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Thanks for dropping in for some hopefully great business info and on occasion some hopefully not too sarcastic comments on the state of Business Financing in Canada and what we are doing about it !

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

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



Showing posts with label business funding sources. Show all posts
Showing posts with label business funding sources. Show all posts

Friday, October 18, 2019

Here's What Really Matter In Business Funding Sources











Non Bank Lenders That Will Help You Win





Business funding sources
in Canada can come from both traditional lenders, aka ' the bank ' as well as non bank lenders who often are more equipped and prepared to handle shorter term needs in a more timely manner.

Most business owners or their financial managers know that traditional banking organizations in Canada are often unable to meet your business loan and cash flow needs when you are going through a period of financial challenges. So in a time when you are in perhaps a growth mode, or are experience working capital shortages the traditional bank or business credit union will be unable to meet your needs.

The harsh reality ? Simply that banks focus on cash flow and collateral that is more consistent historically and in the present. So high growth and larger build ups in inventory and receivables often creates uncertainty in the minds of Canadian bank lenders.

Even more pronounced is their lack of desire to fund a company when it is restructuring or experience temporary negative cash flow. And don't even talk about taking on very large new orders or contracts in this period of time! Unfortunately sometimes a bank will focus on reducing your access to funding, let alone increasing it ,

Is there a solution then? Thankfully there is , in that alternative finance companies specialize in various forms of asset and cash flow financing that will provide a bridge to more normalized financing structures. In some cases it's a ' bridge loan ' to get your company to it's next stage of growth and profitability or resumption of profit generation. These type of solutions allow you to remove the ' turbulence' that engulfs mgmt in times of cash flow challenges.

How to End Cash Flow Needs


So what do we need to consider when it comes to borrowing for business - It's often simply a case of identifying the best source of capital and not over emphasizing the cost of funding, which in almost all cases is higher in alternative finance. Simply ensure that you are not taking on too much debt on the balance sheet - and in many cases alternative finance sources monetize assets and don't generate debt.

Business owners must realize that the reward of taking on more business and generating more profits and funding daily operations will many times outweigh an additional or temporary cost of capital.

Finally, understand that in the majority of situations non bank lenders who specialize in small business funding fully realize these solutions are temporary in nature - So again we're talking about that bridge. At 7 Park Avenue Financial we focus on a plan that will allow an exit to more traditional financing solutions.

So why alternative finance solutions? Simply these firms look at assets and your current cash flow needs - solutions are tailored to your current situation. Start up loans are also available via alternate funding sources.

 


Bottom line? Focus on your current cash needs and repayment, not rates. Analyze the merits of taking on new business or larger contracts.

Seek out a trusted and experienced Canadian business financing advisor with a track record of success to assist with your company's financing 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

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7 Park Avenue Financial provides value added financing consultation for small and medium sized businesses in the area 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.
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.



Monday, January 18, 2016

Business Funding Sources In Canada: Clarifying the Capital Financing Connections You Need






Is Your Business Funding Situation As Clear As The Great Molasses Flood of 1919? Not Any Longer





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVERVIEW – Information on business funding sources in Canada. Which financing source offer the right type of debt or cash flow capital that your company requires

 






Business funding sources
in Canada often has business owners/financial mgrs looking for the right ' connection' they need when looking for capital and financing solutions. Often times the situation seems clear as mud... or molasses? Let's dig in.

Molasses? We're referring to the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston - where a large molasses tank burst, streets were flooded and 21 folks lost their lives! That of course isn't the same level of anxiety that business people experience around finance choices, but it often sure feels like it.

How then does the owner/mgr, particularly in the SME (small to medium enterprise) space make those right ' connections' - and, as importantly, what can they expect. It's critical of course to know what any source of capital delivers on. That changes with the current financial profile of your company and the perceived risk that lending sources associate with your business... or industry.

When owners/mgrs start the financing process and are looking for the right connection to capital they are often most concerned about the cost of that capital. These days, depending on the risk profile your company generates that rate can be 2.5% per month, or 2.5% per annum. Most clients we meet want the latter!

What then are those key factors that lenders utilize when you're on the hunt for sources of financing? They primarily are:

Size of your company

Stage of Growth - i.e. start up, early stage, growing, mature, etc

Assets on the balance sheet

Cash flow generation potential

Industry and your reputation


Many owners/mgrs we meet are often incorrectly focused on the actual type of financing they need. In fact they don't even understand the wide level of choices they have in cash flow financing and debt financing.

Those sources? You'd be amazed at your choices, including:

Cdn chartered banks

Receivable and Inventory Finance providers

Asset based lenders - financing both assets and credit lines

Leasing companies

Sale leaseback specialists

Mezzanine finance

Royalty finance solutions

PO / Contract finance

Merchant cash flow advances


Naturally some solutions are shorter term focused and provided a temporary fix, while other solutions can bring working capital and cash flow finance in the millions and could be considered long term finance strategies. Safe to say it's important to know whether you're in need of a temporary ' fix ' or a long term capital solutions. That allows you to position your company and negotiate from a level of strength

If you're looking to avoid that ' clear as molasses' feeling we described 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 financing and capital needs.


Stan Prokop
- founder of 7 Park Avenue Financial –

http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com

Originating business financing for Canadian companies , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing . In business 10 years - Completed in excess of 100 Million $$ of financing for Canadian corporations . Core competancies include receivables financing, asset based lending, working capital, equipment finance, franchise finance and tax credit financing. Info & Contact Details :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com


7 Park Avenue Financial
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Direct Line = 416 319 5769

Office = 905 829 2653


Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com


' Canadian Business Financing with the intelligent use of experience '


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

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