BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Andrew Gates and Larry Page just graduated from UC with a master’s degree in Information Technology. They want to set up their own server building company to help make networking of businesses run smoothly in their municipality. The servers will play a key role in telephony, internet and intranet connections in corporate organizations and other institutions in the Hilton area. They know from independent investment research that IT businesses are striving and very profitable in the State of South Carolina where they want to locate the business. Andrew and Larry know that before they can invest their time and other resources in the project, they must obtain financing, which means that they must raise money to pay for the investment cost and other operating expenses. Because the company might not be listed in any capital market right away, they might not be able to raise equity funding publicly. Therefore, they are considering raising long term capital from various sources including angel investors, venture capital market, bank/finance companies’ long-term loans, crowdfunding, and initial public offerings (IPOs). They learnt in corporate finance course they took two years ago the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of business organizations (mainly sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability, and corporation). They are worried about the legal concept of limited liability and how it will affect their personal fortunes in the future in case the business fails. They are not very sure which form of business organization to set up to protect their personal liability and access huge funding. Therefore, they are considering a partnership, a limited liability, or a corporation.  A cash budget they prepared shows that $5 million seed money would be needed to hire programmers, buy computers, rent an office space, promote and market the business as well as to meet other business development expenditures. They have agreed to share profits and losses equally if they decide to form a limited partnership. The general partner will, however, be paid a fixed salary of $5,000 per month before taxes and other payroll deductions. In order to make good and right decision, Andrew and Larry have approached you to help them understand the advantages and disadvantages of the various forms of business organizations and possible sources of funding for the business.  Give 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of each of the following forms of business organization to Andrew and Larry: partnership, limited liability, and corporation Ultimately, what form of business organization would you recommend Andrew and Larry to consider. Why? Based on your recommendation above, explain to Andrew and Larry if the following sources of raising long-term capital are appropriate for them: angel investors (angels) crowdfunding venture capital initial public offering, and long-term debt 2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS AND FINANCIAL MODELS Andrew and Larry want to use financial planning models to prepare a projected (or pro forma) financial statement to determine the profitability and financial health of the business for the next year. Use the proforma financial statement below to answer the following questions: PRO FORMA INCOME STATEMENT ($millions) Total operating revenues 78 Less Expenses 57 Less Depreciation 9 Earnings before interest and taxes 12 Less Interest 2 Net income before taxes 10 Less taxes @ 10% 1 Net income 9   PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET Assets: Cash 9 Other current assets 18 Net Fixed Assets 40 Total Assets 67   Liabilities and Equities: Accounts payable 12 long-term debt 18 Stockholders' Equity 37 Total Liabilities & Equities 67   a. What is the estimated profit of the business for next year? b.  Calculate the following profitability ratios and explain to Andrew and Larry whether the business looks profitable:          i. Profit margin          ii. Return on Assets          iii. Return on Equity Also explain and calculate the: iv. Operating cash flow c. Assuming you project a 25% increase in operating revenue (sales) per year what will be the anticipated operating revenue in two years? d. If net income is projected to increase by 10% per year, what will be the profit margin in next two years? e. What will be the estimated earnings per share (EPS) next year if 1,000,000 shares are issued? (note: EPS = net income / total shares outstanding).

Critical Writing The purpose of this assignment is to identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools to suggest logistics performance priorities. To this purpose, you should search and review about these companies through secondary available information. Think about how you can apply the concepts/tools that you learned in this course. Write about logistics performance priorities for “Albaik” fast food restaurant chain in Covid 19 restrictions; explain why you have come to your conclusions: The Answer must follow the outline points below: 1. Executive summary (1Mark, word count rage 300-500) - Summarize what is logistics performance priorities, what Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools applied to achieve the company’s objective. 2. Background information (1Mark, word count rage 300-500) - Briefly introduce the company background (e.g., name, products, business size, location, internal/external interesting facts, etc). 3. Problem Description (1Marks, word count rage 300-500) - Describe the objectives clearly and specifically. - The objective may involve either logistics decision-making or process improvement. 4. Results by using application of logistics and SCM concepts/tools that applied (1Mark) - Describe what specific logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools be applied to achieve the objective. This section should make it clear that you understand the concepts/tools you are about to use. 5. References at least 5 to 7.  (1 Marks)