The Financial Forecast of a Start-Up Business Within the Sports Industry
The Financial Forecast of a Start-Up Business Within the Sports Industry

Author: Raphael Städtler

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2011-10

Total Pages: 61

ISBN-13: 3640905075

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Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1.0, language: English, abstract: The sportswear industry is a competitive market with many established brands competing for global market share. Recently a new venture called Kings Sports ltd. was formed. The USP of the company is to offer a fully customisable rugby kit to their customers and entering a niche market by focusing especially on university, small and low division rugby clubs. The decision to enter this niche market was made due to high entry barriers within the general sportswear market from established companies. With Nike, Adidas and Puma ranked, 26, 62 and 97 respectively as the top 100 global brands, new entrants will be forced to place a high level of investment into the business to compete, which is not available to the owners. A complete and comprehensive financial plan was produced. The following methods and theories are applied: a) Clearly outline the aims and objectives of the business, indicate what the unique selling point of the enterprise is and the legal form (company or partnership). b) Detail the main costs of the products or services provided and establish the break even point for those products or services including a sensitivity analysis. You must indicate how you have arrived at the price of your product or service. c) Produce a detailed monthly cash flow for the first three years of the business. d) Provide a comprehensive investment appraisal for any capital purchases that need to made (machinery, transport, or buildings). e) Produce annual budgeted income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for the first three years of the business. Showing a range of financial ratios from year to year so that an appraisal of the business may be made. f) Indicate the level of funding required and what form that funding will take.

The financial forecast of a start-up business within the sports industry
The financial forecast of a start-up business within the sports industry

Author: Raphael Städtler

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2011-05-02

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 3640905113

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Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1.0, , language: English, abstract: The sportswear industry is a competitive market with many established brands competing for global market share. Recently a new venture called Kings Sports ltd. was formed. The USP of the company is to offer a fully customisable rugby kit to their customers and entering a niche market by focusing especially on university, small and low division rugby clubs. The decision to enter this niche market was made due to high entry barriers within the general sportswear market from established companies. With Nike, Adidas and Puma ranked, 26, 62 and 97 respectively as the top 100 global brands, new entrants will be forced to place a high level of investment into the business to compete, which is not available to the owners. A complete and comprehensive financial plan was produced. The following methods and theories are applied: a) Clearly outline the aims and objectives of the business, indicate what the unique selling point of the enterprise is and the legal form (company or partnership). b) Detail the main costs of the products or services provided and establish the break even point for those products or services including a sensitivity analysis. You must indicate how you have arrived at the price of your product or service. c) Produce a detailed monthly cash flow for the first three years of the business. d) Provide a comprehensive investment appraisal for any capital purchases that need to made (machinery, transport, or buildings). e) Produce annual budgeted income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for the first three years of the business. Showing a range of financial ratios from year to year so that an appraisal of the business may be made. f) Indicate the level of funding required and what form that funding will take.

The Financial Times Essential Guide to Writing a Business Plan
The Financial Times Essential Guide to Writing a Business Plan

Author: Vaughan Evans

Publisher: Pearson UK

Published: 2022-08-12

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1292085169

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Whether you seek financial backing or board consent, this bestseller gives you the critical knowledge you need to get the go-ahead. Written by a seasoned practitioner with years of experience in both writing & evaluating business plans for funding, you'll formulate a coherent, consistent & convincing plan with your backer’s needs in mind. Follow its guidance and your plan will have every chance of winning the backing you need. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. Samples Preview sample pages from The FT Essential Guide to Writing a Business Plan

Financial Management in the Sport Industry
Financial Management in the Sport Industry

Author: Matthew T. Brown

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-04-07

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 1000351734

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Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, this essential textbook introduces the fundamentals of sport finance and sound financial management in the sport industry. It is still the only textbook to explain every aspect of finance from the perspective of the sport management practitioner, explaining key concepts and showing how to apply them in practice in the context of sport. The text begins by covering finance basics and the tools and techniques of financial quantification, using industry examples to apply the principles of financial management to sport. It then goes further, to show how financial management works specifically in the sport industry. Discussions include interpreting financial statements, debt and equity financing, capital budgeting, facility financing, economic impact, risk and return, time value of money, and more. The final part of the book examines financial management in four sectors of the industry: public sector sport, collegiate athletics, professional sport, and international sport. It provides an in-depth analysis of the mechanics of financial management within each of these sport sectors. Useful features, such as sidebars, concept checks, practice problems, case analysis and case questions will help students engage more deeply with financial techniques and encourage problem-solving skills. This new edition includes a completely new chapter on international sport, reflecting the globalized nature of the modern sport industry, as well expanded coverage of current issues such as digital media finance, recent legal cases affecting collegiate sport, and the central importance of collective bargaining. Financial Management in the Sport Industry is an essential textbook for any undergraduate or postgraduate course in sport finance, and an invaluable supplement to any course in sport business or sport management. It is also an important reference for all sport management practitioners looking to improve their understanding of finance. The book is accompanied by updated and expanded ancillary materials, including an instructor’s manual, PowerPoint slides, and an image bank.

Sport Analytics
Sport Analytics

Author: Gil Fried

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-11-10

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1317212878

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The increasing availability of data has transformed the way sports are played, promoted and managed. This is the first textbook to explain how the big data revolution is having a profound influence across the sport industry, demonstrating how sport managers and business professionals can use analytical techniques to improve their professional practice. While other sports analytics books have focused on player performance data, this book shows how analytics can be applied to every functional area of sport business, from marketing and event management to finance and legal services. Drawing on research that spans the entire sport industry, it explains how data is influencing the most important decisions, from ticket sales and human resources to risk management and facility operations. Each chapter contains real world examples, industry profiles and extended case studies which are complimented by a companion website full of useful learning resources. Sport Analytics: A data-driven approach to sport business and management is an essential text for all sport management students and an invaluable reference for any sport management professional involved in operational research.

Financial Management in the Sport Industry
Financial Management in the Sport Industry

Author: Brown T Matthew

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-12-15

Total Pages: 810

ISBN-13: 1351817469

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Financial Management in the Sport Industry provides readers with an understanding of sport finance and the importance of sound financial management in the sport industry. It begins by covering finance basics and the tools and techniques of financial quantification, using current industry examples to apply the principles of financial management to sport. It then goes beyond the basics to show how financial management works specifically in sport - how decisions are made to ensure wealth maximization. Discussions include debt and equity financing, capital budgeting, facility financing, economic impact, risk and return, time value of money, and more. The final section focuses on sport finance in three sectors of the industry - public sector sports, collegiate athletics, and professional sport-providing in-depth analysis of financial management in each sector. Sidebars, case studies, concept checks, and practice problems throughout provide practical applications of the material and enable thorough study and practice. The business of sport has changed dynamically since the publication of the first edition, and this second edition reflects the impact of these changes on financial management in the sport industry. New to this edition are changes to reflect the global nature of sport (with, for example, discussions of income tax rates in the Premiere League), expanded material on the use of spreadsheets for financial calculations, a primer on accounting principles to help students interpret financial statements, a valuation case study assignment that takes students step by step through a valuation, a new stadium feasibility analysis using the efforts of the Oakland Raiders to obtain a new stadium, a new economic impact example focusing on the NBA All Star game, and much more.

The New CFO Financial Leadership Manual
The New CFO Financial Leadership Manual

Author: Steven M. Bragg

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-12-14

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 0470882565

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The comprehensive guide for CFOs who need an overview of leadership basics from strategies to management improvement tips Filled with pragmatic insights and proactive strategies, The New CFO Financial Leadership Manual, Third Edition is destined to become your essential desktop companion. This thorough guidebook is filled with best practices to help you, as CFO, to improve efficiency, mitigate risks, and keep your organization competitive. Includes updated information on the relationship of the CFO with the Treasurer, registration statements and Fedwire payments, acquisitions integration, legal types of acquisitions, and government regulations Contains control flowcharts for the main accounting cycles Provides new chapters on Investor Relations and Risk Management for Foreign Exchange and Interest Rates Features an itemized list of the key tasks every new CFO should complete when first entering the position, a checklist of 100 performance measures, and a detailed discussion of employee compensation plans The reference CFOs and other financial managers can turn to for quick answers to questions they have as well as to help them plan their financial strategy, The New CFO Financial Leadership Manual, Third Edition is mandatory reading for every CFO wanting to play a strategic role in their organization.

The Business of Sports
The Business of Sports

Author: Scott Rosner

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 792

ISBN-13: 0763780782

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The Business of Sports, Second Edition is a comprehensive collection of readings that focus on the multibillion-dollar sports industry and the dilemmas faced by todays sports business leaders. It contains a dynamic set of readings to provide a complete overview of major sports business issues. The Second Edition covers professional, Olympic, and collegiate sports, and highlights the major issues that impact each of these broad categories. The Second Edition continue to provide insight from a variety of stakeholders in the industry and cover the major business disciplines of management, marketing, finance, information technology, accounting, ethics and law. In addition, it features concise introductions, targeted discussion questions, and graphs and tables to convey relevant financial data and other statistics discussed. This book is designed for current and future sports business leaders as well as those interested in the inner-workings of the industry.

Financial Analysis
Financial Analysis

Author: Steven M. Bragg

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-06-29

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1118428927

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"The latest edition goes beyond ho-hum analysis techniques and provides concrete problem solving. The text is sprinkled with real-world problems (and the analytical tools to solve them) that will be familiar to accounting professionals everywhere. A must-have for anyone looking to improve their company's decision making . . . and their own role in it." —George R. MacEachern President, Grosvenor Financial Services "Steve Bragg has presented yet another comprehensive reference tool for the finance professional. Financial Analysis: A Controller's Guide is the perfect reference guide for today's controller, presenting not only traditional financial analysis information, but also various types of analyses that will benefit any type of organization. This book is a must-have for any financial professional desiring to make a relevant contribution to his/her organization." —Jodi Nefzger, CPP Director of Finance, Masonic Home of Missouri Today's proactive controllers can soar past their mundane responsibilities and become active participants in their corporation's success with the visionary tools found in Steven Bragg's Financial Analysis: A Controller's Guide, Second Edition. Now updated to include analyses of intangible asset measurement and performance improvement as well as evaluation methods to determine which products and services should be eliminated, Financial Analysis: A Controller's Guide, Second Edition helps financial managers upgrade their skills so they can answer their organization's call for company operations reviews, investment evaluations, problem reporting, and special investigation requests. Controllers prepared to address this growing need for more innovative financial analysis will open doors to a variety of promotions and high-level interactions with other departments. Become a highly valued member of your company's infrastructure with the indispensable tools found in Financial Analysis: A Controller's Guide, Second Edition.