Key Issues In Factoring And Receivable Financing . Bringing Clarity To Solutions For Funding Receivables In Canada

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Clearing The Air On Canada’s Most Misunderstood Business Financing Solution




Information on factoring in Canada . How receivable financing differs from a bank borrowing solution and why funding receivables is becoming more of a proven successful strategy for the Canadian business owner

Key differences in banking and receivable financing have the ability to get the Canadian business owner and financial manager confused. Let's try and UN - confuse some of that information to provide some clarity as to why thousands of firms are gravitating to receivable factoring in Canada.

The core differences are in fact quite clear... how they are interpreted and what sort of solution you ultimately choose is where things get exciting! And those key difference - they arent as complex as you might thing. Simply speaking they are that the ability to borrow in this method of Canadian business finance revolves solely around the size and quality and value of your sales. Point number two is that this is not, we repeat ' not debt ' financing - so you are in effect just monetizing assets for cash flow. And that’s a good thing.

And our third difference - simply that the type of facility that you undertake when choose the strategy of finance via funding receivables is critical. That’s because your firm is not a borrower per se, you are a party to a 3 way business transaction involving your firm, your factoring partner and your client.

Quite frankly though it’s our recommendation to leave your client out of it! Is that possible? It absolutely is if you choose a confidential receivable financing facility that allows you to bill and collect your own A/R without notice to any other party - i.e. your client! And this can be easily accomplished if you have the right assistance and guidance from receivables professional.

We always point out to clients that although our focus today is discussing the financing of a business A/R the reality is that this type of facility can be nicely combined into a comprehensive working capital solution that bundles up your receivables, inventory, and even unencumbered equipment into one borrowing facility. That's supercharging your borrowing ability, and often delivers additional financing anywhere from 50 -100%, or more of cash flow power.

The general consensus is that receivable financing is expensive. While some may argue strongly that it is it is important to understand that the way the industry delivers pricing is not in the form of an interest rate per se. It’s in actuality a discounted amount based on receivables covered under the financing arrangement.

What's more important than rate in actuality, we feel is your ability to now borrow as much as you need to based on sales revenue, new contracts, large orders, etc . And if you're on top of your receivables and inventory turns all we are saying is that you're turning over more assets... more often, and that equates to... you guessed it... more profits.

Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor on what makes sense for your firm when it comes to a receivable financing program that best suits your needs. Finally... clarity!

7 Park Avenue Financial :
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8

Direct Line = 416 319 5769

Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com


Click HERE for 7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL
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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.

Stan Prokop

Business Financing Challenges At The Fiscal Cliff ? Navigating Loan Interest Rates And Finance Capital Solutions

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Business Funding .. When You Need It



Information on business financing in Canada . How to assess interest rates on finance capital based on asset and cash flow financing strategies

It's actually pretty easy today for Canadian busines owners and financial managers to feel that business financing is hardly easy anymore. To put it in the context of recent events in the U.S. the business owners in Canada actually often feel they are at the edge of the ' fiscal cliff '.

And boy does that cliff seem steep sometimes as we see competition in our businesses closing in on us every day. But if your new or emerging competitors are raising financing capital and accessing finance solutions and interest rates commensurate with their credit quality... why can't you?

The answer of course is... you can... if you know how, who to talk to, and are focused on a realistic solution that makes sense for your company.

One of the big mistakes that some business owners / managers make when it comes to financing is that they focus on only one solution ( unfortunately they also might be focusing on the wrong one !) when in fact there are a number of capital and finance solutions that are quite complimentary to each other . As an example we often get calls from existing or potential clients looking for ' inventory financing ‘. While this can in fact be achieved (it’s not easy by the way) the reality is that this type of solution is often best achieved in the context of a ' comprehensive ‘ asset based business line of credit by a non bank finance firm.

We're also assuming that your business is past the ' friends and family' stage which has business entrepreneurs accessing capital via family loans and gifts, credit cards, collapsing of savings, personal lines of credit, etc ... While interest rates on those might be great they typically can only get your business so far - so if you're in it for the long haul, or established already its time to move on - to real business financing!


So... getting ' fully funded ' to operate or grow. What can you as the owner /manager do to achieve that? A good start is understanding the difference between debt and equity. While most people understand that equity means new partners and dilution of ownership they often don't understand that their business is not ready for angel investors and VC’s. So debt financing is the option, but we're talking about debt financing... done right!

Having a solid business plan or executive summary is key to financial funding success. At its most basic it covers off a very simple concept - how you will use the funds and how will financing be paid.



Another key take away for your navigation of debt financing? Simply that a lot of financing solutions bring debt to your balance sheet ; when in many circumstances you can simply monetize assets without bring debt to your financials . Those solutions include:


Non bank lines of credit

SaleLeasebacks

Bridge Loans

Receivable Financing/ Factoring

Tax Credit Monetization

Securitization of A/R portfolios.

Unsecured cash flow loans

Etc! Bottom line - a lot of new capital commensurate with interest rates that makes sense for your firm, and no long term debt on the balance sheet. That's a good thing!

Flexibility is key to proper business financing. Many finance solutions come with higher rates, at least for an interim period. But if they are sustainable and can allow you to take the business to the next level then they just might make a lot of sense. And boy is that better than giving up equity or going down the road of searching for ' investors ' when that solution simply isn’t attainable or doesnt make sense.

Seek out and speak to a trusted credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor on how you can access finance capital for your firm.





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7 Park Avenue Financial :
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8

Direct Line = 416 319 5769

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.

Stan Prokop

Sources Of Business Capital In Canada . Financing Your Company From Startup Capital To Advanced Growth Stages

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The Reality Of Business Financing In Canada. Opening the Coffers !



Information on sources of business capital in Canada . Financing a startup to advanced growth stages requires these types of expertise and information

There are, of course, limits to the sources of business capital financing
that your firm can achieve in the Canadian business environment. And by the way, that pertains to whether you are a startup or a more mature company looking for advance growth.

Those limits are about the amount of equity you might be able to put in, or raise, and of course the debt levels and type of external financing that you can be approved for. Issues such as personal guarantees and the amount of debt your firm can manage become paramount.

In some cases the amount of capital you in fact are eligible for may be directly tied to personal assets and guarantees. There is a goal here of course, and that’s to ensure that personal guarantee and personal asset liquidation never happens. A very simple rule of thumb? .... Just ensure that your assets are rising commensurate with your personal guarantees. And don't forget to ensure some sort of liquidation calculation and cost is included in your analysis.

Lenders in Canada, bank and non bank by the way tend to want a lien on as many assets as can be negotiated. More often than not that comes in terms of a ' GSA ' - The general security agreement that covers all your assets. While your main lender typically will always have this other lenders might jockey for this also.


Rates often become big issues when it comes to all capital. What you expect to pay and what might be charged often becomes a harsh reality.
So what can the Canadian business owner and financial manager expect when it comes to ' rates ' in various sources of business capital. Rather that talk about specific rates we can offer this - you can expect to pay very high rates for investors, merchant banks, venture capital, etc.

Lowest rates are achieved through traditional bank facilities, leasing, asset based lenders, etc. And additionally those rates will be commensurate with the amount of capital you need. Whether business owners know it or not they are generally put into a category - those categories include start up, early stage growth, mid market, and mature larger corporation.

That is one of the reasons we have chose not to get into specific rates for approximately 15 types or sources of business capital. To clarify, while your firm might be eligible for an asset based line of credit your rates will vary depending on what stage of financial progress your company is in. Good example - business lines of credit are available for rates anywhere between 5% per annum to 1.5-2% per month. The qualifier? Simply the amount of capital you need and the overall financial position of your company and its owners.

So if there is a theme or a ' bottom line ' today it’s simply that you need to take a hard look at what stage your company is in. That ' stage ' will control the amount and rate of financing you can achieve.

Oh, yes, we almost forgot! Those sources of business capital. They include:

Friends and Family

Banks

Government SBL Loans

Asset based lenders

Bridge loans

Lessors

Mezzanine/cash flow lenders

Merchant banks

Etc!

Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor on which coffers are available to your firm, at what rate, and under what terms. That's the reality of business finance 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

Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com

Click here for 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 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.

Stan Prokop

Financing Working Capital In Canada . Recognize These Implications Of Cash Flow Finance?

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Get out of that ‘ Horses And Bayonets’ Mindset When It Comes To Working Capital Finance Solutions & Approaches



Information on financing working capital in Canada . Business owners/managers must understand the implications of their actions when it comes to cash flow finance . Here is why!

Financing working capital for your Canadian business. Are you still in the ' horses and bayonets' era when it comes to understanding the solutions available for cash flow finance, and the implications of not having the right solution in place?

And excuse that ' guns and bayonets' comment about being old fashioned and out of touch... we just made it up...

Working capital management is a critical success driver for any business. And it not really overly necessary to focus on the word management, it’s simply about adopting a style or consistent manner in which you run your business on an on going basis.

So how do you know when you are successful at financing working capital properly? Are there some benchmarks? There are and some of them might include the fact that you actually have positive cash balances on hand most of the time, although we point out that if you have a bank or non bank line of credit that revolves properly positive cash balances arent always necessary. But what is key is that your working capital facility revolves up and down, a lot, and regularly!

Two other very solid bench marks for knowing you are doing the right thing (or not) is to ensure you understand and have acceptable receivables turnover and inventory management. (If your firm does maintain inventories)

Accounts receivable are your next closest asset to cash. So make sure you know how to measure A/R success or failure, and one of the best ways is to perform a simple ' days sales outstanding ' calculation on an ongoing basis, typically monthly. Bench mark that result against your stated terms to clients and voila! you'll vey quickly know whether you are winning or losing.

You also want to ensure you have access to short term borrowing facilities based on current assets.

They can be bank or non bank in nature, and typically include solutions such as:

Bank business lines of credit

Comprehensive asset based lending facilities

Receivable finance / Invoice financing

Inventory finance programs

Purchase order/supply chain financing

Monetization of tax credits - i.e. your SR&ED claim


When you don't have solutions in place and are unable to meet your general obligations serious problems ensue - at their most extreme you can be judged unable to meet your liabilities - i.e. bankrupt!

How then do cash flow problems present themselves or happen? It's not as complex as the Canadian business owner or financial manager might think. You might be in fact enjoying the double edged sword of ' fast growth '. That typically means you're carrying more inventory and receivables than ever... and exhausting your actual cash resources.

And the ultimate irony? Your accountant tells you that you're actually profitable! It just doesnt feel that way... mainly because cash flows only eventually catch up to profit . Key word: eventually!

Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor on how you increase liquidity when sales, receivables and inventory demand it.

7 Park Avenue Financial :
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8

Direct Line = 416 319 5769

Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com

Click here for 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 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.

Stan Prokop

Know How To Finance A Business . Financing Choices Are About Timing And Strategy In Funding Choices

Properly Forecasting Your Business Finance Needs ?



Information on business finance solutions in Canada . Financing and funding a business is about time horizon, current and future needs , and risk

Is there a right way and a mistaken way to finance a business in Canada? We definitely think we can show you there is ... as well as pointing out those risks and benefits. And by the way, it is in fact possible to change horses in midstream to adapt to today’s changing times when it comes to financing your company.

As we have been prone to say lately the concept of ' term' is critical in both assessing and choosing the right business finance. By terms we simply mean short, intermediate and long term, as all of those have a number of different implications. And to compound the challenge for the business owner and manager both the type and ' term ' of the financing can impact the amount of funds that flow in and out of your business.

So what in fact are some of the things you need to consider when choosing a financing solution? There are a number of factors, probably all as equally important. They include cost/rates, the amount of risk you are taking with any particular form of finance, how your overall structure changes with any one particular sort of financing, and the amount of cash flow, working capital and profits that that financing will deliver... or take from your company!

It's easy sometimes to get confused on the timeframe when you're in the middle of searching for a finance decision. We meet and talk to many clients that are looking to solve an immediate problem and somehow miss considering the growth and future of their firm. A simple example might be a banking arrangement - i.e. not considering whether you can live through the tough times based on covenants, guarantees and collaterals that you have either offered up or have been demanded of you.

One of the most proactive things the business owner/manager can do is to focus on planning to be short of cash and what solutions might be available. Why? Because cash flow shortfalls always happen, for pretty well everyone!

The toughest decision many business owners have to face if giving up equity and ownership of some sort in their business because debt levels are too high or the right financing is not available.

So what are some of the short and intermediate financing solutions available - They include:

Supplier financing

Bank lines of credit

Receivable financing

Equipment leasing



Supplier financing is almost always overlooked when it comes to cash flow financing. Just negotiating better payment terms or taking supplier prompt pay discounts can save firms many thousands of dollars.

Bank financing in Canada takes many forms - when you can achieve approval. Those forms include lines of credit, term loans and fixed asset financing for long term assets.

We caution clients that the crux of the bank relationship should revolve around what you need to provide in the form of collateral, covenants, and reporting. Many Canadian business owners simply don’t know that alternative financing for their businesses can in fact be arranged outside of Canadian chartered banks. While these solutions might be more expensive they solve problems!

What financing solution suits your business? Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor today.

7 Park Avenue Financial :
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8

Direct Line = 416 319 5769


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.

Stan Prokop

Alternative Finance . All That Glitters Just Might Be Gold In Canadian Financing Loans And Lending Alternatives

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Traditional or Alternative Finance ? What’s Your Poison?!



Information on accessing the right alternative finance when it comes to loans and asset based financing choices in Canada . Financing alternatives don’t have to be traditional in nature to work for your company

When it comes to ' Alternative Finance' in Canada could it be that all that glitters is in fact gold? We suppose that is just our way of saying that the Canadian business owner and financial manager could well do to appreciate loans and financing alternatives that just might do the trick... today!

We don’t think we can find too many business folks that admit that there is a whole new landscape in Canadian business, especially since the 2008 Apocalypse... aka the the global meltdown in corporate and bank finance.

That change has literally forced business / financial people to search out new alternatives and choices in financing their business. So while traditional financing became more restrictive... alternative financing became... you guessed it... more popular.

That is not to say that Canadian traditional sources, i.e. our banks, arent out there looking for new business ... they are... it's interesting for us to watch it from the outside because invariably they are simply competing with each other to take business away from each other that is already in place . That’s little consolation for start ups and high growth companies, as you can imagine.

One common criticism of Canadian traditional financing, aka banks, insurance companies, etc is that it takes time. Nothing happens quickly in these highly regulated institutions. That is where non traditional finance is viewed is simply viewed as more ' nimble '.

For the business owner and finance manager that needs quick term loans, equipment loans and business credit lines there are a number of alternative finance vehicles. If we had to summarize them we could say they were:

NON- BANK ASSET BASED LENDERS

LEASING COMPANIES

CAPTIVE FINANCE FIRMS

MEZZANINE FUNDERS

TAX CREDIT FUNDERS

RECEIVABLE AND INVENTORY FINANCIERS

SUPPLY CHAIN P.O. FINANCE FIRMS

On balance it sometimes seems to us that there are less and less people in traditional institutional financing that can make credit decisions. Or is it just that we don’t seem to have access to them on a direct basis?
Maybe that is just us. Alternative finance lenders have to understand assets and being nimble almost 100% of the time.

Financing alternatives and loans from non traditional lenders typically revolve around the balance sheet. If you have assets that can be valued and generate cash, simply speaking... they can be financed! Naturally not every asst on the balance sheet can be properly financed - good will is a good example of that. And it's also to match the right amount of alternative financing with your asset category whether it be current assets that are monetized daily for cash flow, or longer term fixed assets that require specific lease financing or bridge loan strategies.

Our bottom line today - simply that you just might be surprised as to how much real ' glitter ' is shining in alternative financing vehicles. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor to identify sources of alternative or traditional capital.

7 Park Avenue Financial :
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8

Direct Line = 416 319 5769

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.

Stan Prokop

When Cash Flow Problems Become A Crisis . The Power Of Proper Financing Solutions

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Want To Avoid A Cash Flow Crisis? Here’s How!

Information on cash flow problems faced by Canadian business. Financing solutions and working capital management avoids a business crisis .

Can a problem become a crisis? You bet it can and when your business cash flow is a problem potentially verging on a crisis financing solutions and some analysis into what happened and how you fix it sure helps! Let's explain.

A ' constant juggling act ' is how many clients and business people we talk to describe the day to day challenge (let alone planning!) of business operations and growth when it comes to operating and funding your business.

Looking for one more good analogy? One author described cash flow management along the lines of juggling bowling pins, spinning knives, and flaming torches. Enough said!

We've often spoken about the very simple problem around cash flow that doesnt even involve the solution yet. It understands what it is. The hard core cash is of course what you have in your bank account, but when it comes to ' flow ' everything changes. It becomes the dynamic of sorting out where you are using and getting cash, and where you are able to get cash by perhaps managing your business in a different manner.

So how is cash flow managed then? We can also say that you can improve cash flow by taking on debt, increasing profits and, our favorite and most important... ‘Managing assets '. We're not huge fans as you can guess of taking on long term debt, or giving up ownership equity. Who wouldn’t be!

We all know the results of a cash flow crisis gone bad. They include supplier/vendor relations, employee morale, and lender concern. The path to these problems becomes very steep when operating losses continue, wrong financing is put in place, and creditors sue for payment or attempt to realize on security you have provided.

Some solid cash flow planning helps in a number of ways - You are in a position to plan cash needs, lenders feel more confident about your plans, etc.

Cash flow financing solutions in Canada include:

Asset based credit lines

Receivable Finance

Tax Credit Financing

Inventory finance

Supply chain /PO finance


Ultimately the business owner by experience and planning can put the right plan and solution in place. Your goal: Creating cash and then using it!


In summary then, what’s the best way to avoid cash flow problems, or even a crisis? Yes, you can borrow more; sell equity, but the easiest and as important? ... Convert working capital into accounts (A/R and inventory) into cash faster. Oh and by the way, if along the way you can increase sales and reduce some costs you're a true cash flow superstar!

Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can get you out of working capital crisis mode!

7 Park Avenue Financial :
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8

Direct Line = 416 319 5769


Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com

Click here for 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 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.

Stan Prokop