Sources of Capital

Consider an entrepreneurial opportunity. Research potential sources of capital that could be accessed in support of the opportunity. For example, JP Morgan Chase is a commercial bank providing small-business loans. Write a paper by responding to the following prompts:

• List potential sources of capital, including the pros and cons of each.
• Is venture capital a viable source? Why or why not?
• How do the philosophy and objectives of a venture capital firm impact the entrepreneur’s approach?
• What should an entrepreneur know about the venture capital process?

The Encyclopedia of Business (http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/small/Bo-Co/Capital.html) describes numerous other sources for research.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• 2 pages in length
• Formatted according to APA Format
• Include at least 2 outside sources in Reference Page