Owen plans to open Owen's Pets Store, a pet supplies outlet, and to hire Quinn and Ruth. Owen will invest only his own money. He does not expect to make any profit for at least two years and to make almost no profit for the first three years, but he hopes to expand eventually. Which form of business organization would be most appropriate?

What will be an ideal response?


When a business is relatively small and is not diversified, employs relatively few people, has modest profits, and is not likely to expand significantly or require extensive financing in the immediate future, the most appropriate form for doing business may be a sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship is easier and less costly to start than other forms of business, because few legal forms are involved. This form is also more flexible than other forms because the owner is free to make business decisions without consulting others. Taxes are paid on the business's income as the owner's personal income.

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