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So, when going into business money is one of the most
important factors. Without sufficient funds a company cannot
begin operations. The money needed to start and continue
operating a business is known as capital. Anew business needs
capital not only for ongoing expenses but also for purchasing
necessary assets. These assets – inventories, equipment,
buildings, and property – represent an investment of capital in
the new business. Capital is also needed for salaries, credit
extension to customers, advertising, insurance, and many other
day-to-day operations. In addition, financing is essential for
growth and expansionof a company. Because of competition in
the market, capital needs to be invested in developing new
product lines and production techniques and in acquiring assets
forfuture expansion.
How this new company obtains ans uses money will, in
large measure, determine its success. The process of managing
this acquired capital is known as financial management. In
general, finance is securing abd utilizing capital to start up,
operate, and expand a company. In financing business
operations and expansion, a business uses both shotr-termand
long-termcapital. A company utilizes short-term capital to pay
for salaries and office expenses that last a relatively short
period of time. On the other hand, a company seeks long-term
financing to pay for new assets that are expected to last many
years. When a company obtains capital form external sources,
the financing can be either on a short term or a long–term
capital arrangement. Generally, short-term financing must be
repaid in less than one year, while long-term financing can be
repaid over a longer period of time. Finance involves the
securing of funds for all phases of business operations. In
attracting and using this capital, the decisions made by
managers affect the overall financial success of a company.
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