External stakeholders
The list of groups that could be stakeholders of a company can be lengthy as it includes anyone who can be affected by a business or affect the business. Click on stakeholders to learn more
Suppliers
Suppliers – companies or individuals supplying goods to the business.
Lenders
Lenders – people or companies that have lent money to the business.
Competitors
Competitors – people or companies that are in the same market as the company and competing for the same customers.
Debtors
Debtors – people or businesses that the business needs to pay or pay back.
Creditors
Creditors – people or businesses who owe money to the business.
Customers
Customers – people or businesses who purchase or use the goods or services of the business.