Financing the venture Flashcards
a business project need to have substantial start up capital requirement nor does one have to be a millionaire to start an entrepreneurial business endeavor.
Financing the venture
Capital requirement
- Fixed capital
- Working capital
- Growth Capital
refers to the money needed to purchase fixed assets or capital goods.
fixed capital
it is needed to fund day to day business operation
working capital
it is not related to daily or seasonal requirments for funds of the business.
it is needed when an existing business is set to expand, diversity, or change its directions.
growth capital
internal funds sources generally refers to the funds which are owned by the entrepreneur himself or the company, whereas external capital essentially refers to those beyond the means of the entrepreneur and the company.
sources of capital
it means sourcing or borrowing funds from organizations or institutions duly authorized by government or by the law to extend financial support services to the business and industry.
the formal and informal sources
the contribution of the owner to the capital of the business is called?
it is evidenced by the issuance of stockholders certificate issued by the corporation.
owner’s equity
refers to organizations whose main businesses are generally meant for providing such form of financial assistance.
long term borrowing
Forms of fund sources
1.mortgage
2. bonds
3. long term commercial papers
form of fund generation by the way of pledging a designated property as security or collateral for the loan.
mortgage
of indebtedness of the issuing company that promises a fixed amount of interest to the bondholders upon maturity or call by its holders.
bonds
are commercisl documents issued by large companies with credible track records.
long term commercial papers
take the form of financers on a short term basis lasting to one year or less
-serve as a stand by credit facility to the entrepreneurs, which can be tapped as needed.
short term creditors
Types of creditors
- commercial banks
- merchandise suppliers
- credit card companies
- capital equipment suppliers