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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.



Friday, September 18, 2020

Creative Debt Financing Sources For Canadian Business. Canada Business Loans And Monetization Strategies

Debt Financing In Canada

 

YOUR COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR DEBT FINANCING SOURCES!

Business Loans & Business Financing Canada

You've arrived at the right address! Welcome to 7 Park Avenue Financial

Financing & Cash flow are the biggest issues facing business today

ARE YOU UNAWARE OR DISSATISFIED WITH YOUR CURRENT BUSINESS FINANCING OPTIONS?

CALL NOW - DIRECT LINE - 416 319 5769 - Let's talk or arrange a meeting to discuss your needs

EMAIL - sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com

 

'The entrepreneur funding challenge '

 

Debt financing sources in Canada. Most business owners and financial managers would agree that a little creativity can sometimes go a long way in helping a business achieve the stability and financial resources a business needs to succeed.

Whether it's Canada business loans or monetizing assets on the balance sheet it's all about business financing and sourcing the right business capital needs when it comes to financing a business in Canada. By the way, we aren't talking about venture capitalists / equity financing, but instead  just  ' real world ' finance for SME COMMERCIAL FINANCE concerns.

Whether it's government loans or a financing program from a commercial lender business capital is always needed.

 

Let's take a quick ' tour ' around some of those sources which include term loans, leases, and some other less known types of financing.

 

DIFFERENT FORMS OF DEBT WILL ADDRESS DIFFERENT FINANCE NEEDS

 

The reality is of course that different sources of debt meet different needs when it comes to business funding for , so you need a sense of the ' lay of the land' when you're evaluating solutions.

 

It's also all about not ' wasting time ' and there is no better example of this in Canada than spending a lot of time, and in some case dollars in pursuing Chartered bank financing in Canada that will not happen.

 

CANADIAN CHARTERED BANKS

 

Canada's chartered banks are the backbone of Canadian business finance. They are trusted proven providers of capital... if, and it’s a huge if, you can meet their criteria. However in fast-moving or tough economies, while the banks would, in fact, be the best solution for your business, the reality is that on occasion they aren't suited to very specific needs.

 

Are there some quick ways to evaluate your ability to positive secure bank debt? There definitely are, and if you feel you can meet   4 - 5 key criteria then you should absolutely pursue Chartered bank debt in Canada, for small businesses and established firms.

 

What are those criteria then? Simply speaking they are profits,   assets and collateral,  sound operating ratios,   repayment with outside collateral ( personal net worth issues, etc.), and finally your ability to summarize all that, typically in the form of a business plan or executive summary.

 

2 KEY BANK REQUISITES - COLLATERAL AND CASH FLOWS!

 

Banks look for positive cash flow.  When you line up ' cash flow lenders' with ' balance sheet lenders '   banks typically are in the cash flow line up, required a positive cash flow ratio of typically 1.25: 1.

 

When it comes to collateral required for loans banks focus on the more liquid ones, such as receivables and verifiable inventory (not always inventory though).

 

Operating and liquidity ratio calculations play a key role in bank loans. They include leverage via debt to equity calculations, our aforementioned cash flow ratio, working capital ratios, etc. Whether your firm is a new business or an established firm owners must understand their financials.

 

PERSONAL GUARANTEES

 

You can absolutely be expected to be asked for a personal guarantee when it comes to bank debt financing in Canada. Other sources of financing may also include personal guarantees, but they play less of a role in final approval.

 

You have to be able to summarize a bank proposal effectively. This can be done via a Canadian business financing advisor, your accountant, or some other third party. It’s critical to put forth a realistic financial and operating document that demonstrates repayment and viability.

 
OTHER SOLID SOURCES OF DEBT FINANCING VIA A BANKING OR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS  FUNDING SOURCE

 

Other sources of debt financing for business loans include

 

1.Asset-based lenders

2.Lessors 

3. The government SBL program - aka  ' The Canadian Government Small Business Loan ' - a solid way to consider funding to start a business  - Loans, not bdc grants ( they are not grants ) are also a solid quasi-government solution. Some business owners will also pursue business grants through a federal government or provincial program  - at 7 Park Avenue Financial we have always found this pursuit is both time consuming and often not successful

4. Cash flow loans / Small business loans

 

CONCLUSION

It's clear that it becomes a case of identifying what you need, and what you realistically can qualify for. For example funding for business startup scenarios are always more challenging and heavy reliance is placed on the credit history and net worth of the borrower.

Different commercial funding companies have specific solutions for certain industry needs outside of Canadian chartered banks, and price their solutions accoridngly with potentially higher interest rates than banks. The business owner must choose between cost of capital and access to capital !

 

Small business funding will probably always be a challenge by its nature. Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you in identifying sources of debt finance and loans in Canada that make sense...  specifically for your firm, whether its start up funding Canada - or ongoing business needs to profit and grow your company.

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


Direct Line = 416 319 5769



Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com

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7 Park Avenue Financial provides value-added financing consultation for small and medium-sized businesses in the areas of cash flow, working capital, and debt financing.



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.


' 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. He is an experienced

business financing consultant

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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 financing 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.


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