What is Business?

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Sole Trader
Normally relatively small businesses managed by one person such as plumbers, hairdressers and Decorators
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Unlimited liability
An individual or group are personally responsible for the losses and all actions of their business
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Advantage of a sole trader
Decisions can be made quickly and sole traders can respond rapidly to changes in the market
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Advantage of a sole trader
Setting up the business is straightforward
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Advantage of a sole trader
Making key decisions in business can be motivating
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Disadvantage of a sole trader
Sources of finance are limited
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Disadvantage of a sole trader
Working in my own business can entail working long hours with limited holidays, leading to stress.
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Limited liability
The business (company) is responsible for any money that it owes. The personal belongings of the shareholders (owners) are safe
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Card 2

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An individual or group are personally responsible for the losses and all actions of their business

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Unlimited liability

Card 3

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Decisions can be made quickly and sole traders can respond rapidly to changes in the market

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Card 4

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Setting up the business is straightforward

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Card 5

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Making key decisions in business can be motivating

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