Sources of Finance
Students learn about the different ways businesses can raise finance for start-up and growth. They will evaluate internal and external sources, such as retained profit, bank loans, and share capital.
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Students learn about the different ways businesses can raise finance for start-up and growth. They will evaluate internal and external sources, such as retained profit, bank loans, and share capital.
Key Questions
- What are the main internal sources of finance?
- When is a bank loan more appropriate than issuing shares?
- What are the risks of using an overdraft?
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