This document discusses short term and long term capital. Short term capital is used for operational expenses covering a year or less, like inventory, wages, and utilities. Long term capital is used to purchase fixed assets that will be used for several years, like land, machinery, and buildings. Some sources of short term capital include trade credit, commercial bank loans, and short term financial instruments like promissory notes, drafts, and checks. Sources of long term capital include retained earnings, equity securities like common stock and preferred stock, and debt securities like bonds. The document also discusses small business financing sources and franchising.