cash flow forcast
written plan used to predict how much money the business plan will receive and spend in the future
dealing with an expected deficit
increase cash receipts -sell investments -have a sale -use better credit control methods decrease cash payments -hire purchase/leasing instead of buying -cutback in expenses -reduce dividends
why prepare a cashflow forcast
advance notice of a deficit/surplus
compare to actual receipts/payments- did it meet a target
to show the bank the finances of a business are properly managed - for a loan
household budget
list of the money they expect to make and the money they plan to spend
short term sources of finance
household -bank overdraft -accrued expenses -credit card business -bank overdraft -accrued expenses -trade credit -factoring
medium term sources of finance
household -hire purchase -leasing -personal loan business -hire purchase -leasing -term loan
long term sources of finance
household -mortgage -savings business -debentures -retained earnings -grants -equity capital
factors to consider when choosing
cost purpose security tax control
to qualify for a loan
purpose ability to pay security credit history business plan
household vs business management
similarities -budgeting -raising finance -have control -communicate differences -tax -size -mission -manpower planning