Business 0450 · IGCSE · Enterprise, business growth and size

Enterprise, business growth and size — practice question

Avtar runs a private-sector car repair business. It is a small firm with 2 full-time employees. He wants to discover the most effective way for a business to raise added value. Avtar’s business needs finance for many different reasons. He also wants to find out how an economic recession could affect his business.
(a)[2]

Identify two features that describe a private sector business.

(b)[2]

Identify two reasons why a business might choose to remain small.

(c)[4]

Outline one reason why Avtar may need each of these types of finance: Short-term finance. Long-term finance.

(d)[6]

Explain two ways that an economic recession could affect Avtar’s business.

(e)[6]

Explain two ways a business can increase added value. Which is likely to be the best way for a business to use? Justify your answer.

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