Andy wants to start his own business. he has decided to rent space in a strip mall and open a pet shop. additionally, he will provide dog grooming services. he figures he can do almost everything himself, though he will need to hire a part-time employee on an "as needed" basis. his friend, lacy, has agreed to work when needed. andy is considering operating his business as a sole proprietorship. what is the primary legal advantage to this form of business ownership for andy's pet shop?

True or false: on january 1, year one, the epstein corporation buys a plot of land with a four-story office building. the company believes the building is worth $1.9 million and has an estimated life of twenty years (with no anticipated residual value). the straight-line method is used. the land has an assessed value of $100,000. because the seller was interested in a quick sale, epstein was able to buy this land and building for $1.7 million. depreciation expense to be recognized in year one is $80,750.

Individual consumers belong to which step of choosing a target market? possible customers competition demographics communication

Read the following scenario and answer the question in 5-10 sentences. you are the owner of a small business that is a defendant in a lawsuit in federal court. you received bad news from your lawyer that the judge did not allow certain documents to be admitted as evidence in court and that the jury reached a $50,000 verdict in favor of the plaintiff. your lawyer tells you that it is within your legal right to hire him to file an appeal with the united states court of appeals. if the appellate court rules in your favor, you may be able to avoid paying part or all of the $50,000. evaluate your lawyer’s suggestion about appealing the decision.