Before you begin the Discussion Post assignment, please review the Discussion Post Guideline. You will need to support your answers with resources (i.e. textbook, peer-reviewed journals, news articles, or any other reputable sources). Remember to provide in-text citation and a reference list.
Refer to Chapter 9 on page 115 and then answer the following questions:
You have decided to open up a medical practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to lease to surgeons to perform surgeries. There are 3 partners (including yourself). Consider the capital structure required to start-up your business and answer the following questions:
- Will you mostly take out loans (debt) to finance your business, look for investors (equity), use savings, etc. Justify your answer with resources (textbook or outside resources).
- List at least 2 potential risks the practice will face due to your capitalization decision.
Discussion Post Guidelines
Keep in mind that your discussion forum postings will likely be seen by other members of the course. Care should be taken when determining what to post.
This course will utilize discussions as assignments. You will respond to the online discussion questions that are posed that reflect the themes and concepts in the course for that week. You will be responsible for recapping key points, lessons learned, and important takeaways.
- Your original response should encompass a thorough reflection, application or feedback – as required, minimum 2-3 full paragraphs in length. An original response is formal in nature and should include a scholarly application to the specified topic, including references and corresponding in-text citations.