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Meaning:-
Sole means one. Therefore a sole trading concern is a business organization in which all
activities are conducted by one person only, called as sole trader or sole proprighter. Sole
trading concern is oldest form of business organization. A sole trader is the sole owner
manager and controller of his business .He solely enjoys all the profit and bears all the
losses of his business. Since all business activity are conducted by one man, it is also known
as, ~one man show business`.
Features:-
Single ownership: In sole trading concern, there is single ownership.
Sole trader is the sole owner of all business, assets, and properties because he solely
invest all business capital
No sharing of profit or losses: In sole trading concern there is no
sharing of profit or losses. This is because sole trader invests his business income out
of his personal saving. He uses his own skills and intelligence to manage his
business. Hence he solely enjoys all the profit and bears all the losses of his business.
Unlimited liability: The liability of sole trader is unlimited. There is
no distinction between his personal and business property. It means if his business
losses are more than his business assets, then he may have to sell his personal
property, to clear his business liability.
Limited Capital: A sole trader has limited capital. This is because sole
trader is the sole investor of his business. He can borrow funds from his friends and
relatives and even from financial institutions. But his borrowing capacity is limited.
Hence, there is limited scope for growth and expansion.
Unification of ownership and management: There is unification of
ownership and management in sole trading concern. Sole trader is sole owner and
manager of his business. Thus, he can change his business policy when he wants.
Easy formation. The formation of sole trading concern is very easy,
less time consuming, less expensive. This is because there are least or no legal
formalities. Any person of a sound mind, can start this business easily
Flexibility: Sole trading concern enjoys maximum flexibility. This is
because sole trader is sole owner, manager, and controller of his business. Again,
there is no strict government control of sole trading concern. Therefore a sole trader
can easily expand , diversify, change the line of business and even close his business .
No separate legal status : Sole trading concern enjoy separate legal
status , it means sole trading concern and sole trader are not separate from each
other but one and the same in eyes of law.
Quick decision making: in sole trading concern, quick decision and
prompt actions are possible. This is because all business decisions are taken by sole
trader alone. He need not call meeting or consult others before taking a decision.
quick decisions are vital for success of business
Local Market: A sole trader has limited capital and limited
managerial skills. So the size of business is also limited, Hence he can mainly operate
on local market.
Close contacts with costumers : A sole trader can maintain close
contacts with customers. This is possible for him, due to small size of business. He
operates on local market. He knows the likes, dislike, taste , and preference of his
costumers very well. He knows them very well. He may provide free home delivery
and credit facilities, etc, to his costumers.
Close contacts with employees: A sole trader can maintain personal
relationship with his employees. This is possible for him due to small size of his
business. He appoints few employee. He knows them very well. He helps to solve
their personal problems. Due to this he gets good support from his employee.
Business secrecy:- In sole trading concern there is complete business
secrecy. This is because sole trader alone has all the business secrets. Also, he need
not publish his books of accounts. Hence there is no fear of leakage of business
secrets to outsider.
Merits:-
1) Easy formation: done
2) Quick decisions: done
3) Business secrecy: done
4) Close contacts with costumers: done
) Close contacts with employees: done
6) Flexibility: done
70 minimum government control: done
8) self employment: done
9) Low tax liability: done
10) Economy in management: done
11) Direct motivation/direct effort reward relationship: in case of sole trading concern
there is direct effort reward relationship. Sole trader is sole owner of his business. He
shares all the profit and bears all the losses of his business solely. If he doesn`t work hard,
he will have to suffer loss and if he works hard, he will enjoy more profits. This motivates
him to work hard.
DEMRITS:
Limited capital: done
Limited managerial skills: done
Unlimited liability : done
Lacks continuity and stability: done
Lacks specialization: Due to small size of business, Sole trader handles
all the business activities. Again, due to limited capital he cannot appoint experts to
look after various business activities. This results in to lack of specialization.
No economies of scale: done
No separate legal status: done
Poor decision making: A sole trader may make poor decisions in his
business. This is because he may not have the necessary managerial skills.
Moreover, he cannot appoint experts<professionals >in his business due to limited
capital.
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Partnership firm
Meaning:-Partnership came in to existence to remove the defects of sole trading concern
such as limited capital, limited managerial skills and limited risk bearing capacities.
Partnership is simple method for business expansion.
It is the form of business organization in which 2 or more person invests their capital, skill
and time and shares the profits and losses of business in their agreed ratio. Persons who
have entered in to partnership are individually known as Partners` and collectively as
parternshipfirm`.
Features:-
Features Of 1.F.F:-
Formation:-
1oint Hindu family firm is formed by the operation of Hindu law that is
the Hindu Succession Act 196. It comes into existence only by operation
of Hindu law and not by any contract or agreement.
1oint Ownership:-
The business is jointly owned by all the members of a joint Hindu family.
3 Successive generations inherit the business due to their birth in the
family.
Conduct of business:-
The family business is conducted by the senior most person of the family
called as Karta`. He is the head of the family. Karta has full power and
authority to manage and control the business. Other members of the
family called as Co-Parceners` assist Karta` in conducting the business
smoothly
Membership:-
Membership in a join Hindu family business is not fixed. It depends upon
births and deaths in the joint Hindu family. There is no limit on
maximum membership. This provides more hands to manage business.
Capital:-
In joint Hindu family firm, all capital is contributed by Karta` and other
family members out of their savings. If more capital is required, then
Karta may borrow money from his friends, relatives and even from
banks and financial institutions.
Sharing of Profit and Loss:-
Profits and losses of the business are shared by all family members. The ratio
of profit and loss is not mentioned in Hindu Succession Act, 196. The ratio
changes according to births and deaths in the family.
Liability:-
The liability of Karta is unlimited that is there is no distinction between
his personal property and business property. Karta has unlimited
liability mainly due to following reasons-
He is the controller of business.
He frames all the plans and policies for family business and takes all
business decisions on his own.
On the other hand, the liability of Co-Parceners` is limited to the extent
of their share in the business.
Limited government control:-
1oint Hindu family firm is a personal organization like sole trading
concern. There is least government control and supervision on the
activities of family business. Thus, formation, expansion, diversification,
even dissolution of family business quite easy and simple.
No separate legal status:-
1oint Hindu family firm does not enjoy separate legal status. This is
because registration of family business is not compulsory. Therefore, the
family members and the business are not separate from each other but
one and the same.
Continuity and stability:-
1oint Hindu family firm enjoys continuity and stability. Death,
insolvency, and insanity of any family members do not affect the
continuity of any family members. If Karta dies, then the next head of the
family will take charge of the family business. In this way business can be
conducted over many generations.
Male domination:-
1oint Hindu family business is dominated by male members of the family.
All the important business decisions are taken by Karta and other male
members of the family. Female members hardly participate in the
management of the business.
Business secrecy:-
1oint Hindu family business can maintain complete business secrecy. This
is because the business is totally controlled by Karta. All business
decision are taken by Karta only. The Karta need not publish book of
account and records of business. Therefore competitors cannot get
business secrets of 1oint Hindu Family
Merits:-
Easy Formation:-
Formation of joint Hindu family business is very easy and simple. There are no
complicated legal formalities. Registration of this business is not compulsory. It is formed
and operated by the operation of Hindu Succession Act, 196.
Continuity and stability:- Done
Quick Decisions and prompt actions:-
Karta has complete authority to take business decisions. He may or
may not consult co-parceners before taking a decision. Normally
family members agree the decisions taken by the karta. Therefore
Karta can take quick decisions and prompt actions
Closed Contacts With Costumers:-
Karta can maintain closed contacts with costumers. This is possible
for him due to small size of his business. He deals regularly with his
costumers. He knows their likes and dislikes very well. He may also
provide services like free home delivery, credit facilities, etc to his
costumers.
Closed Contacts With Employees:_
Karta can maintain closed contacts with his employees. This is
possible for him due to small size of his business. He appoints hardly
2-3 employees. He knows them very well. He may help his employees
to solve their personal problems. Due to this Karta gets good support
from his employees.
Business Secrecy:- Done
Division Of Labour and Specialization:-
There is no limit on maximum number of members in joint hindu
family business. Therefore, division of labour and specialization is
possible in this business. The work can be divided amongst family
members as per their skills, experience and interest.
No Limit On Membership:- Done
Flexibility:-
This type of business enjoys good deal of flexibility. This is because of
least government control and regulation on this type of business.
Therefore, Karta can easily expand, diversify, change line of business,
and even close down the business at any time without much
difficulties
Socially desirable:-
1oint Hindu Family firm is socially desirable organization. This is
mainly because it takes care of interest of disabled, old, minor, widow
members of the family .
Training school:-
1oint Hindu Family firm is training school for young co-parceners.
The young and inexperienced co-parceners can learn business skills
and tactics from senior and well experienced members of the family.
Demerits