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Financing a Small Business
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Start-up costs | One-time expenses an entrepreneur incurs when starting a business |
| Fixed costs | Expenses that remain the same for a period of time; must be paid regardless of the quantity of a good or service that is produced/sold. |
| Variable costs | Expenses that may change from month to month depending on the needs of the business; costs that increase and decrease with the quantity of the good or service produced/sold |
| Equity sources | Capital sources that trade cash for some portion of ownership in the business. |
| Debt sources | Sources of funding that require the money borrowed to be paid back with interest. |
| Private investors (angels) | Wealthy individuals functioning as non-professional investors who are willing to invest in local businesses for financial or emotional reasons and who sometimes prefer to remain anonymous. |
| Venture capitalists | Individuals or firms that invest money professionally to make money, expect a large capital gain, and look for high growth potential (30-50% return on investment). |
| State-sponsored venture capital funds | Funds provided to entrepreneurs by the state in an effort to encourage economic development and creation of jobs. |
| Credit unions | Cooperatives formed by labor unions or employees for the benefit of the members |
| Government agencies | Operated by the government to provide technical assistance, counseling, grants, or other means of financial assistance in the form of low-interest loans. |
| Secured loan | A loan that is backed by collateral. |
| Lines of credit | Agreements made by a bank to lend money at a stated interest rate whenever the owner needs it. A fee is charged for the privilege whether the money is used or not, and interest is charged on any money that is used. |
| Unsecured loan | A loan that is not guaranteed by collateral; usually granted to a bank's most credit-worthy customers for a short period (less than a year) and for a specific purpose. |
| The 6 C's of Credit | Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, Conditions, Coverage |