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What is one benefit of starting a business on a small scale?
What is one benefit of starting a business on a small scale?
- It allows for testing the viability of the business idea (correct)
- It requires massive investments right from the start
- It guarantees immediate success on a large scale
- It attracts more investors from the beginning
Why is it challenging for entrepreneurs to figure out how much starting capital they need?
Why is it challenging for entrepreneurs to figure out how much starting capital they need?
- Because they rely solely on outside investors
- Entrepreneurs' plans often change (correct)
- Due to lack of creativity
- Plans for a business remain static
What is 'bootstrap financing' as described in the text?
What is 'bootstrap financing' as described in the text?
- Utilizing creativity to maximize existing resources (correct)
- Hiring full-time employees right from the start
- Using external investments to fund the business
- Taking out loans from financial institutions
Why is it important for entrepreneurs to get the needed money when they need it?
Why is it important for entrepreneurs to get the needed money when they need it?
What role does an MVP play in the early stages of a business?
What role does an MVP play in the early stages of a business?
Why do entrepreneurs need to come up with new plans if they can't get the money they need?
Why do entrepreneurs need to come up with new plans if they can't get the money they need?
What is the main source of funding that comes from friends and family to support an entrepreneur?
What is the main source of funding that comes from friends and family to support an entrepreneur?
What is the purpose of collateral in debt financing?
What is the purpose of collateral in debt financing?
What advantage does debt financing offer in terms of ownership and control?
What advantage does debt financing offer in terms of ownership and control?
What is a common reason why companies choose debt financing instead of equity financing?
What is a common reason why companies choose debt financing instead of equity financing?
How do equity investors typically expect to be rewarded for their investment?
How do equity investors typically expect to be rewarded for their investment?
What distinguishes angel investors from venture capitalists?
What distinguishes angel investors from venture capitalists?
What key advantage does equity financing offer concerning payback requirements?
What key advantage does equity financing offer concerning payback requirements?
How does equity financing differ from debt financing in terms of collateral pledging?
How does equity financing differ from debt financing in terms of collateral pledging?
"Young companies can avoid the burden of regular monthly expenses" is associated with which type of financing?
"Young companies can avoid the burden of regular monthly expenses" is associated with which type of financing?
What is a distinguishing feature between debt and equity investors concerning returns on investment?
What is a distinguishing feature between debt and equity investors concerning returns on investment?
What is one advantage of starting a business on a small scale?
What is one advantage of starting a business on a small scale?
Why is it important for entrepreneurs to get the needed money when they need it?
Why is it important for entrepreneurs to get the needed money when they need it?
What is the purpose of collateral in debt financing?
What is the purpose of collateral in debt financing?
How does equity financing differ from debt financing in terms of collateral pledging?
How does equity financing differ from debt financing in terms of collateral pledging?
Why is it challenging for entrepreneurs to figure out how much starting capital they need?
Why is it challenging for entrepreneurs to figure out how much starting capital they need?
'Bootstrap financing' involves entrepreneurs using their creativity to:
'Bootstrap financing' involves entrepreneurs using their creativity to:
What is the main source of 'Love Money' as described in the text?
What is the main source of 'Love Money' as described in the text?
What is the primary reason why borrowers pledge collateral in debt financing?
What is the primary reason why borrowers pledge collateral in debt financing?
Why is debt financing considered advantageous in terms of ownership and control?
Why is debt financing considered advantageous in terms of ownership and control?
What distinguishes angel investors from venture capitalists based on the text?
What distinguishes angel investors from venture capitalists based on the text?
What advantage does equity financing offer concerning payback requirements?
What advantage does equity financing offer concerning payback requirements?
'Debt financing allows companies to be smart with money' is primarily related to what aspect mentioned in the text?
'Debt financing allows companies to be smart with money' is primarily related to what aspect mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of collateral in debt financing according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of collateral in debt financing according to the text?
'Equity financing doesn't involve pledging collateral' highlights what key advantage mentioned in the text?
'Equity financing doesn't involve pledging collateral' highlights what key advantage mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Evaluating Business Ideas
- To determine if an idea is good, ask: "Why now, why me?" and "Why will it continue to succeed once others know about it?"
- Consider: "What's an area where I could go into business without being a test for bigger companies?"
Starting Small and Failing Cheaply
- Start with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to test the market with low fixed costs and high variable costs
- Example: Hand labeling drink bottles initially to avoid investing in massive machinery
- Having a successful business on a small scale is a good indicator of its potential for large-scale success
Starting Capital
- Entrepreneurs need money to start their business, but it's challenging to determine how much and when it's needed
- Bootstrap financing: Using personal resources, including money and time, to make the business attractive to outside investors
- Types of starting capital:
- Personal money: Entrepreneurs invest their own funds
- Love money: Funding from friends and family
- Grants and start-up prize money: Government or agency grants and competition prizes
Debt Financing
- Cost: Interest paid by the borrower
- Reward: Interest earned by the investor
- Collateral: Pledged to protect the investor in case of default
- Advantages:
- Ownership and control: No need to give up control with debt financing
- Certainty in payments: Predictable monthly payments help businesses plan their budget
- Trading on equity: Borrowing to make investments that earn more than the loan cost
Equity Financing
- Cost: Giving up some control over the business
- Reward: Potential returns include dividends and selling ownership for more than the initial investment
- Investor protection: Shareholders have influence in decision-making, matching their share of ownership
- Advantages:
- No regular payback: No need for regular cash flow paybacks
- No collateral pledging: Company assets remain unencumbered and not at risk
- Angel investors: Wealthy individuals investing in new ventures for ownership, with the option to invest through ownership or convertible debt
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