Start-up Costs and Funding Sources
Entrepreneurship · Grade 12 · Financial Planning and Resource Management · 3.º Período

Start-up Costs and Funding Sources

Calculate the initial costs required to launch a venture and explore various financing options. Students will compare bootstrapping, bank loans, and venture capital.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsExpectation D1.1: Estimate the start-up costs for a proposed venture.Expectation D1.3: Evaluate various sources of financing available to Canadian entrepreneurs.

About This Topic

Calculate the initial costs required to launch a venture and explore various financing options. Students will compare bootstrapping, bank loans, and venture capital.

Key Questions

  1. What are the typical start-up costs for a new business?
  2. How do entrepreneurs secure funding in Canada?
  3. What are the pros and cons of equity versus debt financing?

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