CLN is a public limited company. It sells a range of electrical products such as televisions and computers. The Managing Director has been analysing CLN's accounts. An extract is shown in Table 3.1. He said: 'We need more finance. Last year CLN made a loss of $$\(\$ 250 \mathrm{~m}\)$$. I blame increased competition from e-commerce.' CLN plans to close 30 of its 120 shops. This decision will affect many of its stakeholders including the local communities. The number of sales from each shop will be used to decide which shops to close. State four factors that can affect the source of finance a business might use. Factor 1: ........................................................................................................................ ....................................................................................................................................... Factor 2:. ........................................................................................................................ ....................................................................................................................................... Factor 3:- ........................................................................................................................ ....................................................................................................................................... Factor 4 : ........................................................................................................................ .......................................................................................................................................

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