internal sources Flashcards
internal
sources of money from within the business, from the owner or the previous business income.
owner funds
money put into the business from the owners private savings. Many business are started by using this method.
owner funds advantages
no need to pay interest or even repay finance
owner funds disadvantages
the amount available may be limited
owner funds advantages
retention of ownership by the individual
retained profits
when businesses make profits, the owner can decide to spend these on themselves or use some to all the profits to expand and improve there business.
advantages of retained profits
internal, therefore no need to repay instantly available
disadvantages of retained profits
may be limited funds available to the business at that time