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What are three important factors influencing the choice of legal structure for a business?
What are three important factors influencing the choice of legal structure for a business?
Size of business, Ownership, Finances
Why might a micro or small business consider using a sole trader or partnership as its legal structure?
Why might a micro or small business consider using a sole trader or partnership as its legal structure?
It is less expensive to set up.
What legal structure might be more appropriate for a business entering a growth stage and needing an injection of money?
What legal structure might be more appropriate for a business entering a growth stage and needing an injection of money?
Partnership or private company
At what stage of growth might a business consider changing its legal structure to a public company?
At what stage of growth might a business consider changing its legal structure to a public company?
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Why might a business owner choose a sole trader as the legal structure?
Why might a business owner choose a sole trader as the legal structure?
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What is the main difference in ownership between a sole trader and a partnership/private company?
What is the main difference in ownership between a sole trader and a partnership/private company?
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How might the legal structure of a financially successful business change over time?
How might the legal structure of a financially successful business change over time?
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What are some external factors that can influence the choice of legal structure for a business?
What are some external factors that can influence the choice of legal structure for a business?
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Why is it important for a business to consider the size of its business when choosing a legal structure?
Why is it important for a business to consider the size of its business when choosing a legal structure?
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How do ownership and finances play a role in influencing the legal structure choice for a business?
How do ownership and finances play a role in influencing the legal structure choice for a business?
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