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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.
Friday, January 18, 2013
OMG ! Tax Credit Financing Is Alive And Well For SRED And Film And Animation Video Incentive Credits In Canada. Yes You Can!
Is That Weird Or What – You Can Finance Tax Credits In Canada?!
OVERVIEW – Information on tax credit financing in Canada . Sred ( SR&ED) film, tv and video animation credits can all be financed / monetized for cash flow and working capital .
You're forgiven. Simple as that. For what ? For not knowing that tax credits can be financed in Canada ; and we're talking about two specific ones, the SRED ( aka SR&ED) non refundable tax incentive, as well as film , TV and animation FX credits .
Tax credit financing is simple relatively unheard of unless you're familiar with the industry , or even better, have a need for cash flow and working capital for your company or specific project .
Some have called it a lucky break, whatever you choose to call it monetizing tax credits in Canada can help you access capital needed.
As we said we're focusing on two key types of tax credits - one related broadly to the film and TV industry, and the other related to Canadian research and tax credits.
Let's focus on the former first. The Canadian government, on a combined federal and provincial level spends hundreds of millions on what they term as incentives for the film, TV and animation industry. As the borders broaden for these genres some refer to them as ' transmedia'.
While it's no secret that government budget cutbacks are pretty well everywhere these days to the surprise of most the film / television production tax credits remain strongly in place. In Canada these credits are a combined credit at both the federal and provincial levels. Generally speaking all provinces have a program in place; the reality is that British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec seem to have the brunt of the action when it comes to actual content filming, production, etc.
From the governments perspective Canada reaps economic benefit from the industry, i.e. employment, taxation, cultural attributes, etc. And if you're an American production shooting or producing in Canada you are still eligible for the tax credits, as well as the financing. At the end of the day we can simply say that the larger the production the larger the tax credit and available cash flow if you choose the financing route.
While the rules for qualifying for and calculating tax credits might be considered complex by some (not if you have a good tax credit accountant) the actual financing of these claims is a lot simpler. Being able to provide both a realistic budget , as well as domiciling your project in a special purpose entity , as well as being able to validate your actual spend via payrolls, purchases, etc is key to the financing of your claims.
Financing of film, TV and animation credits (animation credits seem to be the fasted growing part of the industry) is typically done on a ' bridge loan' type basis. Approximately 70% of your claim is advanced to your project, based on the tax credit, once you have filed. The balance is paid to your firm on receipt of your federal and provincial funds, less the financing costs which vary depending on size of claim, quality of your project / mgmt team, etc.
Let's move on to our second type of tax credit financing we're covering today, that's the SRED program.
Again, billions have been committed to the program, and despite some radical updates to the program we can safely reiterate that your SR&ED tax credits can be financed also. Claims are financed in relatively the same manner, it 70% loan to value, and no payments are made during the course of the ' bridge loan '. The most interesting part of SR&ED financing is that some newer finance innovations are in place - including the ability to finance next years claim before you have filed. And in some cases an actual business line of credit can be set up allowing you to draw funds for your spend . That's creativity!
And the requirements for a SRED financing? It's not rocket science, unlike some of the actual research itself. You need to demonstrate you can produce business financials, your claim should be prepared by a qualified SRED consultant, and you need to be in a position to allow the claim to be collateralized if in fact some other financing party to your company is claiming security on the SRED. That’s usually achieved by a simple postponement of claim in favor of your SRED finance firm.
So our bottom line today - whether you're part of Hollywood North, or in the lab or on the shop floor you have access to a very powerful tax credit financing that is both creative , flexible, and provides capital for your company or project .
Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with your SRED or film/tv/video tax credit financing needs .
7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL
CANADIAN TAX CREDIT FINANCING EXPERTISE
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.
Info re: Canadian business financing & contact details :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/tax-credit-financing-sred-film-video-credits-tv.html
Stan Prokop
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Get Rid Of Business Line Of Credit Phobia . Why Asset Based Lending Via An ABL LOC Works !
Business Credit Lines In Canada . Are There Options?
OVERVIEW – Information on the business line of credit known as ABL Asset Based Lending facilities . Why this credit facility eliminates business financing fears.
The business line of credit. Many entrepreneurs often fail to achieve the financing they need if not for the reason that they simply have a bit of a phobia
around the issue. We're told that a phobia is an ' irrational fear of a specific object or activity ... leading to a compelling desire to avoid it '.
Unfortunately , we can't afford to Not address business financing!
Could that be the case with many Canadian business owners and financial managers? In discussions with them we certainly think that might be the situation . Let's try and cure that phobia. And the way in which we think we can demonstrate that is to show you that your firm is in fact very viable when it comes to business financing - it's just that you might not know where to go and what sources of lending might be optimal for your firm.
Enter the ABL , which is an asset based lending arrangement that mirrors in daily activity a commercial bank line of credit - its simply a bit easier to achieve and in many cases delivers more . That's what Canadian business financing is all about, right?
We often feel that Canadian businesses don't achieve the bank financing they need because the requirements of such a facility, as low priced as it is, are simply too narrow to allow your business to ' fit in’. Your firm needs to fit what the finance and credit folks call ' THE BOX '- If you don't fit you don't belong.
Bank commercial credit lines, as opposed to our ABL solution , require that you can produce sound financials- Repayment is clearly linked to your balance sheet and cash flow. While the approval process in Canadian banking can only be described as somewhat... shall we say ' rigorous' (as opposed to painful?) The reality is of course that the low rates associated with bank financing alone make that journey often worth it and Canadian banks are among the best on the planet .
So if you can pass the financial tests such as debt to equity, cash flow coverage, profitability, etc it’s definitely with it to purse Canadian chartered bank lines of credit. In the old days we spoke of the 5 C's of bank credit approval. They included your personal character and finances, cash flow capacity, collateral company and personal, capital or equity, and, dare we finish with ' comfort and confidence ' by the bank in you or your company.
But what happens when your business can't meet bank criteria? The reality is that an asset based lending solution, commonly known as an ABL line of credit is in fact the perfect solution you were looking for - you just didn’t know it existed.
Asset based credit lines are more often than not delivered by commercial non bank finance companies. The facilities revolve, just like the bank line, and the total focus of getting approved revolves solely around the value of the business assets. And what are those assets? They include receivable, inventory, fixed assets, and even real estate if that is in your company asset mix.
The ABL facility is most appropriate for firms that have assets, can’t get Canadian bank financing, and are experiencing situations such as high growth, turn around, temporary under capitalization, etc.
Asset based lending lines of credit are sometimes priced the same as bank lines if you have a large facility in the 5-10 Million dollar range, but the majority of facilities range from 250k and upwards , and are priced higher thank bank rates. If you have good assets and can produce proper financial reporting on items such as receivables and inventory you are in a position to get approved - fairly quickly all things being equal.
Have we cured that phobia about being able to get a proper business line of credit in place? We hope so. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with your financing needs, and give your real scoop on ' ABL '.
7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL
CANADIAN BUSINESS LINE OF CREDIT EXPERTISE
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.
Info re: Canadian business financing & contact details :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/abl-line-of-credit-asset-based-lending-business.html
7 Park Avenue Financial
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Phone = 905 829 2653
Fax = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
Stan Prokop
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Business Cash Flow Finance And Working Capital . Out With Old Problems And In With New Solutions
Have We Got A Story ( On Working Capital ) For You !
OVERVIEW – Information on business cash flow finance in Canada . Managing and solving working capital challenges and problems for growth and daily operations is key to success .
The way in which you manage and solve business cash flow finance and working capital in your business... well... makes or breaks you. It's as simple as that. Ironically many business owners and financial managers spend a tremendous amount of time in and on their business doing everything EXCEPT addressing those two aspects of their business. And the result? Well quite frankly, you don't want to know!
The management and solving of business cash are tremendous indicators of how well you are running your company. In the eyes of lenders, owners and anyone else that has a vested interest in your firm your ability to address working capital management makes is a critical part of the ' scorecard ' on your business.
When we talk about business cash flow it’s a combination of two things, your ability to manage in the short term, i.e. operate, pay employees, buy products and services ... as well as a longer term focus on viability and meeting lender commitments.
Furthermore, if you have a handle on today's topic you’re in a position to spot future problems, then not having to fight those business cash brush fires
that seem so common when we talk to clients.
Part of the problem in the way owners and external folks look at and address the issues is the simple fact that information is coming from different places. Some look at the balance sheet, some look at the income statement, and few, yes few look at the cash flow statement.
Case in point? Many years ago when we toiled in the bowels of corporate finance we got in financial statements from a client. But it was just the balance sheet and income statement. We were asked how the cash flow was by my management. We replied ' there was no cash flow statement’
The response ' why don't you create one?'
We can pretty well assure you that if we hadn’t done that already the business owners hadn't also. With the balance sheet and income statement in front of us we jotted down net income and depreciation from the income statement. Then we went to the balance sheet and measured the changes in receivables and inventory - thereby giving us the most pure indicator - operating cash flow. Voila - we were done. Quite frankly this was all so long ago, (and we're getting older) that we don’t remember if that clients cash flow was positive or negative. Suffice to say it was a key indicator of our ability to deal with the client - i.e. lend funds.
Using simple ' ratios' in your financials (we like to call them relationships)
you can get a strong sense of how you're doing and further be able to anticipate upcoming cash flow challenges.
That of course allows you to implement solutions - In Canada they might include:
Commercial bank credit lines
Non bank asset based credit lines
Receivable financing/factoring
Tax credit monetization
Securitization
All of those come with different costs, take a short or long amount of time to implement, and have different effects on how you can grow your business.
Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you in solving the mystery, aka the measurement and solving of business cash flow finance problems.
7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL
CANADIAN BUSINESS CASH FLOW FINANCING EXPERTISE
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.
Info re: Canadian business financing & contact details :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/business-cash-flow-finance-working-capital.html
7 Park Avenue Financial
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Phone = 905 829 2653
Fax = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Can A Leasing Company Empower Your Asset Finance Needs ? Understanding A Lease Companies Offerings
Maximizing Benefits of Lease Finance
OVERVIEW – Information on asset finance in Canada . How a leasing company provides lease financing solutions that empower business owners and managers.
Does your ability to deal with a leasing company empower your asset finance needs? We checked out ' empowerment' in the dictionary and its all about giving ' power and authority '. Your ability to master dealing with and recognizing the benefits of the right leasing company and solution clearly put you in empowerment mode.
Let's explain!
At the heart of leasing finance is its ability to be both straightforward, yet creative when it comes to financing assets your business needs, or needs to replace! We constantly hear the term ' win / win ' in business and nothing embodies that more that your ability to properly finance assets.
Lease finance in effect empowers you to have greater control over a number of key aspects of your business - they include cash outflows, balance sheet and income statement consequences, and the ability to profit using assets acquired under the lease. Some of those assets might in fact be needed in the normal course; some allow you gain a competitive edge over the competition.
When Canadian business owners and managers acquire assets from major manufacturers they are often pleasantly surprise to find out that these corporations have independent finance related companies that are incented to move product. That’s to your benefit of course, and taking advantage of their financing options is a clear example of empowerment.
What are some of those finance options? They might include staggered cash flows, low or no down payments. Operating leases with greater flexibility at end of term, etc. And on it goes.
Quite frankly we can’t think of one other form of business financing that allows you to gain a certain level of control over technology, financial statement presentation, cash flow management, as well as the opportunity to match the economic life of certain business assets to your own firms financial condition.
Feeling locked or trapped in, in any form of business is not a great feeling. A leasing company allows you to manage the concept of upgrading, whether that be on the shop floor or in the computer room. We're constantly told we are living in a ' knowledge based ' environment , so just managing tech assets such as computers, telecom assets, and application software all can make or break your business . With what other financing mechanism other than an equipment lease can you in fact transfer the risk of obsolescence to the lessor, your lease company? The answer - basically none!
Owners and managers of corporations of all size are beholden to their shareholders (in some cases themselves!). Leasing companies offer you solutions that allow you to report a higher level of return on assets and equity.
Many managers in medium sized and larger corporations are ' victims 'of 'corporate budgets. At lease it certainly feels that way sometimes. Lease companies allow managers that are constrained by capital budgets to acquire the assets they need to run their division or business. That's empowerment! And again let us make the point that what other finance tool allows you to acquire more expensive and better assets while keeping monthly payments or budgets in line. As we said, we can't think of one.
Want to get a bit more ' empowerment' when it comes to financing business assets? Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with your asset finance needs.
7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL
CANADIAN LEASE FINANCING EXPERTISE
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.
Info re: Canadian business financing & contact details :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/leasing-company-asset-finance-lease.html
7 Park Avenue Financial
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Phone = 905 829 2653
Fax = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
Stan Prokop
Monday, January 14, 2013
Is Selling Receivables Via AR Finance Factoring A Viable Cash Flow Solution?
Assessing Viability of Canadian Receivable Finance Strategies
OVERVIEW – Information on selling receivables as a cash flow financing strategy in Canada . Why AR finance, aka ‘ factoring ‘ offers a viable business capital solution for Canadian business owners and managers.
It's not only a great legitimate question... it's a great question. Is selling receivables via AR Finance factoring a solid way to generate cash flow and growth for Canadian business? We're all for painting a balanced view of this common question so let's examine some key facts.
Factoring in Canada is not borrowing - it's selling. So just that simple concept is critical to understanding how A/R financing differs from traditional bank commercial credit lines. It's fundamental to understand the paperwork and legal concepts behind this process - and quite frankly it’s not that difficult. Let's use a $ 10,000 invoice as an example. If your terms are 30 days and you client actually pays you in that time frame (some don’t by the way!) then here's how the process works.
No loan is in place here. You sell that 10k invoice at a discount, which is typically, using our example at a discount of 150-200$. You are in a position to receive those funds, if you choose, immediately upon issuance of your invoice to the client. In effect you have transferred the ownership and the rights of that ownership in your sale to your factor firm.
Here is where some additional clarification is required. Two key points come to mind. One is that the majority of factor firms in Canada (let’s say 99 %!) typically take over the collection process. After all they have purchased your accounts and given you funds, right?
Not so fast mister!
An even better solution at this point is to utilize a confidential receivable financing facility. Under this program you still are 100% in charge of collecting your accounts, and maintaining the client relationship. And you still have received the benefits of that instant cash flow. Talk about the proverbial double whammy!
Are there any guarantees in life and business? We can think of one, which is that the debate on the cost of selling receivables under an AR Finance program will probably never end! We can though strive to provide some clarity around the issue, which is simply that you need to have a handle on three aspects of invoice factoring.
What are those three key underpinnings then? They are as follows:
The holdback that is imposed by the factor firm
The actual discount percentage (clients mistakenly refer to this as ' the rate ')
The advance amount under your borrowing facility
You will also recall that when we used our 10k example we made the assumption that your clients will pay in 30 days. As we joked, no really we were joking... many firms don't pay in your stated terms. How then does the A/R financing industry handle this? Well, if you're dealing with the right firm your costs will be then calculated on a per diem basis, so that if you clients pay in 47 days you will only be charged a fee that reflects those additional 17 days.
Why then to experts maintain that the cost of factoring is in fact not as expensive as perceived. It comes down to some basic reasons:
Your cash flow accelerates immediately
By turning over more sales and assets with those new funds you generate more profits - You are no longer ' the bank' for your own clients, as you never intended to be! What we are really talking about is a trade off between more financing costs than the bank but the ability to earn profits on more sales and asset turnover. Oh and by the way, some firms seem never to be able to be in a position to get approved for bank financing - but there will always be an A/R solution to their working capital problems.
One quicker example. Let's say your company determines it needs 250k of extra working capital. You could, if your firm is bankable, approach your bank for a 250k working capital cash flow term loan. Typical term might be 3-5 years. You might well find that these costs are much higher than a factoring facility which is all about asset turnover.
Today’s key point? Simply that keeping an open mind to selling receivables as a cash flow strategy might just be the most viable finance structure you have looked into! Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with your A/R financing needs.
7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL
CANADIAN CASH FLOW FINANCING EXPERTISE
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.
Info re: Canadian business financing & contact details :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/selling-receivables-ar-finance-factoring.html
7 Park Avenue Financial
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Phone = 905 829 2653
Fax = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
Stan Prokop
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Solutions For Optimal Financing Of Capital Structure In Canada
Substitute Failure For Success In Canadian Business Financing
OVERVIEW – Information on implementing financing solutions for optimal capital structure in Canada .
Financing your capital structure might sound like a bit of an esoteric or technical term for many Canadian business owners and financial managers - in actuality its easier to understand than you might think, and .. Important!
The general idea of capital structure is for the business owner/manager to have a strong sense of whether money is coming from, or could come from your suppliers, your bank and other lenders, or your own owner equity in the company. It's those three that comprise your capital structure!
The manner in which you finance your capital structure makes you successful, or drives you into bankruptcy.
We prefer the former by the way!
In some ways you might be managing your capital structure quite uniquely and successfully already. Case in point - supplier terms. Just getting a supplier to allow you to pay anywhere from 60-120 days brings you a solid source of cash at minimal cost. Hopefully the ultimate cost isn’t the relationship you have with your suppliers of course!
Canada's chartered banks, asset based lenders, lessors, or working capital firms such as receivable finance and PO based finance firms are your short and long term lenders for capital structure as it pertains to debt. And that debt of course is short term, or long term, depending on the nature of the borrowing.
Another point to be made is that the debt you undertaking within your capital structure has collateral attached to it -and there's only so much collateral to go around. A positive aspect of debt is that you can leverage it to maximize returns on capital and investment - if done properly. A great rule of them is that your long term debt is not greater than your shareholder equity. And when it comes to total debt a typical bank requirement is that it should exceed equity by no more than 2 or three to 1. Otherwise debt becomes a burden .
If you are looking to purchase a business for example its important to understand that financing will come from a combination of lenders, your firm or you personally, and potentially the seller - aka the Vendor Take Back.
In talking to a bank about financing your capital structure they are going to focus on cash flow stability. Banks and other lenders use a simple cash flow analysis tool called ' coverage ' and they like to see cash flow exceed debt coverage by 1.25:1 typically.
Lenders, i.e. banks and other commercial finance firms will at the same time look to the balance sheet for collateral - which typically is going to come from receivables, inventory and fixed assets and even real estate.
Getting a handle on today’s subject will help guarantee business success. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with financing solutions within your capital structure.
7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL
CANADIAN BUSINESS FINANCING SOLUTIONS
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.
Info re: Canadian business financing & contact details :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/capital-structure-financing-solutions-optimal.html
7 Park Avenue Financial
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Phone = 905 829 2653
Fax = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
Stan Prokop
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Acquisition Finance Challenges ? How To Obtain Financing For Buying a Business
Need Some ‘ Finance Smarts ‘ in Business Acquisition ?
OVERVIEW – Information on acquisition finance in Canada . Techniques , tips and financial solutions on financing and buying a business in Canada .
No secret here... buying a business and financing that purchase can take you on a path that is a lot longer than you could wish for, with challenges all along the way. As a result any lead up you can get on acquisition finance will get you to your corporate ' goal line ' a lot faster. That’s where our expert advice, tips, and information come in today!
Our focus is mainly in the SME sector - the ' big boys ' of Bay Street seem to already have their millions in place to pay for expert advisors. ( Although if you read the financial pages every day as we do you certainly wonder about where some of that advice is coming from when you see the deals unravel and the scandals
unfold?!)
When you think of it the concept of purchasing a business or engineering a merger with a competitor is a bit of a journey (we’re hoping you won't view it as a ' bad trip ;!) And what does that journey consist of - well, we are assuming that you have done the work on identifying a target, valuing the target in some manner, and then negotiating your best offer that hopefully makes sense for all parties .
Have we forgotten anything? Oh yes, the financing! Here's where the challenges get a little steeper, as they relate to how much capital your own firm has or can put in the new business, as well as the overall financial condition of the business you are buying or merging into.
Canadian chartered banks tend to be the first ' go to ' when it comes to obtaining acquisition finance. The good news here is that there is no mystery around what’s required:
A solid business plan and cash flow projection
An industry / competitive overview
Management bios and personal financial statements - including your ability and agreement to sign on with your personal guarantee
Growth plans
Balance sheets and income statements that reflect acceptable debt/worth and cash flow ratios
If we had to sum up the entire ' bank journey ' in acquisition finance in the small to medium enterprise sector it would be that you need to focus on a banker who strongly supports your purchase and has the credibility with bank underwriters to both recommend and move your application forward.
Areas you should consistently focus on in the whole bank process:
Collateral
Cash flow
Sales
Operating ratios
Banks primarily lend on receivables, inventory and fixed assets and real estate. Your ability to manage and monitor those will be reviewed in detail.
When Canadian chartered bank financing just isn't going to work the goods news is that there are numerous other options to finance your acquisition of merger. They include:
The Government BIL Loan
Asset based lenders
Private equity /merchant bank groups
Any of those solutions can bring the proper mix of capital to your acquisition finance challenge. Financing of both short term and long term assets can in fact be accomplished in a number of manners, delivering the right leverage and working capital to make your buying that business successful.
Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with your acquisition and merger needs.
7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL
CANADIAN BUSINESS FINANCING EXPERTISE
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/acquisition-finance-financing-buying-business.html
7 Park Avenue Financial
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Phone = 905 829 2653
Fax = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com