sources of finance Flashcards

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owners capital

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money that is put into the business from the private savings of the owners

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owners capital advantages

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quick and convenient
doesn’t require borrowing money
no interest payments to make

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owners capital disadvantages

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the owner might not have enough savings or may need the cash for personal use
once the money is gone, it’s gone

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sale of an asset

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businesses may have assets they no longer need, such as an old factory sitea

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advantages of sales of an asset

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can create space for more profitable uses
can be quick
raise money from unused equipment

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disadvantages of sale of an asset

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might not get the full market value of the assets or even be able to sell them at all
might need the assets in the future

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retained profit

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a business can pay out the profits it made last year to owners or shareholders, or it can reinvest the profit back into the businessr

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retained profit advantages

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quick and convenient
easy access to the money
no interest payments to make

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disadvantages retained profit

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once the money is gone, it is not available for any future unforeseen problems the business might face

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10
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over draft

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can withdraw more money out of the bank than you actually have

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overdraft advantages

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quick access
allows emergency purchases

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12
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overdraft disadvantages

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high interest rates
is only a short term solution

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bank loan

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money that the business loans fom a bank but will pay back over a period of time and will include interest

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bank loan advantages

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easy and quick to access
can get a significant amount of money at one time

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15
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bank loan disadvantages

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have to pay interest
difficult for a new business to access

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friends/family loan

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money that is loaned by the owners friends or family, but will be paid back of a period of timef

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friends/family loan advantages

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low interest
money may not need to be paid back

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friends/family loan disadvantages

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money may be lost if the business fails
arguments may occur between family members

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grant

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money that is given to the business to invest usually i growth, doesnt have to be paid back

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grant advantages

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does not need to be paid back
available to small businesses

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grant disadvantage

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business needs to meet certain criteria
it is time-consuming to apply for grants and to complete the paperwork

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venture capitalist / business angels

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venture capital is money invested ina business by professional investors. when veenture capitalists invest, the expect a say in how the business will run. business angels tend to focus only on new businesses looking to grow

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venture capitalists/ business angel advantages

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gain money quickly
potential to raise huge amount of money
they may offer advice and help

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venture capitalists/ business angel disadvantages

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owner must give away part of the business
they may have a different vision for the business than the owner does

25
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new partner

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good way of helping fund investment

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new partner advantages

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easy way to gain money
potential to raise huge amount of money
they may offer advice and help

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new partner disadvantages

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owner must give away part of the business
they may have a different vision for the business than the owner does

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share issue

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able to raise extra finance by selling shares

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share issue advantages

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can gain lots of money quickly
no interest payable

30
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share issue disadvantages

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give away part of the business
leaves a business open to takeovers
shareholders receive dividends

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hire purchase

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used to fund a specific purchase, such as equipment, the business never owns these items, but makes regular payments

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hire purchase advantages

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expensive assets can be purchased and paid back over time

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hire purchase disadvantages

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interest is charged on hire purchase items
equipment is not owned until the final payment is made

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leasing

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involves renting machinery, equipment and vehicles, never owns , regular payment to owner of asset

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leasing advantages

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no large upfront payments
leasing company may be responsible for repairs and maintenance

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leasing disadvantages

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over time it can be a more expensive way to obtain assets
assets aren’t owned by the business

37
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trade credit

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short term method of financing, to buy stock or materials, 30 days to pay

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trade credit advantages

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access to supplies without immediate payment
no interestt

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trade credit disadvantages

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short term, must be paid off quickly
usually small amounts