Startup Loans : Don’t Read This If You Don’t Want To Know How The Canada Government Business Loan Works

Confused About Govt Business Loans ? You Shouldn’t Be

OVERVIEW – Information on startup loans in Canada. Start Up financing via the government business loan provides key financing to make your venture successful

Startup loans in Canada bring one of the largest challenges any entrepreneur/business person will face. That challenge in many cases can be complete eliminated via the Government Business Loan - often called the ' SBL ‘. Yet confusion many times still reigns supreme when it comes to this program, how it works, how to access it, and... Oh yes, how to be successful.

As we have hinted, SBL loans allow you to get within reach of the initial financing you need fro any business start up. A startup can take many forms - starting from scratch, buying or acquiring a franchise, even buying an existing business and ' starting over ' (sometimes called a ' restart '). In other cases other financing can already exist that you have arranged and the govt business loan simply supplements that.

Many of the challenges you face on financing are preceded by other issues you have already faced prior to financing ; for example selecting a business location, negotiating a premises lease, doing your due diligence and research on your transaction , etc.

Putting the right finance solution in place for your venture means two things, arranging initial financing and ensuring and allowing you will have some working capital and cash flow for your ongoing operations and growth .

One of the main misconceptions of govt business loans in Canada is that they in fact can provide working capital and cash flow. They can't!! The program is specifically formulated to address only 3 asset categories -

Equipment

Leaseholds

Real estate

In the case of purchasing an existing business or franchise an appraisal of existing assets and leaseholds provides the basis of collateral for your new SBL startup loan.

In business you don't necessarily get all the chances you need to be successful, so government loans provide a solid base on which to start, operate and grow your company or franchise.

We've been somewhat amused for years because clients always want to discuss or focus on ' interest rate ' on any new financing they are seeking for start ups. While a rate must be competitive and allow you to of course pay the loan the reality is that start up financing outside the govt loans is difficult , if not outright possible to achieve . Yet the SBL program provides a very competitive rate (3% over prime) and even allows you to repay without penalty. Even traditional financing won't allow you to do that.

SBL loans work fundamentally because they are government guaranteed. Canadian chartered banks which offer and specialize in the loan like the program because the majority of the loan is guaranteed by the Canadian government. Almost 8000 businesses annually take advantage of the program.

If you are looking to turn dreams into reality for your Start up seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with this and other finance solutions.





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ABL Asset Based Facilities Reinvent The Credit Line : Get In Charge Of Your Business Credit Line

What Are The Real Benefits Of A Non Bank Business Line Of Credit ?



OVERVIEW – Information on the business credit line option in Canada. ABL asset based facilities offer key benefits not typically available in revolving bank lines.. here’s why and how

Business credit line needs can often fully be satisfied through an ' ABL ' asset based credit facilities. They are ' non traditional ' in nature only because the sole ' traditional ' solutions is Canadian chartered bank facilities. Yet they deliver on everything you need and more often than not... more. Let's dig n.

When the Canadian business owner / financial manager thinks of revolving credit facilities they rarely think ' outside the box ' so they are quite surprised to find out from us that all business assets can be combined into one total borrowing facility that revolves based on day to day business needs, seasonality, ' bulges ' in sales growth and cash flow requirements. Hence the name ' Asset Based Line of Credit '.

They two issues that immediately need to be table when it comes to focusing on a business credit requirement are ' facility size ' and the cost. We can clarify and explain the cost issue very quickly - ABL costs more 99% of the time; but the benefit is unlimited access to credit needs based on your sales. It's common knowledge that business borrowing costs today at the bank level are the lowest in recent history.

But ' cost' should never be the only factor when it comes to business borrowing - so when ABL offers all the capital you need to run /grow your company we're suggesting you listen.

Oh, and by the way, have we forgotten to mention that thousands of companies actually cannot qualify for either any, or all of the financing they need at certain critical times. That alone is a good reason to entertain Asset based lending facilities.

We are not presenting the ABL solution as the 'be all and end all ' method to finance your credit line needs, but it clearly is a logical alternative to traditional borrowing. The spectrum of users of ' ABL ' is very large, from start ups to the largest corporations in the world. Naturally it's those larger corporations that represent the small percentage of applicants that can actually achieve bank or better pricing.

To qualify for ABL your firm must be able to produce regular financials and report on the current assets in your business in a regular manner - typically monthly, on occasion even weekly. That typically is not as bad as you think - it’s just about providing regular reports on aged payables, receivables, and inventory lists. We suggest to clients that if you can’t provide those reports you're in bigger trouble than you think... if not today... tomorrow.

ABL business credit lines provide 90% financing on A/R, 30-70% finance of inventories, and even combines the value of your unencumbered fixed assets. At the end of the day that simply means anywhere from 50-100% more borrowing power on an ongoing basis. Remember also that this facility, unlike the typical bank line grows as your sales grow, and is not fixed, which typically is associated with a bank credit line.

If you're looking to feel ' in charge ' of your working capital and cash flow needs and want to explore the real benefits of ABL asset based credit lines 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 your reinvention of credit solutions.





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 :


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Federal Government Loans In Canada : Different Rules : Different Objectives : Great Results From SBL Government Lenders

You Might Not Believe These 4 Uses For Government Small Business Loans In Canada

OVERVIEW – Information on federal government loans in Canada . SBL government lenders can help you achieve various business financing and acquisition goals – here’s how

Federal government loans in Canada are truly an ' all purpose ‘financing solution for various types of finance needs. The ' SBL ' (small business loan ') from government lenders have a number of great uses - we're going to cover off 4 of them. Let's dig in.

Different objectives in Canadian business financing more often than not requires different solutions - so that typically means different rules around what works, what doesnt and what's required. But uniquely to the SBL loan it has the ability to ' fix ' at least 4 different financing needs.

Let's recap those 4 uses of the program - They are:

Purchase an existing business

Start a business

Buy an existing or new franchise

Finance leasehold improvements to your premises


We've spoken of ' government lenders ' in the program. In reality there is just one government lender and that’s our Canadian banks. They are essentially the ‘delivery vehicle ' for your SBL financing needs. There's a little irony here in that the same loan you COULD NOT get from a Canadian chartered bank is suddenly ... AVAILABLE!

The simple reason for that is that the government, via INDUSTRY CANADA essentially guarantees the majority of the loan to our Canadian banks. In recent years that has meant that every type of business in Canada, in almost all industries has received billions of dollars of loans annually - recent stats are that about 8000 companies apply and are approved under the program.

At the end of the day it's simply an ' incentive ' for our banks to lend to the SME sector. One technical point is that if your firm has either over 5 Million dollars of actual or projected (in case of a start up) sales revenue you are disqualified for the program. Luckily that 5 Million $ threshold still covers tens of thousands of firms that can still access the loan. In fact govt stats tell us it’s these firms that are powering a huge part of the economy.

If you're serious about getting approved for the right amount and in a timely manner it's necessary to give the banker and the program what they want. The good news is that list is not that large.

Essential elements of a solid loan package include:

Business plan / cash flow
Owner bio
List of assets /items to be financed/acquired
Personal financial info on the owner (reasonable personal credit is a must)
A Premises lease identifying your business location


If you feel you're unable to access the right banker or put together a proper package consider seeking out and speaking to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business FinancingAdvisor with a track record of success who can fast track you to federal government loans 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 :

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A Franchise Loan Need : No Miracle Required For Loans For Franchises

Let Franchise Financing Be Your Success Story In Entrepreneurship

OVERVIEW – Information on loans for franchises in Canada . What are the key elements of franchise loan success for the new or existing franchisee








Loans for franchises in Canada have the ability to make entrepreneurship a true success story in Canadian business - being unsuccessful brings the opposite. Let's dig in.

A franchise loan in Canada, achieved properly and under the right circumstances gives the franchisee the ability to acquire and grow a small business into a larger successful business. Unfortunately there is no ' instruction manual ' on getting franchise financing done right , so we'll share some sound strategies and info on ensuring you're a part of the Canadian franchise success story .

While there are always different factors why a franchise might fail - i.e. lack of management, experience, a poor choice for franchisor or location , etc its a pretty sure thing that financing done properly is also at the heart of franchise success.

Not having the right amount funding will always be a setback for the new franchisee - most will agree it sets up a recipe for guaranteed failure. That undercapitalization comes from a couple of key mistakes made by the new franchisee:

Inability to truly understand their operating costs

Poor start up estimates

No back up plan if additional equity is required

Lack of working capital after the franchise is acquired

Poor planning for future investments required in assets, working capital, renovations, etc

There is no easy money when it comes to franchise loans in Canada. While the U.S. market has a substantial number of other financing options the Canadian franchisee must choose from a small handful of finance options - therefore re-enforcing the need to do things right.

Those franchise options? They include specialty franchise funding from the one or two players in Canada offering this financing, the Govt Small Business Loan , and a combination of commercial finance solutions via equipment financing, leasehold finance, merchant cash flow advances,

Whether it’s a franchise loan or any other type of business financing leverage, i.e. the right amount of debt is key to business success. Typical satisfactory debt to equity ratios for franchise financing are in the 2:1 OR 3:1 range, meaning simply that the owner should have at least a half or a third of the total capital committed personally .

Those funds typically come from savings, but we always encourage franchisees to never over commit personal capital and not to collapse registered investments or take on collateral mortgages on personal property. Bottom line - don't mix your personal and business finances in the wrong manner.

If you're looking to be a ' SUCCESS STORY ' in Canadian franchise financing when it comes to a franchise loan seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can help that ' miracle needed ' process along .




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 :


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Financing Businesses In Canada : Recognizing Early Warning Signs For A Business Plan Proposal Requirement

What Types Of Canadian Business Financing Require A Business Plan

OVERVIEW – Information on how Canadian business owners can determine the need for a proper business plan proposal for finance requirements . Financing businesses in Canada ( sometimes ) requires a proper busines splan proposal

Financing businesses in Canada may, or may not, require a business plan proposal. When do business plans make or break your firms financing objectives, and are they required at all? What are the risks of not having a plan when you need one? Let's dig in.

Business owners and financial managers typically associate business plans with funding requests. Done properly the document reflects the type and amount of funding you need (for example - capital expenditures / buying a business, etc) potential future financing needs, and what banks and other lenders (commercial finance companies, etc) call the ' use of proceeds'.

Additionally a proper document such as that will include how the loan or financing needs fit into your businesses overall working capital and cash flow needs. It sometimes is forgotten that the lender is fixated on one thing - getting repaid!

While many plans we see focus on the past and present it's always critical to integrate your financing into the future - re-iterating how debt will be repaid, etc. Time periods for repayment are important also, as you want to be able to demonstrate things like timing of cash flows, cyclicality in your business, temporary ' bulges ' of sales and cash flow.

A sense of urgency is not the best theme to have in your business plans. That's when the ability to properly anticipate future financing needs helps your proposal stand our as more legitimate. Financing under pressure almost never works - dire straits financing is certainly achievable - but not recommended as a strategy!

Start up business financing almost always requires a proper business plan. Here capital and funding is typically more costly as it's associated with more ' risk ' - so your ability to have a clear sound business plan reflecting realistic potential success is desired. Certain industries are occasionally out of favor - if that's the case even more care is needed.

Here's a quick recap of some of the main types of Canadian business finance solutions - highlighting a more clear need for when you might best consider the need for a business plan

A/R Financing - not required

Inventory Financing - not required

Govt SBL Loans - required/recommended

Term loans - Recommended

Acquisition Financing - Required/recommended

SR&ED & Film Tax Credit Financing - not required

Franchise Financing - Required and recommended

Working capital term loans - Recommended


The cost and time in preparing a business plan that reflects your funding needs is more reasonable than most owners imagine. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can ensure your plan is cost effective and works.

The business owner/ financial manager should always be on the lookout for those 'warning signs' that a good business plan proposal is required - one that reflects that your company merits and deserves the financing it needs to start /operate/grow or acquire a business.



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 PLAN EXPERTISE




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Accounts Receivable Finance Solutions In Canada : Break Free With This Receivables Purchase Strategy That Works - Confidentially

Use Accounts Receivable Financing To Fund Your Company Just Like The Big Guys

OVERVIEW – Information on accounts receivable finance solutions in Canada . Why a Confidential receivable purchase finance strategy works when it comes to cash flow

Accounts receivable finance solutions are both used and needed by any size of company, all the way from start up to the largest corporations in the world. But there's a difference in how companies finance their current assets such as A/R, but it's still possible for companies in the SME sector to achieve the same benefits. Let's dig in.

The methods that Canadian business employs, what they are called and how they work is ' the nut ' of the matter. For instance some of the large mega corporations in Canada (and the U.S.) use a process called ' Securitization' that is the essence of what we're talking about - a receivables purchase strategy.

How does that process work, and can it be used in some manner by the smaller firm who is looking to cash flow their current assets, primarily the receivables generated from commercial sales .

It's important to always understand that A/R financing is never really a ' loan’. Typically it's just a ' systematic' method of cash flowing your sales as soon as you generate a sale - if your choose!

By the way, the essence of good accounts receivable management never changes , whether you' re using securitization or a comparable alternative such as what we'll discuss - CONFIDENTIAL A/R FINANCING . At the heart of anyone selling on credit is prudent risk management, good collections, prompt invoicing, allowing for bad debt, etc.

Whether your firm is securitizing receivables or financing them via a confidential receivable finance solution it’s always about the ' aging ' of the receivable. Typically the benchmark for uncollectibility and financeability is 90 days - after that timeframe the A/R lender, bank, or commercial finance company etc assumes that those accounts are uncollectible, and unfinanceable.

What then is the essence of Confidential A/R finance that can be used by any company that wishes to finance sales growth? It could not be simpler. Your firm bills and collects its own receivables - cash for those sales is sent directly to your bank - allowing you to finance operations and most importantly growth. The solution is optimal for those firms that cannot achieve any or all of the bank financing they needed vis a vis a proper business credit line.

If you're looking for ' big guy ' solutions for your business and want to ' break free' from the lack of commercial 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 a receivables purchase strategy that works.



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 CONFIDENTIAL A/R FINANCING EXPERTISE




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Financing SR ED Canada Program Claims : SR ED CRA Loans Accelerate R & D Cash Flow

Just Say ‘ No ‘ To Waiting For Your SR&ED Refundable Tax Credit – Finance Your Claim!

OVERVIEW – Information on financing SR ED ( SR&ED) Canada program claims for the refundable SRED CRA tax credit . The ability to finance a claim accelerates recovery of R&D Expenses

Financing SR & ED Canada program claims in Canada comes with issues that can either slow down your claim or speed it up. Knowing what works and what doesn't in SRED CRA finance goes a long way towards a successful acceleration of R&D cash flow. Let's dig in.

As we've said numerous obstacles exist in the SR&ED program that can hamper your ability to recover funds quickly. Having said that doing certain things right can have the opposite effect - reversing the R and D cash flow drain.

Recent changes in the last couple years really leveled the playing field when it comes to the SR ED refundable tax credit.

Business owners certainly have the option of preparing their claim themselves - in fact who better understands what they are trying to achieve in research and development than the business owner/manager themselves.

Yet as in any ' government' program that has some complexity attached to it sometimes some experience is helpful. Enter the SRED consultant - someone who prepares and helps file your claim. They are compensated on a strict ' fee ' basis, and in the majority of cases they work on a ' contingency basis ‘, taking a per cent age of the total amount recovered under the refundable tax credit program.

The quality of your consultant vis a vis credibility and expertise play a key role in the financing of your claim. While the industry seems to have eliminated the ' bad actors ' the key point here is that a reputable consultant maximizes your claim and adds credibility to the CRA validation process around your claim - which in fact may include an audit and meeting with the CRA rep.

Preparing your claim yourself of course saves you a ton of money - at the same time it also raises a flag to CRA that your claim has potential to be ' non compliant ' to the rules of the program .

We would add that even the large BIG 4 accounting firms in Canada all have active SR & ED practices.

The financing of your SRED CRA claim takes into account who prepared your claim, as well as any previous claim history you have. By the way, financing on first time claimants is 100% ok. Here it might help if you take advantage of the governments ' formal pre approval ' process.

What government program isn’t associated with paperwork?!

While that might be a ' myth vs. reality ' statement the fact is that the govt has tried to streamline the program re online application, initial screening to ensure validity, etc

While we can go round and round on the merits of a good claim and who prepares it and how at the end of the day its simply ensuring your claim is ' eligible ' and that you have the ' documentation' to back it up.

As far as we're concerned financing a claim is easier than writing one up. Claims are financed in a unique manner - they are financed as ' bridge loans ' - providing you with funds for up to 70% of the combined value of your claim. No payments are made during the loan duration and you receive the balance of funds when your claim is approved, less financing costs that are mezzanine rates in nature.

Credible firms with good claims can also take advantage or financing such as a SR&ED line of credit being put in place - as well your next claim can start being financed now for qualified firms.

While playing the waiting game might pay off in some forms of business it doesn't when it comes to waiting for govt cash , so seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success
who can help you cash flow your claim .. today!



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 SR&ED FINANCING EXPERTISE



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