PRIVATE EQUITY – A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR GHANAIAN SMEs By Joseph Ciici Arthur Ghana’s workforce is predominantly employed by the informal sector. This sector of our economy is largely made up of Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) and sole proprietorships (“one man business”). This is confirmed by available data from the Registrar General which indicates that 90% of companies registered in Ghana are SMEs. Over time‚ this target group has been identified as the catalyst for
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Difference Between Enlightenment and Romanticism Enlightenment and Romanticism are two aspects of literature in which the thinkers contributed according to their school of thought. Writers that contributed to romanticism are called as romantics. On the other hand‚ writers that contributed to enlightenment are called as enlightenment thinkers. Romantics gave more importance to intense emotion in their works. On the other hand‚ the enlightenment thinkers did not give that much importance to intense
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Due to the promblematic situation of statehood The state soveregnty of this will presume thus in order for validity such atrocias vehicle will be displayedProperty which is intended to construct a trust fund must be segregated from all other property‚ in order for its identity to be sufficiently certain. If this is not succeeded then the result will be found to have no certainty of subject matter and in turn the trust will fail. As found in the case Re London Wine Co. where the creditors of a wine
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Long-term financing requires a meticulous understanding of the various features of debt and equity and their impact an organization. While evaluating debt and equity‚ an investment banker also has to consider the unique characteristics of the organization’s dealings while ensuring that the organization’s requirements are met. Debt CapitalDebt capital includes all long-term borrowing incurred by the firm. The cost of debt was found to be less than the cost of other forms of financing. The relative
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Marketing: Differences Between B2B and B2C Linicha Hunter University of Phoenix EBUS 400 E-Business Dr. Hee Lee September 27‚ 2006 Marketing: Differences Between B2B and B2C Marketing allows organizations to promote their products or services with the intent of maximizing their profit and gaining consumers ’ confidence. In today ’s society marketing the correct product/service can be difficult but implementing the marketing process and planning accurately can alleviate potential
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO GENDERS Men and women differ in many ways. The basic knowledge known by all people is that gender differences differ only in physical appearances and culture. For example men are usually taller than women or as some cultures differ a women has to be as good as men to survive in this world. But the correct way of putting a differentiation between these two genders are the differences not only physically but in aptitude‚ skill and behavior. The fact goes on about how women
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to know actually what great differences between studying at university and school in order to adjust our ways of studying more effective to achieve the tertiary education. In this essay‚ I will try to examine their differences in terms of the characteristic of teachers and students‚ students¡¦ time management and motivation as well as the modes of assessment <br> <br>Firstly‚ the characteristic of teachers and students in school and at university has great differences. The school teachers dismantle
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since hands unclasped‚ grabbed scientific instruments and started measuring the world. Is science some form of new religion? Or is science different from religion? Debates of this matter have been common since the dawn of science. Articles on their differences‚ similarities and clashings have crept up on society and affected everyone in the western civilization. Most recently‚ religious fanatics have resorted to new methods to reach out to potential followers‚ using scientific arguments in a seemingly
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Lee Corporation Equity Scenario Income B-4 Taxes Tax Expense (40%) Net Income 240‚000 96‚000 144‚000 NOTE: adjustments to error corrections are always after tax (AT). JE’s needed: DR Retained Earnings Accumulated Depreciation 15‚000 15‚000 CR Retained Earnings Inventory 21‚000 21‚000 Dividends (Retained Earnings) Cash Dividends Payable 100‚000 75‚000 25‚000 Lee Corporation Retained Earnings Statement for the year ended December 31‚ 2007 January 1‚ as reported Correction for depreciation
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Differences between domestic and international marketing Domestic marketing is a market within a country’s own region and aims to only a set of specific customers. Domestic marketing is affected by both controllable and uncontrollable factors. Trading in domestic market is done in two ways: Wholesale Trade: Purchasing goods from manufacturers in bulk and selling them to intermediaries or end customers. Retail Trade: Purchasing goods from wholesalers and selling them to consumers in small quantities
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