Cal sells "DownSize," a weight-reduction program, from a Web site, in competition with Eat-Less Inc.'s product "Fit 'n Trim." Eat-Less files a suit against Cal, alleging in part that he is a sole proprietor, but his enterprise should be deemed a different form of business. Cal's enter?prise should most likely be considered

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Cal's enterprise should be considered a sole proprietorship because he is a sole proprietor, which means he legally owns and operates the business, and personal and business assets are not separated. The fact that the product is sold from a website and in competition with another product does not change the legal structure of the business entity.

Cal Sells "DownSize," a Weight-Reduction Program, from a Web Site