Commercial Business Loans : Evaluating The Need For Your Type Of Bank Credit Facility In Canada

It’s A Mystery Within An Enigma – The Business Credit Line For Canadian Businesses

OVERVIEW – Information on accessing a bank credit facility in Canada. Alternatives to bank and commercial business loans are discussed with a focus on the specific need and type of business






The need for a bank credit facility in Canada in Canada arises primarily out of the fact that business, unfortunately, never goes in a straight line. Commercial business loans and revolving credit facilities satisfy that challenge, but which type (What there are choices? - Yes there are! ) of working capital facility works for your firm? Let's dig in.


Business, as we said, doesn't go in a straight line for a couple reasons - seasonality in some industries, bulges of cash flow needs, and the need to finance current asset accounts such as A/R and inventory.

The business credit line is typically an asset monetization, but it can also be a term loan, cash flow loan, mezzanine facility, etc.

Whether your firm is coming out of start up mode, or if its in full fledged growth mode there is always a need for financing - buying inventory, honoring your fixed payment obligations, and satisfying growth challenges .

For a bank credit facility in Canada several key requirements must fall into place. Key among these is the ability to demonstrate your business is ' cash flow positive ‘. Canadian banks take this one step further, they look at historical cash flow, present needs, and future needs. The true beauty of the approved credit line is your company's ability to constantly borrow and repay that line - hence the term ' revolving'.

Huge mistakes are sometimes made when business owners use short term credit facilities, i.e. working capital borrowing to address the need for long term financing - typically equipment, fixed assets, leaseholds, real estate. The bottom line is that that is simply a mistake and can lease to disastrous consequences.

No secret that our Canadian banks prefer larger transactions - they come with covenants and tough approval criteria, but the benefits - liquidity, low costs, growth facilitation, and removing the need for more equity are, simply benefits rarely equaled with other types of financing, many of which are more costly.

Smaller businesses and start ups face a more extensive challenge. Requirements for the business, and owners, include good personal credit histories, no CRA issues, the ability to demonstrate business and personal assets, and quite often a business plan or cash flow forecast.

As we explain it to our clients its often the rising to the challenge of separating your business life from your personal financial life When things go awry damage can easily be done to the owners personal credit scores, making it difficult to borrow both from your business or your personal needs - i.e. mortgages, etc.

Did you know there’s a strong alternative to the bank credit facility? It's the non bank Asset based line of credit. Offered by private commercial finance firms it’s a facility that monetizes A/R, inventory, and equipment into one working capital borrowing facility. Depending on the size and overall profile of the borrower it can be equal in pricing to banks, but more often than not is more expensive.

Remember also that various subsets of asset based lending provide the same type of cash flow solutions for business - they include:

A/R Financing (We recommend CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVABLE FINANCE)
Inventory financing
SR&ED Tax credit monetization
PO Financing
Working Capital cash flow loans


If you need assistance with evaluating the type and need for a bank credit facility and are looking to remove the mystery and enigma in Canadian business financing seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success who can assist you with commercial business loans tailored to your needs.





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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :


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Franchising Loans In Canada : Do You Know How To Get A Bank Franchise Loan ?

Made In Canada Franchising Finance Solutions

OVERVIEW – Information on how franchisees can access franchising loans in Canada . The bank franchise loan is one method in which to complete a successful financing



Franchising loans in Canada , like most other types of business financing in the Canadian business financing marketplace are often associated with our Canadian chartered banks . So how then does the potential franchisee successfully complete a bank franchise loan , if in fact that is possible? Let's dig in.

Our banks are recognizing more and more the contribution made by the franchise industry - in fact top experts tell us that a huge portion of the Canadian economy runs through the franchise business model . So how in fact do banks participate in financing franchisees . Some of the ways will surprise most applicants.

In the case of certain large well known , let us call them ' branded ' names ( we're quire sure every franchisor feels they are a brand !) there are in fact ' programs' in place that can help the franchisor and the applicant in effect ' fast track' a successful financing. We're quick to point out that in pretty well all cases these ' programs' in no way guarantee a proper and successful financing, they simply can expedite it . The bottom line, normal bank credit criteria applies .

That bank criteria is of course known by hopefully all - positive personal credit scores, tangible net worth, homeowners - hopefully , and assets and savings outside of the balance being pledged in a franchise loan.
In many cases the bankers are aligned with lawyers and accountants who can help you finalize the entire process.

The ' ammunition' required to complete a successful bank financing if you're part of a successful franchisors program (i.e. one that is aligned with the banks ) is pretty basic - business plan, personal net worth, cash flow projections, CV . The bottom line is that an approved bank program will greatly simplify your financing journey .

As we have mentioned, only a small portion of franchisors in Canada are in fact aligned with a bank program . That leaves a lot of applicants spending a lot of time and money sourcing bank loans that ultimately aren't appropriate for the borrower. Is there ea solution to that?

We point out also that when sourcing a franchising opportunity strong consideration can be given to purchasing an existing franchise . This process eliminates a lot of the time it takes to complete a franchise loan, has an element of built in success given the franchisee's ability to investigate current profits and chance of busines growth .

When a formal bank program isn't a part of the franchise opportunity you are looking at the Canadian banks can still play a strong role . They do that through what is commonly known the ' SBL ' loan via Industry Canada . It's a government 'guaranteed' loan that over time has come to finance thousands of franchisees in Canada. We're quite sure that wasn’t the original intention, as the program was originally modeled after the U.S. counterpart - the SBA program .

The benefits of an SBL , as they relate to franchising, are sign cant . They include :

Competitive rates
No prepayment penalty
Long amortizations
Limited personal guarantees!

Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs, rightly or wrongly, gravitate to the ' bank' when it comes to financing of any type . It's important to know you a franchisee can access some form of bank financing to reach the finance challenges that the financing of any business can present .

In many cases the right financing advice will also lead you to other forms of external financing including : specialized franchise finance , equipment financing, working capital finance, and cash flow financing – All can make up a component of a total financing package.

For the right type of franchising loans in Canada seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success
who can assist you in franchise finance success.



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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :

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Account Receivable Finance In Canada: Properly Exploring The Hidden Value Of Factoring Receivables

7 Key Issues To Consider In A/R Financing In Canada

OVERVIEW – Information on factoring receivables in Canada. Utilizing Account Receivable Finance requires specialized information on seeking the right type of a/r financing that works for your business





Account receivable finance is actively sought by thousands of Canadian business owners and financial managers. The A/R component, next to cash on hand itself, is the most liquid asset you have on your balance sheet.
What issues are key to understanding the true value of ‘factoring receivables’? There are several, so let’s dig in.

Prior to addressing so those issues its prudent to make sure we are also singing from the same hymn book as to what exactly A/R financing is . Essentially it's a direct competitor to bank financing, which also of course offers business lines of credit secured by receivables.

Banks collateralize your A/R and allow you to borrow against it, commercial finance companies offering 'factoring' solutions create paperwork that allows you to transfer ownership of receivables as you generate sales. The benefit to your firm is instant cash at all times.

Why then is account receivable finance a common choice for business owners? Simply because it's an ongoing source of funds without many of the constraints and approval criteria imposed by our Canadian chartered banks.

One of the best analogies in understanding why a business employs factoring receivables is to analogize it to a retail who offers credit card payment. Instead of waiting 30 days or more for payment and instead of limiting how much he can sell the credit card firm pays the retailer the same day.

Pricing of factoring services in Canada is considered more expensive than bank financing but the trade off is the cash flow that is no longer limited to waiting for large clients or government accounts , etc to pay your firm.

So let’s cover off 7 key issues that you must weigh, consider and discuss when selecting the right A/R Finance solution.

First of all owners need to understand that you are still responsible for any bad debt, as you would be in a bank financing scenario. But you should no also that non recourse financing and credit insurance can be implemented to offset the bad debt issue.

Issue # 2- your overall customer base will be a key factor in the pricing and risk attributed to your factoring transaction. 99.99% of the time all North American receivables can be financed. On occasion the issue of ' concentration ' i.e. having just a couple of major clients might become a discussion issue.

Issue 3 - Your historical ability to collect your A/R and the invoice size are always considered. Typically the best pricing for factoring A/R is for facilities in excess of 250k, but bottom line any size of A/R portfolio can be considered for financing

Issue 5 - there are numerous A/R financing firms in Canada, all of them have different focuses as to size of transaction, types of industries they prefer to finance, and even where they themselves are located as to where your business is located.

Issue 6 - Numerous specialty areas are often the most fertile ground for A/R finance firms - they include transportation, trucking, personnel firms, etc. But the bottom line is that any commercial receivable can in fact be financed.

Our final point, issue # 7 is our recommendation to consider CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVABLE FINANCING. Unlike most receivable finance services it allows you to bill and collect your own A/R without notice to any other client, supplier, etc. It's as close to bank financing as you'll get.

If you're interested in ensuring you have covered off all the issues in considering Receivable Finance seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success
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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :


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Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com


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Canadian Government Small Business Loans : The SBL Eliminates Nightmares Around Successful Financing

Crisis Averted ! Financing Via The SBL Government Business Loan In Canada

OVERVIEW – Information on Canadian government small business loans in Canada . Commonly known as the ‘ SBL ‘ this type of financing has numerous benefits not available to all businesses. Here’s why and how










The ' SBL’ is the common name for Canadian government small business loans
. It's a solid way to start or grow a business, and in its case small is relative, as the revenue cap on the program is 5 Million dollars in projected or actual revenue.

In our experience with our clients the loan is best suited for start ups, acquisition of a franchise, or adding equipment and leaseholds to an existing business.

There are numerous misconceptions around the program, one of which is that the loan is in the form of cash or working capital financing. Bottom line, not the case!

Can an SBL loan avert a financing crisis for the owner/entrepreneur? Quite often if can as it’s a substitute for traditional bank financing which comes with a higher level of criteria for approval.

While business owners think of our Canadian chartered banks as still the lowest cost and trustworthy type of financing it is comforting to know that it is the banks themselves that administer the program for industry Canada. That’s the department that administers and manages the program.

In fact the ' bank' is in fact the ONLY place to get an SBL loan.

We find it somewhat ironic that often the biggest challenge in getting Canadian government small business loans is the challenge of finding a banker that understands and fast track the program. As the majority of bank lending in Canada, if not all, has moved to major commercial centers or the head offices of the banks themselves its difficult to find a banker that is ' on board ' with getting your financing approved under the program. In this case consider seeking out an expert advisor in this area that has a track record under the program.

Successful loans under the program happen when you can articulate a thought out need for the financing, and demonstrating you will have the cash flow to make payments.

The loan cap for the program is 350k, and amortizations are typically 3-7 years. Two quite incredible features of the program are the limited personal guarantee, as well as pre payment without penalty. Why is that incredible... simply because even larger corporations can't escape those terms and conditions when financing assets.

If we had to summarize for our clients the entire process it would come down to:

Ensuring you understand program criteria

Preparing back up documentation

Presenting the request in a positive manner, outlining management experience and company potential - Here a business plan and cash flow projection is required

A financing crisis can often be averted via a successful SBL loan financing. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success who can assist you with you loan needs in this program.




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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :



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Purchasing An Existing Business : Loan Financing Do’s And Don’ts

The Laws Of Business Purchase Financing In Canada

OVERVIEW – Information on purchasing an existing business in Canada requires the right type of loan financing . Navigating the potential minefields in acquisition financing



Purchasing a business in Canada requires the appropriate amount of loan and asset financing. How does the acquirer navigate the numerous issues that quite often can become a minefield when acquiring a company? Let's dig in.

As business owners and entrepreneurs contemplate buying an existing business they too often are focused on numerous revenue and ' people ' and price issues, often placing the incorrect emphasis on the proper financing needed to make the acquisition. The negotiation of the offer price itself is an art and requires some solid assistance on valuation.

A key question you should be asking is the amount and type of financing required to make the transaction successful. Any business of some substance will often require external financing in addition to the equity you are putting up yourself.

It goes without saying that any bank or commercial lender will also want you to demonstrate the necessary management skills required to run the new business.

Even the Government Business Loan – aka the ‘ SBL ‘ in Canada which is a great vehicle for acquiring businesses with revenues less then 5M will require you to demonstrate some form of experience and management depth. The key benefit of that program is the government’s ability to guarantee a very large portion of your loan to the bank. Existing franchises in the Canadian franchise industry can also be acquired through the SBL program.

So what are those sources of financing in Canada that will make your acquisition work? In addition to our already mentioned SBL loan other forms of financing can come from:


Canadian chartered bank term loans /operating lines
Non bank Commercial Asset Based lenders
Specialized A/R finance / Inventory lenders
Equipment lessors
Term loan financing from the BDC - A crown corporation non bricks and mortar bank


Those sources noted above are all ' debt ' or asset monetization strategies that are used to successfully finance a business. The other method to buy a business is to seek ' equity' financing through angel investors, private equity firms, or on larger deals VC finance partners. Those sources require no debt being taken on, but do require you to give up valuable partial ownership.

Can you fast track loan financing for acquiring a business? The way to accelerate financing success revolves around the following:

Focus on getting some level of pre-qualification for your financing needs

Consider multiple sources - in many cases a transaction works best when a combination of loan financing from different parties is utilized - This lowers the risk of the lender and allows for the right type of financing - for example a term loan and an operating line of credit that fulfills the business needs

Don't underestimate the need for ongoing working capital via the financing of inventory, receivables, as well as fixed asset replacement needs.

The issue of personal guarantees is always going to come up in this type of transaction in Canada. Also don't forget that a solid component of an acquisition financing is the ability to get the seller to offer up a vendor take back of some sort. In some cases this might mean having to offer a higher prices but the ' VTB' can often make or break a deal when it comes to any ' gap' in your financing plan.

Other key elements that should be taken into consideration well in advance of an offer are the preparation of a proper business plan, demonstrating your personal credit history, and providing a ' net worth ' statement to any prospective financing source.

Recent changes in Canada relative to taxation and the current owners exit implications also require some solid advice from your accountant or lawyer.

Remember also that ' share ' sales, as opposed to ' asset' sales in the Canadian SME marketplace are impossible to finance via external debt financing as there is no 'liquidity' for the lender.

If you're looking to maximize successful purchasing of an existing business with the right loan financing seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can help you avoid the minefields associated with buying a business in Canada.








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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :

7 Park Avenue Financial = Canadian Business Purchase Financing Expertise



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Office = 905 829 2653


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Business Receivable Finance : How Not To Look At Account Factoring In Canada

Some Big Bang Evidence On A/R Financing In Canada

OVERVIEW – Information on business receivable finance in Canada. How to approach account factoring from a cash flow , cost and day to day operational manner




Business receivable finance in Canada requires a special sort of ' vision' when it comes to looking at the benefits, and mechanics of receivables account factoring. The ability of the business owner/financial manager to be informed properly is key to success in this area of Canadian business finance. Let's dig in.

Most business owners seeking A/R financing that we talk to are typically aware of the basics. If you're not let's do a quick mini recap! Unlike bank financing of working capital as it relates to receivables A/R financing via a specialty lender is about selling, not collateralizing your receivables. Paperwork is put in place at the start of your transaction which allows you, on an ongoing daily, weekly, or monthly basis ( it's your choice ) to receive ongoing advances against all sales you make .

Those advances are typically 90%, the remaining balance being held as a ' reserve' of sorts that is paid to you as soon as your clients pay. The financing charge in this type of financing is calculated on a daily basis based on the time it takes for your clients to pay.

In Canada the overall financing cost almost always significantly more expensive than bank financing, which costs in the 4-5% range per annum. The other side of the story is that companies that are not eligible for bank financing are almost always eligible for receivable account factoring, for unlimited amounts commensurate with their sales patterns and growth.

So, if we maintain that many business owners/ financial mangers are looking at it all wrong, how then should they be viewing this type of financing?

First of all they must understand, and benefit from the fact that AR financing is not debt, the only balance sheet optics that take place with business receivable finance is that you have less A/R and more cash in the bank!

You should also understand that all North American receivables can be financing, which includes of course any U.S. business your firm does. Note that foreign overseas accounts will require some additional credit insurance in place, but this by the way is also required by our banks.

The majority of business owners we talk to focus on the key issue that traditional account factoring in Canada involves notification to their clients that this type of financing is taking place. That's ' old school'. We strong recommend ' New School ',

which is ,
Confidential Receivable Financing allowing you the business owner to bill and collect your own receivables under the concept of ' it’s nobody's business but yours' as to how you are financing your company.

The fact that this type of financing has been around for hundreds of years must be a validation of some sort that this method of financing works. In fact the cash flow you generate from account factoring can be used to take supplier discounts as well as allowing you to negotiate better pricing with your vendors based on higher credit limits and enhanced relations with your vendors. Both of these can significant reduce the costs of your financing by 1/3 in many cases!

Don't forget also that you're are no longer constrained in taking on new business of larger size , because you know that working capital financing is in place to facilitate current asset growth in receivables and inventory . Just being able to sell more, collect quickly, and turnover assets more efficiently is a solid way of looking at this method of financing.

Have you been looking at A/R financing in the right manner. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor for some of that ability to look financing working capital quickly and efficiently.



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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :


7 Park Avenue Financial = Canadian Receivable Financing Expertise !






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Office = 905 829 2653

Fax = 905 829 2653

Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com


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Commercial Loans In Canada Don’t Need To Be Imaginary : Loan Financing And Asset Monetization Done Right

Don’t Be ‘ Out Of Control ‘ When It Comes To Canadian Business Financing

OVERVIEW – Information on the timing and access of commercial loans in Canada. Loan financing and asset monetization depending on knowledge of sources of capital and understanding and being able to assess your company’s present and future financial health




Commercial loans and loan financing / asset monetization sometimes seems like an imaginary concept for Canadian business owners and financial managers.

Feeling ' out of control ' in the area of understanding what finance is required for your business is a dangerous risk. While it is a challenge to understand where your company is going financially the challenge increases exponentially when it comes to assessing the following:

What will your company look like from a financial perspective?

What types of debt can your firm take on and how will it be paid back - certain businesses need more assets than others, and its that ' CAPEX' requirement re owned or financed equipment that is crucial in asset intensive industries. A high amount of debt in any company enhances financial risk and financial distress.

Assets you need in the long term are typically financed through term loans and lease financing- while day to day cash flow/working capital comes out of daily operational performance, Short term financing comes from:

Canadian chartered bank facilities
Non bank asset based lines of credit
Inventory/ AR financing programs (we consistently recommend Confidential Receivable Financing)


Is cash flow sufficient to handle your growth plans, and is future growth going to be similar to historical growth ( Knowing your sales profit and cash flow potential, as well as your ability to manage working capital and assets gives the owner/manager a strong handle on managing future financial performance)

What is your business really worth?

Naturally proper financial statements and projections go a long way towards being successful in accessing commercial financing. You are also in a position to avoid surprises such as cash crunches and bulges in sales and cash flow needs. Owner/manager financial ability often comes down to managing current assets such as inventory and receivables.

The worst case scenario often occurs when commercial loans and financing are required on an ' urgent ' basis - at that point it’s knowing your sources of capital, what they cost, how they work, and how they are structured. At this point your ability have a strong handle on your financial health is key.

Many clients we meet often underestimate the time it takes to get proper loan financing in place. That easily leads to that ' out of control ' feeling we have mentioned. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success who can take you from ' imaginary'

to ' reality' when it comes to loan financing and asset monetization in Canada .







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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :



7 Park Avenue Financial = Canadian Commercial Loan Expertise








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Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com


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A Business Line Of Credit Alternative: Funding More Startlingly Simple Than You Thought

Business Line Of Credit Alternatives : Revealed!

OVERVIEW – Information on accessing the business line of credit including alternate funding that does the also does the job





Business line of credit alternatives make funding a business a lot easier when it comes to the ups and downs of owners and financial managers managing their cash flow and working capital. As we have hinted, traditional and non traditional alternatives exist - it’s not a ‘one size fits all’

type of financing. Let's dig in.











Whether a firm is a start up or established and growing there is always going to be gaps between cash outflows and inflows. Although it might be a surprise to some even the largest corporations in Canada do not always exhibit constantly good cash flow.

Why does cash flow fluctuate then? For the majority of companies it because a company has to ' ride out ' the time between purchasing products and delivering services to ultimate collection of receivables from clients. Business credit lines address that gap.

When a business can obtain traditional or non traditional business revolving credit facilities it’s safe to say ' danger' ensues!

We talk a lot with clients about what stage their business is in and what types of business credit facilities are available. The traditional ' go to ' financing is of course our Canadian chartered banks.

More non traditional financial offerings are becoming more popular all the time - they include:

Non bank Asset based lines of credit (they lend, all in one facility, against A/R, inventory and equipment)

Invoice Financing /Confidential Receivable Financing facilities

PO/Supply chain financing

Royalty/Revenue financing (New)

If a firm is in start up mode, or in early revenue stages it is fairly impossible to access a traditional bank borrowing facility whereby receivables and inventory are margined on an on going basis. Instead the banks will focus on the owner’s personal assets, credit history, etc.

Your ability to access the type of business credit funding you need depends on some very basic pieces of data -

Current financial statements
A Sales/cash flow forecast

Your current and projected financials should do a good job of indicating where your company is going. Presenting cash flow, debt load capacity in a manner that shows you are managing assets and able to grow sales with access to cash flow solutions is key.

There is not question there is a lot of demand for asset financing in Canada in the SME sector. Knowing you have choices is key; consider seeking out and speaking to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can makes things a lot simpler that you imagined.


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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :


7 Park Avenue Financial = Canadian Business Line Of Credit Expertise !








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SR ED Tax Credit Financing In Canada Solves A Problem : Here’s How A SRED Loan Does That

SR&ED Tax Credit Financing - 5 Things You Need To Know

OVERVIEW – Information on SR ED tax credit financing in Canada . Demystifying cash flowing your SRED claim – its not as complicated as you might think . A SRED loan monetizes tax credits and provides valuable cash flow and working capital to your business




SR&ED Tax Credit Financing allows the Canadian business owner and financial manager to take advantage of Canada’s SR&ED (also pronounced sred) program for tax credits. The most obvious benefit of this program is that monies advanced to your firm are in the form of a non repayable grant. We tell clients you can’t get any closer to the concept of ‘free money’ in Canadian business that the SRED program.
Did you also know that you can turn that ‘grant receivable’ into a sred loan as soon as you file your claim – in fact in some cases with the right information you can generate funds even before you file!

Let’s explore 5 Key Things you need to know about SRED Finance

1. It’s a specialized finance – more on that later

2. If you have a claim you can finance a claim – it’s as simple as that

3. You can generate approximately 70% of the total value of your sred claim (combined federal and provincial portions) as immediate cash flow under a Sr&Ed financing or a sred factoring scenario

4. The time to complete a sred financing is usually three to four weeks – the sooner you start and plan the better

5. SR&ED Tax credit financing does not add debt to your balance sheet – your financing is collateralized by the sred itself

Let’s clarify all those additional points in more detail so you can be well equipped and informed to consider a sred financing.

A sred loan is clearly something that anyone outside of the sred environment hasn’t even heard of - and for the portion of Canadian business that does take advantage of sred claims we can assure you a good portion of that business population doesn’t even know you can finance of ‘ discount ‘ your claims . It’s more or less like selling a receivable that is due your firm –you are simply receiving the cash now.

In Point # 1 we talked about sred finance being specialized – you should clearly seek out and speak to a sred business financing advisor. That will allow you to understand the basics, determine how much you can receive based on claim value, and work through a basic application to get your transaction financing.

A Sred loan should be really just viewed the same as any other business financing – getting back the usual application forms and our clients quickly understand that the essence of the financing doesn’t necessarily revolve around rations, covenants, outside collateral , etc, but in fact focuses on one item –your Sr&Ed claim itself .

Point # 2 revolves around the financing of your actual claim. Any claim is financeable, but we caution client that this type of financing makes more sense when it involves a claim in excess of $ 200,000.00 – That should not deter smaller recipients, small claims can be filed, but in reality they make less economic sense for the lender .

In Point #3 we referenced 70% as a guideline for most of sred financing in Canada. So what about that other 30% - lets clarify that. Your firm is advance 70% of the claim on filing – the other 30% of course still belongs to you. That amount is more or less viewed as a ‘holdback’ which helps carry some of the financing costs, and also covers off any possible downward adjustments that Ottawa might make on our claim adjudication. As SRED participants know your claim is viewed from both a financial and technological point of view.

Point # 4 involves of course the favorite questions of most clients - how soon can we get the funding?! As we stated, with your full co operation on providing copies of your claim, info on who prepared it, as well as basis business financing application criteria, you can receive funds in two to three weeks. Most firms are pleased to know that sred financing in Canada does not involve ‘payments ‘on the loan.

Point # 5 - In some ways the term Sr&Ed loan is a misnomer because it is really the factoring or monetization of your Sr&Ed receivable .Therefore you simply receive the funds and financing costs are deducted from the back end when Ottawa processes your claim and cheque.

As we have already stated the sred tax credit financing does not impact your financial statements, other than of course allowing you to put to use valuable cash flow and working capital as a result of the financing.

Consider a sr&ed tax credit financing when it makes sense to access additional working capital and cash flow and when you don’t want to wait for your funds over a long period of time! Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success who can assist you in monetizing tax credit claims under this popular program that generates billions for your competitors .. and hopefully your firm!



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