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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.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Film Tax Credit Sources Let You Beat The Challenge Of Film TV And Digital Production Success. Financing Credits Works
Lights ! Camera ! Financing!
OVERVIEW – Information on film tax credit sources in Canada. Financing federal and provincial tax credits is a key part of successful Transmedia finance
Film Tax credit sources allow Canadian producers of film, TV and digital media content to fast track their productions. Having said that it's never easy in that world to beat the clock when it comes to completing the financing of projects in those 3 genres. But, as we maintain, financing those tax credits is a key part of any successful project these days. Let's dig in.
Whether the individual tax payer likes it or not Canadian provincial government, as well as the ' feds ‘are quite committed to subsidizing Canadian media via tax credits. Participants in the industry love it when the different provinces that compete for your production square off and try to ' one up ' each other when it comes to the generosity of these funds.
Just the credits for your labor costs alone are generous on their own, often totaling 35-40 per cent depending on what province you are shooting or producing in. Quebec’s is actually at 45% when it comes to labor.
While many pundits feel this all is just one example of a type of ' corporate welfare ' we can only suggest to clients that they make the most of current legislation and funding. We do recognize that there are a lot of taxes and jobs and economic activity around this quite thriving industry.
The concept of film (and TV and digital media) tax credits is quite simple. You receive cheques for a percent of your expenditures on your project. It's as simple as that. Canadian tax credits as a percentage of your expenditures are among the most generous in the world, and coupled with the stability of Canada’s financial system as well as our diverse geographies and talent pool simply make a case that Canada has... you guessed it.. earned the name Hollywood North.
Film tax credit sources address just one part of the overall ' capital cycle ' of any production. The other components of course include the owner equity component, debt, pre-sales, Print and Advertising, etc. Times always change in the world of financing and in film, TV and media finance these days ' crowd funding' is the hot new kid on the block, an alternative to the previously mentioned equity component.
The other new trend is ' slate ' financing, allowing producers to generate financing for multiple projects.
In Canada there are a small handful of bank financing sources for film tax credits. Another alternative is commercial finance entities that are generally faster when it comes to addressing your financing need. They have ' niche' experience in your industry.
Tax credits are generally financed at 70% loan to value, are typically structured as ' bridge loans' with no payments made until your tax credit is monetized by the government. Key to successful tax credit financing is your ability to have a credible team around your production, including strong tax credit accounting expertise to ensure you qualify for maximum financing.
Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you in financing the value in your tax credit.
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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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, September 14, 2013
Creative Small Business Financing Sources . Don’t Fall Short On Capital Solutions
Inside Business Finance Alternatives
OVERVIEW – Information on creative small business financing sources in Canada and how these solutions can help grow companies in the SME sector
Creative small business financing sources are often the ' secret sauce' when it comes to the Canadian business owner and manager beating the competition when it comes down to the ability to grow a business and prosper... with profits.
It's no secret to our clients when top experts still maintain we are still somewhat ' reeling ' from the 2008 global meltdown. That's when even the big guys, banks included, couldn’t write some of the cheques they wanted, much less the little guy in the SME (Small Commercial Enterprise) sectors of Canadian business.
Being ' cut off' from accessing capital has a major effect on any business, with the worst case of course being having to shut the doors.
Is there any good news in all of this? If there is one bright spot it’s the ability of Canadian business owners in SME (sales under 25 Million dollars? is a good definition) to adapt to and respond to creative financing mechanisms. Some of these are versions of traditional financing, others are simply brand new.
The challenge about using a new financing option is to ensure it’s not overly complex, and that it will provide that right financing that matches your needs. It should be not secret to the Canadian business person that creative and alternative financing structures often come at a higher cost - that cost should be warranted when it comes to matching benefits.
One example is the tremendous growth of RECEIVABLE FINANCING in Canada in the last number of years. While it has a higher carrying cost than commercial bank lines of credit it allows any small companies to take on larger sales opportunities, mend relationships with suppliers, and forget the daily strain of managing cash flow.
They key to using that type of financing is to understand that it alleviates the pressure of having to get a commercial bank line of credit, and that your business must be stable or growing - as any type of creative financing solutions is less likely to succeed if you don’t have growing or stable sales revenues . Bottom line ' death spirals' not welcome!
Receivable finance is a creative asset monetization strategy. When you are not monetizing assets you must consider debt options. Using asset financing strategies via equipment financing/leasing allows almost any firm to acquire assets they need to move their business forward.
While general cash flow, asset quality are important, almost any asset can be financed via the lease company's ability to structure a deal that meets your asset acquisition needs. Lease finance is a great way to allow you to meet changing technology needs also, as a properly structured lease allows you to match cash flows with future benefits.
Many business owners in the SME sector spend a lot of time chasing equity via friends and family , angel investment, and the infamous ' VC ' we are pretty sure that only about 1% of them , if at all acquire the capital they need at a cost that often means giving up large ownership percentage . Giving up ownership equity in your early years is one of the most costly mistakes that any business owner can make.
By the way, the cost of many of the creative financing solutions we talk about with clients is often (not always) between 1-3% per month. Expensive? Not really if you consider the high cost of giving up equity ownership in the early years when your company valuation is small. You can check any finance text book on that one... or better still speak to a business owner who cashed out (for cash) way too early.
Other methods of creative small business financing sources include:
A/R Finance (already mentioned)
Equipment Leasing (already mentioned)
SR&ED tax credit financing
Non bank asset based lines of credit
PO/SUPPLY Chain financing
Inventory finance
Unsecured cash flow loans
When you want the inside scoop on what method of business financing creativity works for your company seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor with a track record of success , allowing you to take your business to the next level of growth 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 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 = Creative Financing Expertise
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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
Friday, September 13, 2013
Looking To Buy A Franchise ? Affordable Financing For Franchisees Is Available In Canada .. If ..
Everything You Wanted ( And Needed ) To Know About Buying and Financing A Franchise In Canada
OVERVIEW – Information on financing franchisees in Canada. Entreprenuers should know these facts when they wish to buy a franchise
Looking to buy a franchise in Canada? And by the way, that might be an existing franchise already owned and in business (so why is he or she selling by the way?), or a new turnkey operation.
When it comes to financing franchisees in Canada what in fact does the entrepreneur need to know. In some cases that information is interesting, in some cases key, and in some cases critical. And oh yes, affordable franchise loans are in fact available. Let's dig in.
At the core of arranging your franchise loan is the concept of matching the right type of financing based on the requirements of your business. That might be a term loan, overdraft facility, equipment and leasehold financing, etc. In most cases it will be a combination of some of all.
The amount of ' down payment ‘, aka what the banks and your franchisor call ' equity ' is also critical to both your financing package as well as being tied to your overall success. In reality many of the misc start up costs associated with a franchise financing are in fact covered by the borrower - that might typically include the actual franchisee fee itself, design fees, incorporation costs etc.
In hindsight when we look back at the franchisees we ourselves have helped an interested enigma emerges - some have borrowed too much and are laden with debt, some didn’t borrow enough and issues such as slow sales and constant working capital needs in many cases lead to franchise failure .
How then does the entrepreneur know how much financing is needed, where it should come from, and where he or she will get it?! Part of the answer to that question lies in the business plan. A properly crafted business plan and financial projection will always identify cash flow timing, working capital needs, and estimated term debt related to asset acquisition/replenishment.
Naturally any good franchisor will share their financial experience with their franchisees in order to maintain the overall success of the chain.
Franchise lending in Canada, as we have noted, is in fact ' affordable '. It comes also, by the way, from a variety of sources. While hundreds of franchises every year are financed by the Govt Small Business Loan (perfectly suited to franchise acquisition), many others are financed by specialized franchise finance firms complimented also by independent lease finance and commercial finance firms.
For business owners (‘the franchisee’) with good personal credit history financing is abundant because lenders in Canada have recognized the vibrancy of the industry and its role in Canadian business and economics.
If you're looking for affordable franchise loans that are properly structured to meet your long term goals of entrepreneurial success seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor with a track record of success in financing franchisees 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 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 = Canadian Franchise Financing Expertise
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CONTACT:
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
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Can Finance Companies Help You Multitask When It Comes To Cash Flow And Accounts Receivable Turnover?
Solid Takeaway’s On A/R Financing In Canada
OVERVIEW – Information on accounts receivable turnover and how solutions from non bank finance companies allow the business owner to accelerate the business operating cycle
Non bank finance companies in Canada provide various business financing solutions to the Canadian business owner/manger. One of those is the financing of accounts receivable turnover. However, negotiating the landscape of A/R financing in Canada tends to be confusing - this is due to a proliferation of players, somewhat confusing terminology, and solutions that do different things in different ways.
Our preference for our clients is to allow them to have a financing solution in place that allows them to multitask - and that multitask is simply all about doing a few things at once that are very important to your business - grow sales, turnover assets, and generate profits. Now that's multi-tasking! Let's dig in.
Part of the challenge in ensuring you have the right working capital and cash flow financing in place is to differentiate this method of financing your assets from other methods of financing your company. A/R financing is not related to the concept of a term loan - it's simply a method of financing your sales as you wait for clients to pay you. And these days those clients seem to take forever, as everyone seems to be in the same boat... slowing down payables.
Generally speaking A/R financing suits every business that sells on commercial credit terms. And by the way, your a/r can consist of services if your company does not sell a product per se. Simply speaking, as soon as you have earned and provided those services and have properly billed them they can be financed.
The concept of A/R financing in Canada revolves around ' selling' your sales to your finance partner, as opposed to providing them for collateral to a Canadian chartered bank. So while the net effect is the same (cash flow!) each type of financing is ' papered' differently when it comes to the legalese and documentation surrounding this method of business finance.
While a bank charges you ' interest ‘on borrowing against your a/r line commercial finance companies purchase the asset (the receivable) at a discount to its 100% value. Generally speaking in Canada the cost is 2% per month. The nuances around how your transaction is priced relate to the general health of your business, the size of your monthly sales, and the overall general credit quality of your customer base.
Typically any sale in North America can be financed, and if your firm has foreign receivables they can be financed also, it's just that they will require some credit insurance to be in place.
So is this all something new in the Canadian business financing landscape. Not really... as companies in North American, and starting in Europe have done this for hundreds, yes hundreds of years .
What then are the key benefits in this method of cash flow finance? They include same day immediate access to cash as you generate sales, the ability to attract larger clients and contracts because you now have ' financing ' in place, as well as having the general comfort level that you can meet operational requirements such as payroll and term loan and lease obligations.
What the Canadian business owner /manager often misses in assessing this method of financing is the overall opportunity cost of funding their business. Some people maintain that it's a method of financing your business by simply lowering your prices, as that cost is in essence the cost of your financing. Don't forget also though that if you don't have A/R financing in place, from either a bank or finance companies that you are in effect being the bank for your clients. And if you review your business plan carefully and your overall goals and objectives we're quite sure you did not intend to be the bank for your clients!
Don’t forget also that the new found cash flow in A/R finance solutions allows you to take discounts with suppliers, negotiate better pricing from vendors, and avoid late charges on your payments to key vendors and suppliers.
Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you in accounts receivable turnover financing.
P.S. Don't forget to ask about CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVABLE FINANCING... allowing you to finance, bill and collect your own receivables without any third party interference
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 = Accounts Receivable Turnover Financing Expertise
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CONTACT:
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, September 11, 2013
Corporate Line Of Credit Needs? Be Your Own Swat Team When It Comes To Capturing A Solid Business Banking Facility .
Want To Be A Business Insider When It Comes To Corporate Credit Lines?
OVERVIEW – Information on business banking alternatives in Canada. A corporate line of credit can be achieved in a number of manners.. Here's how!
Corporate line of credit needs? When it comes to business banking no tool is more valuable than a revolving credit line. It's an on going source of cash flow and working capital when it comes to business survival.
Most Canadian business owners and financial managers we meet find that solution though, difficult to achieve. So how can you be your own Swat Team in effect? We're told that type of team uses 'specialized tactics in high risk operations 'for success, and that's definitely what we're talking about here! Let's dig in.
Many business owners confuse the term ' line of credit ‘relative to what we’re talking about today. They can be forgiven for that because in various circles it’s called a demand loan, overdraft protection, revolver, etc. We suppose that ' revolver' term ties in nicely with our Swat Team analogy!
Canadian business needs lines of credit if only because it's an ongoing source of funding that is utilized when needed. The key concept here is that you are only paying interest on what you use ... it's not a term loan with a fixed rate and monthly fixed installments.
The concept of security and collateral around the corporate line of credit is important to understand. In the SME sector in Canada that first source of collateral is the current asses that the line of credit finances. These are primarily accounts receivable and inventory. Typically though personal guarantees of owners are required for any significant amount, and one the providers of business credit facilities, Canada's chartered banks also register collateral financing statements against your firm to protect their lending to your business.
So why does business banking become so difficult to access when the business owner/financial manager is sourcing working capital? Top experts in fact tell us that almost 2/3 of business can't obtain any or all the financing it needs to grow and survive. Larger corporations and private companies seem to have their own SWAT TEAMS, and generally find it much easier to achieve credit facilities.
As far as banks are concerned we surmise that it's fairly costly and expensive to both approve and monitor these credit lines. Also, higher incidence of business failure in the SME sector makes it more risky to lend in this area - although that's certainly not what the bank TV commercial says.
In defense of our great Canadian banks remember also that many industries have nuances and challenges that not every business banker can be expected to fully know and understand. They deal with hundreds of clients.
One alternative to traditional bank lines is the non bank ASSET BASED LINE OF CREDIT. This facility operates in the same manner as bank facilities, and an even bigger plus is the fact that it monetizes more assets of your business more generously. Typical advance rates are 90% on A/R (Versus bank 75%), anywhere from 30-70% on inventory (depends on quality and salability of your product), and also includes borrowing power against your fixed assets/equipt.
The asset based lender typically has focused experienced and the overall monitoring of your account is more strenuous than the bank environment. Simply speaking you'' be required to provide more monthly reporting in the form of aged receivables, payables, inventory lists, etc. We've always thought though that if you can’t provide that info regularly your business is probably at risk, so it’s hardly an onerous requirement.
The Canadian owner , armed ( there's that SWAT reference again!) with some basic knowledge of alternatives and the workings of the corporate line of credit can in fact access the cash flow they need. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with your business banking 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 - 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 = Business Banking And Corporate Credit line Expertise
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CONTACT:
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
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Business Finance Options In Canada . How To Assess Commercial Loan And Financing Alternatives In Canada
Making These Mistakes When It Comes To Financing Alternatives?
OVERVIEW – Information on business finance options . What commercial loans or asset monetization strategies work, or don’t work in Canada
Business finance options in Canada. How does the Canadian business owner and financial manger assess commercial loans and other needs for growth and survival? What are the alternatives when it comes to business financing? Let's dig in.
More often than not it always comes down to those two words ' cash flow'. While everyone accepts the importance of that term sometimes it's difficult for the owner/manager to assess the importance as they are wrestling with growing revenues or profit issues.
So how does the business owner ensure that the right type of financing is in place? While traditional bank commercial loans are often perceived as the ' go to ‘in reality all types of business financing, both traditional and alternative can address your needs. Oh and by the way, you don't need to take on more debt all the time, sometimes it’s a case of managing or monetizing your existing assets.
Simple better asset turnover in accounts such as inventory and receivables significantly enhance cash flow. And just using the right financing for the right need makes your firm a better cash flow and working capital manager.
Take the replenishment of assets such as equipment as an example. Using lease financing as an options can provide a multitude of positives around replacing assets to enhance your operations and competitiveness. Using effective lease strategies to their maximum allows you to grow your business. Some of those very basic tools include the effective use of operating leases, matching the term of the lease to cash flows and useful life expectancy of the asset, etc.
While the ' go to' for asset acquisition in Canada is leasing almost 80% of the time as experts tell us, business owners in the SME sector can also acquire equipment via the Government small business loan . It offers big guy corporate benefits to the little guy, and that’s a rare thing in the Canadian business landscape. For example, under this program terms of 5-7 years are available, personal guarantees are limited to 25%, and there is no charge to repay the loan early. Sometimes even the big guys can't negotiate that one!
Many business owners in the Canadian business landscape, certainly in the SME (small to medium enterprise) sector are unfortunately not known for their planning skills. As a result they are not always proactive in addressing financing needs until a crisis. Other challenges they have include the inability to understand what options are in fact available - therefore they spend hours, days, weeks and months chasing financing options that are never meant to be.
Many business owners, again we're talking about the SME sector often do a poor job of separating their personal financial life from their business life. Issues such as business credit cards or using home equity lines to finance their business can backfire in a big way. We encourage owners, whenever possible, to separate business and personal finances. After all, isn’t that one of the main reasons you incorporated anyway?
Business finance options in Canada include:
Receivable financing
Inventory Finance
Supply Chain/ PO financing
Working Capital term loans
Unsecured cash flow loans
Canadian chartered bank term loans and operating lines of Credit
Equipment financing/bridge loans
SR&ED Tax credit financing
Specialized franchise loans
Which one or what combinations of these are right for your firm? Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist your in assessing alternatives that make sense for your business.
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 :
7 Park Avenue Financial = Business Finance Options Expertise
Have A Question Or Comment On Our Blog Or Canadian Business Financing Alternatives ?
CONTACT:
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, September 9, 2013
Need A Loan To Buy A Business In Canada. Merger And Acquisition Financing a la ‘ What Would Gandalf Do’
Looking For A Stockpile Of Tools To Purchase A Business In Canada ?
OVERVIEW – Information on merger and acquisition financing in Canada . If you are looking for a loan to buy a business here’s some tips and strategies that work
A loan to buy a business in Canada completed successfully allows you to ' cross the border' so to speak in business success; and that can also include a merger and acquisition type scenario, both of which have major similarities. And by the way, wouldn’t it be great to have the skills of someone like ' GANDALF ' that Tolkien character who seems to have quintessential skills in a wizard style sort of way! Let's dig in.
When the business owner or financial manager is looking to acquire, or merge with another company the expertise of owners and managers must of course be complimentary to the solution needed.
In a perfect world a merger scenario would involve perfectly complimentary size, assets, profit potential and capital structures. Most of us figured out a long time ago in business that it's not a perfect world.
That's when you need the expertise and external advice of a good accountant, lawyer, or Canadian business financing advisor.
Seller reasons to sell their business are varied, and are key to understanding how your deal can be financed and executed properly. They might include crisis type scenarios, the need for current owners and management to ' CASH IN '... and in some cases its might be that growth opportunity simply could not be achieved under the current EQUITY or FINANCING status quo.
Buyers buy a company for typically other reasons - they might be the perception that the company being purchased or acquired is simply too good a deal (sometimes things aren't as they appear!). Or it might be another way to deploy cash and financing resources. And, related to the current owner’s inability to exploit growth the new owner and management team find themselves in a position to enhance growth and long term return on investment.
In some cases the new firm might be able to take advantage of significant research opportunities, perhaps being able to partake in the Canadian governments ' SR&ED program.
Financing a loan to buy a business, or a merger and acquisition type scenario can come from numerous sources. They include:
GOV'T SMALL BUSINESS LOAN - aka ' SBL'
CANADIAN CHARTERED BANK COMMERCIAL TERM LOAN AND OPERATING FACILITIES
VENDOR TAKE BACK PARTICIPATION
ASSET BASED LENDING
BRIDGE LOANS
Careful appraisal of assets, people, and cash flow are keys to a success in buying a business in Canada. Past profits and future profits and cash flow must be weighed in on in a major way. Your lenders aren't equity partners, they simply want to see how they will be repaid.
There's a stockpile of business valuation and assessment tools available from our advisors that will allow you to successfully find, price and finance a business acquisition in Canada. Seek out and speak to a trusted , credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with your financing need... its just like advice from our pal Gandalf!
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 :
7 Park Avenue Financial = Business Acquisition Financing Expertise
CONTACT:
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