Every taxpaying individual is actually a business as a sole proprietor. A sole proprietorship is the easiest and simplest form of business ownership. It is owned by one person. There is no distinction between the person and the business. The name of the business is the exact same name of the person. Think of anything you have done on the side, reselling household items, sporting equipment, tutoring, housesitting, fashion consulting, mentoring.... Maybe you have made a few bucks with this venture or maybe you project to make a few bucks this year.