LSC UoS BA Business: Analyzing Long-Term Sources of Finance

This report critically analyzes long-term sources of finance available to different business entities, including sole traders, partnerships, private limited companies, and public limited companies. For sole traders, personal capital and sale of assets are discussed, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. For partnerships, bank loans, additional partners, and government grants are examined. Private limited companies can leverage angel investors and bank loans, while public limited companies can issue shares and secure loans from financial institutions. The report identifies bank loans as a common source across all entity types and concludes that a mix of debt and equity financing is optimal for expansion. Desklib offers a wealth of resources, including solved assignments and past papers, to support students in their understanding of financial concepts and business strategies.