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The amount
required
The cost of
the money
Choosing a
funding method
Loss of
control
The length of time
for which the money
is needed
The risk
involved
Advantages
Disadvantages
Owners
funds
Owner keeps
control
Could lose
everything if
business fails
Retained Owner(s)
Reduces reserves
profit
make decision and possibly future
dividend payments.
May be insufficient
for needs.
3.26 Sources of business finance
Advantages
Disadvantages
Bank loan
Advice available.
Repaid over an
agreed period
Overdraft
Advantage
Disadvantage
Government
grant
Complicated and
restricted to
certain
areas/reasons
Hiring and
leasing
Advantage
Disadvantage
Issuing
shares
Large amounts
available, never
repaid
Selling
assets
Converts unused
items into capital
Only appropriate if
have unused assets!
Venture
capital
Shareholders paid
dividends
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