Keep a Personal Checklist:
Distinguish between internal and external sources of finance.
State three sources of internal finance and five sources of external finance.
What are the differences between share capital and loan capital?
What is the difference between short-, medium- and long-term finance?
What factors do managers need to decide on before choosing their source(s) of finance?
Examine the appropriateness of short- or long-term sources of finance for a given situation
"Building a business on your own dime means you're the only one in charge...Corcoran calls taking on an investor "a terrible idea." She explains that once you've allowed an investor to own part of your business and their money is in your business account, you have someone telling you what they envision your business to be" (George, 2023, para. 1) Link
"99% of small businesses - you can start with next to no capital. It's more about effort" (Hoddinott, ND para. 3) Link
According to Mr. Mark, there are many uncertainties in starting a business, yet one certainty is that you'll have to pay back a loan.
Retained Profits
Sales of Assets
Overdraft & Loan Capital
Trade Credits
Crowdfunding
Leasing
Business Angels