BUSINESS OWNERSHIP pt 2

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The different types of business ownership, and the first, most common type
Alicia Whyte McGivern
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BUSINESS OWNERSHIP pt 2
  1. Economic System
    1. PLANNED/COMMAND
      1. A planned economy is one where the government make all the decisions; e.g. Cuba
      2. MIXED
        1. A mixed economy, is one in which the government own and run some businesses, and others are owned by private individuals; e.g. UK and the Republic of Ireland
        2. MARKET
          1. A Market economy is one in which most businesses are privately owned; e.g. America is probably the closest (however it is becoming more of a mixed economy)
        3. ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPES
          1. SOLE TRADER
            1. 1 Owner
              1. Any no. of employees
                1. Most common form of business ownership
                  1. ADVANTAGES
                    1. 1. Own Boss. 2. Keep all profits (after tax). 3. Total control. 4. Greater opportunity for flexible working 5. Easy to set up (few legal requirements - get a licence trade from the local council; perhaps planning permission (if a building has to be altered); and must register for VAT, Customs and excise.
                    2. DISADVANTAGES
                      1. 1. Unlimited Liability 2. No continuity of existence. 3. Lack of specialisation 4. No one to share decision making with. 5. More difficult to compete with larger businesses (as they cannot take advantage of economies of scale). 6. Limited Finance - banks are less willing to lend them money as the business is small.
                        1. Unlimited Liability: If the owner doesn't have enough money in their business to pay their debts, they have to use their private money to meet them - potentially resulting in extreme consequences i.e. their house/car may have to be sold.
                      2. MAJOR AIM;
                        1. Profit and Expansion
                        2. private sector
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