internal sources of finance Flashcards
internal sources
Money from within the business
owners funds
Money put in the business from owners private savings
owners funds advantages
no need to pay interest or repay finance,retention of ownership
owners funds disadvantages
amount limited,stress on the day to day finance of individual
retained profits
The owners can choose to spend profits on themselves or use to expand and improve business
retained profits advantages
no need to repay,instantly available,no additional costs (interest),control isn’t lost
retained profits disadvantages
limited funds available,shareholders may prefer short term returns on their investment,not option for start up business
sale of asset
possessions they no longer need can be sold off to raise money for other investments