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In 2004 I founded 7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL. At that time I had spent all my working life, at that time - Over 30 years in Commercial credit and lending and Canadian business financing. I believe the commercial lending landscape has drastically changed in Canada. I believe a void exists for business owners and finance managers for companies, large and small who want service, creativity, and alternatives.

Every day we strive to consistently deliver business financing that you feel meets the needs of your business. If you believe as we do that financing solutions and alternatives exist for your firm we want to talk to you. Our purpose is simple: we want to deliver the best business finance solutions for your company.



Showing posts with label ar funding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ar funding. Show all posts

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Factoring Receivables : Some Business People Will Never Understand Alternative Solutions Via Canadian Financing Companies












A/R Non Bank Financing & Business Credit Lines Aren’t Just Possible – They’re Here!


OVERVIEW – Information on key benefits of factoring receivables for Canadian companies and why this type of business financing can help you get out of the self financing cycle that holds back growth and profits





Factoring receivables
is all about knowing you've made the best choice for your Canadian business financing needs. Business owners and financial mgrs have to pick the best firm to facilitate their funding and like most business folks they want to know they have made the right decision. Let's dig in.

First, let’s recap why A/R financing works, and more importantly, how to select the best companies to work with based on your own needs.

There are numerous reasons why you might want to use a factoring receivables strategy to finance your business. The best reason you can have is that you are growing! And growing quickly - Because in that situation you are unable to achieve the sort of traditional financing you need to run and finance your business on a daily basis.

Simply speaking working capital and cash flow become your overwhelming priority on a day to day basis, and that shouldn't be the case!

So, you've identified invoice factoring and financing as your solution - but more importantly you also want to know how it works and how it will both affect and benefit your business on a day to day basis. The reality is that if are a small and medium sized business owner in Canada you are probably relying heavily on what the finance folks call a ' self financing' strategy. That simply means that you are only using your existing cash flow to finance your growth and profits - you are not in a position to, or don't want to... take on more debt for your company.

Enter, stage left, receivables financing companies! They finance your a/r on a daily, weekly, monthly ( it’s your choice!) basis and provide you with same day cash flow as soon as you have generated a valid sale and invoice . Bottom line, you're just cash flowing your sales.

Why then does this strategy appeal to Canadian business owners? Simply because you are not creating debt on your balance sheet, and the personal guarantee situation is all but eliminated and you have the ability, ( if you choose the right partner firm ) to exit this financing at any time .

So, it all seems like a perfect world right? In effect the perfect business financing situation. Well in business it doesn't work that way, there are pitfalls and mistakes you need to avoid when utilizing a factoring receivables strategy.

So what are those mistakes you should not make? Partnering... you need a firm that meets your needs, both geographically, with competitive rates, and the ability to transact with you on a daily basis.

Our recommendation? A Confidential Receivables Finance solution. This allows you to bill and collect your own receivables, finance them when you want, and receive the same rates as your competitors who are using what we call ' old school ‘ factoring - In their case their customers are contacted for payment by the factor firm, and this is unappealing to many Canadian businesses. We, like you, hate that!

Whether we like it or not our clients always focus on rate when talking about a move to companies that will finance their receivables. Factoring rates are perceived as more expensive but in many cases when you factor in use of funds, ability to grow your business, etc the decision is not as difficult as you might think.

Speak to a trusted , credible, and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who is an expert in factoring pricing, picking the best solution for your firm, and negotiating pricing and fees and advances that work best for your future growth and profits .




7 Park Avenue Financial
:


http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com



Business financing for Canadian Firms , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing , Equipment Leasing , franchise finance and Cdn. Tax Credit Finance . Founded 2004 - Completed in excess of 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations .


7 Park Avenue Financial

South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8




Direct Line = 416 319 5769

Office = 905 829 2653




Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com



ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stan has had a successful career with some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
Prior to founding 7 Park Avenue Financial in 2004 his employers over the last 25 years were, ASHLAND OIL, ( 1977-1980) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ( 1980-1990) ) CABLE & WIRELESS PLC,( 1991 -1993) ) AND HEWLETT PACKARD ( 1994-2004 ) He is an expert in Canadian Business Financing.

Stan has over 40 years of business and finance executive experience. He has been recognized as a credit/financial executive for three of the largest technology companies in the world; Hewlett-Packard, Digital Equipment and Cable & Wireless. Stan has had in depth, hands on experience in assessing and evaluating thousands of companies that are seeking financing and expansion. He has been instrumental in helping many companies progress through every phase of financing, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing and human resources. Stan has worked with startups and public corporations and has many times established the financial wherewithal of organizations before approving millions of dollars of financing facilities and instruments on behalf of his employers.





' Canadian Business Financing With The Intelligent Use Of Experience '

Thursday, August 6, 2015

AR Funding Via Selling Receivables Is A Solid Asset Finance Strategy .. Sometimes





Are A/R Financing Mistakes Leading To Bad Results ? Secret Tricks To Successful Invoice Finance














OVERVIEW – Information on selling receivables as an asset finance strategy for Canadian business. AR funding.. done right







Selling receivables
via (A/R) AR funding is often a solid move as part of an overall asset finance strategy. But can this financing move lead to bad results? It only can, if done improperly. Here's our views on ' secret tricks'






to successful invoice financing when helping clients with the right moves in cash flow financing. Let's dig in.

Carrying receivables is one the largest liquidity challenges for any size business - from start up to major corporation. The (hopefully) profits locked up in A/R can contribute to major cash flow issues if not funded properly. By the way, it sure helps if you can turn those invoices into cash faster - with or without financing!

How does the ' traditional’ asset finance strategy of selling receivables work? The fundamentals are simple - it when we get down into the weeds that there are potential problems. A/R Funding is simply the sale of your receivables on an ongoing basis, for instant cash. It's interesting that advances on your A/R in this manner are even more generous than banks. (Banks finance 75% - the right invoice finance facility delivers a 90% financing.

Business owners/mgrs should not get caught up in security paperwork behind an AR asset finance facility. Similar to banking it collateralizes your receivables, and, very much like bank facilities places a blanket security on your firm. The right commercial A/R finance partner will always allow you to finance equipment, inventory and other needs separately.

What are the key factors in how a lender assesses your A/R portfolio? Typically they look at:

Non North American Receivables - Cdn and U.S. accounts are ok to finance

Typical amts and size of your invoices

Quality of your aged receivables - invoices over 90 days old can't really be financed





Why do businesses consider non bank AR Funding? Reasons include:

Faster approval for such facilities

Generally straightforward paperwork

Less reliance/emphasis on owner guarantees

Good quality receivables and your mgmt thereof ensure almost unlimited financing capability - you've turned your firm into a cash flow machine

General credit quality (often a factor of what industry you are in)

Commercial A/R financiers love high growth (banks don't necessarily ascribe to hyper growth, favoring stability in sales and finances)

So what about those ' BAD RESULTS ' when it comes to asset finance and selling receivables for a revolving credit facility need? Things can go wrong when you don't understand the higher cost of non bank A/R asset financing. Clients we initially meet are both surprised and confused around how various firms price these facilities.

Additionally many clients we meet don't fully understand this is often an interim solution - its higher cost with unlimited capital that more often than not takes clients back to a traditional finance solution.

The largest negative in selling receivables? Opinions vary but we believe strong that most Canadian business owners and financing mgrs don't like the ' notification' aspect which traditional A/R finance demands - i.e. advising your clients this financing is in place. Do we have as solution? Your bet! Consider a CONFIDENTIAL INVOICE FINANCE strategy, allowing you to bill and collect your accounts, all the while maintaining your client relationships while having access to unlimited funding.

So, is selling receivables a solid asset finance move? Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success who can assist you with your asset finance needs. It’s all about those tips, tricks and secrets for successful financing of your business.



Stan Prokop

7 Park Avenue Financial :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com
Business financing for Canadian Firms , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing , Equipment Leasing , franchise finance and Cdn. Tax Credit Finance . Founded 2004 - Completed in excess of 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :


7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL = CANADIAN ASSET FINANCE AND A/R FINANCING EXPERTISE




7 Park Avenue Financial
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8

Direct Line = 416 319 5769

Office = 905 829 2653



Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com


' Canadian Business Financing With The Intelligent Use Of Experience '



ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stan has had a successful career with some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
Prior to founding 7 Park Avenue Financial in 2004 his employers over the last 25 years were, ASHLAND OIL, ( 1977-1980) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ( 1980-1990) ) CABLE & WIRELESS PLC,( 1991 -1993) ) AND HEWLETT PACKARD ( 1994-2004 ) He is an expert in Canadian Business Financing.

Stan has over 40 years of business and finance executive experience. He has been recognized as a credit/financial executive for three of the largest technology companies in the world; Hewlett-Packard, Digital Equipment and Cable & Wireless. Stan has had in depth, hands on experience in assessing and evaluating thousands of companies that are seeking financing and expansion. He has been instrumental in helping many companies progress through every phase of financing, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing and human resources. Stan has worked with startups and public corporations and has many times established the financial wherewithal of organizations before approving millions of dollars of financing facilities and instruments on behalf of his employers.