Assignment:
Part 1 Answer each question in one page
Question 1. In the context of entrepreneurship, compare/contrast equity and debt. Include all tradeoffs, and at least three common sources of both.
Explain how equity and debt relate to the main equation of a balance sheet.
Question 2. Explain VC financing (and the key dynamics surrounding this entity) as it relates to new ventures. What actions should new ventures take to increase their chances of securing this type of funding?
Part 2 Answer each question in one page
Question 1. Explain growthn the context of new ventures. Your response should include: threats, challenges, and alternative growth strategies.
Question 2. Discuss franchising as an external growth strategy. Describe the circumstances under which this strategy can help a new venture achieve its growth goals.