Business Credit Solutions For Bank & Alternative Financing Needs

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Alternative Financing Needs Outside of Canadian Bank Business Credit

Business credit access via banking and alternative finance solutions often have business owners and their financial managers searching for the optimal finance solutions for their ongoing funding and growth needs . These solutions come in the form of business credit lines, term loans ( longer in nature - typically 2-5 years ), and short term working capital loans . 7 Park Avenue Financial clients tell us it is often somewhat of a nightmare, or at minimum, a negative experience , when it comes to searching for the right amount of capital.

How then can the business owner be successful in achieving the right financial solution for their company , while at the same time eliminating that 'negative ' vibe that comes from initial failures in securing capital.

Because the majority of business people consider ' the bank ' as the premier lender in Canada one piece of guidance we can provide is to choose the right banker, not the bank per se. An experienced commercial banker can provide you with the financial and business guidance to solve almost any financial challenge.

To gain confidence of a commercial bank , or even a business financing advisor the business owner / financial mgr must be able to properly present their current financial condition in the form of cash flow , business projections, and a clear overview of your business assets and financial potential . By the way a good business plan can pretty well do all that .

Good information such as noted above will give your lender or advisor a solid idea of incoming and outgoing cash - and will often suggest how your firm can best ' bridge the gap '.

Many business owners find the whole issue of personal guarantees a major problem in their financial decisions around business credit. Of course the majority of banks almost mandate personal guarantees, while at the same time mandating outside collateral . While alternative non bank business lenders will often request guarantees it is safe to say less emphasis is placed on that owner ' promise to pay'.

Also it is important to know that guarantees can be negotiated in many situations- they can be limited or in rarer instances waived - although in general these are exceptions, not the norm. The bottom line on guarantees is that your personal assets and credit history are a large part of traditional bank lending . In certain times in the economic cycle banks pull in the reins on business credit - you therefore need to know where the banks and your particular industry are in the credit cycle.

While the need to cultivate a positive relationship with a lender is important it's key to note that other 3rd party professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and credible business financing advisors can also steer you to the right lender or financial solution. Those introductions can be worth their weight in gold when it comes to establishing a relationship with a bank or commercial lender.


Key Criteria For Achieving Business Lending

Business people often ask us what lenders are looking for when it comes to accessing loans or business credit lines . We can summarize that pretty concisely - depth and experience of management, a good business model, and the right amount of debt and equity in their business. In the new economy companies can be either
asset intensive or service based - it's all about successfully marketing your service of product.


A final note on bank loans in Canada? Unlike the U.S. which has hundreds, even thousands of different banks and even more independent non bank finance firms Canada's banking system is smaller. Clients who are bankable often focus on ' rates ' - in our opinion the rates will vary no more than some basis points from bank to bank.


Your focus should be on the banker, and the structure, terms, and guarantees surrounding your bank loans or credit lines. That saving of a couple basis points will be non existent in your mind when you get locked into a structure or guarantee or ratio and covenant scenario that you can't get out of.

Non Bank Alternative Financial Solutions

Traditional finance solutions provide almost unlimited capital to a business that is profitable , has good cash flow, and is growing . Many firms don't necessarily meet all those criteria , so it's important to know that a number of key alternative financing solutions are available to run, grow, or even save your business.

These asset based lenders and provide :

Non Bank Business Credit Lines

Sale leaseback Solutions

Tax Credit Financing ( SR&ED )

Short Term Working Capital

Purchase Order Financing


Can you avoid business credit nightmares in Canadian banking? We sure think so... consider talking to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor with a track record of business finance success on achieving some of the best business banking and alternative finance solutions in Canada.






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

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 .

' 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.


Stan Prokop

Looking For A Solution To Business Cash Flow Problems ? Solved !

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Business Cash Flow & Working Capital Solutions

Business cash flow problems are encountered at numerous stages of growth in a company's existence . The good news that numerous solutions, both ' traditional ' and ' alternative' are available to fix the problem and set your company back on the right course.

One solution to the working capital conundrum is of course to stop growing ! That's a tough one for any business owner,financial mgr, or entrepreneur to accept . If they did that though they would not need to maintain a higher level of inventory, investment in accounts receivable, or to purchase new equipment/software , etc. It then makes sense that financing solutions around those asset categories we must mentioned might just be the answer you're looking for, right?


In some cases firms might find themselves in a crisis or turnaround situation - it is very difficult to grow and expand your company when you're in the throes of daily financial type issues that deter owners and mgmt from moving forward with growth plans. Quite often these situations are accompanied by pressure from secured lenders , banks, suppliers, etc. Those situations are never comfortable.

Many firms that are growing to quickly will often find that costs and other finance issues are being masked or hidden due to the apparent success of sales. But higher sales can't hide financial flaws forever.

Obviously those sales also create the need for more working capital and the required investments in those current assets on the balance sheet - a/r , inventory, etc. As we said stopping the growth frees up cash flow and some of those creditor issues. Efficiencies around collecting your a/r faster, managing better inventory turns , etc always create more cash flow . So it shouldn't always be about volume - that old adage ' We'll make it up on volume ' somehow seems to never work!

In some cases raising prices to increase cash flow might be considered , but that's rarely the focus of many business owners.


We think you can see the point, in that the optimal solution is to ensure your cash flow / working capital availability must be measured and managed around sales growth


Many businesses in Canada, (perhaps not tech type business) would be very happy with a ten percent year over year sales growth. Let's say you were focused on growing at 25% this year, a huge increase by any measure. However, profits and cash flow and working capital don't move lock step with those sales.

What then are the actual financing solutions to those changes in your current assets in the sales growth strategy. Traditional solutions such as bank financing for business lines of credit will work - Firms that cannot access any or all the bank credit they need should consider alternative financing solutions such as asset based business credit lines. These 2 types of business credit facilities allow you to better finance and manage extending credit to your clients.

No one solution is applicable to every company in every industry - so the ability to access financing assistance from an experienced 3rd party is key .

Solutions For Cash Flow Problems In Canada:

ASSET BASED LENDING

RECEIVABLE FINANCING/FACTORING

WORKING CAPITAL TERM LOANS

SHORT TERM WORKING CAPITAL LINES

PURCHASE ORDER FINANCING

INVENTORY FINANCE

TAX CREDIT FUNDING ( SR&ED LOANS )



Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor with a track record of business finance success who can assist you in the need for proper business working capital and cash flow solutions that match your company needs.


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

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 .

' 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.

Stan Prokop

How Does Purchase Order Financing Work vs Traditional Financing : Finance Your Orders & Inventory

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Information on Purchase Order Financing & Inventory Finance Companies

Purchase order financing is a relatively new addition to the Canadian business landscape . When utilized successfully it allows companies to take advantage of major opportunities that might otherwise not be possible .

Typically purchase order financing is most relevant to companies that are unable to obtain capital either in the amount required or at favorable rates . The financing is especially suited for firms such as importers, distributors, and manufacturers.

Other forms of financing highlight a clients historical financial results . P O finance looks to the future, without the collateral need that the former results require.

How does the financing work ? In essence the purchase order financier purchases the materials required by the client for their order or contract . Many transactions are time sensitive for the client , and the type and amount of financing required do not lend themselves to traditional lending time frames re due diligence required , etc . In essence the client is using the lenders capital to finance future growth .

A simple breakdown of the transaction flow on a purchase order/contract financing is as follows :

* Company obtains a large contract or purchase order
* Payment is made by lender to the supplier directly
* Suppliers ships goods/product
* End user customer acknowledges receipt
* Company's receivable lender ( usually a bank or factor firm ) pays purchase order finance firm


It is important to note that purchase order financing usually focuses specifically on the order or contract . The client requires an additional credit facility in place in order to retire the receivable and payback the purchase order financier .

Our experience is that a purchase order finance firm is looking for a longer term relationship, this is not a one shot deal business .

In the current banking and lending environment, with more increased focus on risk, it has been very difficult for firms to get traditional bank type financing for large new orders and contracts . Most firms quickly realize that banks prefer more stable predictable growth, and large new contracts or orders are challenging to financing when they significantly increase a banks exposure . Needless to say that foreign aspects of many purchase order transactions only exacerbate that issue - i.e. how does a supplier in China get paid, or even ' vetted '.

Our experience is that purchase order/contract financing only works when the client has solid gross margins that can handle the additional financing expense .

Customers looking to finance purchase orders and contracts need to focus on solid partnerships with firms that have capital, experience, and relative ease of doing business re paper flow, documentation, etc . The proper mix of those attributes will foster a solid business relationship that is mutually profitable for all within the unique purchase order financing realm .


Hand in hand with P O financing we at 7 Park Avenue Financial find that more and more Canadian firms require inventory financing as a component of their business and sales growth . Inventory financing in Canada is relatively under utilized and most business owners don't understand how it works . This new form of financing is growing .

Inventory growth needs put financial pressure on the balance sheet as vendors and suppliers continue to dictate payment terms in order to meet their own business and profit goals . As more financial managers know the ability to turn inventory over as many times as possible is a significant operating measure for any firm .

A company computes its inventory turns by simply dividing the ' Cost of Goods Sold' by the amount of ending inventory and ending up with a turnover rate . The rate of inventory turns is never an absolute number , as different industries have different acceptable inventory turns . Also, we should note that there are sometimes different inventory components - i.e. raw materials, work in process, and of course the final finished goods .

Many Canadian, ( and U.S.!) firms moved significant purchases to China in the last number of years , As China has changed its banking policy, and has also been a victim of the world liquidity crisis , more and more Chinese manufacturers are not willing to carry accounts receivable in the manner they did several years ago .

The crux of the inventory problem issue for any firm is the inability of the company to convert orders into sales simply because they don't have the inventory to satisfy their customers . Without orders the firm has no financeable asset . Day to day cash flow rarely is enough to generate significant additional inventory purchases.

The ability of a inventory finance firm to finance required inventory in turn allows a firm to generate receivables which are converted in true working capital .

An inventory finance firm will evaluate the company's overall prospects , its management, inventory controls, etc and determine what per cent of the companies inventory can be financed . To take the matter further a lender might, on occasion, require the inventory to be inspected at regular intervals, or in extreme cases, held in a separate location under the control of the lender . The inventory lender is looking for an acceptable business model which is replicable . Generally speaking inventory financing is never done on a ' one shot deal ' basis.

The risk in this type of financing is reflecting in the pricing . Normally the only other way a company could attract capital to generate high inventory levels is to issue additional equity . This is categorically more expensive than debt, or in this case the inventory financing cost .

They types of companies that require inventory financing are usually in the following categories :

1. Growing importers who sell wholesale in North America

2. Importers who sell to consumers

3. Intermediaries who purchase product and ' flip ' the inventory to someone else

4. Manufacturing firms with fast turnaround business cycles

They also have good gross margins which can withstand the more expensive cost of this type of financing .

In summary , inventory financing is a growing component of business financing . It works well in certain industries . Most firms who require inventory financing are either start ups, or those who cannot get traditional bank financing . ( In our experiences banks can rarely, if ever, meet a company's inventory margining requirements .

If you are looking for purchase order finance solutions seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor with a track record of business finance success.



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

Direct Line = 416 319 5769

Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com

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 .

' 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.



Stan Prokop

What is Asset Based Lending? And Why Should You Care?

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How to Get Ahead in Financing with Asset Based Lending

How does asset based lending work ? That's a typical question we get when we're meeting with clients and discussing asset based finance solutions. While some business owners may consider it a second, or alternative option the reality is that in many cases it might be your only solution to business cash flow success.

That's because in many cases traditional finance solutions might be out of reach, for a variety of reasons, for many business owners and financial managers. Therefore mgmt should well consider funding options for alternative financial providers.

What are the reasons you might be looking for a new financing solution/solutions for your company . One might be simply: Growth! Whether you are a start up or growing into faster and more sales for your established company the reality is that traditional loans have a lot of criteria in place when it comes to applying for finance . That's when it's important to properly present your revenue and cash flow plans in a proper manner.

Some asset based lending solutions revolve around assets your business already owns . Assets such as equipment, rolling stock, real estate and yes, even purchase orders can be financed through specialized alternative finance.


You are probably starting to realize now that asset based lending is more focused on the present and future, while traditional finance requires a focus on the past such as cash flow, owner credit history, etc, While these are nonetheless important they are not the primary focus of ' ABL ' ( asset based lenders ) firms.

Flexibility is the key when it comes to these ' new world' business finance solutions. They can be used to grow your business, acquire a competitor, or expand into new markets. In many cases the ABL solution will be a refinancing of your existing debt and assets.

Depending on what type of alternative finance solution you accept in many cases no new debt is incurred- therefore being cost effective in the true sense of the word. Three common sources of asset based lending are invoice financing, purchase order finance, and inventory finance. These solutions simply increase cash flow and allow your business to grow and make good sense.

Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor to investigate your business finance needs.







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

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 .

' 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.



Stan Prokop

Business Finance Options Harder To Find Than Atlantis? Alternative Financing Is The Solution

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Solving The Fundamental Problem Of Business Financing Options . Hint .. It’s Alternative Finance Solutions

Business finance options seem harder to find these days than the lost continent of Atlantis. So when clients say that traditional solutions are no long working or accessible by them our answer is simple - consider alternative financing scenarios. Let's dig in.

Part of the problem faced by many business owners is simply time... they know they need new or better... or even ' some' business financing... they just don't know where to look for it .



In a lot of cases the entrepreneur spends a lot of time searching for equity capital and are disheartened to find out that they were so not ready for that option. By the way, equity capital dilutes ownership of course, so giving away a large piece of the pie early in your business success reduces the chances of long term return on your investment.



Many top experts feel that the equity route though is in fact better than debt or asset monetization. We respectfully disagree, as no matter how costly these solutions are... properly structured they can still allow you to achieve sales growth and profits without giving up ownership. That's our story and we're sticking to it!



No discussion on Canadian business financing can take place without talking about ' WHEN THE BANK SAYS NO ‘. We don’t think it's that complex really. As one expert puts it the business owner or financial manager fails to understand that the bank has a deal with its depositors... the money is safe and unavailable to risk start ups, early stage companies, or firms experiencing financial difficulties .



We're the first to point out that if your firm has profits, cash flow, and collateral, clean financials, etc you're 100% eligible for bank term loans and commercial revolving credit facilities.



So what are some of those alternative financing solutions that can still generate capital and cash flow for your business? They include:



SR&ED TAX CREDIT FINANCING - This financing funds your research and development

GOVERNMENT SBL LOANS

ASSET BASED NON BANK LINES OF CREDIT - (They finance inventory, receivables and equip all in one borrowing facility

CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVABLE FINANCING

SALELEASE BACK



What then is required to access these alternative financing solutions? In almost all cases just you’re current financials and a sales or cash flow forecast is a great start. You will not, we repeat NOT be successful if you, or your advisor can't articulate sales growth, receivable collections, gross margins, etc. That's just common sense by the way.



Asset monetization strategies will focus on your balance sheet. Hard assets can be refinanced through bridge loans or sale leaseback strategies.



Receivables of any type can easily be financed in Canada. This even includes contract monetization scenarios. And by the way, service companies can easily cash flow their A/R... your firm doesnt necessarily have to sell a hard asset product.



Yes, its true that we’ve spend hundreds of years searching for the continent of ATLANTIS. Our point - Alternative financing solutions can be found today, they are here, or just around the corner via the assistance of a
trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor




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

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 .

' 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.



Stan Prokop

Want To Finance Working Capital ? Here’s Your Sources Of Cash Flow Financing

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Want To Solve your Canadian Working Capital Crisis – Today ? !


Information on how to identify sources of cash flow when Canadian business owners want to finance working capital . How do these financing solutions fix your cash flow challenge

Are you focused on succeeding in financing working capital for your company? If you want to win that battle, and we categorically think business and cash flow financing is in fact a daily battle for most business owners... well you must be aware of the roots of your challenge the and sources and solutions .

As we head into the 2011 business year we're clearly coming out of a time when for many firms such as yours sales were down, margins eroded, and most importantly cash flow financing seemed to dictate where your firm was heading from a success point of view .So how can you assess how profits and growth can be managed from a viewpoint of cash flow financing.
The answer - your scorecard! What do we mean by that ?Simply speaking knowing where your working capital is tied up, and what is the cheapest method of unlocking sources to cash flow financing . And, although it’s a surprise to our clients more often than not, ' cheapest ' doesn’t necessarily mean ‘whats my interest rate '.

Can you point to your working capital? We can. It's tied up out back, in the form of inventory, receivables and equipment you've invested in, via fixed assets.

So business owners can hopefully start to see now that the secret or ‘holy grail’ to that unlocking of cash flow is freeing up cash you've got tied up in those assets. We will point out as a side note that you also have to manage those assets for prompt turnover - that comes with billing promptly, collecting receivables when they are due , and ensuring you have financing mechanisms in place, if you need them , for inventory and equipment .

Many business owners don’t realize that the inventory and equipment can be turned into sources of working capital. Those two assets can be combined as a part of a working capital operating facility , which for larger transactions is known as an asset based line of credit .

The hallmark of being able to finance working capital, more often than not, is managing your receivables. We can categorically say that although the majority of clients have 30 day terms to customer’s typical collection periods actually seem to be 60 and, yes, even 90 days.

How can you monetize that critical asset? In a perfect world (by the way its not) you access receivable financing via your bank. That comes with obligations though, including your need to maintain clean financials, show a profit, and meet ratios and covenants. So it’s agreed. What's plan B!

Plan B can also bring you closer to finance working capital solutions. Plan B could involves the following - securitizing your receivables if you are a mediums size or larger firm . Smaller firms and start ups and monetize A/R via selling their receivables, taking them off the balance sheet, and receiving cash flow today that can be re invested in the business. Terms for this type of financing are invoice discounting, factoring, confidential invoice discounting, etc. If your firm has decent gross margins, good clients, and can you're able to increase sales and profits by having additional cash on hand these solutions are for you.

The long term solution for cash flow could be more equity in your business, or borrowing via term loans for cash flow. Those as viable, possible, but consider your short term options first - giving up equity or taking on debt are not fabulous working capital strategies.

In summary, to keep you business running you must asses your cash flow needs and priorities .We have named 5 or 6 immediate and available solutions to consider. Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor on cracking those sources of cash flow financing.

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

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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.
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.

Stan Prokop

Business Line Of Credit & Commercial Loan Called ? Important Info On Special Loans Financing In Canada

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Information on the availability of special loans financing in Canada . If your business line of credit or commercial loan has been called here are your options

Special Loans Solutions For Canadian Firms – A business line of credit alternative

It's not pretty. It’s actually a bit stressful also. We're talking about finding yourself in the position of requiring Special loans financing in Canada when your commercial loan or business line of credit has been called... typically by the bank.



Options .Yes! Strategies and solutions - a double yes! Let's examine some real world solutions around the difficult situation of both being in and emerging from a special loans environment.



Typically the assets that have been used to finance and qualify your for your business operating loan of credit and/ or commercial loan are receivables, inventory, misc working capital accounts, and equipment . These assets have of course been collateralized by the bank under both a demand loan and general security agreement.



When we meet with clients who are facing a special loans financing requirement they typically have been up for review and renewal of their credit facility and have been advised that the facility will not be renewed under the favorable terms they have been receiving. Moreover other severe ramifications emerge, most notably a demand letter to exit the bank by a certain date.



It's critical at this time to assess in a very realistic manner the quality of your assets, as they are the accounts that will allow you to emerge under a satisfactory refinance strategy.



So let’s get back to that asset discussion, because that is what is going to take you successfully out when you are in a position of a commercial loan called scenario.



Canadian chartered banks have typical margining and borrowing for certain asset classes. In the case of receivables its typically 75% while inventory, no matter in what state, rarely reaches a 50% margin eligibility, whether its raw materials, work in process, or even saleable finished goods .



As challenging as it may be to finance inventory in the current Canadian business financing climate it just might be that inventory line on your balance sheet that allows you emerge from a special loans facility. Why, one word - ABL! Well it’s actually an acronym for ' asset based lending ' because it is typically an asset based lending arrangement that will be your exit strategy from a commercial loan that's been called.



In our opinion and experience one Canadian chartered bank will typically only in rare occasions re finance a customer who is in special loans financing need? Why? We think there are many reasons, but the main one being that in general credit analysis and posturing with commercial clients all banks have the same general criteria of commercial loan credit extension.



Therefore if you are out of covenant or off ratio based on your current loan agreement doesn’t it make sense that another similar institution would not waive those covenants and ratio arrangements that your firm has broker. Its just common sense we think.



So, it is the asst based lender that will typically be your solution, and yes savior in some circumstances when you require an exist strategy in special loans financing. Banks will rarely margin receivables and inventory to the extent that an ABL lender will, therefore increasing your borrowing base and in many cases not only providing you with an exit from the bank, but in fact more working capital that you had before.



In summary, it is often only an ABL... asset based lending arrangement that will be your solution to a called commercial loan in Canada . Facility structure and size and pricing vary great, so a great suggestion is to consult an expert, an experienced, trusted and credible Canadian business financing advisor who can work with you to relive the stress and financial ramifications of special loans financing in Canada.





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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.

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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

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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.
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.

Stan Prokop