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Sources of Finance
As part of your internship you have accompanied your mentor on a visit to a business which is planning a new business venture. Following the visit your mentor has asked you to prepare part of the induction materials used for new trainees. This will focus on new sources of finance for long term financing and working capital needs. In the materials you should:
explain the difference between long-term financing needs and working capital needs for businesses
compare sources of long term finance and working capital finance for businesses
identify why access to working capital is critical to business continuity
critically examine techniques needed to manage cash flow and the impact of cash flow on key business decisions
evaluate – using illustrative examples – methods for making capital/investment decisions and criteria that may be used in the evaluation
explain the benefits and drawbacks of off-balance sheet financing.