b Flashcards
importance of cash
without it business can become insolvent
they cant pay for
wages
raw materials
paying its suppliers
what impacts cash flow
change in cost
change in stock levels
what is a short term sources of finance
re-paid quickly
used for costs e.g buying stock and utility bills
long term source of finace
reapid over long period of time
used to finacea business
example of short term source of finance
bank draft
trade credit (paying for stock later)
examples of long term source of finance
loan
crowdfunding (raising money for large number people for rewards e.g products ownership)
retained profit ( reinvesting in business for it to keep growing )
limited liability
sole trader
legally responsible for debts
losing their personal belongings
risk for the owner
control - depends on if business sold shares to stakeholders
profit- stakeholder,owner
privacy - can be viewed by anyone
limited liability
business separate from owner
private limited company
no risk
100% control
100% profits to owner
has privacy from public