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Section 1.3

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  • What term is used to state a business's inability to pay its debt because it has become illiquid?
    Insolvency
  • State one possible strategy to overcome supply shortages that can hold up production.
  • Why do governments support start-ups? Give 2 answers
    Can reduce unemployment, encourage social enterprise, increase competition and boost economic growth.
  • This form of external growth can happen with or without the agreement of the owners of the other company. What is it?
    Takeover or acquisition
  • There are four common methods of measuring business size. Name one method and state its limitations.
  • How does horizontal integration benefit a business? Name 2 ways.
    Increases market share, reduces number of competing firms and can gain cost advantages from reducing number of workers or from bulk-buying of supplies.
  • Name two changes in the business environment that can result in the failure of a business.
  • Most new businesses fail due to two specific reasons. Name them.
  • How are business plans beneficial for entrepreneurs? Name 2 ways.
  • Name 3 characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
    Confident, Ambitious, Innovative, Hard-working, Good communicator, Self-motivated, Analytical abilities.........
  • There are a few reasons why some businesses remain small. Explain one reason.
  • As governments have limited finance, their support may be dependent on a few factors. Name two.
  • A business strategy that involves expanding into new markets or products to reduce the risk of a fall in consumer demand for any one product or in any one region or country. What is it?
    Diversification
  • Government support for start-ups can be available in the form of a grant. How does this benefit a start-up?
    Grants can be used to offset some financial burdens during the opening stage of a business, therefore reducing risks of failure in the early years.
  • Why would owners want to expand their firms? Give two reasons.