Avenues of Acquiring Businesses (Grade 11 NSC Matric Business Studies): Flashcards

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Why Entrepreneurs May Decide to Buy an Existing Business
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Entrepreneurship definition

Setting up business whilst taking financial risks for profit

Business opportunity

Chance to start a business that will generate income

Advantage: Established infrastructure

Physical location, equipment, systems already in place

Advantage: Existing customer base

Customers already know, trust, & regularly purchase from it

Goodwill in business

Positive reputation & customer loyalty a business has earned

Cash flow definition

Money moving in and out of a business

Working capital

Money needed for day-to-day operations

Why banks prefer lending to existing businesses

3+ years financial records show profitability & proven success

Market share

Percentage of total sales in the industry

Start-up survival rate past second year

Only 1 in 10 start-ups survive past their second year

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