Finance Risk
Essay by 24 • April 23, 2011 • 650 Words (3 Pages) • 1,242 Views
When it comes to any business, financing can be and usually is the largest risk. The reason for such a large risk would be due to incorrect planning in any part of the business plan. More risks show up after starting the business in regards to marketing, loans, investors, etc. So it all comes down to if things aren't planned right, You and Your Investors can and will lose what has been invested.
Many of the major reasons for risks in regards to financing come from your original market not developing in the way that you originally planned. Competitors, of course, also pose a risk due to their ability to offer the same services or products lower than you and therefore cause your customer base to drop. Again, improper planning can and will create higher risks for you and your investors.
Starting up a company involves another risk, Bank Loans. Although considered the least reasonable form of financing because of their trend to put more into consolidation or combining companies than into small business. The SBA can be a good place to start for finding funding however. Since larger banks are more likely to disregard and reject your small business plan and ideas, it is a good idea to locate smaller local banks and internet venture sites in order to help.
There are other ways to financing your small business. While these sources seem to be more willing than the banks in regards to financing your small business venture, it is a good idea to take precautions. Creating a concise and properly planned business plan will ultimately increase your chances of financing and also increase your chance of success. Demonstrating economic growth, profits, etc will also be a deciding force in finding investors.
Investors can be an alternate way of financing as well. The only problem is that with investors comes their ideas on how the business should be run. Depending upon how much they have invested will determine the amount of influence they will have upon your business.
Factoring accounts can be an alternate means to financing. Selling
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