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	from Darrell Zahorsky The results are in. It's official. Small business is an empire of one generating almost a trillion dollars in revenue. The U.S. Census Bureau recently announced census results for 2006 and more than 20.7 million U.S. businesses without a payroll had a total revenue of more than $970 billion. Out of this data, over 18 million small businesses are sole proprietorships. It is by far the easiest start up structure but is it right for you? This week we examine your business structure.
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Sole Proprietorship: The Right Business Structure? The most basic of all business legal structures is the sole proprietorship. For new start-ups the choice of becoming a sole proprietorship is the simplest of all business forms but is it the best? Learn the pros and cons of a doing business as sole proprietorship.              More Topics Pros and Cons of an S Corporation Tax Implications of an LLC Basics of Forming a C Corporation Doing Business As (DBA) a Fictitious Business Name Winning Business Partnership Business Structure Essentials Incorporation in Canada Start Your Own Corporation Should your small business become a corporation? This is a question you need to ask during the start-up and evolution of your company. Learn what you need to know about incorporating your small business.   The LLC Business As a business owner, you will be faced with many important decisions, including what business structure to use in your company formation. While many countries allow the typical structures of sole-proprietorship, partnership, or corporation for business ownership, Americans have the ability to form a limited liability company.     Sponsored Links   Back to School Tips for Students, Parents and Teachers. Get the house, the school, and the kids ready for the new school year with shopping tips, recipe ideas, homework help and more!

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