Business Start Up Flashcards
Sole Trader Adv/Disadv
Easy to set up
Profits
Confidential
Full Control
Unlimited Liability
difficult to run
Difficult to raise money
Partnership Adv/Disadv
Simplicity
Easier to raise money
Expertise
Confidential
Unlimited liability
Profits are shared
Disputes
Slower decision-making
Private Limited Company Adv/Disadv
Limited liability
Easier to raise capital
Knowledge, skills, expertise
Less tax
Complicated to set up
No confidentiality
profits are shared
Stages involved in forming a Private Limited Company
The Memorandum of Association The Articles of Association Form A1 Registrar of Companies Certificate of Incorporation
Job production
Individual and unique - Sandwich in café
Batch production
Same for all customers - newspapers
Mass production
Continuously 24/7 - cigarettes
Importance of business plan
Focus on the future
Anticipate Problems
Attract Investment
Control