Commercial Applications
A sole proprietor's business is experiencing rapid growth, but they are unable to meet financial demands. This reflects a limitation of the sole proprietorship structure.
- True
- False
Sole Proprietorship
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True
Reason — One of the major limitations of sole proprietorship is 'Limited Capital'. The capital resources are limited to the personal savings and borrowings of the proprietor. Their own assets may be insufficient and borrowing capacity is limited. Therefore, there is limited scope for growth and expansion of the business.
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