A sole trader is the simplest form of business in the United States. Whenever a single proprietor engages in business activities without a formal organization and keeps the profits for himself, he is ...

In a sole proprietorship, the business is owned by one person and is legally indistinguishable from the owner. Although the proprietorship is owned by only one person, it can employ many. Some people ...

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Something strange is going on with small businesses. Data published last week by the Office for National Statistics shows that the number of sole traders in the UK fell 4% last year – and has now ...