| A | B |
|---|
| Unsecured loan | A loan that is not guaranteed by collateral |
| Secured loan | A loan that is backed by collateral |
| Short term loan | Borrowed money that must be repaid within one year |
| Long term loan | Borrowed money that is repayable over a period longer than a year |
| Venture capitalists | Individuals or firms that invest money professionally to make money, expect a large capital gain, and look for high growth potential |
| Private investors (angels) | Wealthy individuals functioning as non-professional investors who are willing to invest in local businesses for financial or emotional reasons and who sometimes prefer to remain anonymous |
| Equity Sources | Capital sources that trade cash for some portion of ownership in the business; sometimes called risk capital because the investor puts his/her money at risk |
| Debt Sources | Sources of funding that require the money borrowed to be paid back with interest |
| Unsecured-loan | A loan that is not guaranteed by collateral |
| Repayment plan | A plan indicating how and when debts of the business will be paid |
| Credit-worthy | Willing and able to repay a debt |
| Lines of credit | Agreements made by a bank to lend money at a stated interest rate whenever the owner needs it. A fee is charged for the privilege whether the money is used or not, and interest is charged on any money that is used |
| State-sponsored venture capital funds | Funds provided to entrepreneurs by the state in an effort to encourage economic development and creation of jobs |
| Trade credit | Short-term financing that allows an entrepreneur credit from vendors within the business’s industry or trade |
| Credit Unions | Cooperatives formed by labor unions or employees for the benefit of the members |
| Continuing costs | The ongoing expenses resulting from the operation of the business |
| Variable costs | Expenses that may change from month to month depending on the needs of the business; costs that increase and decrease with the quantity of the good or service produced/sold |
| Fixed costs | Expenses that remain the same for a period of time; must be paid regardless of the quantity of a good or service produced/sold |
| Contingency Funds | Cash that is set aside for unexpected needs of the business |
| Expenses | The cost of doing business; all business expenses except the cost of goods sold |
| Liabilities | Debts owed by the business |
| Assets | Items of value owned by the business |
