Business Funding and Financial Statements
Abstract
This chapter teaches readers the principles and practices needed to effectively manage a small business’s finances. Readers will learn how to read and interpret the three basic financial statements (Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows, Balance Sheet). This chapter will also address sources of business funding including investor capital, business loans, bootstrapping, crowdfunding, and grants.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Financial Literacy and Behavior
Financial Analysis and Corporate Governance
Working Capital and Financial Performance
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 96–112
- Publication date
- 18 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter