Discussion 1: "Equity and Debt Financing"
Respond to the following:
• Using the Internet or Strayer databases, examine two sources of outside equity capital available to entrepreneurs. Next, describe the source(s) you would use if you were creating a new company. Explain your rationale.
• Using the Internet or Strayer databases, analyze two sources of debt financing. Next, discuss which non-bank source you would use if you were creating a new company. Explain your rationale.
Lastly, respond to at least one post of your peers.
Discussion 2: "Location and Quality Control"
Respond to the following:
• Identify three factors you would recommend be used to select a location for a business in order to provide it with a competitive advantage. Next, select a location, and state the reasons that support your site selection. (If you envision this business being online only, then identify a temporary, pop-up site that will help this business enter a new market.)
• You want to adopt a program to improve quality and efficiency within a company. Analyze four quality control tools (Lean Principles, 5S Principles, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management). Next, discuss which tool you would select to implement into a business. Justify your response.
Lastly, respond to at least one post of your peers.
Discussion 3: "Inventory and Staffing"
Respond to the following:
• Discuss three inventory factors that you believe could present problems for a business. Next, create a strategy that would help mitigate these challenges.
• Outline a strategic plan for hiring and retaining competent, motivated employees within a business.
Lastly, respond to at least one post of your peers.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.