WELCOME !

Thanks for dropping in for some hopefully great business info and on occasion some hopefully not too sarcastic comments on the state of Business Financing in Canada and what we are doing about it !

In 2004 I founded 7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL. At that time I had spent all my working life, at that time - Over 30 years in Commercial credit and lending and Canadian business financing. I believe the commercial lending landscape has drastically changed in Canada. I believe a void exists for business owners and finance managers for companies, large and small who want service, creativity, and alternatives.

Every day we strive to consistently deliver business financing that you feel meets the needs of your business. If you believe as we do that financing solutions and alternatives exist for your firm we want to talk to you. Our purpose is simple: we want to deliver the best business finance solutions for your company.



Friday, August 25, 2017

Can Financing Receivables Ignite Your Business Funding . Cost and Benefits Of Factoring Funding In Canada

















Know How To Fire Up Business Cash Flow?




Information on financing receivables in Canada. Assessing invoice finance as a finance options , and understanding the cost of factoring a/r in the Canadian business financing funding marketplace.






We'd all agree there’s a major difference in igniting, and on the other hand, freezing your business credit. We maintain to clients that financing receivables is a key ' igniter ' of cash flow funding in Canada when the Canadian business owner and financial manager is experiencing the business credit freeze !


Trends now show that thousands of businesses in Canada find themselves unable to get the financing they need. Whether they are ' cut off ' or simply ' restricted' in getting capital into their firm the repercussions can be anywhere from being mild to severe, severe of course meaning closing your business.


So why is receivable finance funding different, and how does the business owner/manager asses the cost of factoring A/R into a sensible arrangement?


The essence of invoice discounting, aka ' factoring, aka ' invoice discounting ' is simply the ability to monetize sales directly into cash as you generate revenue. That in itself is a powerful statement. Where things go wrong is when your business locks itself into a facility that either costs too much, is unwieldy to operate, and simply doesnt mesh with your day to day operations. By the way, that absolutely doesnt have to be the case!


So if banks also margin receivables for cash flow for your business wouldn't Canada's chartered banks be the optimal solutions for cash flow finance. Well they would be that perfect solution if your business qualifies, and if you do qualify do you in fact have access to all the credit you need to grow the business when it comes to seasonality, large orders, cash flow bulges, slow paying clients, etc. The answer is that while our banks in Canada provide the best and most ' low cost ' solution the reality is that not everyone qualifies.


The short answer to bank versus non bank funding in Canada, when it comes to A/R finance is that the bank bases its decision on your sales, profits, and balance sheet; Factoring on the other hand bases its finance formula only on your sales and the invoices generated from that revenue. Oh and by the way, funding is in fact ' same day '. And it's only as complex as you want it to be , and the industry itself , unfortunately does a good job sometime of employing smoke and mirrors to hide costs and day to day facilitation of the financing . That's when you need clarity!


The key to a successful A/R finance program in Canada is your management of the program. The type of facility you enter into, as well as your ability to control what you finance and when is critical. And , as a kicker, our recommendation to clients are ' confidential ' facilities that allow you to bill and collect your own receivables in a manner that allows the competition to do only one thing - figure out where you are getting all that cash .


Whether you're a start up, medium sized firm, or a large corporation, financing receivables can be a huge part of your business success. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor today who can assist you with the facility that makes the most sense for your unique needs.





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


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 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations .




' 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.




Thursday, August 24, 2017

Commercial Equipment Lease Financing Solutions For Acquiring Assets Your Business Needs













Looking For The Best Commercial Equipment Lease Solutions for Canadian Business?



Information on commercial equipment lease finance options for business owners/financial mgrs






Canadian business owners and financial managers continually are searching for the best equipment financing structures for their asset acquisitions. Commercial equipment lease solutions offer the benefits those business owners are looking for. The only challenge of course if to navigate the minefield of knowing who to deal with, what criteria are required to get approved, and what rates and structures and overall terms best suit your firms needs .

Asset acquisition of new equipment is one of the most logical ways of staying ahead of the competition and technology curve – whether your firm is in the high tech industry or at the opposite end of the spectrum as one of our clients are, manufacturing nails for the lumber industry and selling into big box stores .

Not only are those asset acquisitions expensive, they run the risk of utilizing too much of your valuable working capital and cash flow. You want the benefits of use of the asset, but not the inherent ownership risks – that’s why leasing has always been the most valuable method of acquiring assets for your business.

The benefits of lease financing are often touted – they seem quite logical – you have minimal cash outlay, you are working within defined operating budgets, and if you are savvy about constructing your lease properly you can avoid the issue of asset obsolescence, which is the greatest fear of many business owners – they don’t want to outlay significant cash and working capital for assets that will be obsolete and not relevant to their business model.

Many clients tell us that both their accountants and lawyers recommend lease financing solutions for all those reasons, they also point out the equipment financing can , with a properly prepared business case and application, be prepared in days .


As we pointed out previously the benefits of lease financing and commercial equipment acquisitions (whether it be computers or plant equipment) are significant. The everyday business challenge is simply – “”How do I effect this type of solution? Who can I talk to for advice in rates, terms and structures?””


We recommend that all clients speak to a trusted, credible and experienced commercial equipment financing specialist who can guide them thru the minefield of Canadian lease financing. By properly preparing your financial statements and business application, and being very focused on the type of lease you want (there are two types – capital and operating) you can achieve the benefits you want in a very short period of time. We have not really discussed that quite often equipment financing is the only alternative to bank term loan financing, and understanding the benefits and requirements of each of those proposed solutions requires solid advice and guidance .

Focus on cash flow, benefits of the asset acquisition, and the structure and payment terms that will allow your firm to increase revenue and profits. That’s the definition of solid commercial equipment lease solution financing in Canada.


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

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 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations .


' 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.












Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Sred Tax Credit Financing : Your Backup Cash Flow Plan For Your R&D Capital Investment













SRED Tax Credit Financing – 3 Things you need to Know



Information on the benefits of SR&ED ( sred ) tax credit financing in Canada. Here's what business owners and financial mgrs who participate in Canada's research refund program need to know!







Canadian business owners and financial managers who are not as conversant with Canada’s SRED program as much as they would like to be pose three major questions when we sit down with them and talk about SRED ( aka (Sr&Ed) and Sred financing . Typical questions include”

What is the program – am I eligible

How long will I have to wait for the money

How can I monetize of cash flow my sred claim for immediate working capital now?


Let’s examine the basic thing you need to know around those three key areas.


Canada’s sred program is without a doubt the most powerful program when the business owner asks themselves – ‘ What assistance is available in the form of government loans and grants ‘ – a typical question often asked by every Canadian business owner . And the good news is that not only is the sred program available to virtually every type of industry in Canada, the funds coming to you under that program are non – repayable .

The program basics are simply that sred was set up to encourage innovation in products, technology, and business processes. A very heft ‘rebate ‘comes back to your firm in the form of a large percentage of the actual expenses you have incurred in the research and development area.

Naturally for many businesses R&D is the key driver that allows your firm to stay competitive and ahead of the pack, so the ability to recover a large part of those expenses at the governments cost is a huge benefit to Canadian business. And when you are able to both file a sred claim and be armed with the knowledge that it is financeable is clearly a powerful win win strategy.


Many business owners are also not aware that the credit can be claimed for the previous two years, so this is one case where playing catch up is a good thing. To determine eligibility for a sred speak to your accountant or what is known as a sred consultant.


‘So when does our firm get the actual money ‘?’ is one of the next major questions customers pose. Here are the basics around that issue. Naturally do receive funds you have to file your claim – this is done at the time you and your accountants submit your year end corporate tax filings. In fact the sred claim must in fact be filed at this time to maintain your eligibility. The key issues you have to know about are that you want to ensure you have a claim that is filed in a timely fashion, as per above.

At the same time focus on the quality of your claim – by now you should be working closely with your accountant or sred consultant to ensure you claim is properly documented . Recent new process at Canada Revenue Agency are clearly, in our opinion, focus on weeding out the ‘wheat from the chaff’, so to speak.

You want to ensure your claim has been filled out with the proper form – there is even an online process you can utilize. Your ability to succinctly make your claim, and, as importantly, back it up with the proper documentation will ensure much higher probability of approval. In some cases the claim might be partially disallowed if rationale, submission style, and back up info don’t conform to what the sred folks want to see.


Now lets focus on what to most of our clients is the most important aspect of the sred program process – which is ‘getting the money ‘! Here we advised clients you have two options, you can wait for the cheque which may take months and in some cases a year, or you also have the option to finance your claim immediately. We are all familiar with consumer programs which provide immediate cash for their personal tax credit rebates – essentially we are talking about the same thing.


Select a trusted business financing advisor who is credible and experienced in sred financing. That will allow you to complete a basic financing application, undergo the standard due diligence that any business financing might entail, and then proceed to documentation of the sred financing, in essence you ‘ sell’ your tax credit in return for immediate cash now .

Clients ask ‘ how much can we get ‘ and the rule of thumb in sred financing is generally 70% - the balance is held back and remitted to your firm on final approval of your claim by CRA . No payments are made in the interim (that’s a good thing) and you receive the remaining 30%, less financing costs at final closure on the claim.


So now you have taken a double advantage of one of Canada’s best programs for business – you have filed and received approval for a non repayable grant for a significant portion of your r&d expenses, and , as importantly you have monetized or cash flowed that claim . That’s great Canadian business follow through.


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



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 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations .


' 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.



















Monday, August 21, 2017

Equipment Financing is The Best Asset Acquistion Strategy You Will Find For Growing Your Business













Asset Financing Via The Equipment Lease Finance Solution - Almost As Exciting As A Solar Eclipse ?


Information on why equipment leasing continues to be a solid asset acquisition strategy in Canada. Tips of the various benefits of lease financing and its various forms of flexibility


Equipment leasing in Canada is a trusted and well worn way to acquire assets for your Canadian business. Leasing has always been popular in Canada – it continued to be a dominant method of equipment acquisition during the 2008-2009 economic woes because it was an alternative form of financing to many traditional areas of business financing that had temporarily dried up, or in some cases ‘ disappeared ‘!



We can’t think of any business asset that can’t be financed via leasing. It goes without saying that your firm has to demonstrate the ability to pay for that asset over the period of the lease. In many case acquisition of assets through lease financing is part of a long term strategy for Canadian business owners and financial managers who wish to ensure they have productive, up to date assets that are being acquired at the lowest cost method, including flexibility that often comes with lease financing.



What is that flexibility?
It comes in various forms – some of the basics are flexible payment arrangements, a term in the lease that meets your firms anticipated use of the asset, and, probably as important as anything, a lower cash outlay for the acquisition of the asset.



As bank lines and term loan facilities in Canada tightened up a lease financing strategy become ‘job one ‘for many Canadian firms who wished to continue to remain competitive within their industry. As analysts and bankers focused on a company’s ability to generate cash and working capital leasing became a tool that allowed them to do that. Cash flow is probably better used to allow your firm to build up receivables, inventories and generate profits from same.



When clients share their stores about equipment financing one of the key points they continue to make is that lease financing is simply easier to arrange and get approved. That is true for a variety of reasons, but simply speaking it’s that lease firms are in one business only, they know their collateral, and they are focused on optimizing rates, terms and structures that work for themselves and the customer. A large amount of emphasis is always placed on collateral, while a similar application at your bank or term lender might focus more on overall balance sheet and income statement health.



That is simply why in many cases Canadian business owners and financial managers should assume that a decline from a bank or term lender will mean the same from an equipment financing firm. In some , perhaps most cases leasing actual overall interest rate will be higher than a bank or term lender, but cash outlay, credit covenant restrictions, and flexibility structure make that higher rate generally worth it !



If you speak to your account or lease advisor you will also find there are a number of balance sheet, income statement and tax advantages to leasing equipment. We find that each firm wants to maximize those benefits but some are more important than others. More sophisticated and larger firms tend to gravitate toward operating leases – in this case transaction tend to be larger, the debt on the transaction is not on the balance sheet, and the company has the right to return, upgrade, or purchase for fair market value the equipment at end of term . That is true flexibility!



Your firm should always consider a lease financing strategy when your asset acquisitions involve technology. That technology is changing and your ability to buy the best, newest, as and when you need it is why lease financing is such a driver in technology asset acquisitions. Those assets tend to be computers, medical equipment, etc.



Down payments are often required in leasing, but they tend to be minimal – 10% is a common number, and that certainly beats an outlay of valuable cash and working capital of 100!



The main challenge and focus of your firm should be to ensure you, or your trusted lease financing advisor position your application properly. That involves a solid identification of who your firm is, what asset you wish tot acquire, the structure desired, and most importantly, the ability to show that the weight of evidences suggests you can pay for the asset over the desired term. Solid financial statement presentation is key. Working with credible lease advisors and lease firms is also key – fostering a long term relationship in that area will reap many benefits over the years.



In summary, equipment leasing in Canada provides a multitude of solutions for asset acquisition. It’s a direct way of acquisition without utilizing your bank and term loan credit lines. Flexibility is key in leasing, and you should focus on which benefits and structures work best for your firm as every company and industry has different business models and challenges.




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


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 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations .


' 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.

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Factoring Financing : Unraveled - Finally!








Why A/R Financing Is The Above Average Cash Flow Solution Your Company Might Need




OVERVIEW – Information on factoring financing in Canada. What is the best a/r finance program, how does it work, and why should your firm consider this alternative financing solution









Factoring Financing: Canadian business continues to embrace this new and growing in popularity form of financing. Canadian business owners only have one problem - what is this financing, how does it work, and how do they eliminate the confusion around what type of factoring financing works best. Well that is three problems of questions actually..! We're unraveling what is really a common sense alternative financing solution. Let's dig in.



You probably are happy to know that a factoring type of facility works for every size of business and almost every industry in the Canadian business landscape. Start ups benefit from factoring, as do some of the larger corporations in Canada. (Larger corporations benefit from a more sophisticated type of factoring and better pricing, but at the end of the day it is the same facility and the same method of cash flow and working capital financing.

Clients, (unfortunately) often only focus on price when they are looking at a factoring facility. Anything we buy as consumers or business of course has to be competitively priced, but in factoring it is a lot more important to know who you are dealing with and how your facility works.

Let's also cover off one of our basic questions as posed by clients - that is namely what is factoring?! Simply speaking it's the selling of your receivables to a specialized finance firm.

What is so special about that - simply that you receive the cash, less a financing discount, the same day you issue your invoice. You have just become cash flow positive! And are generating positive working capital on a regular basis. All at the expense of only some of your gross margin, as the finance fee should generally be viewed by yourself as a cost of doing business, as opposed to an 'interest rate 'financing charge.

One of the many reasons you should speak first to a credible trusted financing advisor is that there are a number of small nuances you need to understand about factoring. Each firm handles these 'nuances 'a bit differently. Each invoice you factor also has a holdback attached to it, in the industry the holdback is generally 10-15%. You receive that holdback immediately after your customer pays the invoice. It's just a buffer for the finance factor firm that covers off late payment by your customer, or a possible credit note you might issue on the invoice, etc.

We recommend CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVABLE FINANCING as the ' ABOVE AVERAGE ' A/R Factoring solution.

We recommend to all clients that they fully understand the benefits of a 'non notification 'factoring facility. With that type of facility you are able to bill and collect your own invoices, with no additional intrusion or notification by the factoring company with respect to your clients. We feel that piece of advice alone is immeasurable in benefit to Canadian firms.

In summary, factoring is a form of working capital and cash flow generation. It does not entail borrowing money, you are in fact just doing the opposite, liquidating assets (your receivables!) to generate positive cash flow.

Seek out and speak to a credible business financing advisor that will work with you to maximize the benefits of this type of business financing in Canada.



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

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 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations .

' 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.









Thursday, August 17, 2017

Bank Working Capital Finance Solutions & Alternatives !







Liquidity Financing Alternatives : Available Now!






OVERVIEW – Information on working capital financing offered by banks and commercial alternative finance providers







Canadian business owners and financial managers seeking working capital finance by banks or other sources are generally experiencing growth in sales and profits. That's the good news, which is of course offset by the fact that this type of success requires additional working capital.


Liquidity has become the name of the game and ' cash is king' even today never seems like a worn cliché. Past studies by the Conference Board of Canada indicated that the key worries of business owners were working capital cash flow. (Also referenced were ' regulatory issues and competition')


So you have sales and assets... but can those assets generate working capital finance by banks or other alternatives?


For working capital purposes it's all about ' current assets ' which include typically receivables and inventory. As you invest in those two assets to generate sales your working capital needs go up, and your ability to manage and turn over those assets plays a key role in the sourcing of working capital by banks, and non bank institutions.


You should not be afraid to enter into traditional or alternative working capital solutions if you have properly managed current assets - you are simply monetizing for liquidity, and that's rarely a bad thing.


So are Canadian chartered banks the solutions to your working capital needs. Probably, possibly, maybe is our answer, meaning that if your firm is capable of meeting bank criteria for a revolving line of credit your needs typically can be met. Of more and more concern to our clients is their ability to not be able to generate sufficient financing for the sister of receivables, aka inventory!


That then takes us into an alternative for bank financing, which is the fast growing area of asset based financing, in particular asset based lines of credit. These facilities cost more, but give you total margining of the market value of your receivables, inventory, and , guess what, we'll throw in equipment and real estate if you want to temporarily margin them for working capital. And remember, your balance sheet is not taking on debt when you enter into either a bank or alternative asset based line of credit, you're simply monetizing your financials for cash flow.

The reality is that alternative methods of financing are growing more popular - yes they are more expensive, but if your firm generates sufficient margins and return on equity your ability to tap into virtually unlimited working capital can prove to be a very positive experience.
The reality of working capital finance by banks or alternative methods is always the same - you need to determine your asset turnover, there will always be times when you need a bulge in inventory and A/R to fund your growth.

Solutions for alternative working capital cash flow include:

Non bank asset based lines of credit

A/R Financing/ factoring (We recommend Confidential Receivable Financing)

Sr&ed Tax Credit Bridge Loans

Sale leaseback solutions

Inventory & Purchase Order Financing


Liquidity, that's what it's all about. Speak to a trusted, experienced and credible Canadian business financing advisor in order to ensure your traditional and alternative business financing options are first, clear, and second, available!


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

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 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations .



' 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.