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You will learn... Why businesses need finance The different sources available How managers choose between the different sources
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Why do businesses need finance?
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Why Do Businesses Need Finance? To start up the business To expand the business To deal with difficulties facing the business Capital Expenditure Revenue Expenditure
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Types of Expenditure Capital ExpenditureRevenue Expenditure Money spent on Fixed Assets more than one year Money spent on day-to-day expenses
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Types of Expenditure ItemRevenue ExpenditureCapital Expenditure Purchase of Building Water Rates Staff Wages Office Computer Gym Equipment Maintenance of Equipment
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Sources of business finance
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Internal Sources of Finance Retained Profits Sale of Surplus Assets Selling Stocks Owners Savings Internal Sources of Finance
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RRetained profit (ploughed back profit) Profit kept in the business after the owners have taken their share of the profits. Advantage No repayment XDXDisadvantage X New Businesses XPXProfits too low to expand XMXMore profit kept, less goes to owners
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SSale of Business Assets Could be those that are no longer used or outdated. Advantage Better use of capital X Disadvantage X Time Consuming X Not available to small business Internal Sources of Finance
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RRunning Down Stocks Used to raise cash Advantages Reduced Opportunity Cost Save on Storage Costs XDXDisadvantage XSXStock Shortages XDXDisappointed Customers
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OOwner’s Money Put more of their savings into the business Advantages Available Quickly No Interest Payments XDXDisadvantage XLXLow Savings XIXIncreased Risk
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External Sources of Finance Issue of Shares Debentures Debt Factoring Grants & Subsidies External Sources of Finance Bank Loan
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External Sources of Finance Issue of shares PLC’s only Money obtained from individuals or institutions outside the business Advantages Permanent Source of Capital No Interest Payments X Disadvantages X Dividends X Ownership Rights
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External Sources of Finance Bank Loan Advantages Quick to organize Varied lengths of time Low Interest Rates Large Companies Borrow Large Sums X Disadvantages X Repaid with Interest X Security or Collateral
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External Sources of Finance Debenture L-T Certificates issued by limited companies Advantages Raise very L-T finance X Disadvantage X Creditworthiness & reputation essential X Repaid X Interest
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External Sources of Finance Factoring Debts Debt factors are specialist agencies that “buy” debts of firms for immediate cash They may offer 90% of the existing debt. The debtor will then pay the factor and the 10% represents as the factor’s profit
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External Sources of Finance Factoring Debts client customer MFC Goods delivered & invoiced for $100 Copy of invoice to MFC MFC gives $75 immediately MFC follows up payment with customer Sends payment to MFC
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External Sources of Finance Factoring Debts Advantages Immediate Cash Available Risk of Collecting Debt Factor X Disadvantages X Firm does not receive 100%value of debt
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External Sources of Finance Grants & Subsidies by Outside Agencies E.g. Government Advantages Repaying usually not required X Disadvantages X “Strings Attached” X E.g. relocation
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P e r i o d s o f F i n a n c e
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Periods of Finance Overdrafts Trade Creditors Medium-TermLong-Term Period of Finance is required for Short-Term Debt Factoring Leasing Hire Purchase Loans Sale of Shares Debentures New IssueRights Issue
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Periods of Finance Short-Term (S-T) < 3 years Medium-Term (M-T) 3 yrs to 10yrs Long-Term (L-T) > 10 years
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S-T Finance - Overdrafts
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S-T Finance Overdraft Arranged by bank Advantages Spend more money than available in bank account Can be used for wages, paying suppliers etc Flexible form of borrowing X Disadvantages X Interest rates variable X Short time to repay
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S-T Finance Trade Credit Businesses delay paying its suppliers Leaves business in better cash position manufacturer customer Customer buys supplies from manufacturer Time period to pay for supplies bought
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S-T Finance Trade Credit Advantages Almost Interest Free Length of Time to Pay Debt X Disadvantages X Possible Refusal of Discounts X Refuse Goods Payment Slow
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S-T Finance Debt Factoring client customer MFC Goods delivered & invoiced for $100 Copy of invoice to MFC MFC gives $75 immediately MFC follows up payment with customer Sends payment to MFC MFC pays balance
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Medium-Term Finance Payments Hire Purchase Leasing Own the Equipment Return Equipment Option to Buy
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Medium-Term Finance HHire Purchase Purchase fixed asset over longer period of time Advantages No “up-front” Large Sum of Money Needed for Asset XDXDisadvantages XCXCash Deposit Needed at Beginning XIXInterest Rates High
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Medium-Term Finance LLeasing Allows firm to use the asset without purchasing it Can be purchased at end of leasing period Advantages No “up-front” Large Sum of Money Needed for Asset Maintenance done by Leasing Company XDXDisadvantages XTXTotal Cost Higher
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Long-Term Finance Issue of Shares - Equities Finance Only available to limited companies Public Limited Companies
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Long-Term Finance Issue of Shares - Equities Finance Only available to limited companies Public Limited Companies New Issues Rights Issues Very Large Sums Expensive to Organize & Advertise Raise Additional Capital Existing Shareholders
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Long-Term Finance IIssue of Shares - Equities Finance Advantages Permanent Capital No Repayments No Interest XDXDisadvantages XDXDividends Paid After Tax X Balance of Ownership
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Medium-Term Finance BBank Loan Advantages XDXDisadvantages
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Long-Term Finance L-T Loans Debt Finance Interest paid before tax Interest paid every year, dividends do not Must be repaid Not Permanent Capital Secured against Collateral
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Long-Term Finance Debentures (Same as External Finance ) Advantages Long-term loan certificates Often no collateral needed X Disadvantages X Creditworthiness & reputation essential X Repaid with Interest
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Exercise Source of Finance Short-Term (S-T) Medium-Term (M-T) Long-Term (L-T) Overdraft Debentures Issue of Shares 3-yr Bank Loan Trade Credit Hire Purchase
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Exercise Need for Finance Most Suitable Source Reason for Choice Planned take-over of another business Temporary increase in stocks over summer Purchase of new car for the CEO R & D of new product Launch in market in 4 yrs Cost of Factory – Less land than at present
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C h o o s i n g t h e r i g h t S o u r c e o f F i n a n c e
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Choosing the right Source of Finance SizeControl Purpose Time Period Amount Needed Risk Status Gearing
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Choosing the right Source of Finance Risk Gearing Risk is the danger that failure or loss will occur. Gearing is a measure of risk. The proportion of total capital raised from L-T loans.
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W i l l b a n k s l e n d a n d s h a r e h o l d e r s i n v e s t ?
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Will banks lend you the money? Stability of finance records and information Cash-Flow Forecast Future Business Plans Profit & Loss Reason for the loan Gearing
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Will shareholder’s invest? Financial Information Share price variation Future Business Plans Profit & LossDividend Rate Gearing
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Will the shareholders invest?
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Will shareholders invest? Compare Dividend Rates Compare Future Company Prospects Share Price Variation Gearing ratio
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Business Plans BBusiness Objectives IImportant Details OOperations FFinances Business Plans force owners to think ahead and plan carefully for first the few years
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Business Plans Considerations CCan we break-even or make a profit? WWhere will the firm be located? WWhat machinery will the firm need? HHow many staff does the firm need? WWhat to make? products WWhat consumers are we aiming at? WWhat will be the main costs? HHow many products to make?
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Pizza Place Ltd Business Plan
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QUICK QUIZ! What can you use an overdraft for? How long is a source of finance needed to be considered medium term? Name one thing the bank manager needs to get from you before granting a large loan? What is the difference between rights issue and new issues of share?
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Which of these are short, medium, or long term sources of finance? Overdraft 5 year loan Issue of shares Debenture Trade credit Hire purchase
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Which of these are internal or external sources of finance? Bank loan Retained profit Owner’s saving Governmental grants Sale of unused asset
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