Business Cash Flow - Are You ‘ Pro’ ? The Case For Working Capital Finance Solutions And Management

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Is Cash Flow The Oldest Word In The World ...Perhaps?!

 

Business Cash Flow in Canada.  It always seems to us like a bit of an understatement when you talk to clients about working capital finance solutions and their importance. Business owners and finance managers know the challenge of raising capital or monetizing existing assets... or both!

 

WHAT FINANCE NEEDS DOES YOUR FIRM NEED

 

Naturally, financing needs are diverse. It could be operational cash flow, replacing existing assets, etc. Any change in working capital cash flow impacts your firm either positively or negatively. Even managing your accounts payable effectively in daily operating activities provides movement in your cash flows. Addressing the inflows and outflows of capital is the key to long term business success as you manage liabilities due within 12 months.

 

A FINANCING DROUGHT IN THE SME ECONOMY?

 

Is there an SME drought of some type in Canadian business financing? The commercials and ads we see every day seem to say not, but in talking to small business owners and managers finance often seems just a step away from crisis mode as they search for an increase in working capital.

 

What is business cash flow? At the end of the day it's simply the flow of funds in and out of your business - most often measured by a 12-month timeframe. That cash flow comes from sales revenues/accounts receivable collections, inventory turns, and the management of your payables.

 

 

Cash flow represents all the money that is flowing into and out from your business during a specified time frame. Cash flow can consist of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory. ... Working capital refers to all the current assets as well as current liabilities in your small business.

 

2 KEY ISSUES IN BUSINESS FINANCE

 

When it comes to business cash flows and working capital resources it comes down to two basic issues -

 

Managing your assets - asset turnover and the flow of money in your company

 

Accessing traditional or alternative finance to meet your needs - Understanding the cash flow statement

 

Top experts tell us that surveys of business indicate that well over 50% of all businesses in the small to the mid-market sector in Canada, in all industries are either worried or concerned about their ability to finance operations. Therefore how to calculate the change in working capital must be job 1 for the business owner and financial manager. Changes in working capital are basically the changes that arise out of changes in current assets and current liabilities on your balance sheet. That the ' textbook ' answer for the working capital formula.

 

While simple mismanagement of your business assets is one reason for that the other is simply your inability to collect promptly from late-paying clients. In some cases, your clients actually might be temporarily unable to pay!  Our traditional lending institutions such as Canadian chartered banks are risk-averse - that has made them very strong in global profiles, but has left Canadian business shall we say ' unfulfilled '!

 

SOURCES OF CANADIAN BUSINESS FINANCING

 

Rather than wait for the government to step in resourceful business owners/managers have simply gone out and accessed alternative financing to meet their cash flow fluctuation needs.

Those sources of Canadian Business Finance Solutions  bringing capital and cash flow  include:

 

A/R Financing

Inventory Loans

Access to Canadian bank credit

Non bank asset based lines of credit

SR&ED Tax credit financing

Equipment / fixed asset financing

Cash flow loans

Royalty finance solutions

 

Purchase Order Financing

 

Short Term Working Capital Loans/ Merchant Advance

 

Securitization

 

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR NON BANK  METHOD OF WORKING CAPITAL FINANCE

 

Invoice (A/R Finance) is probably the most popular method of addressing the working capital challenge. Accounts receivable and inventory are the 2 key current assets on the balance sheet that represent potential business liquidity.

 

THE COST OF FINANCING

 

While owners and managers are justifiably concerned about the cost of financing they sometimes forget that how you manage your assets can significantly decrease your overall financing cost. And while some ' alternative ' finance solutions are viewed as too expensive there are numerous ways to offset the costs of any financing you undertake.

 

Don't forget also there’s a huge difference between taking on new long-term debt versus monetizing assets for cash flow. Let's utilize a quick example:

 

  

A WORKING CAPITAL  EXAMPLE  OF FINANCE SUCCESS  

 

Consider a firm that borrows 100,000.00 as a term loan over 5 years, putting new debt on the balance sheet. Interest on that debt might easily be 15,000.00 over a 5-year term, even at excellent rates.   Consider the business owner who monetizes 100k of A/R for a 30 day period. Cost is approx 2000$, and new sales create profits over and over again as sales are generated and assets turned via operating capital for the sale of your products and services.

Your focus should be on the overall working capital cycle of your company - simply the time it takes to turn sales into cash. The longer that cycle is represents the need for more investment into working capital that is in effect ' tied up ' and might signal the need for external financing.

 

 

CONCLUSION

 

Our bottom line - don't underestimate the need for business cash flow and the power your firm has when it’s utilized properly. While ‘ cash flow ‘ may not be the oldest word or term in the world we can't underestimate its importance to business survival.

 

How much money do you need and will your firm always have enough cash? Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with your business cash needs and working capital finance solutions.

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

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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. 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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Business Cash Flow A Problem? Here’s 6 Working Capital Financing Methods

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How To Manage / Increase  Business Cash Flow

Business cash flow! In times of economic or industry turmoil most business owners and their financial mgrs would probably be happy with  1 solid working capital financing solution for  cash flow business needs. We'll beat that and give you 6 ways to improve your business finances going forward . All of these solutions are accessible immediately if you have the right help . How is that for alternative solutions to your working capital and cash flow needs? Let's get started.


The funding of working capital continues to be a large challenge for Canadian businesses of all size - The business owner/financial mgr wants to be able to comfortably run the company on a daily basis, as well as growing the company.

That requires funding of potentially different types,  and along the way those suppliers and employees want to be paid on time also!  That's called running a business.

What's Your 2nd Most Valuable Liquid Asset In The Business ?

The most liquid asset any business always has, (next to cash) is your receivables. Working capital financing is best generated by the collection, or financing of your receivables. This can be done by:


1. Faster collections - Many companies should consider offering a discount for prompt payment - a typical offer might be 1-2 % for payment on delivery or withing 10 days for example


2.Financing / selling your receivables as you generate sales revenues


This type of financing is called receivable discounting or factoring, and is becoming increasing popular every day. If your company qualified  for bank credit, i.e. traditional bank financing, then setting up a business line of credit is optimal . When this type of facility revolves up and down based on your selling products and services and getting paid the facility is operating well


3.You've spent your valuable business capital - would you like to get it back ? Clients of 7 Park Avenue Financial  

always ask what we mean by that.  Any equipment you have already paid for can often be refinanced, the technical term is

Sale Leaseback

That strategy, or a short term bridge loan with the equipment as security is exactly what our clients need to bridge the cash flow gap.


4. We spoke above about receivable financing - one of the best facilities for Canadian business is a combo working capital facility that finances, or ' margins ' both your A/R and your inventory. Since many firms previously couldn't finance their inventory either elsewhere, or via banks, the combined liquidity of borrowing against your A/R and inventory is a true power punch! Typical this type of financing is known as an:

Asset Based Lending Facility

This makes most sense when the facility is at least in the 250k range, and business owners/mgrs will be please to know there is virtually no upper limit in this type of business credit . The facility will grow as your sales and assets grow . Unlike bank lines of credit these are more flexible when it comes to growth business owners will probably recognize the most bank lines of credit are reviewed annually and place a heavy emphasis on issues such as personal guarantees, covenants, financial ratios, and outside collateral . Those issues are NOT the underpinnings of asset based business lines of credit.



5. Many clients are totally unaware the Purchase Order Financing is available in Canada. This is a strong potential cash flow saver, and generator, since your suppliers are paid for product when you order it, once you have received the P O. and entered into a P O finance facility agreement .  The Purchase Order financier  takes the inventory and receivable as security, but in effect finances your whole sale.  While it is an expensive form of financing - typically 2-3 %  per month companies that have good gross margins and could otherwise not facilitate the sale of large new orders and contracts it is a most welcome solution for large contracts, orders, etc.

 Short Term Working Capital Loans - Where Did All These Loans Come From?

6. Canadian business owners are somewhat bombarded by potential short term loans that appear via online firms as well as some ' bricks and mortar ' companies.

Where did this type of loan come from ? The answer is ' from the United States . It originated via a "new" type credit card borrowing in 1995, which has morphed into what is know known as a working capital loan, aka a ' Merchant Advance '.

These loans were for mostly  small businesses  who could not get bank credit or had no personal ability to borrow money for purchasing assets, supplies, etc.

The loans were based on advances against future sales, and were originally focused on the credit card sales of the business .  The industry grew and now services small and medium size companies , including having become very popular in Canada . A typical loan is paid back in 1 year in fixed installments, and the most common requirement is for loans to be approx 10-15% of your firms annual sales. This was a novel new way of lending and has become popular with many businesses.

SUMMARY/BOTTOM LINE :

Ensure you are aware of your Canadian business financing options. Working capital and cash flow are available if you have assets and orders. We have demonstrated that clearly to you via 6 separate solutions. Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor with a track record of business finance success  to to determine what works for your firm.



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

Make Business Financing Work For Your Cash Flow Needs : Here's How !

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Looking For A Financing Option For Your Company?

Business financing challenges? We hear about that a lot from clients at 7 Park Avenue Financial . It just so happens we've got some ' therapy ' for those cash flow and working capital problems that often beset a growing or newer firm. ' Therapy ' is defined as being a ' curative power ' so let's examine some of the most often utilized ( and sometimes quite unknown ) business finance solutions available to business owners in Canada today.

One of those time tested entrepreneurial sayings is ' you need money to make money !'; we're rewriting that and offering up ' you need working capital and cash flow solutions to make more money '!

Growth in sales will sometimes hide some problems for quite awhile but at some point business owners/entrepreneurs recognize that fundamental business challenges will often become increasingly severe without proper business funding underpinning the company.

Profits can fund growth for awhile but ultimately some business finance basics need to be addressed. One of those? Simply the fact that your lenders and suppliers want to be paid before you often get paid from clients.

Solutions To Business Cash Flow

What then are the right solutions for your business finance needs. The majority of clients tell us they ' went to the bank ' where quite often the bank as asked for owners to put more owner equity into the company . That works if it's possible , but that is usually a big ' if ' for most business owners.

The reality is those great sales we have been talking about have created a cash flow gap - some of our clients might call it a big chasm or canyon!

Every business needs a different amount of working capital based on their industry
and how their business if financed and run . This is where the ' cash conversion cycle ' comes into play , and it's different for every business and industry.

How does the business owner/financial mgr calculate that cash conversion cycle. It's more simple than you think - take you days sales outstanding ( DSO ), add up your inventory on hand days and then subtract payables.

That final number you arrive at tells you the length of time a dollar takes to ' travel ' through your company . In some cases it might seem like a slow meander!!

Take for example a pharmaceutical type firm that has to invest and spend tons of money before getting govt approval and bringing products to market . The other side of the spectrum? It could be a large retailer who sells on cash/credit cards and gets great payment terms from key suppliers. Their cash conversion cycle is a lot less than our pharma firm example.

So what is our bottom line then ? Simply that business can control the cash conversion cycle .

You can accelerate the cash conversion cycle by accessing bank or non bank business lines of credit. Many firms look to receivable financing , inventory financing, and even purchase order financing to speed up the working capital flows in their business. The shorter the cash conversion cycle the better!


Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor with a track record of business finance success to assist you with your business cash flow problems and working capital solutions to accelerate your cycle of cash.





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

Staying Afloat Via Cash Flow Financing - Cash Flow for Business Solutions

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5 Great Cash Flow For business Solutions

So we're all in agreement, right? Staying afloat is better than sinking... and talking to clients seeking cash flow for business seems to be mostly what we are doing these days.

 

Cash flow financing for your business, whether you like it or not is at the top of the ' worry pile' for Canadian business owners these days.

We'll discuss the problem, how you measure the problem, and, most importantly, some great solutions both traditional and alternative. And by the way, alternative is fast becoming traditional, but more about that later!

In talking to clients about business financing and business cash flow we always get the distinct impression they feel their business is unique - and that may be so but the truth of the matter is that the cash flow financing challenges you face are being faced by everyone else in and out of your industry.

As a business owner you can be forgiven for thinking your

business cash flow

financing challenges are unique, probably because of the mix. What do we mean by the mix? Simply that each h company and industry has difference levels of inventory, receivables, payables, all of which factor uniquely into the working capital challenge.

In fact, whether you like it or not, about 80%, yes 80% of all you assets are in receivables, inventory, and to some extent prepaid.

Your ability to ' turnover' these assets is what makes your business successful, or not.

Each industry has different gross margins, and if you have great gross margins then you can withstand a bit less turnover that is required in inventory and receivables. If you are in a low gross margin business turnover is absolutely critical. And you measure that turnover by three key metrics, inventory turns, days sales outstanding or collection turnover, and finally days payable outstanding.

Turnover drives working capital and many business owners kind of know that, but more often than not aren't focusing on improving that turnover.

So, lets get back to staying afloat, which is what its all about!There are a number of cash flow financing solutions that allow you to address cash flow financing for your business. If it was a perfect world you would have all the liquidity you need from you bank, but bank financing is always a challenge for business, and in many cases inventory is not part of the financing mix that is available.

There are at least 5 great cash flow for business solutions available to help you succeed in Canadian business financing. These include the selling of your receivables, which can be done confidentially, and thereby generating instant cash flow for your company. For firms with 250k+ in assets and receivables you are in a position to be a candidate for a fully margined A/R and inventory working capital facility, available through a non bank solution. Larger firms with significant investments in working capital (receivables and inventory) are eligible for asset based lending which is in our opinion the ultimate Canadian working capital solution.

Most business owners don't know they can access cash flow financing via the financing of Purchase Orders (p o' s) and contracts. They allow you to consider orders significantly higher than you could have ever handled in the past. And, finally firms with relatively good financial standing can access unsecured cash flow working capital term loans via non bank lenders.

So whats it all about. We think we have been fairly clear, and hope you agree. It's about understanding your cash flow financing challenges, measuring them via the turnover of working capital accounts, and finally, accessing any one of the five, yes 5! solutions we have provided.

Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor as to what makes sense for your firm.





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











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Here’s Some Keys To Unlock Business Operating Cash Flow With Solutions That Work

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INFORMATION ON BUSINESS FINANCING SOLUTIONS IN CANADA

Here's to not losing your keys. We're talking about the keys to unlocking business operating cash flow and the solutions that come with that Canadian business financing challenge.

We're big fans of confusion, because hopefully it enhances our reputation of providing clarity around issues such as business cash flow! That term is often confusing to many business owners, and financial managers.

The reality is that you will ultimately be judged by others, i.e. suppliers, bankers, lenders, lawyers, and other professionals as to how well you manage and understand that business concept.

That cash flow plan is really one of the most important documents in your business. Where confusion reigns is that it is often inter mingled with profits, income and revenue, which really are all pure accounting terms.

As we have pointed out in the past, cash does not, we repeat, does NOT equal profits, The short example is that your firm probably has a payroll this week, but in fact has not collected monies owing to you for sales you have made previously, perhaps a month or so ago. And, as we have pointed out, although you have recognized that revenue you in fact have not been paid. The short comment... it's pretty simple - You dont pay bills with revenue, just cash!

When the busines owner demonstrates he has true control over his business he enhances his or her reputation with a lender, whether that is a banker, a commercial finance company, a lessor, etc.

So what keys can you use to dig deep and unlock the cash flow power within your firm? One way is to maximize management of accounts payable. Properly and effectively managing that time lag between your receipt of goods and services to payment enhances operating cash flow, increasing it. Naturally you don't want to abuse supplier credit.

Managing fixed assets properly is another key to unlocking cash flow. Watch your fixed assets to sales ratio, and you might even consider a sale leaseback on unencumbered assets.

A huge cash trap for which you need a great key is inventory. Monitor inventory performance and the amount of product you carry.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the key to unlocking cash flow power is in your receivables. Have a solid credit policy and ensure your A/R is financed properly, either through a bank or commercial receivable finance company. That latter strategy can turn your company into a real cash flow machine if managed properly.

Keep in mind that you're the one in control of those keys to unlocking business operating cash flow.

Financing solutions are also available to enhance those ' keys ' - speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor about those solutions that might work for your firm .





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

Conquering Canadian Business Cash Flow Challenges

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The Cash Flow Financing Conundrum.. Solved!

Information on business working capital and cash flow solutions for Canadian business . Solutions are available for operational credit and financing in the current economic environment ?

Interested in finding out why business working capital and cash flow challenges for operational needs are a challenge for small and medium sized businesses in Canada? We are pretty sure you are even more interested in some solutions to that challenge!

One report has noted,  among other things ,that  small and medium sized firms are still having huge challenges in raising the working capital they need - even though in many sectors business is back to ' booming ' again . As a Canadian business owner or financial manager you would like some solutions to get that cash flow booming again, we're sure.

For firms that are mature in age, have good assets and strong operational cash flow those challenges are limited. However, if your company is on the opposite side of that spectrum you're living in a  ' business hell ' if we can use that term - at least if it isn’t hell its purgatory!

How can you identify the best, what we can call ' straight forward ' options for working capital and business cash flow solutions? We think the answer is simply understanding and getting a handle around the traditional ( or conventional ) Canadian business financing techniques , but, even more importantly, understanding newer solutions that are becoming more mainstream in acceptance everyday .  Without the resources of an experienced business financing advisor you might not even have heard of some of these solutions, let alone having considered implementing them.

We're the first to agree that Canadian banks are lending again, rates are close to all time lows, and credit reins and collateral and covenants have slowly loosened. But again, small and medium sized businesses aren’t feeling it.  Another recent March2011 survey, albeit U.S. based said most business owners still experience temporary or severe cash flow issues, forcing them to delay payments to suppliers, and delay spending on new assets for business growth.

In order to implement better, or newer working capital and cash flow business operational strategies your firm must understand how you are managing your finances now, what assets are available to monetize, and, often forgotten, you must have a handle of what future cash flow needs will be.

As we noted, traditional bank financing is alive and well in Canada. For those that can't leverage the amount of operational credit that they require a better understanding of ' new ' solutions is required. And we know you've been waiting for what those new solutions are!

More recent and increasing  widely accepted methods of generating working capital include the following -  

asset based lending , working capital facilities that margin a/r and inventory as a combo ,  confidential invoice discounting , securitization, cash flow sub debt loans, purchase order and contract financing,  as well as bridge loans  on already owned equipment . Our favorite - asset based lending... but more about that one on another day.

Any of the above solutions will allow you get your cash flow and working capital under control. Speak to a trusted, credible an experienced Canadian business financing advisor. Reclaim your business cash and operational financing!






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