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Page 1: Introduction

Understanding Business and Entrepreneurship

  • Title: "Follow the Money"

  • Date: February 2024

Page 2: Presenter Information

Accounting Information Systems

  • Presented by: Kudzai Matiashe

  • Office number: FNB 136

  • Email: Kudzai.matiashe@wits.co.za

Page 3: Administrative Matters

Assessments

    1. Quiz scheduled from Thursday to the following Tuesday.

    1. April Test 1 date: 26 March 2024, 8am-10am.

General Administrative Matters

    1. Importance of attendance in lectures and tutorials.

    1. Overview of the tutorial system.

    1. Class representatives and methods of communication.

Page 4: Learning Objectives

  • Identify and explain various types of business entities.

  • Explain the central goals of a business entity.

  • Identify various stakeholders and explain their relationships with the entity.

  • Discuss the stakeholder model versus the shareholder wealth maximization framework and identify their differences.

  • Define business models and their importance.

  • Identify and explain the "six capitals" and their roles in business models.

  • Explain the Business Model Canvas, its components, and its impact on business models.

Page 5: Types of Entities

Overview of South African Entities

  • For-Profit Entities:

    • Sole Proprietor

    • Partnership

    • Close Corporations

    • Private Companies

    • Personal Liability Companies

    • Public Companies

    • State-owned Companies

  • Non-Profit/Government Entities:

    • Non-profit organizations

    • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

    • Community-based organizations (CBOs)

    • Faith-based organizations (FBOs)

Legal Perspectives

  • Distinction between Natural Persons and Juristic Persons.

Page 6: Specific Types of Entities

  • Detailed list of entities includes:

    • Sole Proprietor

    • Partnership

    • Close Corporation (CC)

    • Private Company (Pty) Ltd

    • Personal Liability Company (Inc)

    • Public Company (Ltd)

    • State-owned Company (SOC Ltd)

Page 7: Entity Types Explained

Definitions and Characteristics

Sole Proprietor

  • Natural entity; trades under personal name; unlimited liability.

Partnership

  • Managed by multiple partners, joint liability but shares in profits.

Close Corporation (CC)

  • Juristic entity; limited liability; up to 10 members; no audit requirement.

Private Company (Pty) Ltd

  • Incorporated; limited liability; at least one shareholder, no upper limit on shareholders.

Personal Liability Company (Inc)

  • Similar to private companies with extra liability coverage for directors.

Public Company (Ltd)

  • Large shareholder base; shares traded on stock exchange.

State-Owned Company (SOC Ltd)

  • Owned by state or municipality; limited liability.

Page 8: Goals of Business Entities

Overall Goals

  • For-Profit Entities:

    • Maximize shareholder wealth.

    • Create stakeholder value.

    • Minimize negative impacts on society and the environment.

  • Nonprofit/Government Entities:

    • Efficient resource use to create value.

Page 9: Stakeholders

Stakeholder Definition

  • Any group or individual affected by the achievement of business goals.

Page 10: Evolution of Business Goals

Historical Perspective

  • Shareholder Wealth Maximization:

    • Earlier focus on maximizing shareholder wealth (Friedman, 1970).

Modern Perspective

  • Stakeholder Theory (Freeman, 1983):

    • Engage with stakeholders for accountability.

    • Aim for long-term sustainable value.

Page 11: Strategy and Corporate Citizenship

Strategy Definition

  • Direction and scope of an organization; aims for competitive advantage.

Corporate Citizenship

  • Refers to a business's commitment to legal, ethical, and economic responsibilities.

Page 12: Business Model and Value Creation

Business Model Definition

  • A system of inputs, processes, outputs designed to create stakeholder value.

  • Value creation depends on resources, stakeholder relationships, and environmental considerations.

Page 13: The Six Capitals

Description of Capitals

  • Financial Capital

  • Manufactured Capital

  • Human Capital

  • Intellectual Capital

  • Natural Capital

  • Social and Relationship Capital

Page 14: Financial Capital Explained

Components of Financial Capital

  • Fund usage in production/services; can be from debt, equity, or operations.

Manufactured Capital Explained

Components

  • Physical assets like buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.

Intellectual Capital Explained

Key Attributes

  • Organizational knowledge, intellectual properties, and procedures.

Human Capital Explained

Key Attributes

  • Skills, experience, and motivation of personnel.

Social and Relationship Capital Explained

Key Attributes

  • Networks and relationships that enhance well-being.

Natural Capital Explained

Components

  • Renewable/non-renewable resources vital for prosperity.

Page 15: The Six Capitals - Shoprite Case Study

Application

  • Illustration of how Shoprite utilizes the six capitals in practice.

Page 16: The Six Capitals - Shoprite (Continued)

Further Analysis

  • Continued insights into capital management by Shoprite.

Page 17: The Business Model Canvas

Overview

  • A framework to identify and understand business concepts on one page.

Page 18: Value Proposition

Definition

  • Central concept exchanging value between businesses and customers.

Critical Questions

  • What problem does the business solve?

  • How does it fit into the customer’s needs?

Page 19: Business Model Canvas Components

  • Key Partners: Suppliers and collaborators.

  • Key Activities: Activities crucial for delivering value propositions.

  • Value Propositions: What unique value is delivered to customers?

Additional Components

  • Customer Relationships and Customer Segments analysis.

Page 20: Business Model Canvas Structure

  • Visual representation including Key Partners, Activities, Value Propositions, Relationships, Resources, Channels, Costs, and Revenue Streams.

Page 21: Important Infrastructure Considerations

Key Partners

  • Partnerships are vital for achieving key activities.

Key Activities

  • Actions to deliver customer value.

Key Resources

  • Resources necessary for key activities and linking to the six capitals.

Page 22: Customer-Centric Components

Customer Relationships

  • How businesses interact with customers (e.g., assistance types).

Customer Segments

  • Dividing customers based on their specific needs.

Page 23: Financial Components

Revenue Streams

  • How business generates income from various strategies (e.g., asset sales).

Cost Structure

  • Cost factors impacting business operations.

Page 24: Entrepreneurship Overview

Core Elements of Entrepreneurship

  1. Problem identification and definition.

  2. Business model.

  3. Funding model.

  4. Execution.

  5. Rewards.

Page 25: Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurship

Risks Involved

  • Demand issues, competition, supply chain problems, etc.

Rewards

  • Potential wealth, recognition, influence, and self-fulfillment.

Page 26: Qualities of an Entrepreneur

Key Qualities

  • Resilience to failure and confidence in abilities.

  • Discipline and the ability to focus on business growth.

  • Creativity and open-mindedness towards various possibilities.

Page 27: Business Plan Overview

Purpose

  • A tool for planning, resource allocation, and obtaining financing.

Page 28: Purpose of the Business Plan

Objectives

  • Persuade investors by demonstrating the feasibility and viability of the business.

Page 29: Intended Audience

Understanding Stakeholders

  • Tailoring the message to appeal to different capital providers (debt vs. equity).

Page 30: Audience Considerations

Variations by Audience

  • Different expectations between debt and equity providers.

Page 31: Components of a Business Plan

Essential Sections

  1. Executive summary

  2. Business description

  3. Ownership and management overview

  4. Product/services offered

  5. Market analysis and sales strategy.

Page 32: More on Components

  • Importance of executive summary and business description in attracting interest from readers.

Page 33: Ownership and Management Team

Focus Areas

  • Description of legal structure and management experience.

Page 34: Product and Market Analysis

Critical Insights

  • Unique features of products and market positioning.

Page 35: Facilities and Resources Required

  • Overview of manufacturing processes, equipment, and supply chain considerations.

Page 36: Business Model Section

Lean Start-up Concept

  • Ability to sustain without heavy capital while pursuing expansion.

Page 37: Funding and Milestones

  • Outline of required funding and utilization timelines.

Page 38: Financial Data and Forecasts

Essential Information

  • Expectations regarding financial performance and underlying assumptions.

Page 39: Stakeholders and Risk Management

Description of Stakeholders

  • Impact of business on various stakeholders and associated risks management practices.

Page 40: Conclusion

Summary Points

  • Business plan as a marketing tool, highlighting investment attractiveness and future expectations.

Page 41: Closing

Thank You

  • Contact information: FNB 136, Email: Kudzai.matiashe@wits.co.za

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