Explain one disadvantage of selling shares as a source of raising finance in a private limited company.

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Explanation:

By shares are sold ,the new shareholders become  part owners in the company. They get rights to vote, and share in the profits of the business. The right to vote influences who becomes a member to the board of directors.

By shelling shares, the founders of business gives away their controlling rights. Investors may choose directors that oppose founders. In some circumstances, investors kicked out founders  from the business.

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