Sally Gomez Is Interested in Starting a New Business

question 36

Essay

Sally Gomez is interested in starting a new business. Although Gomez has developed her business plan and is ready to implement her ideas, she lacks the necessary finances to begin her new business. Along with a lack of finances, Gomez worries about the potential liability involved with starting a new business. Gomez would hate to lose all that she has personally accumulated to date in the event of a successful lawsuit against her. She is considering a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation as the organizing structure of her new venture. Which type of business would best serve Gomez's needs at this given time?

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Shares that were once part of the outstanding shares and have been bought back by the issuing company, reducing the amount of stock on the open market.

Common Stock

Equity shares that represent a form of corporate ownership, entitling the shareholder to a share of the company's success through dividends and or capital appreciation.

Stock Split

A corporate action that increases the number of shares in a company, reducing the price per share without changing the market capitalization.

Preferred Stock

A type of stock that gives holders preferential treatment over common stockholders regarding dividends and claims on assets in case of liquidation.