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What is the primary challenge in identifying an attractive target market?
What is the primary challenge in identifying an attractive target market?
What is an essential focus of organizational feasibility analysis?
What is an essential focus of organizational feasibility analysis?
What does management prowess refer to in the context of a proposed business?
What does management prowess refer to in the context of a proposed business?
Which of the following is an example of resource sufficiency?
Which of the following is an example of resource sufficiency?
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Which aspect is NOT considered during organizational feasibility analysis?
Which aspect is NOT considered during organizational feasibility analysis?
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What aspect of market attractiveness poses a significant challenge during analysis?
What aspect of market attractiveness poses a significant challenge during analysis?
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Which non-financial resource is crucial for successfully launching a new business?
Which non-financial resource is crucial for successfully launching a new business?
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What is the purpose of financial feasibility analysis?
What is the purpose of financial feasibility analysis?
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What is the purpose of conducting a feasibility analysis?
What is the purpose of conducting a feasibility analysis?
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What is one expected benefit of conducting a feasibility analysis?
What is one expected benefit of conducting a feasibility analysis?
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When is the proper time to conduct a feasibility analysis?
When is the proper time to conduct a feasibility analysis?
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What is a major reason why a feasibility analysis is important?
What is a major reason why a feasibility analysis is important?
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Which component is NOT part of a comprehensive feasibility analysis?
Which component is NOT part of a comprehensive feasibility analysis?
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What does product/service desirability assess?
What does product/service desirability assess?
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Why is it estimated that only one in fifty business ideas are commercially viable?
Why is it estimated that only one in fifty business ideas are commercially viable?
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What aspect does financial feasibility analyze?
What aspect does financial feasibility analyze?
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What is the primary purpose of preparing a budget for total start-up cash needed?
What is the primary purpose of preparing a budget for total start-up cash needed?
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Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to estimate the financial performance of a proposed start-up?
Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to estimate the financial performance of a proposed start-up?
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What is included in the overall financial attractiveness of a proposed venture?
What is included in the overall financial attractiveness of a proposed venture?
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Which of the following factors is critical in assessing overall financial attractiveness?
Which of the following factors is critical in assessing overall financial attractiveness?
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Which aspect is crucial for the 'Total Start-Up Cash Needed' assessment?
Which aspect is crucial for the 'Total Start-Up Cash Needed' assessment?
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What type of research might be necessary in estimating a start-up's performance?
What type of research might be necessary in estimating a start-up's performance?
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Which characteristic is least likely to affect the financial feasibility analysis of a business?
Which characteristic is least likely to affect the financial feasibility analysis of a business?
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The feasibility analysis stage relies on which type of information?
The feasibility analysis stage relies on which type of information?
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What is one of the financial factors associated with promising business opportunities?
What is one of the financial factors associated with promising business opportunities?
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Which statement accurately describes a sole proprietorship?
Which statement accurately describes a sole proprietorship?
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What is a potential disadvantage of a sole proprietorship?
What is a potential disadvantage of a sole proprietorship?
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Which advantage is associated with partnerships?
Which advantage is associated with partnerships?
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Why might a sole proprietorship find it difficult to raise capital?
Why might a sole proprietorship find it difficult to raise capital?
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What happens to a sole proprietorship when the owner dies?
What happens to a sole proprietorship when the owner dies?
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Which of the following is true regarding recurring revenue?
Which of the following is true regarding recurring revenue?
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What characterizes the partnership structure?
What characterizes the partnership structure?
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What is a primary benefit of forming a partnership?
What is a primary benefit of forming a partnership?
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How does the liability of partners differ from that of corporation shareholders?
How does the liability of partners differ from that of corporation shareholders?
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What is a significant disadvantage of a corporation?
What is a significant disadvantage of a corporation?
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Which characteristic allows a corporation to endure beyond ownership changes?
Which characteristic allows a corporation to endure beyond ownership changes?
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What is a common misconception about partnerships?
What is a common misconception about partnerships?
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What governance structure do public corporations operate under?
What governance structure do public corporations operate under?
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What factor contributes significantly to the higher operational costs of a corporation?
What factor contributes significantly to the higher operational costs of a corporation?
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What is a main reason for needing a partnership agreement?
What is a main reason for needing a partnership agreement?
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Study Notes
Feasibility Analysis Overview
- Feasibility analysis assesses the viability of a business idea, determining if it is worth pursuing.
- Benefits include evaluating market demand, financial viability, and competitive landscape before significant resource allocation.
- Only 2% of business ideas are deemed commercially viable, emphasizing the importance of prudently safeguarding investments.
Timing and Purpose
- Feasibility analysis should be conducted early in the business planning process to screen ideas effectively.
- Helps to conserve resources by identifying non-viable concepts before further investment.
Components of Feasibility Analysis
- Industry/Target Market Feasibility: Analyzes market landscape and competition.
- Product/Service Feasibility: Evaluates demand and desirability of the proposed offering.
- Organizational Feasibility: Assesses management capability and resource availability.
- Financial Feasibility: Includes evaluating startup costs and financial performance of similar businesses.
Product/Service Feasibility
- Desirability assessment involves gauging consumer excitement and market appeal.
- Target market must balance size for potential sales and small scale to avoid large competition.
Organizational Feasibility Analysis
- Focused on the management team's competence and organizational resources required to launch successfully.
- Two critical factors include management prowess and resource sufficiency.
Management Prowess
- Assesses the passion and market understanding of the management team for the business idea.
- Essential for ensuring the business can navigate competitive landscapes.
Resource Sufficiency
- Investigates non-financial resources crucial for launching the business, such as local support, labor quality, and proximity to stakeholders.
Financial Feasibility Analysis
- Evaluates the total startup cash needed to reach the first sale and whether the business is realistic based on this estimate.
- Comparisons to similar businesses provide insights into expected financial performance.
Overall Financial Attractiveness
- Factors impacting attractiveness include sales growth potential, recurring revenue, ability to forecast finances, availability of self-financed growth, and exit opportunities for investors.
Types of Business Organizations
- Sole Proprietorship: Owned by a single individual. Advantages include ease of formation and complete control; disadvantages encompass unlimited liability and limited capital-raising ability.
- Partnership: Involves two or more individuals. Offers synergy and potential access to capital but comes with unlimited liability and risks of conflict.
- Corporation: A legal entity distinct from its owners. Advantages include unlimited life and limited liability; however, corporations face regulatory restrictions and double taxation.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Business Structures
- Sole Proprietorship Advantages: Low cost, total control, straightforward profit flow, and easy dissolution.
- Sole Proprietorship Disadvantages: Personal liability, limited lifespan, and capital limitations.
- Partnership Advantages: Synergy and fewer regulations, with greater access to capital.
- Partnership Disadvantages: Personal liability risk and possible disputes.
- Corporation Advantages: Scientific life span, flexibility in raising capital, and limited shareholder liability.
- Corporation Disadvantages: High regulatory costs and potential for double taxation.
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This quiz covers the key aspects of feasibility analysis, essential for evaluating the viability of business ideas. It delves into the different components, including market demand and financial assessments, that help conserve resources and safeguard investments. Understand the importance of conducting feasibility analyses early in the business planning process.
