Discuss the pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, and risk factors of financing a digital publishing company through: Debt (borrowing the money from banks, friends, and family) Equity (sharing ownership with private and/or public investors, as with stock offerings) Identify ideas for possible sources of funding, both short- and long-term, that could be used in your business plan.

Discuss the pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, and risk factors of financing a digital publishing company through: Debt (borrowing the money from banks, friends, and family) Equity (sharing ownership with private and/or public investors, as with stock offerings) Identify ideas for possible sources of funding, both short- and long-term, that could be used in your business plan.

Foundations of Business (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337386920

Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Publisher:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Chapter15: Using Management And Accounting Information

Section15.5D: Liabilities And Owners’ Equity

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