Module 4 - Capital Financing
Module 4 - Capital Financing
CAPITAL FINANCING
Financial capital keep your business running. After you start earning a
profit, some of your capital comes from your revenues. If your business
starting small or you have deep pockets, you may be able to survive with
your own resources.
A. Individual Ownership
The individual ownership or sole proprietorship is the
simplest form of business organization, wherein a
person uses his or her own capital to establish a
business and is the sole owner.
B. The Partnership
A partnership is an association of two or more
persons for the purpose of engaging in a business for
profit.
C. The Corporation
A corporation is a distinct legal entity, separate from the
individuals who own it, and which can engage in almost any
type of business transaction in which a real person could
occupy himself or herself.
Capitalization of a Corporation
The capital of a corporation is acquired through the sale of
stock. There are two principal types of capital stock: common
stock and preferred stock.
Preferred Stock
Preferred stock are guaranteed a define dividend on their
stocks. In case the corporation is dissolved, the assets must
be used to satisfy the claims of the preferred stockholders
before those of the holders of the common stock. Preferred
stockholders usually have the right to vote in meetings, but
not always.
Examples