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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.
Monday, April 7, 2014
The Finance Lease Company Solution: Problem Solved When It comes To Asset Finance Leasing In Canada
Birds Of A Feather Asset Financing Solutions In Canada
OVERVIEW – Information on solutions offered by the finance lease company in Canada. Asset financing via leasing , or a bridge loan or sale leaseback is a cash flow savior for the majority of businesses in Canada
The finance lease company solution in Canada is a classic ' birds of a feather' scenario. Why that analogy? It's the business version, we think of ' attraction' as Canadian business owners and financial managers steer towards asset financing and leasing as the logical ' attraction' to their asset acquisition strategies. And in this case it's also pretty close to a ' one size fits all' solution. Let's dig in.
The need to acquire new assets for any business comes from both necessity as well as opportunity. The business owner/ financial manager always needs to constantly assess new equipment needs, which these days many times includes technology assets - i.e. computers, office pc's, software (yes, software can be financed!), etc.
Canada's current economic climate lends itself perfectly to asset financing .The interest rate environment is favorable, competition for your financing abounds, and growth opportunities are everywhere.
Simply the fact that technology changes a lot these days is one solid reason to consider leasing equipment - and we advise clients on numerous other benefits also. It's all about growing and Return on Investment.
Financing assets is more of an intermediate to long term solution for your business.
What factors then come into the ' lease versus buy ' decision? Top industry experts tell us that the following issues should come into play:
- Assessing the ability of new assets to make your business more competitive and simply run better
- Assessing long term growth plans
- Ensuring that assets financed are critical to your business needs
- Competitive stance
One solid aspect of leasing assets in Canada is simply the new found ability to match equipment needs to your overall financial strength and ability. In some cases lower or flat sales and profits might force the owner/manager to reconsider new assets if in fact they felt they could not sustain payment commitment for those assets. The irony is that new assets or technology can often grow and increase sales revenues, allowing firms to deliver more new products, service, take on larger contracts, etc.
Financing new assets often boils down to ensuring you have the ability to service the debt you are taking on to acquire new assets.
We make it clear to clients that the finance lease company is not the only solutions to asset acquisition. Other methods include term loans, bridge loans, renting assets, etc.
But the ' key benefits' of leasing are always there - they include:
100% Financing
Easier credit/finance approval
Flexible payment options
Ability to consider upgrading or replacing during lease term
Numerous lease term and amortization options
In some cases business owners might want to consider operating leases as a solid asset finance option. Despite major changes in accounting policy throughout the word utilizing operating leases is still a solid strategy. You achieve the benefits of using equipment, without owning it - and a lot of flexibility comes with that solution.
Are you working in MUSH? That’s the term the lease experts use to describe ' municipalities, universities, schools and hospitals ‘Even these bodies can properly utilize lease strategies. Here the benefits are crystal clear - the lowest finance rates, payment flexibility relative to budgets, etc.
If you want to consider new assets as a solution, not a problem, seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success who can assist you in lease finance strategies that make sense for your company’s current situation.
Stan Prokop - 7 Park Avenue Financial :
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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :
7 Park Avenue Financial = Canadian Equipment Leasing Expertise
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South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Direct Line = 416 319 5769
Office = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
' Canadian Business Financing with the intelligent use of experience '
Stan Prokop
Friday, April 4, 2014
Alternative Financing Methods In Canada : Business Loans And Working Capital Choices
Alternative Financing In Canada Is Not An Old Or Mysterious Practice
OVERVIEW – Information on alternative financing methods in Canada. What types of business loans and working capital solutions are available to the Canadian business borrower
Alternative financing in Canada : Canadian chartered banks, usually by virtue of their 'relationship' with business owners and entrepreneurs are in a position to pass on valuable financing tips and information on business loans and working capital for start up or smaller firms. Although the banks are a solid source of such information the banks themselves, by virtue of their charters and credit policies, they are often unable to directly satisfy the financing needs of all customers. Let’s dig in.
Business owners are often therefore encouraged by banks to 'self finance 'the venture via equity or owner capital and commitment. It is clearly a misconception that banks play a key and major role in the financing of new ventures.
Possibly the only exception to this statement is the fact that the banks offer up, in their role as administrators, the Government Small Business Loan, which is a Canadian federal government program providing loans up to, in some cases 500,000.00$ for purchase of real estate, business assets, or leasehold improvements. (The more typical loan amount maximum is 350,000.00$)
We may or may not agree with Canadian banking policies on start up and young venture financing, we should however appreciate the banks stance - they are lending out our capital at very low rates, with potential to lose the entire investment if your firm can't repay loans and financing.
How can the small or newer business succeed in financing options? Businesses of the size that we are discussing need thousands, literally millions of dollars of financing to fuel their growth in Canada.
In our commentary that we are providing it is important to note that as companies develop along the 'stage of development 'timeline they of course have much more access to traditional bank and private equity financing. We are primarily talking about earlier stage companies, who may be still developing products and services and may not be yet profitable as they start delivering and billing for those products and services.
So what are the immediate challenges of firms that are unable to provide traditional financing and what are, more importantly, some immediate solutions?!
The challenges tend to be painfully obvious to the Canadian business owner or financial manager that has worked to get traditional bank and equity financing. They are as follows:
Perceived industry or product risk
No collateral
Uncertain financial projections
Limited Performance history
How can the Canadian business entrepreneur overcome these very traditional roadblocks and challenges? There are a number of ways.
First of all, all alternative methods of financing should be pursuing. Alternative financing methods are most non dependent on the above noted risks and challenges. Those alternative methods of financing might include:
*Business Angels or strategic partners (think suppliers!) for short term arrangements
*Equipment Lease financing
* Sale leasebacks on equipment already purchased and paid for
*Asset based lending arrangements that provide working capital facilities against initial receivables, inventory, and purchase orders (These facilities don't have the same requirements as banks)
* Sr Ed Tax Credits - Customer who have filed claims can finance those claims for cash
* Invoice / Receivable Financing / Confidential Receivable Finance - Immediate cash for your firm's receivables (these facilities can be of any size)
In summary, newer or smaller firms fall into the ' void ' area of financing, where very few traditional financing strategies can be implemented, at a time when cash flow and working capital are most critical.
Business owners should review non alternative strategies which can be of great assistance in early growth periods - Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success to discuss methods of alternative financing in the Canadian marketplace.
Stan Prokop - 7 Park Avenue Financial :
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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations .
Have A Question /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
Direct Line = 416 319 5769
Office = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
' Canadian Business Financing with the intelligent use of experience '
Stan Prokop
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Commercial Lenders In Canada : No Black Box Needed To Locate Working Capital Sources
Getting To Know Sources Of Working Capital In Canada
OVERVIEW – Information on working capital sources in Canada . Non bank commercial lenders offer a dizzying array of financing not generally know to all business owners and financial managers in the SME sector of Canadian business financing
Working capital sources in Canada often seem hard to come by for Canadian business owners and financial managers. And you simply don't need a ' black box' to locate the key information you need around commercial lenders offering quite frankly a dizzying array of financial solutions to the cash flow challenges your business faces. Let's dig in.
Your firms need for cash flow and working capital solutions will almost always be evident from your balance sheet. But can the business get approved for, and in fact support the type of finance solutions that revolve around working capital?
A growing business (much more than a start up or a company with fairly flat revenues year over year) simply eats cash. That's because the day to day needs of fixed asset obligations as well as the continual need to build up inventory and receivables due to the sales growth are a massive consumer of cash.
Some concepts are difficult to explain to clients who are more focused on sales growth, profits, etc - which by the way are all good things. A simple way we explain it sometimes is that the whole situation around ' working capital' simply revolves around understanding what you customers owe you as well as your total current ongoing investment in A/R and inventories.
You might have some positive cash on hand, and you ' might' have access to revolving credit facilities, but at the end of the day those balance sheet accounts are going to dictate the ' cash flow' situation. There is a whole handful of ' cash flow' definitions but we'll get into that some other time!
Every company is naturally different, a tech firm specializing in software solutions in fact has no need to worry about ‘inventory ', while a retailers total business revolves around financing the inventory component of their business. A wholesale distributor might have great sales, profits, but be cash strapped because they have demand for more orders and no cash because clients won't be paying them in another 60-90 days - and we wont even get into seasonality and bulges in business!
The good news is that your business has in fact access to working capital financing within banking solutions, and outside Canadian chartered bank solutions. Those include:
A/R Financing
Inventory Finance
Tax Credit SR&ED financing
Asset based lines of credit (these facilities, similar to bank lines, monetize A/R, inventory and equipment into one borrowing facility
PO /Supply Chain Finance
Securitization
Royalty/Revenue Financing - a newer concept getting more popular
Sale Leaseback
Bridge loans
Unsecured mezzanine type cash flow loans
It's critical to think of this type of financing as short term, and commercial lenders in Canada will always be a bit more, or a lot more expensive than the low cost financing we associate with our banks. In many cases the finance solutions are very specifically structured to the type of business situation your firm finds itself in.
So while commercial lenders can't compete on price, they definitely compete on the solutions you need to secure asset financing Focus on need, opportunity to grow, and cost and structure when looking at working capital sources you require operating and growing. Consider seeking out a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success to in effect become your ' black box' for critical info on finance solutions in Canada.
Stan Prokop - 7 Park Avenue Financial :
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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :
7 Park Avenue Financial = Canadian Working Capital Solution Expertise
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CONTACT:
7 Park Avenue FinancialSouth Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Direct Line = 416 319 5769
Office = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
' Canadian Business Financing with the intelligent use of experience '
Stan Prokop
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Rebooting Your Working Capital Finance And Cash Flow Capital Choices In Canada
Miracle wanted ? Some straight forward solutions to faster cash flow financing in Canada
OVERVIEW – Information on cash flow capital access in Canada . Working capital finance issues are often complicated by issues of cost, timing to achieve, and knowledge of alternatives offered
Working capital finance solutions often make the Canadian business owner and financial manager feel that only a miracle will solve the challenges they face in financing their business. When they understand the timing it takes to successfully achieve proper business financing, as well as being armed with the right info they will have a better idea of how to ' reboot ' financing issues in their company. Let's dig in.
When it comes to the issue of ' time' around a flexible finance solution the standard ' go to ' in Canada is our chartered banks. Here you have the lowest cost of borrowing capital in Canada, with numerous solutions available for term and revolving business credit.
For smaller firms it's even possible to get an unsecured business line of credit. But even if your banking facilities are in fact secured they are always ' low cost' and flexible relative to the number of services offered
So what is the big problem? In many cases it’s both the time it takes to get such financing in place, compounded by the criteria your company needs to meet to get approved. So low cost, and not so easy to get. That is the conundrum.
By the way, those criteria items for working capital finance approval? They include (but are not limited to!) clean balance sheets with tangible equity, income statements that demonstrate profits and key ratios that must be satisfied such as debt to equity and positive cash flow.
What then are the options? The gap it cash flow capital in Canada is filled by numerous non bank solutions. While these solutions almost always CANNOT match the cost of bank financing they do fill the gap nicely.
Typically these solutions include:
A/R Financing
Inventory Financing
PO Financing
Non bank ABL revolving lines of credit
Tax credit monetization
Mezzanine financing
Sale Leasebacks
Royalty/Revenue financing schemes - (relatively new)
These solutions tend to be specifically structured to your needs and are secured by the assets they finance. So at the end of the day the question that is faced by the business owner/financial manager is really the issue of the access to the financing needed, not the cost.
If you're looking to ' reboot ' your business with working capital finance solutions consider seeking out and speaking to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can help you address issues of:
Alternatives
Cost
Time involved
That 'miracle' your business is looking for might just be around the corner.
Stan Prokop - 7 Park Avenue Financial :
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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :
7 Park Avenue Financial = Canadian Working Capital Finance Expertise
Have A Question /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
Direct Line = 416 319 5769
Office = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
' Canadian Business Financing with the intelligent use of experience '
Stan Prokop
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Financing Rate Confusion ? Mapping Bank Business Loan And Borrowing Rates In Canada
Business Borrowing Rates And Costs Shouldn’t Be A Frightening Truth
OVERVIEW – Information on borrowing rates for Canadian firms seeking financing solutions . What factors affect the financing rate for a bank business loan or commercial non bank finance solution
Borrowing rates and the financing rate for a bank business loan or other forms of commercial financing often are a disconcerting issue for Canadian owners and financial managers. Talking to clients we're often explaining (defending?) the costs associated with different types of borrowing. So.. The (not so) frightening truth ... Let's dig in.
We can quickly break down our subject into 2 categories - consumer/retail borrowing and business funding. We're talking solely about business funding here. We can further break that down into a bank business loan, or financing that is provided by commercial finance companies in Canada. And by the way a lot of those business financing firms, non bank in nature are in many cases subsidiaries of U.S. firms.
Almost always, and certainly currently, business bank rates are at an all time low. Should this be a surprise to the Canadian business owner/financial manager? Not really, as it's simply the spread between what the bank is paying us on our deposits versus their profit requirement on the mark up of those rates.
Confusion reigns supreme quite often because there's a myriad of bank products and services that all come with their own lingo - base rate, ancillary costs (our favourite!!) etc.
Behind the entire bank pricing is of course the policy by the Bank of Canada as it pertains to the banks borrowing and lending with the government and themselves. That’s, fortunately, a subject for another day.
When it comes to business financing transactions from banks or commercial finance firms for that matter can be short term or long term in nature. In a perfect world the banks themselves want to pay us consumers low short term rates and lend these funds out on a long term basis at higher rates - just common sense.
How does your firm have input into what rates you will be charged for revolving facilities, asset monetization’s, or term loans. It's simply all about credit quality. So being credit worth as it pertains to being profitable, having a historical borrowing record, and having solid financials, or being in business a long time counts.
Thousands of firms borrow outside of the banking system for business needs. Here solutions for working capital and asset monetization abound - they include:
A/R financing
Securitization
Inventory Finance
Franchise Financing
Asset based non bank lines of credit
Tax Credit Monetization
Mezzanine financing
Equipment financing and Sale Leasebacks
ETC!
In non bank financing rates are higher typically because more risk is taken on by the finance firm, and transactions are more structured in nature. That might include deposits, outside collateral, warrant plays, etc.
Your business in fact does have an input into rates - first of all simply because Canadian business financing is competitive, and your ability to demonstrate growth, prospects, good mgmt, and assets will turn the odds of better borrowing rates in your favor.
If you're focused on the truth in bank business loan and borrowing rates in Canada seek, including options for commercial loans seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success who can help you map the road to lowest cost/maximum benefit.
Stan Prokop - 7 Park Avenue Financial :
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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :
7 Park Avenue Financial = Canadian Business Financing Expertise
Have A Question /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
Direct Line = 416 319 5769
Office = 905 829 2653
Fax = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
' Canadian Business Financing with the intelligent use of experience '
Stan Prokop
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Commercial Business Loans : Evaluating The Need For Your Type Of Bank Credit Facility In Canada
It’s A Mystery Within An Enigma – The Business Credit Line For Canadian Businesses
OVERVIEW – Information on accessing a bank credit facility in Canada. Alternatives to bank and commercial business loans are discussed with a focus on the specific need and type of business
The need for a bank credit facility in Canada in Canada arises primarily out of the fact that business, unfortunately, never goes in a straight line. Commercial business loans and revolving credit facilities satisfy that challenge, but which type (What there are choices? - Yes there are! ) of working capital facility works for your firm? Let's dig in.
Business, as we said, doesn't go in a straight line for a couple reasons - seasonality in some industries, bulges of cash flow needs, and the need to finance current asset accounts such as A/R and inventory.
The business credit line is typically an asset monetization, but it can also be a term loan, cash flow loan, mezzanine facility, etc.
Whether your firm is coming out of start up mode, or if its in full fledged growth mode there is always a need for financing - buying inventory, honoring your fixed payment obligations, and satisfying growth challenges .
For a bank credit facility in Canada several key requirements must fall into place. Key among these is the ability to demonstrate your business is ' cash flow positive ‘. Canadian banks take this one step further, they look at historical cash flow, present needs, and future needs. The true beauty of the approved credit line is your company's ability to constantly borrow and repay that line - hence the term ' revolving'.
Huge mistakes are sometimes made when business owners use short term credit facilities, i.e. working capital borrowing to address the need for long term financing - typically equipment, fixed assets, leaseholds, real estate. The bottom line is that that is simply a mistake and can lease to disastrous consequences.
No secret that our Canadian banks prefer larger transactions - they come with covenants and tough approval criteria, but the benefits - liquidity, low costs, growth facilitation, and removing the need for more equity are, simply benefits rarely equaled with other types of financing, many of which are more costly.
Smaller businesses and start ups face a more extensive challenge. Requirements for the business, and owners, include good personal credit histories, no CRA issues, the ability to demonstrate business and personal assets, and quite often a business plan or cash flow forecast.
As we explain it to our clients its often the rising to the challenge of separating your business life from your personal financial life When things go awry damage can easily be done to the owners personal credit scores, making it difficult to borrow both from your business or your personal needs - i.e. mortgages, etc.
Did you know there’s a strong alternative to the bank credit facility? It's the non bank Asset based line of credit. Offered by private commercial finance firms it’s a facility that monetizes A/R, inventory, and equipment into one working capital borrowing facility. Depending on the size and overall profile of the borrower it can be equal in pricing to banks, but more often than not is more expensive.
Remember also that various subsets of asset based lending provide the same type of cash flow solutions for business - they include:
A/R Financing (We recommend CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVABLE FINANCE)
Inventory financing
SR&ED Tax credit monetization
PO Financing
Working Capital cash flow loans
If you need assistance with evaluating the type and need for a bank credit facility and are looking to remove the mystery and enigma in Canadian business financing seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success who can assist you with commercial business loans tailored to your needs.
Stan Prokop - 7 Park Avenue Financial :
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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :
7 Park Avenue Financial = Canadian Business Credit Line Expertise
Have A Question /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
Direct Line = 416 319 5769
Office = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
' Canadian Business Financing with the intelligent use of experience '
Stan Prokop
Friday, March 28, 2014
Franchising Loans In Canada : Do You Know How To Get A Bank Franchise Loan ?
Made In Canada Franchising Finance Solutions
OVERVIEW – Information on how franchisees can access franchising loans in Canada . The bank franchise loan is one method in which to complete a successful financing
Franchising loans in Canada , like most other types of business financing in the Canadian business financing marketplace are often associated with our Canadian chartered banks . So how then does the potential franchisee successfully complete a bank franchise loan , if in fact that is possible? Let's dig in.
Our banks are recognizing more and more the contribution made by the franchise industry - in fact top experts tell us that a huge portion of the Canadian economy runs through the franchise business model . So how in fact do banks participate in financing franchisees . Some of the ways will surprise most applicants.
In the case of certain large well known , let us call them ' branded ' names ( we're quire sure every franchisor feels they are a brand !) there are in fact ' programs' in place that can help the franchisor and the applicant in effect ' fast track' a successful financing. We're quick to point out that in pretty well all cases these ' programs' in no way guarantee a proper and successful financing, they simply can expedite it . The bottom line, normal bank credit criteria applies .
That bank criteria is of course known by hopefully all - positive personal credit scores, tangible net worth, homeowners - hopefully , and assets and savings outside of the balance being pledged in a franchise loan.
In many cases the bankers are aligned with lawyers and accountants who can help you finalize the entire process.
The ' ammunition' required to complete a successful bank financing if you're part of a successful franchisors program (i.e. one that is aligned with the banks ) is pretty basic - business plan, personal net worth, cash flow projections, CV . The bottom line is that an approved bank program will greatly simplify your financing journey .
As we have mentioned, only a small portion of franchisors in Canada are in fact aligned with a bank program . That leaves a lot of applicants spending a lot of time and money sourcing bank loans that ultimately aren't appropriate for the borrower. Is there ea solution to that?
We point out also that when sourcing a franchising opportunity strong consideration can be given to purchasing an existing franchise . This process eliminates a lot of the time it takes to complete a franchise loan, has an element of built in success given the franchisee's ability to investigate current profits and chance of busines growth .
When a formal bank program isn't a part of the franchise opportunity you are looking at the Canadian banks can still play a strong role . They do that through what is commonly known the ' SBL ' loan via Industry Canada . It's a government 'guaranteed' loan that over time has come to finance thousands of franchisees in Canada. We're quite sure that wasn’t the original intention, as the program was originally modeled after the U.S. counterpart - the SBA program .
The benefits of an SBL , as they relate to franchising, are sign cant . They include :
Competitive rates
No prepayment penalty
Long amortizations
Limited personal guarantees!
Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs, rightly or wrongly, gravitate to the ' bank' when it comes to financing of any type . It's important to know you a franchisee can access some form of bank financing to reach the finance challenges that the financing of any business can present .
In many cases the right financing advice will also lead you to other forms of external financing including : specialized franchise finance , equipment financing, working capital finance, and cash flow financing – All can make up a component of a total financing package.
For the right type of franchising loans in Canada seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success
who can assist you in franchise finance success.
Stan Prokop - 7 Park Avenue Financial :
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 90 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :
7 Park Avenue Financial = Canadian franchise financing expertise!
Have A Question /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
Direct Line = 416 319 5769
Office = 905 829 2653
Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com
' Canadian Business Financing with the intelligent use of experience '
Stan Prokop