Sorces of Finance and More Flashcards
What is Qualitative Research
This research is based on feelings, thoughts and opinions
What is Quantitative Research
This research is based on stats and numbers.
Three qualities of entrepreneurs
Calculated risk takers, Clear vision and goals and Resilience.
Breaking Even
When the total revenue is equal to the total costs, at this point a business is making neither a loss or a profit
Fixed costs/( selling price - Variable costs)
Margin of safety
The difference between the actual level of sales and the breakeven point.
Trade Credit
A business obtains its stock from suppliers, but doesn’t pay immediately, average credit period is 2 months.
Share Capital
Selling shares as a business for cash
Debenture
A very long term loan secured against an asset ( usually 25 years ).
Long Term
For future expansion and assets
Short Term
For day to day running costs
Trade Credit
A business gets stock from suppliers but doesn’t pay immediately, average credit period is 2 months
Bank Overdraft
Allows you to withdraw slightly more money than you actually have in your account, usually between 100 to 1000 pounds.
Retained profit
Profits retained from the previous year that can be reinvested in the business
Grants
Money from the government to help your business that doesn’t have to be paid back
Selling Shares
Selling some future profits and control of your business fir cash