Commercial Bank Financing In Canada : Eliminating What Could Go Wrong With Your Business Credit

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Commercial Bank Financing in Canada : Is Your Access To Business Credit Working Hard Or Hardly Working ?!

OVERVIEW – Information on the commercial bank financing offerings in Canada. Business loans and other non bank offerings are profiled regarding benefits and alternatives

Business loans via commercial bank financing in Canada can often leave business owners / financial mgrs with the sense that something isn't right. We're looking at the access to capital via bank solutions, ensuring that business credit ' works' for your firm. Let's dig in.


Bank finance solutions are of course not the only way for you to fund your business. Other solutions may well achieve the goal - they include:

Asset based loans - Asset based business credit lines

Factoring /AR Financing

Inventory loans

Purchase Order/Contract financing

Equipment leasing

Royalty/Sales Finance
SR&ED Tax Credit Finance


Why does business tend to gravitate towards ' the bank ' for its financing needs? Two most common answers to that question are cost and flexibility.

When does bank financing not work for your firm? The answer typically is that your firm can't demonstrate ' cash flow ' and ' collateral' that are the two main components of the bank credit decision. Your ability to properly demonstrate consistent cash flow is always the focus of the banker.

Because are banks in Canada are both highly regulated, as well as being ' public companies ' they are scrutinized by both the govt and shareholders on a constant basis. Many business owners/financial mgrs are therefore mistaken when they adopt the mindset that there is a major difference between different banks.

Key point - While there isn’t significant differences in the bank lending mindset there are huge differences in individual bankers relative to their expertise and capability and reputation within the bank. Our point? It's the banker, not the bank!

One of the greatest challenges a company can face is when the business becomes ' off side ' on the bank relationship. That ' special loan' or' problem loan' status can be a difficult one to overcome if you don't have the proper advisor in place.

At that point your ' collateral' and ' capacity ' are not working , and you need to get it working - quickly . While in some cases the bank relationship can be saved that unfortunately is not always the case. That's the time to consider a ' specialty lender.

An interesting aspect of Canadian business finance is that many of the ' non bank' solutions offered by commercial finance firms have been targeted by banks. A majority of the banks now offer some or all of the specialty offerings offered by commercial finance companies. So once again it’s incumbent on the business owner/ financial manager to evaluate the cost, quality of the relationship and expertise, and your ' capacity' to meet bank requirements. The caveat - beware the intense conservatism of the bank as it relates to financial covenants, reliance on back up personal guarantees, etc.

If you feel your business credit needs are ' hardly working' and you want to elevate status to code ' working hard ' seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success
who can ensure you are making the right financing decisions.


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 - Completed in excess of 100 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 & Contact Details :

Info re: Canadian business financing & contact details :


7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL = CANADIAN COMMERCIAL BANK FINANCING AND BUSINESS LOAN EXPERTISE




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 '

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stan has had a successful career with some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
Prior to founding 7 Park Avenue Financial in 2004 his employers over the last 25 years were, ASHLAND OIL, ( 1977-1980) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ( 1980-1990) ) CABLE & WIRELESS PLC,( 1991 -1993) ) AND HEWLETT PACKARD ( 1994-2004 ) He is an expert in Canadian Business Financing.

Stan has over 40 years of business and finance executive experience. He has been recognized as a credit/financial executive for three of the largest technology companies in the world; Hewlett-Packard, Digital Equipment and Cable & Wireless. Stan has had in depth, hands on experience in assessing and evaluating thousands of companies that are seeking financing and expansion. He has been instrumental in helping many companies progress through every phase of financing, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing and human resources. Stan has worked with startups and public corporations and has many times established the financial wherewithal of organizations before approving millions of dollars of financing facilities and instruments on behalf of his employers.







Stan Prokop

Account Receivable Financing : The Receivables Factoring Solution Not Everyone Knows About Or Understands

What Happens When You Use The Right Accounts Receivable Financing Solution?

OVERVIEW – Information on account receivable financing in Canada. Factoring receivables is often misunderstood and benefits are significant . Here’s why.. and how to!

Accounts receivable financing solutions often have Canadian business owners/financial mgrs not fully understanding the impact and benefits. Also known as ' factoring receivables' one top expert probably describes it best - Expensive... and Valuable! Let's dig in.

Numerous source of A/R financing are available to your company when you're looking to finance sales. That, whether you like it or not, is part of the confusion around the multitude of ' offerings' that come from asset based lenders and commercial finance companies.

The best way to describe the fundamental receivables finance offering is to think of it as an alternative to a bank line of credit - although numerous key differences have to be fully understood to make the ' Valuable' part of our expensive/valuable equation work!

One positive aspect of factoring is the fact that it provides a significant borrowing leverage - typical advances are in the 90% range. Most business owners are aware that banks only finance AR at 75% as a most common practice.

A proper financing will allow you to draw against the previous month end A/R. With that information the owner/mgr can then calculate ' borrowing power' for the month, allowing for proper cash flow planning.

When you are factoring receivables who your client pays and how they pay is key to getting the best possible facility in place. In the majority of cases payments by your clients are made to a bank ' lockbox/post office box' controlled by the finance company. This works best... for the finance company. The optimal solution sought by most owners is of course to have their clients pay them. They want to maintain the client relationship as well as be perceived as in charge of their own business finances.

The solution to the client payment problem? We call it CONFIDENTIAL A/R / INVOICE FINANCING. The process? Your client pays you!

Pricing on A/R financing in Canada varies, again emphasizing the need to ensure you are working with the right firm or advisor. While small facilities are in fact available and popular the truth of the matter is that facilities typically are in the 250k range and up - with virtually no upper limit - including 'factoring' in your growth prospects.

In future updates we'll discuss the more on the mechanics and cost of factoring receivables and why the perfect solution to financing your sales might just be around the corner. If you're looking to understand ' VALUABLE ' versus ' EXPENSIVE ' in non bank sales finance solutions 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 your funding 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 - Completed in excess of 100 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 & Contact Details :


7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL = CANADIAN ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE FINANCING AND FACTORING EXPERTISE



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 '

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stan has had a successful career with some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
Prior to founding 7 Park Avenue Financial in 2004 his employers over the last 25 years were, ASHLAND OIL, ( 1977-1980) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ( 1980-1990) ) CABLE & WIRELESS PLC,( 1991 -1993) ) AND HEWLETT PACKARD ( 1994-2004 ) He is an expert in Canadian Business Financing.

Stan has over 40 years of business and finance executive experience. He has been recognized as a credit/financial executive for three of the largest technology companies in the world; Hewlett-Packard, Digital Equipment and Cable & Wireless. Stan has had in depth, hands on experience in assessing and evaluating thousands of companies that are seeking financing and expansion. He has been instrumental in helping many companies progress through every phase of financing, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing and human resources. Stan has worked with startups and public corporations and has many times established the financial wherewithal of organizations before approving millions of dollars of financing facilities and instruments on behalf of his employers.




















Stan Prokop

Asset Based Lenders : They Have Changed The Face Of Alternative Business Finance In Canada

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Your Business Financing Isn’t Broken .. So It Must Be Working.. Right? Asset Based Lending 101

OVERVIEW – Information on asset based lenders in Canada . Alternative business finance just might be the way to get your company financed properly

Asset based lenders play an increasing role in the business owners/financial mgrs search for alternate business finance needs that solve their challenges around growth and operations. Let's dig in.

One fundamental challenge of understanding the ‘ABL’ (asset based lending) offering is... you guessed it... understanding what it is! As in numerous industries different terms mean different things to different folks. In the context of what we're talking about it’s the offering by commercial finance companies of loans and credit lines based on the core collateral of your company. Typically that’s receivables, inventory, and fixed assets. It's as simple as that.

Because a real asset based loan or credit line is based on borrowing against specific assets the real benefit of ABL emerges very quickly - more cash and significantly more flexibility as compared to Canadian chartered bank offerings. We can't say it any more simply - it's all about the asset!

Different forms of asset finance are available for the stage your company is in, up to and including distress. In many cases certain industries demand more financing needs, and your company may be in a transition stage from typical scenarios of start up, high growth, mature, distress, etc. Because it's all about the assets and the true value (not book value!) ABL works.

Most common forms of 'ABL ‘? They include

Non bank asset based lines of credit (they combine receivables/inventory and fixed assets into one revolving credit line)

Sale Leasebacks

Tax Credit Financing

Inventory Finance

A/R finance

SR&ED Tax Credit Financing

Equipment Finance


What then are some key benefits that would make the business owner consider an alternative business finance solution. They include:

1. Any form of debt or alternative finance is cheaper than giving up equity ownership

2. Business owners/mgrs still have all the flexibility of running their own company without the fear of falling offside on ratios and covenants typically associated with senior debt financing

3. The competitive nature of the asset finance industry allows owners/mgrs to gravitate to a firm who best meets their needs

4. True asset based credit lines grow along with the business

One of the most interesting aspects of the offerings of asset based lenders is the fact that these offerings appeal to firms of any credit quality. Even well managed growing and profitable businesses have the constant pressure of working within current credit facilities to run and grow their business.

Equally, companies that have much more unpredictable financial progress (variable profits and losses, cash flow bulge needs, too much term debt, etc) are more often than not the perfect match for the asset based lender offering.

If your business financing is ' broken ', and you want to fix it 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 you alternative business finance needs.



Stan Prokop – Founder : 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 100 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 = CANADIAN ASSET BASED LENDING EXPERTISE

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 '

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stan has had a successful career with some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
Prior to founding 7 Park Avenue Financial in 2004 his employers over the last 25 years were, ASHLAND OIL, ( 1977-1980) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ( 1980-1990) ) CABLE & WIRELESS PLC,( 1991 -1993) ) AND HEWLETT PACKARD ( 1994-2004 ) He is an expert in Canadian Business Financing.

Stan has over 40 years of business and finance executive experience. He has been recognized as a credit/financial executive for three of the largest technology companies in the world; Hewlett-Packard, Digital Equipment and Cable & Wireless. Stan has had in depth, hands on experience in assessing and evaluating thousands of companies that are seeking financing and expansion. He has been instrumental in helping many companies progress through every phase of financing, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing and human resources. Stan has worked with startups and public corporations and has many times established the financial wherewithal of organizations before approving millions of dollars of financing facilities and instruments on behalf of his employers.



Stan Prokop

Business Financing In Canada : Sensible Loans And Funding Options That Work

You Can’t Handle The Truth ! Or Can You? How Much Debt & Financing Do You Really Need

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OVERVIEW – Information on business financing in Canada . The right funding options and loans will determine financial success. Here is why.. and how

Business financing needs in Canada often raises the question “How much debt can my business handle?". Loans come with fixed payment obligations and other funding options also come with other challenges such as collateral, covenants, personal guarantees, etc. Those outside restrictions alone will often determine the amount of financing you are eligible for. Let's dig in.

While every business owner/financial mgr appreciates a lender who understands their business and industry access to that quality is never guaranteed. While it's true an eligible business can ' load up ' on financing to the point where it's ' unhealthy' for the business in many cases it's your bank or commercial finance company that will set a cap .

The issue of ' how much ' is also an interesting one because different industries have different financial characteristics. For example lenders and financial analysts feel most mfg. companies can carry twice as much debt as their owner equity while finance firms, as an example, can have 2, 3, 4, 5 times and more debt than equity. Knowing a bit about your industry characteristics can help you therefore determine the amount and type of funding options you need.

For companies that are young or growing quickly the issue of personal guarantees is always a careful one to consider. Knowing the true value of the assets on your balance sheet is key, we assure clients that a bank or commercial finance firm will focus in on this area. Asset and liquidation values are a ' worst case' type calculation, but nonetheless important.

Remember also that debt typically comes in the form of fixed obligations such as loan payments or lease payments ; but numerous financing options available to the business owner/mgr also simply monetize or ' cash flow ' your assets - adding no additional debt to the balance sheet. Cash flow budgets are also important - business rarely travels in a straight line and peaks, valleys, and ' bulges' are common.

It's important to mention also that quite often, in fact in most cases, that no one single type of financing will solve all your business challenges. The better news though is that numerous types of loans and funding options can solve your borrowing needs. Those solutions include:

A/R Financing

Term Loans

Bank lines of credit

Non bank asset based business lines of credit

Inventory finance

Tax Credit Financing ( sr&ed )

P O Financing

Royalty/ Sales financing

Sale Leasebacks

Equipment financing

Commercial mortgage re-financing

While the solutions available are of course ' positive ' in nature it's important to remember also that it's sometimes a challenge to navigate working with 2 or more lenders.

So, can you handle the truth? If you're looking for ' sensible ' business financing seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you in maximizing your capital needs.


7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL = CANADIAN BUSINESS FINANCING EXPERTISE



Stan Prokop - founder of 7 Park Avenue Financial –

http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com

Originating business financing for Canadian companies , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing . In business 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
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 '

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stan has had a successful career with some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
Prior to founding 7 Park Avenue Financial in 2004 his employers over the last 25 years were, ASHLAND OIL, ( 1977-1980) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ( 1980-1990) ) CABLE & WIRELESS PLC,( 1991 -1993) ) AND HEWLETT PACKARD ( 1994-2004 ) He is an expert in Canadian Business Financing.

Stan has over 40 years of business and finance executive experience. He has been recognized as a credit/financial executive for three of the largest technology companies in the world; Hewlett-Packard, Digital Equipment and Cable & Wireless. Stan has had in depth, hands on experience in assessing and evaluating thousands of companies that are seeking financing and expansion. He has been instrumental in helping many companies progress through every phase of financing, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing and human resources. Stan has worked with startups and public corporations and has many times established the financial wherewithal of organizations before approving millions of dollars of financing facilities and instruments on behalf of his employers.






Stan Prokop

Canadian Franchisee Loans and Business Funding - 4 Secrets To Financing A Franchise

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Information on financing a franchise in Canada. Loans and funding tips you can use as a franchisee seeking business funding for your start up business in the franchising industry sector you have chosen

The inside edge. You want it, we have it! Have we got some tips and secrets to share for you.

We're talking about financing your franchise - the successful completion of your entrepreneurial dream in Canada. As a franchisee you want to be aware of your options in loans and funding programs that are geared specifically to financing a start up business in the booming franchise industry.

We're going to discuss 4 key elements of a proven formula for franchise success. What are they? Simply speaking its ensuring you have a business plan that accurately resembles the financial aspects of your business. Number two is the types of emphasis that is put on your own personal background and credit history. Number 3 is the knowledge of franchise financing options in Canada, and number 4, (often # 1 in your mind probably) the amount of personal funds you have to commit or invest to get your business going and your franchisee funding approved.

Let's dig in! OPM. What is it? It's stands for other peoples money and its critical you understand that a franchise is composed of two elements with respect to your financing plan - debt (what your borrow) and equity (what you put in). Our key point here is simply that while there is no proper mix of what works for the combination of those two elements. No franchise is financed with 100% borrowed funds - conversely you don't want to ' pay cash ' for your business and risk all, or a lot of everything you own (house, savings, etc) for a start up business such as a franchise.

We will also share with you that some of the very specialized franchisee loan program in Canada typically require a 30 - 40% owner equity, or down payment. That can be achieved in several different ways.

Should you tap into your retirement plans to fund your franchise? That's not our call, but if you have capital outside your savings we would not recommend collapsing RRSP's, or taking out home mortgages, etc for the purpose of financing and funding your franchise.

Clients often ask how their personal credit history affects their ability to get franchise financing. In general we can say it's a key point in the whole approval process. Many Canadians aren't aware that the entire credit history system in Canada is based on a simple score. You should have a score of at least 650 to be successful in traditional franchise finance. So check your score in advance. And by the way, higher is better!

The business plan is a key element of your whole package. Many clients don't have experience or financial acumen to prepare a proper plan. Not a problem as you can seek a Canadian business financing advisor, or accountant, etc to prepare your plan. A good basic plan comes at a very reasonable cost.


The business plan is your ' total picture 'of your franchise. Basic elements are yourself, your background and business or industry experience, info on your franchise, and some basic financial projections. Naturally the better recognized and successful your brand the more attractive your perceived chances of success are.

As a franchisee what loans and funding is available in Canada. As unbelievable as it may seem the government of Canada, via Industry Canada, is one of the largest players in your franchise success. A program called the BIL / CSBF program is hugely popular and finances mot franchises fewer than 350k in Canada. We strongly recommend you seek out and investigate this program, it's probably the key to 95% our client's success in financing a franchise with funding that comes with great rates, terms and structures and limited guarantees. Bottom line, check it out!

So there you have it, 4 key elements, and secrets if you will, to franchisee financing success. Summarized... a solid business plan, some good business or industry experience coupled with a reasonable personal credit history, a down payment that is aligned to your overall financing needs and personal situation, and, last but not least, knowledge of programs such as the BIL which are geared toward franchise finance success.

So now you know!

P.S. Good luck in your entrepreneurial dream, and going it alone is never good, so seek the services of a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success



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.


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 '

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stan has had a successful career with some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
Prior to founding 7 Park Avenue Financial in 2004 his employers over the last 25 years were, ASHLAND OIL, ( 1977-1980) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ( 1980-1990) ) CABLE & WIRELESS PLC,( 1991 -1993) ) AND HEWLETT PACKARD ( 1994-2004 ) He is an expert in Canadian Business Financing.

Stan has over 40 years of business and finance executive experience. He has been recognized as a credit/financial executive for three of the largest technology companies in the world; Hewlett-Packard, Digital Equipment and Cable & Wireless. Stan has had in depth, hands on experience in assessing and evaluating thousands of companies that are seeking financing and expansion. He has been instrumental in helping many companies progress through every phase of financing, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing and human resources. Stan has worked with startups and public corporations and has many times established the financial wherewithal of organizations before approving millions of dollars of financing facilities and instruments on behalf of his employers.



Stan Prokop



Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6224647

The Key To Working Capital Financing - Asset Based Lenders

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Feeling Like You Just Got Clocked In Your Business Line Of Credit Needs?

Information on working capital financing and asset based lines of credit offered by asset based lenders in Canada. How these facilities improve and increase your cash flow

Wondering how your competition seems to have all the working capital financing they need and you don't - the key

to that answer might just be asset based lenders and the asset based lines of credit they offer to Canadian businesses such as yours.

Let's examine how this relatively new and unique method of business financing can totally alter your business financing success.

The acronym for this type of financing is A B L; simply speaking its daily cash flow provided against your current, and sometimes now so current assets. What do we mean by that? Simply that this facility allows you to margin your receivables, inventory, and in most cases, should you choose, fixed assets and real estate. You are probably saying to yourself that you could arrange financing on your own re those fixed assets and real estate - but we are talking about using those assets as collateral for your daily revolving line of credit. So you aren't borrowing, you are not bringing debt on to your balance sheet, you are just leveraging your ' assets ' (that's the 'A' in ABL!) for daily cash flow and working capital.

And why are we claiming that this type of working capital financing just might be your key to business success. Simply because you have probably found it has been challenging to get the full amount of business credit you need. In some cases you might have discovered its been a challenge to get business lines of credit of any manner.

So if your competitors are using this type of financing today, who exactly is eligible for it, and is your firm a candidate. The answer is simply that if your firm has a combination of 250k in working capital assets you are immediately eligible for asset based lines of credit. We would add that firms with smaller asset sizes can still monetize those receivables via invoice financing or discounting, but that's not our key focus for today's information exchange.

So now you now the offering are out there. But why should you consider it. Simply because your firm might be in one of a number of special situations - that includes issues such as your need for increased daily operating cash, you wish to merge with or finance an acquisition, you have been unable to obtain inventory financing elsewhere, you are growing to quickly for traditional Canadian chartered banking financing, etc! We are pretty sure you get the picture now!

The benefits to this type of business financing must by now be pretty obvious. It's all about access to working capital financing and cash flow that you couldn't access before. Assets that couldn't be financed are now financeable, and inventory financing, previously limited or unavailable now looms on your growth horizon.

Who are these asset based lenders, and what is the cost of this financing? We'll leave that one for another day, but if you want to investigate asset based lines of credit for your firm ( remember, your competitor probably already has ) then speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success
who will assist you with identifying benefits and the best solution for your current strained needs in business finance.


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.




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 '

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stan has had a successful career with some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
Prior to founding 7 Park Avenue Financial in 2004 his employers over the last 25 years were, ASHLAND OIL, ( 1977-1980) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ( 1980-1990) ) CABLE & WIRELESS PLC,( 1991 -1993) ) AND HEWLETT PACKARD ( 1994-2004 ) He is an expert in Canadian Business Financing.

Stan has over 40 years of business and finance executive experience. He has been recognized as a credit/financial executive for three of the largest technology companies in the world; Hewlett-Packard, Digital Equipment and Cable & Wireless. Stan has had in depth, hands on experience in assessing and evaluating thousands of companies that are seeking financing and expansion. He has been instrumental in helping many companies progress through every phase of financing, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing and human resources. Stan has worked with startups and public corporations and has many times established the financial wherewithal of organizations before approving millions of dollars of financing facilities and instruments on behalf of his employers.




Stan Prokop






Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5895090

Business Finance In Canada: Stop Struggling With Loan Needs Via These Financing Sources

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Is Your Business Financing Strategy On Code Yellow : Here’s How To Get To Code Orange!

OVERVIEW – Information on financing sources in Canada for business finance loan needs . Choosing the right funding is critical to growth success

Business finance in Canada comes with a lot of challenges : While Jeff Cooper in 1989 was definitely not talking about financing sources and loan prospects in the Canadian marketplace he seems to have invented something that could well benefit business owners/financial mgrs.

That ' invention'? He's credited with encouraging the mind set of Code Yellow... allowing you to understand you might be in danger. His suggestion? Move to a ‘Code Orange ' mindset - that which you're prepared to take action! Let's examine ' Code Orange' in business financing! Let's dig in.

Knowing how much funding you require, and where to go for that funding is the essence of proper capital needs. Do you realize that those funding sources are in effect boiled down to 3 essential areas, with numerous options within those?

The three areas? Internal cash flow via better asset turnover and profit and margins. 2nd: Supplier/vendor/payable finance strategies. 3rd - banks and commercial finance companies.

Your business is ' well run' when you use the right combo of debt and owner equity. Debt and asset financing depends also on the size and stage of growth your business is in. When we meet with clients it relatively easy to identify what type of financing will work best for their current need. In fact 10 types come to mind. They include:

A/R Financing

Inventory Finance

Sale Leasebacks

Equipment finance

P O Financing

SR&ED Tax credit finance

Bank Credit Lines / Non Bank Asset based credit lines

Sales/Royalty Finance

Cash Flow loans

Govt Guaranteed Small Business Loans

It's in fact ' where your company is now ‘that really will determine which of these finance solutions will solve your current critical need.

Winning in business finance in Canada is really all about successfully planning ahead for your growth and operating needs. It's that mgmt mindset that moves you from Code Yellow to Code Orange!

The challenge exists because most top experts agree that no perfect financing exists, but some solutions are better than others for the current time. That's also where a cash flow forecast will always help you determine what your financing path is. It shouldn't seem a mystery to the business owner/mgr that different banks and commercial finance firms are in fact looking for your business.

In summary? You will move to Code Orange ( take action ) by ensuring you are know why and when you need funding, as well as determining the best cost and optimal use of funds. If you want to better understand what stage your business is in and what sources of funds are available seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success
who can help you eliminate the struggle for proper business financing.


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 100 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 = CANADIAN BUSINESS FINANCE EXPERTISE


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 '

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stan has had a successful career with some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
Prior to founding 7 Park Avenue Financial in 2004 his employers over the last 25 years were, ASHLAND OIL, ( 1977-1980) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ( 1980-1990) ) CABLE & WIRELESS PLC,( 1991 -1993) ) AND HEWLETT PACKARD ( 1994-2004 ) He is an expert in Canadian Business Financing.

Stan has over 40 years of business and finance executive experience. He has been recognized as a credit/financial executive for three of the largest technology companies in the world; Hewlett-Packard, Digital Equipment and Cable & Wireless. Stan has had in depth, hands on experience in assessing and evaluating thousands of companies that are seeking financing and expansion. He has been instrumental in helping many companies progress through every phase of financing, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing and human resources. Stan has worked with startups and public corporations and has many times established the financial wherewithal of organizations before approving millions of dollars of financing facilities and instruments on behalf of his employers.







Stan Prokop