Commercial Loans In Canada : No Silver Bullet Approach To Raise Capital For Business Investment

Eliminating The ‘ Dark Side ‘ Of Canadian Business : Financing

OVERVIEW – Information on commercial loans in Canada . The ability to raise capital for investment in business growth depends on a number of key factors.

Commercial loan needs In Canada: Cash and capital are two basic fundamental needs for any Canadian business. Your ability to raise capital and access funding for investment depends on some key factors. Let’s dig in.

Every counted the needs you have around working capital and ongoing cash flow? They include fixed costs such as rent/leases, wages, equipment needs, and even ongoing research and development if that's applicable to your industry. Business owners also want to ensure they are not overly exposed personally when it comes to personal assets and collateral they are more often than not required to pledge. The hard reality is that the search for cash and capital are never ending and your current situation will almost never mirror your long term needs. All those factors contribute to a feeling of entering the ‘ dark side ‘.

Many business owners and clients we meet are sometimes of the opinion there is one ' silver bullet ‘.

Top experts tell us that in fact a number of different factors determine what type of capital you require and in what amount .Those factors include:

Type of industry

Capital Intensity requirements re needs for fixed assets

Profit margins

Sources of capital can potentially be accessed quicker if you have access to people in the know - they include accountants, lawyers or a Canadian business financing advisor. Their ability to provide you with a road map to financing success increases commensurate with their expertise.

There are also huge differences in capital solutions depending on whether your firm is a start up, in business and growing, or mature and looking for new markets or acquisitions. NOTE: One of the best solutions for start up financing in Canada is the Govt Small Business Loan, aka the ' SBL '. It finances equipment and even leasehold improvements to rented premises. Having a track record in business or in a particular industry really helps here.

As businesses mature they need to both acquire and finance assets. Financing assets can be achieved through various means:

Traditional bank lines and term loans

Receivable and Inventory Financing

Monetization of SR&ED tax credits for companies that participate in that program

Asset based non bank business credit lines - They are known as ' ABL's

Equipment financing and Sale Leasebacks

Commercial lenders have never been more plentiful and are providing financing in various ' niches’ for SME COMMERCIAL FINANCE needs.

We constantly remind clients that angel investors , venture capitalists, and private equity groups offer equity capital for the rare 1-2% of business that qualifies for this method of capital raising - ' Equity '.

More mature firms may want to divest either divisions or founders may wish to sell their business. Acquisition financing must be matched to proper valuation and asset situations.
If you’re at the crossroads in business financial solutions consider seeking out and speaking to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success who can bring some light to the ‘ dark side’ of business : funding .




Stan Prokop - 7 Park Avenue Financial :

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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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :


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What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About How To Finance A Franchise In Canada – Financing Your Investment

Canadian Franchising Finance Explained

Information on how to finance a franchise in Canada . Best methods for financing your entrepreneurial decision in this business investment.



It tends to start with the franchisee fee itself, but there are a number of other financing challenges that come into play when the Canadian entrepreneur is faced with the basic question - ' hot to finance a franchise ' in the Canadian marketplace. Financing one of the most important business investments you'll make can be a challenge - so let’s identify some key issues, tips, and strategies on being successful in this challenge.

A solid way to look at finance success in your franchising ' adventure' is to break down your estimated costs into several key areas. Most potential franchisees don’t realize that each key aspect of your franchise purchase is financed in a different manner.

Lets breakdown the key elements of a franchise investment. They include the franchise fee itself, which we have already referred to. Other components usually equipment you may need, leasehold improvements to any new facility, potentially real estate , as well as the often forgotten but as important on going working capital .

Our experience is that the franchisee typically in Canada has to cover the franchisee fee him or her self. That then leaves our other components to address. So is financing a franchise in Canada a challenge ?In some respects it has the same challenges as if you were opening any new business from scratch - however, the good news is that the financing industry as a whole tends to view franchises positively because franchisors, when successful, have proven brands, track records, etc .. in general they are considered, we think, a lower risk that many other ' start ups'

We sometimes forget to mention to clients the possibility that they may be in fact purchasing an existing unit from the franchisor - that typically involves buying a company or corporate location that the franchisor wants to sell, or, in some cases purchasing a franchise from an existing franchisee who is motivated to sell for whatever reason. Bottom line, both new and existing franchises and be financed.

We are quite sure that when most franchisees consider how to finance a franchise investment they think that financing might in fact come from a Canadian chartered bank. Well, here’s the facts on that one... it does... and it doesnt. While it is somewhat rare that your bank would directly finance 100% of you franchisee needs under a normal term loan scenario the banks do play a key role in franchising in Canada.

How? They do it under the auspices of the Canadian BIL/CSBF program which offers a competitive term loan for Canadian franchisees under the umbrella of this program. The benefits of that program are significant - they include financing up to $, 350,000.00 as well as a low personal guarantee. Rates are excellent, and terms are flexible. Criteria for the program essentially are a decent personal credit history of the prospective franchisee, as well as a respectable owner investment into the business.

Whats respectable?! We knew that question was coming next. Typically to be successfully anywhere from 10-40% investment is required by you as the franchisee. While one commercial finance firm in Canada dominates franchise financing individual franchisees can compliment financing needs with equpment financing, business lines of credit , business credit cards, and the increasingly popular merchant advance loans for retail oriented businesses.


Both having a finance plan and knowing how to execute on your plan are what will make you successful when you are faced with today’s questions ' how to finance a franchise ' ... Speak to a trusted , credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor for help and tips you need to be successful as a franchisee entrepreneur in Canada .



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 :


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