Discussion:
Prepare a 4-5 page paper addressing the following aspects of a new venture business plan. The business is a startup insurance agency called The Insurance Place:
1. Discuss the sources of funding for the new venture and the rationale for using each source.
2. Discuss whether or not the venture intends to accept government grants or guarantees as part of the capital structure.
3. Discuss the ratio of debt to equity in the initial capital structure and the rationale for this decision.
4. Discuss whether or not the new venture intends to go public.
5. Prepare a break-even analysis for the new venture.