Bill and Megan Tempelton Are Planning to Open a Smoothie

question 59

Multiple Choice

Bill and Megan Tempelton are planning to open a smoothie restaurant near a large soccer complex in Greeley, Colorado, and need $75,000 to get started. They have $15,000 of their own money, which leaves $60,000. After getting turned down by a couple of banks, they decided to turn to their relatives and acquaintances for help. Fortunately, they were able to raise the money through a gift from Bill's grandfather, a loan from Megan's parents, and a small investment by Bill's best friend in college, Kevin. The money that an entrepreneur raises in this manner is referred to as:

• A) friends and family
• B) bootstrapping
• C) networking money
• D) compassion money
• E) legacy money

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Definitions:

Cash Balance

The amount of cash a company has available at any given time, reflecting the company's liquidity position.

Quality

The degree to which a product or service meets certain standards and satisfies customer expectations.

Income Ratio

A measure used in finance to gauge the proportion of income generated relative to a specific base, such as revenue, investments, or operational costs, providing insight into financial health.

Accounts Payable

Money owed by a company to its suppliers or vendors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.