Sources of financeInternal finance

Businesses need to choose appropriate ways to finance their operations. Finance can be short or long term. It’s important that businesses choose the most suitable type of finance for their needs.

Part ofBusiness managementManagement of finance

Internal finance

Owner investment

Owner investment or is money that is invested by the owner from their own personal funds.

AdvantagesDisadvantages
Does not need to be paid backPersonal savings may be lost if the business is unsuccessful
Full control of the business is maintained
AdvantagesDoes not need to be paid back
DisadvantagesPersonal savings may be lost if the business is unsuccessful
AdvantagesFull control of the business is maintained
Disadvantages

Retained profit

Retained profit is profit that has been made by the business in previous years that is then reinvested back into the company.

AdvantagesDisadvantages
Does not need to be repaidFor profits to build up to use in this way can take too long and good business opportunities missed
AdvantagesDoes not need to be repaid
DisadvantagesFor profits to build up to use in this way can take too long and good business opportunities missed