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What is the primary challenge in financial management?
What is the primary challenge in financial management?
- Overcoming external competition
- Managing limited financial resources effectively (correct)
- Expanding the market reach
- Diversifying investment portfolios
Which type of assets can finance be used to acquire?
Which type of assets can finance be used to acquire?
- Tangible, like raw materials and intangible, like services
- Tangible, like machinery and intangible, like trademarks (correct)
- Only intangible, like patents and software
- Only tangible, like machinery and buildings
According to B.O. Wheeler, business finance involves which activities?
According to B.O. Wheeler, business finance involves which activities?
- Acquisition and conservation of capital funds (correct)
- Investing in high-risk ventures
- Maximizing profit margins and reducing debts
- Innovating new product lines
What role does credit play in business success?
What role does credit play in business success?
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What is a recommended strategy for maintaining strong credit?
What is a recommended strategy for maintaining strong credit?
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What action should a company take to ensure it's keeping accurate financial records?
What action should a company take to ensure it's keeping accurate financial records?
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Why might lenders be reluctant to lend money to a business?
Why might lenders be reluctant to lend money to a business?
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Why is it important to set bills to auto-pay in terms of credit management?
Why is it important to set bills to auto-pay in terms of credit management?
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Study Notes
Financial Management
- Financial management involves optimizing the use of limited financial resources to achieve organizational goals, as resources are always limited but wants are unlimited.
Purpose of Finance
- Finance is necessary for acquiring various assets, including:
- Tangible assets (e.g., machinery, factories, buildings)
- Intangible assets (e.g., trademarks, patents)
Definition of Business Finance
- Business finance refers to activities concerned with acquiring and conserving capital funds to meet financial needs and overall business objectives (according to B.O. Wheeler).
Understanding Credit
- Credit is a vital financial concept for business success.
- A good credit rating determines eligibility for financial opportunities, including loans.
- Credit is an abstract representation of financial responsibility, and it's essential to maintain a strong credit score.
- Building credit takes time, especially for first-time entrepreneurs with limited financial history.
- Strategies for building credit include:
- Consistent credit management
- Avoiding errors that could damage credit
- Monitoring credit scores regularly
- Setting up auto-pay for bills to avoid late payments
- Avoiding ventures with high interest rates
- Alternative options for obtaining capital exist for those without ideal credit ratings.
Learning How to Budget
- A company budget should provide a comprehensive picture of finances.
- Accurate and regular financial record-keeping is crucial for business survival.
- Companies should:
- Keep accurate financial records
- Review financial records regularly
- Ensure complete financial transparency.
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