Assume the role of consultant and prepare a brief essay, two paragraphs, for your client that suggests the appropriate business structure for his needs. In doing so, fully explain your reasoning and spell out the pros and cons of the suggested structure. If there is additional information you would need from the entrepreneur, indicate the questions you would ask him.
Green is a talented artist and he creates landscape paintings while working in the open air. Green originally started selling his works at flea markets and small craft fairs.
The popular response encouraged him to create a website and start a mail-order business. He outsources some of the printing responsibilities, and hired someone part time to help him ship out his work to website-based customers. He does not currently own permanent retail space, but he has not ruled it out. What business structure would you recommend to Green? Advise Green of the pros and cons of that structure.