From Yahoo answers.

I am applying for a job as a Retail Sales Manager for a clothing store. I previously co-owned a clothing boutique. I handled all the daily functions of the store. Including buying the merchandise and creating a rapport w/ the vedors. Should I include all of this information ? Should I make my job title Sales Manager or Store Manager or Owner?

I would go with the “Sales Manager” title and downplay, or eliminate the “Owner” title. Right or wrong, some people get apprehensive about hiring a former owner.