Title: "Follow the Money"
Date: February 2024
Presented by: Kudzai Matiashe
Office number: FNB 136
Email: Kudzai.matiashe@wits.co.za
Quiz scheduled from Thursday to the following Tuesday.
April Test 1 date: 26 March 2024, 8am-10am.
Importance of attendance in lectures and tutorials.
Overview of the tutorial system.
Class representatives and methods of communication.
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.
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)
Distinction between Natural Persons and Juristic Persons.
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)
Natural entity; trades under personal name; unlimited liability.
Managed by multiple partners, joint liability but shares in profits.
Juristic entity; limited liability; up to 10 members; no audit requirement.
Incorporated; limited liability; at least one shareholder, no upper limit on shareholders.
Similar to private companies with extra liability coverage for directors.
Large shareholder base; shares traded on stock exchange.
Owned by state or municipality; limited liability.
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.
Any group or individual affected by the achievement of business goals.
Shareholder Wealth Maximization:
Earlier focus on maximizing shareholder wealth (Friedman, 1970).
Stakeholder Theory (Freeman, 1983):
Engage with stakeholders for accountability.
Aim for long-term sustainable value.
Direction and scope of an organization; aims for competitive advantage.
Refers to a business's commitment to legal, ethical, and economic responsibilities.
A system of inputs, processes, outputs designed to create stakeholder value.
Value creation depends on resources, stakeholder relationships, and environmental considerations.
Financial Capital
Manufactured Capital
Human Capital
Intellectual Capital
Natural Capital
Social and Relationship Capital
Fund usage in production/services; can be from debt, equity, or operations.
Physical assets like buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
Organizational knowledge, intellectual properties, and procedures.
Skills, experience, and motivation of personnel.
Networks and relationships that enhance well-being.
Renewable/non-renewable resources vital for prosperity.
Illustration of how Shoprite utilizes the six capitals in practice.
Continued insights into capital management by Shoprite.
A framework to identify and understand business concepts on one page.
Central concept exchanging value between businesses and customers.
What problem does the business solve?
How does it fit into the customer’s needs?
Key Partners: Suppliers and collaborators.
Key Activities: Activities crucial for delivering value propositions.
Value Propositions: What unique value is delivered to customers?
Customer Relationships and Customer Segments analysis.
Visual representation including Key Partners, Activities, Value Propositions, Relationships, Resources, Channels, Costs, and Revenue Streams.
Partnerships are vital for achieving key activities.
Actions to deliver customer value.
Resources necessary for key activities and linking to the six capitals.
How businesses interact with customers (e.g., assistance types).
Dividing customers based on their specific needs.
How business generates income from various strategies (e.g., asset sales).
Cost factors impacting business operations.
Problem identification and definition.
Business model.
Funding model.
Execution.
Rewards.
Demand issues, competition, supply chain problems, etc.
Potential wealth, recognition, influence, and self-fulfillment.
Resilience to failure and confidence in abilities.
Discipline and the ability to focus on business growth.
Creativity and open-mindedness towards various possibilities.
A tool for planning, resource allocation, and obtaining financing.
Persuade investors by demonstrating the feasibility and viability of the business.
Tailoring the message to appeal to different capital providers (debt vs. equity).
Different expectations between debt and equity providers.
Executive summary
Business description
Ownership and management overview
Product/services offered
Market analysis and sales strategy.
Importance of executive summary and business description in attracting interest from readers.
Description of legal structure and management experience.
Unique features of products and market positioning.
Overview of manufacturing processes, equipment, and supply chain considerations.
Ability to sustain without heavy capital while pursuing expansion.
Outline of required funding and utilization timelines.
Expectations regarding financial performance and underlying assumptions.
Impact of business on various stakeholders and associated risks management practices.
Business plan as a marketing tool, highlighting investment attractiveness and future expectations.
Contact information: FNB 136, Email: Kudzai.matiashe@wits.co.za