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Spec point: GCSE Edexcel – 1.3 Putting a Business Idea into Practice

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Finance

Working Capital

Working Capital in a Nutshell Working capital is the difference between a business’s current assets and its current liabilities. It measures whether a firm has enough short-term resources to cover its day-to-day…

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Financial Objectives

Financial Objectives in a Nutshell Financial objectives are specific, measurable monetary targets a business sets to guide its decision-making and measure performance. Common examples include revenue growth, profit maximisation, and return on…

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Sale and Leaseback

Sale and Leaseback in a Nutshell A sale and leaseback is a financial arrangement where a business sells an asset it owns, such as property or equipment, and then immediately leases it…

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External Sources of Finance

External Finance in a Nutshell External finance is money raised from sources outside a business, such as bank loans, share capital, or venture capital. It allows firms to fund growth, purchase assets,…

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Asset Sales

Asset Sales in a Nutshell An asset sale occurs when a business sells individual assets rather than the entire company. This could include property, equipment, vehicles, or intellectual property. Asset sales allow…

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Retained Profit

Retained Profit in a Nutshell Retained profit is the portion of a business’s net profit kept within the company rather than paid out to owners or shareholders. It serves as an internal…

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Owner’s Capital

Owner’s Capital in a Nutshell Owner’s capital is the money or assets that a business owner personally invests into their business. It represents the financial stake the owner holds and appears on…

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Internal Sources of Finance

Internal Finance in a Nutshell Internal finance refers to money a business raises from within itself, such as retained profit, sale of assets, or owner’s capital. It avoids external borrowing, meaning no…

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Sources of Finance

Sources of Finance in a Nutshell Sources of finance refer to the different ways a business can raise money to fund its operations, growth, or start-up costs. These include internal options like…

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