Do you think Federal or state governments should do more to encourage sole proprietors to incorporate? Why, or why not?

Discussion Board – Business Ownership

  1. Why do you think there are more sole proprietorships than corporations in the U.S.?
  2. If a business owner plans to remain as a sole proprietor, what could he/she do to protect himself/herself from the threat of unlimited personal liability?
  3. Do you think Federal or state governments should do more to encourage sole proprietors to incorporate? Why, or why not?

As always, post your thoughts on these three questions AND post at least one reply/response to someone else’s comments.