| LIT 1 Task 310.1.2-01-06| By: Bryan Luttman| | 12/01/2012| LIT 1 Task 1 Part A Sole Proprietorship - It is a business that identifies itself with the owners name or a fictitious name. It also names the owner responsible for its debts. A sole proprietorship is not a legal entity and is the simplest form of under which a business can operate. The sole proprietorship is the easiest and most popular form of business for small business owners. The owner does not need to register his or her name and get a local license in order to do business, unless it is under a fictitious name.
FIN 3010 – Chapters 1-3 Homework ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter 1: Questions: 7. What are the significant financial advantages and disadvantages of the sole proprietorship/ partnership form in comparison with the corporate form? 1 ) The profits are shared only by sole proprietor or in between the partners , while in corporate form the profits are searched with the number of shareholders that the company holds. 2) In sole proprietor and partnership the level of investments are not that large so the amount can easily be built through profits. 3) Sole proprietorships and partnerships cost less to establish while corporate forms have hugh legality that costs.
LIT1 Task 1 SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: As the first word in the name suggests there is no distinction between the owner and the business, legally they are viewed as one entity. When it comes to starting a business this option is a perfect one because there is little to no start-up cost and autonomy since it is now your sole responsibility. The main disadvantage to this type of business is that financially the owner may find it hard to start up because any money that I loaned is a personal loan. • LIABILITY – The owner (proprietor) is liable for all debts and profits the business is and vice versa. The business and the owner are one entity so when the business owes on a debt the owner’s personal assets are liable to be taken as payment
Running head: Business Law Rachel Lavender Western Governors University 2/21/11 PART A Sole Proprietorship A sole proprietorship is how most business entities begin. This type of business is owned and operated by one person. The main advantage of this type of business is that the owner does not need to get the approval of a partner or board in order to make decisions. A significant disadvantage is that, in a sole proprietorship, there is no separation from the business and personal assets, therefore, there is unlimited personal liability to the owner’s personal assets. · Liability-There is no difference between personal and business assets.
Mini Case a. Corporate finance is important to all managers because it helps them identify and use strategies and projects that add worth to their firm. It also helps forecast funding requirements and formulate strategies for obtaining those funds. b. Organizational forms of business a.
Although, the products are categorized as premium-priced and high quality and economies of scale, due to the small size of the company, cannot be realized, production and distribution costs are relatively low. This results in gross profit margins of up to 69% in Greece, 50.35% in Spain, 49.24% in Puetro Rico, and an average gross profit margin of 37.6%. So far, this strategy has worked out well for the company. Genicon is operating in 32 international markets, from highly developed to emerging markets, all around the world. Neither different market environments, disparities of economical development, political and legal situations, dissimilar demand and buying behaviors, nor cultural distinctions in the respective countries tend to hinder the success.
The sole proprietor has the advantage of maintaining complete control over his or her business. Disadvantages: One of the greatest disadvantages to a sole proprietorship is the lack of cash flow or access to capital like loans or investors. They do not have the advantage of getting access to capital through bonds or shares and credit is based on their personal credit history. The lack of capital keeps purchase power restricted in comparison to corporations. Liabilities can be very heavy for sole proprietors depending on the nature of the business.
Convenience or Burden: While it is quite simple to establish a sole proprietorship business, it can be difficult to raise capital. Most owners begin a sole proprietorship by applying for bank loans, or using
* “I’m not qualified” * (They make the rules * They own the game * This is very big * 3 guys worth $1.5 billion each) * Technique: Cumulative evidence that the B.G. is too big to beat. * These guys get away with doing these things because guys like me don’t stop them. | Case cannot be wonHopeless-havent got a chance.NaïveDarryl believes that the individual has the same rights as huge corporations. | Case is too small- client unable to pay high fees.The imbalance in power between B.G.
Monopoly is a firm which is the only seller of a unique product which has no close substitutes. In a market of perfect competition, the level of competition is very high, and each firm is a small entity, a price taker. There are four assumptions for a monopoly to exist: there is only one seller but many buyers, high barriers to entry (both natural and artificial), a highly differentiated product such that it is difficult or impractical to copy the product, and imperfect information. There are four main assumptions for a perfectly competitive market, which are: there are many sellers and buyers, low barriers to entry, homogenous product and perfect information. This essay attempts to explain the reasons for the high market power of a monopoly, low market power for a perfectly competitive firm, and the limitations of monopoly and the choice between a monopoly and a perfectly competitive market.