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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.



Showing posts with label factor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label factor. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Accounts Receivable Factoring Finance in Canada













Why Factoring Accounts Receivable Is Your Cash Flow Machine



Information on accounts receivable factoring finance solutions in Canada. This type of Canadian business financing solves the cash flow challenge businesses in the small to medium enterprise sector face everyday








Guess what? Whether you are a start up, an established business, growing like crazy, or just trying to survive and stay competitive - you need business working capital financing. That is why one solution might be accounts receivable factoring in Canada.

We hasten to point out that while receivable factoring , factoring accounts due to your firm is often used by firms that are unable to get traditional financing that some of Canada largest corporations utilize this method of working capital financing to grow . Larger more sophisticated firms might call it securitization, or make it a component of an asset based lending facility, but, bottom lines it is still called factoring.

Canadian firms gravitate to the benefits of factoring as they are significant relative to financial resources they might be otherwise unable to obtain. At the core of the factoring accounts solution is simply the ability of your firm to get a predictable cash flow in place that is, in essence, unlimited. Why is that? Well it is because as your sales grow you create receivables and if you cant financing those receivables with traditional bank lines or working capital term loans you have the option, using receivable financing, of turning those receivables into cash flow at your discretion. So you can factor one receivable, all your receivables, or some of your receivables – you make the call!

Another way you can view this type of business financing is simply that it’s a mechanism to link your sales to your cash flow immediately. Although some view the cost of this type of financing as a deterrent we can say , after discussions with many clients, that most business owners and financial managers don’t understand the true costs of factoring, or , an even better way to put it that they don’t understand the costs of not being able to discount their receivables .

One other critical aspect of factoring is simply that it’s not debt – you are not adding debt to your balance sheet – you are simply monetizing one of your largest and most liquid assets, your receivables. In some cases if we term this type of facility a ‘working capital ‘or ‘asset based lending’ facility an inventory component can also be considered for financing, thereby even further increasing your overall liquidity.

As we said before the true beauty of this type of cash flow financing lies in the fact that it is applicable for companies of all size and type of business. As a result if your business is experience challenges, has tax or lien problems, etc you can still be a solid candidate for this financing.

Understand the basics. That’s what we tell clients when they ask us how factoring work, what are the different types, and how does a business assess the costs. Let’s recap some of those basics. If you have a bank line of credit your receivables are owned by your firm, but they are assigned to the bank, which finances them. In factoring accounts receivable are sold, giving you immediate cash , almost same day, in fact usually the same day . You are then in a position to grow sales and extend credit to customers.

Costs and they way factoring works on a day to day basis should be understood also. Invoices are typically funded in the 90% range, meaning you get 90% of funds for the invoice immediately, the rest is held back. Factoring fees in Canada vary from less then 1% per month to 2-3% per month. Factor firms in Canada don’t view this as an interest rate; they call it a discount fee. We point out to customers that they have potentially the ability to recoup a huge part, if not all of that fee by using funds to take supplier discounts and negotiate better pricing. The biggest bottom line is the elimination of your working capital worries.

In Canada things get confusing because there are many factor firms, some are foreign based, some are Canadian, some are large, some very small and unable to services your needs from a viewpoint of capital you require . In many instances the factor firm will bill and collect your receivables, we are not in favor of that method and strongly suggest you maintain account and customer control by negotiating a facility that allows you to bill and collect.

You have now seen many of the advantages of receivable factoring, and should understand now the basic of ‘how it works’. Speak to a trusted, credible an experienced business advisor in this area to determine how you can be in control of your working capital and cash flow needs.



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.









Sunday, February 4, 2018

Factoring Financing – Three Things You Need to Know About Receivable Financing In Canada











Fiction vs. Reality - Debunking Factoring & A/R Myths In Canada




Information on factoring and financing and receivable finance solutions in Canada. Debunking the misunderstanding around how it costs, how it works !













You have made the decision to consider factoring financing as an overall business financing strategy. In some cases you may be factoring and receivable financing currently, but are not happy with a number of key issues that weren’t discussed when you set up your facility. Let’s explore the three things you need to know around factoring financing in Canada, and debunk some of the myths and misinformation that is out there on this subject. These are:


All factoring Companies are the same

Factoring is expensive

Factoring is intrusive to my customers and suppliers, but my firm has to live with that


The reality in Canada is that as a country we came late to the factoring party. Factoring started in the U.S. and Europe, and has been established for hundreds of years. As a result the factoring that tends to dominate Canadian business financing, both in business model and pricing is heavily influenced by a small number of foreign firms.

We should probably do a very short ‘primer’ on factoring to ensure we’ve got the basics in place. Factoring, or receivable financing is the sale of your invoices or accounts receivable to a third party. It is very dominant in certain industries, i.e. trucking and transportation, staffing, etc, but quite frankly is now prevalent throughout Canada in many industries. What differentiates factoring is really the three points we’ll discuss – who is offering it to you, what it costs, and how does it work.

We recommend to clients that they deal with Canadian firms when considering a factoring option. Because this business financing is somewhat unique, and mis understood we strongly recommend you work with a trusted, credible, and experienced advisor in this area who can guide you through what many consider the factoring maze.

So let’s get back to our three key areas: First factoring firms vary in Canada by size, geography, and financial capability. You need to align yourself with a party that is most suited to your type of business, the size of your receivables portfolio, and the ability to deal on a one on one basis on any issues that come up .As we stated, it seems common sense that your best partner will be a Canadian firm who as direct representation in your geographical area.

Lets move on to point # 2 - Is factoring expensive? We always hate saying this, but the answer is that it depends. Receivable financing certainly has the aura of being expensive, and unfortunately most clients we meet are always focus on rate. A few key points need to be made, so let’s be clear on this issue. First of all factoring in Canada has a discount rate of between 1-3% per month. We use the term discount rate because the industry itself doesn’t view the rate as an interest rate; it views it as essentially a reduction in your overall gross margin. Let’s use a quick, clear example. Let’s say you have an invoice for $ 100,000.00. Factoring allows you to get approx 90% of the funds on that invoice the day you generate the invoice. (The balance, 10%, is paid to you when your customer pays,) and out of that holdback comes, say a 2% discount fee to the factor firm) the factor industry view that 2% as a commission for financing your invoice. If your customer pays in 30 days Canadian business can be forgiven by saying – I paid 2% per month, that’s 24% per annum that is expensive.

One of the main points we can make when advising clients on a proper factor financing facility is that the funds you get on immediate cash conversion can be used to purchase inventory at a better price for cash, or alternatively, you can take the many 2% net ten day discounts many suppliers offer . If that was the case on all your business we can make the statement that you are recovering 100% of your financing costs via this strategy, plus you have unlimited working capital .That’s financial power.

For our third and final point we address the issue of customer intrusiveness. We alluded the U.S. and U.K. firms who follow a very clear process on the receivable financing for your firm – they send your invoice to your customer on your behalf, they corresponded with the customer , and they call your customer for money .But , and this is a large ‘ but’ did you know that with proper negotiations and the use of a proper advisor you can negotiate and implement a facility that allows you to bill and collect your own receivables, while at the same time getting all the benefits of factoring – i.e. immediate working capital and cash flow?

In summary, factoring can be easily mis understood. Assess what you think is wrong or might not work with this method of financing, and develop a receivables financing strategy with the knowledge that you will not be making the mistakes of others who are less and ill informed.




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

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.















Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Factor Financing . Can A Factoring Company In Canada Be Your New 8 HR A Day Cash Flow Generater?





Don’t Be HirooOnoda’d When It Comes To This Method Of Business Financing




Information on how a factoring company in Canada works . It’s time the Canadian business owner/manager understood the ‘factor’ concept and why and when it works for your firm








The factor finance solution in Canada. When it comes to this method of financing a Canadian business a few of the clients we meet these days admit they have done a HIROO ONODA in avoiding understanding receivable financing as a cash flow method.

HIROO ONODA? He was a soldier in the Japanese army that had heard the war ended on his remote island station. The result? He spent 30 YEARS doing things the same old way, not knowing the world had changed around him. So bottom line, it just might be time to surrender to the new alternatives in Canadian business financing. Let's dig in.

How then has one single method of financing your firm changed the landscape so much? Some might make the case that banking in the SME sector is somewhat 'down for the count ' these days - it’s simply hard to achieve in the amount that you need.

Part of the challenge around understanding what the factoring company in Canada does is being able to wade successfully through the different terms and offering of this finance mechanism. So it’s very easy to miss the big picture, or even worse, miss out on the right type of receivable financing that works best for your business.

Our own most recommended solution is CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVABLE FINANCING which allows you to retain full control of the billing, collecting, and financing function of your sales, while the entire time still generating the cash flow you need for operations. So pretty well everyone uses that these days right. Wrong, we would guess that only a small majority of firms who utilize A/R finance in fact are even aware of confidential factoring.

Why is the case then? We can probably chalk that up to a lot of factors - companies who don't take the time to investigate how A/R finance works, or industry players who don’t offer this method of financing and therefore have very little inclination to explain it to you. And by the way, pretty well all the banks in Canada don't offer a stand alone ' factoring ' solution unless it's a subset of much larger transactions in the millions. That certainly eliminates most of the SME sector when it comes to receivable portfolio size.

We're often amazed at how clients seem to stumble on the factor finance solution in Canada. They are looking for alternatives, start talking to people, and suddenly realize, just like our friend HIROO ONODA that there's a whole new world of financing alternatives out there.

While factor financing is frankly available in all sizes for every firm it tends to work best and make sense when your receivables are in the 250k range and above. In many cases, as we have alluded to, its a subset of a total asset based lending facility that includes your inventory and equipment, but stand alone factor financing - i.e. just for your receivable works quite well on a stand alone basis.

So what then should the business owner and financial manager do when they seek alternative non bank financing? A good choice might well be to speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can help you ensure the cash flow achieved via a factoring company in Canada works to the max for your firm. That will allow you to bring on that full time new employee, working 8 hrs a day and generating the cash flow you need – aka the Factor finance solution.



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 - has completed in excess of 80 Million $$ of financing for Canadian corporations . Core competancies include receivables financing, asset based lending, working capital, equipment finance, franchise finance and tax credit financing.
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7 Park Avenue Financial = A/R Factor Financing Solutions In Canada



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7 Park Avenue Financial

South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Phone = 905 829 2653
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Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com























Monday, October 31, 2011

A Smart Way To Grow Sales & Raise Capital - Canadian Factor Receivable Loans Financing Via Confidential Factoring






Confidential Receivable Financing the Canadian Way!



Information on receivable loans financing in Canada . How a confidential factoring facility is an alternative to traditional factor finance with even more benefits!




Is there actually a way to grow sales and raise capital at the same time? Seems like a bit of a contradiction, don't you think? But thousands of Canadian firms have turned to receivables loans financing, a specialized sub set of asset based lending.

By factoring or selling their receivables as they generate revenue this factor strategy achieves out two stated goals, generating working capital every time you make a sale. And smarter business owners utilize confidential cash flow financing as a better method than their competitors to make that business financing strategy work even better.

If your firm just quite doesn’t have the track record to achieve all the bank or traditional financing you need then consider such a strategy with the added twist we've suggested, implementing a confidential invoice finance strategy .

Receivable loans financing, as we have said, is a sub set of asset based lending in Canada. It finances what is more often than not the largest asset on the left side of your balance sheet, your A/R!

What makes this financing so different then? A lot of our clients say ' the cost!’, and we'll get to that shortly, because it is a more expensive type financing. But the true difference is the fact it doesn’t discriminate. What do we mean by that? Simply that if you firm is growing too fast, having challenges, etc your receivables are essentially the only qualifier to getting approved.

Utilizing confidential invoice factoring allows you to not have to focus on debt to worth rations, or cash flow coverage, or putting up substantial personal assets under a guarantee - it simply takes for face value the underlying assets , that the a/r!.. and finances them, all day, every day.

And could this financing work any more simply? We don’t think so. Every month, or more often if you wish you create a simple borrowing base certificate on your assets, such as you similarly would have done for your bank. Funds are advances against those receivables, and as you collect them the balance of course reduces, similar to a bank revolving facility.

And now for the difference, i.e. what actually differentiates our confidential invoice financing facility from day to day factoring that your competitors might be using. It’s actually the ' confidential ' aspect we have spoken of. If your competitors are using this Canadian business financing strategy we can most assuredly guarantee you that their customers and clients are being contacted by the factoring firm, and when payments do come in they are being segregated by your finance firm or even remitted to the finance firm directly.

That’s where confidential invoice factor facilities differ. The simple bottom line - you bill and collect your own receivables. You maintain control, and in Canada we tend to view that as a good thing. Most business owners and financial managers are not aware that that type of flexibility as an example is not available in the U.S. at all. And back to that cost issue. Confidential invoice factor facilities don’t cost anymore than regular invoice financing!

So, confused? We hope not. Interested? We hope so! Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor on the benefits of a confidential receivables loan financing strategy. Satisfy those critical needs your company has, growth and cash flow.


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 7 years - has completed in excess of 80 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 re: Canadian business financing & contact details :


http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/receivable_loans_financing_factor_factoring.html

Monday, September 12, 2011

Would Your Firm Pay 20$ to Get $1,000? Why An Accounts Receivable Credit Financing Factor Strategy Makes Sense In Canada




Are Your Financing Costs Too Low? Yes, We Said low!


Information on the cost and benefits of accounts receivable credit financing in Canada and why a Cash Flow Factor Strategy Works .




It's an intriguing proposition and our segue today into a logical (we think) financial decision involving accounts receivable credit financing facilities, commonly known as factor finance in Canada. And who wouldn’t pay 20 to get 1000, but more about that a bit later.

Accounts receivable financing facilities are the sale of one, all, or part of your receivables on a one time or ongoing basis. The industry itself in Canada and the U.S. views the pricing around this sale somewhat differently than our clients. How? Simply because the industry thinks of the sale we have just referenced as a discounted price on the object of the transaction, your receivables.

Customers view it the other way of course, symbolized by the 3 most popular words in finance globally ' whats my rate'! The Canadian accounts receivable credit factor industry has evolved over time as a direct offshoot of the U.S. and European industry. It's clearly evolved a lot more slowly here, but in recent years gained significant traction due to pullbacks in traditional lending by Canadian chartered banks and other institutions.

So how does an accounts receivable factor line of credit differ from bank facilities which margin your receivables? In 2 ways really. First the general focus of any financing of this type revolves around the size, quality and geographical nature of your receivable investment you are looking to finance. Unlike banks that bore down into your financials a factor firm 99% of the time focuses only on the general quality and credit worthiness of your A/R base.

And what about that other 1%. That brings us to our recommended manner of accounts receivable finance in Canada, confidential invoice finance. In that type of facility you are allowed to bill and collect your own receivables without any notice or notification to your customer base. So it’s like bank financing from a facility point of view, except the mechanics are a bit different. Main point - your firm is in control, billing and collecting your A/R.

The second reason A/R finance from an independent non bank finance firm is different from bank business lines of credit bring us to our subject headline today. In Canada the general rate on financing your receivables is in the 2% range. (Sometimes higher, sometimes lower, but it’s a good average). Remember also we spoke of accounts receivable factor finance as a sale of your A/R. So if we take out headline example, a 1000.00 dollar receivable costs you 20.00$. (This assumes your customer pays in 30 days).

So the challenge for Canadian business owners and financial mangers then simply becomes as follows: If you had that 980.00 dollars immediately after you generated a sale and invoice (no waiting) what would you do with the funds?

If you are growing quickly it becomes a very easy decision, pay suppliers, buy more products, negotiate better pricing with new found cash, invest in sales and marketing efforts, etc. We think you get the point.

So, bottom line, 20 will get you 980. Does that make sense for every firm in Canada? The reality is that some of the largest corporations in Canada use this financing mechanism. (Their rate is a bit better as you can imagine!) But if your firm is growing, has challenges, or simply cant access bank credit then this financing concept should be very appealing.

Speak to a trusted, credible, and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you in evaluating costs and benefits in factor financing in Canada.



AUTHOR: Stan Prokop - www.7parkavenuefinancial



http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/accounts_receivable_credit_financing_factor.html

Monday, September 5, 2011

AR ( a/r) Financing Is Your Logical Plan B – How Factor Finance Becomes Your Solid Canadian Non- Bank Funding Source






Are Accounts Receivable Financing Companies A Logical Solution to Canadian business financing ?


Information on ar financing in Canada and how factor finance firms are a solid and logical solution to funding your firm in a non-bank setting .




How do firms that can't qualify for bank financing (or all the bank financing they need) solve the working capital dilemma? A solid ' Plan B' solution is (A/R) ar financing of your accounts receivables. Factor or discounting finance has become a significant contributor to funding of Canadian businesses - of all sizes.

Your ability to turn current assets such as receivables (and of course inventory) makes you quite simply a better credit risk for your lenders and suppliers. Most Canadian business owners and financial managers realize very quickly that profits do not automatically generate cash flow for your business. In the long run of course they do equal cash flow... however you will notice your suppliers and other lenders rarely want to wait for the ' long run’!

Naturally if you don’t need to borrow and can generate cash by waiting and collecting your receivables your cash flow stays ' internal ' To stay in business for the long haul you of course need 3 key underpinnings to your business - profit , cash, and solvency . As we have said profits don’t equal solvency in the short term and that’s where ar financing comes into play.

So why do thousands of Canadian firms (yes thousands) turn to factor finance. Simply speaking it’s an alternative way to funding growth, turnaround and restructuring. If utilized properly you are now in a position to take and negotiate vendor discounts with your key suppliers, enhancing your relationship over the long term.

So, the logical question we get from clients is of coruse ' why not the bank?’ Although bank financing of receivables is by far a cheaper method of financing your working capital that solid pricing comes with stringent credit requirements. The bottom line is that ar financing and funding has quite often much more flexibility when it comes to your firms particular current financial situation.

Factor financing is often viewed as ' the gap ‘... it’s the bridge between your current situation and traditional funding. There are a number of different ar financing solutions in Canada - many Canadian business owners and financial managers are confused by a lot of the terminology... recourse...notification... discount rate. Reserve holdback. Etc.

Our recommended solution to clients is what we term a ' confidential factoring ' facility. This facility allows you to bill and collect all your own invoices... unlike the majority of this type of financing in Canada no contact or notification is made to your clients. You simply must be in a position to maintain proper monthly financials and reporting around your A/R.

A key benefit of factor funding in Canada is that facilities grow pretty well automatically as your firm grows - there is not constant re-applying. Many clients miss the key fact that this type of financing is not debt - it’s a monetization of your assets. Over the long term you will increase profits and sales turnover.

Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor on how the funding and finance of your receivables can help you grow sales and profit.




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 7 years - has completed in excess of 80 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 re: Canadian business financing & contact details :


http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/ar_financing_funding_factor_finance.html

Monday, January 10, 2011

How The Right Factoring Firms in Canada Can Provide Financing Factor Facilities Confidentially

You've heard about it - You suspect your competitors use it, you think it might work for you; it’s just that you don’t fully understand what it is! We're talking about factoring firms in Canada, and why financing factoring in the Canadian factor marketplace gains traction daily among small and medium sizes businesses all across Canada.

Let’s help you examine what this type of financing is, why it is grossly misunderstood by many business owners and financial managers, what it costs, and how it works. That’s a mouthful of information!

Financing factoring is an option you have to financing your business - it’s as simple as that. Clients are usually concerned about two things, how it works, and what does it cost?

Those are typical questions, in addition to wanting to understand the benefits of this type of Canadian business financing.
At its basic core the factor firm is a buyer of your receivables. The good news is that when you sell them you get immediate cash - we are talking same day cash. That brings to bear one of the largest misconceptions about this type of business financing, because the use of factoring firms in Canada you have eliminated the need to wait for the collection of your receivables. Typically these days clients are waiting anywhere from 30 ( you wish !) to 90 days, sometimes longer to collect their cash and generate cash flow and working capital back into their firm .

The cost of financing factoring in Canada generally is in the 1-3% per month range - while that initial information is often perceived as high to many clients the reality is they are spending that much, and more by carrying those receivables 90 days, and being further unable to utilize that cash to sell more and generate more profits.

So you can quickly see that with the right type of factor facility in Canada you have the ability to generate huge amounts of working capital and then in turn sell more, maintain relationships with suppliers on a better basis, and, as we said, create more profits, hopefully So that is what factoring is and why it can work for you.

But here's the biggest secret we can share - by working with the right factor firm or Canadian business financing expert and advisor you can actually create a facility that one ups your competition . That is because the factoring they are utilizing invoices the factor firm verifying billing and collecting with their clients. What you should actually be striving for is a confidential invoice financing facility that allows you to collect and bill your own receivables, with you in control, not the other factoring firms in Canada.

So, in summary, if you are carrying receivables, short on cash flow and working capital, financing factoring is clearly an option and solution. The optimal facility is the C I D - Confidential invoice discounting. Speak to a experienced, trusted, and credible Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you in putting together a facility that works.

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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 7 years - has completed in excess of 50 Million $$ of financing for Canadian corporations .Info re: Canadian business financing & contact details :

http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/financing_factoring_factoring_firms_canada_factor.html