Types of Capital

The goods used to produce other goods that satisfy our needs and wants. It includes machines, tools, factory buildings, office buildings and trucks.

• Working capital

• Fixed capital

• Financial capital

• Share capital

• Start-up capital

The source of money (funds.). For example, someone who starts a factory usually borrows money to rent premises and buy machinery, tools and raw materials.

• Start-up capital

• Working capital

• Share capital

• Financial capital

• Fixed capital

The money invested by the owners in the business. it provides the funds to buy goods.

• Start-up capital

• Working capital

• Financial capital

• Share capital

• Fixed capital

The money and stock needed to run the business from day to day, to pay expenses and to pay for materials. It does not include fixed capital but may include debtors.

• Start up capital

• Working capital

• Financial capital

• Share capital

• Fixed capital

The money needed to start a new business.

• Share capital

• Working capital

• Fixed capital

• Start up capital

• Financial capital