You share the work with someone else You get input on how to run the business Losses are not as devastating if they are split

6. You don’t control the whole business You are responsible for your partner’s actions Disagreements can ruin your business

7. You have limited liability Additional capital can easily be raised Change of ownership doesn’t affect the company

8. Corporations pay higher taxes Establishing a corporation is complicated The company will be more expensive to run

9. You get a recognizable name and brand Many companies offer support to franchisees You get a pre-established customer base

10. You pay royalties and franchise fees Your business is not completely independent Products and services are not chosen by you

11. I would choose to open my business as a sole proprietorship. Despite the risks involved with this type of business, I would want to have full control over my company. I work best on my own and would want to be able to make my own decisions for my business.

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