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.



Thursday, July 30, 2015

Confidential Cash Flow Factoring - Turn Accounts Receivable Into Your Best AR Finance Strategy










Want To Speed Up Cash From From Your Current Mobility Scooter Pace ? Here’s How







We are going to demonstrate how a little known, and in our opinion almost a secret strategy
called






confidential cash flow factoring can turn your accounts receivable into a virtual cash flow machine, turning past AR finance obstacles into cash flow solutions!

Search engine analysis will show you that thousands of Canadian businesses search everyday for what they hopefully believe will be valuable information around the most popular method of business financing today. Those businesses, of all types and sizes by the way (even the largest corporations in Canada) want to know why cash flow factoring offers unlimited unlocking of cash flow based on your sales and receivables.

Initial explanations and overviews to clients sometimes become bogged down in key issues such as the cost of this method of AR finance, and, equally important, is the unwillingness of some clients to accept how invoice discounting (that's another name for this type of financing) works.

Canadian business owners and financial managers want to like a good thing, at the same time they want to know how it works
and how they avoid any pitfalls. Lets discuss the ' how it works ' portion first and then share with you the method we believe eliminates the major pitfall perceptions viewed by many firms considering this type of financing.


We'll focus on small and mediums sized business - the larger corporations have access to all sorts of financing and external finance strategies - while the small and medium sized businesses in Canada tend to rely on their own cash flow to fund their ongoing growth and working capital. In fact many firms realize they have potential to grow sales and profits, but cant because of that lack of working capital.

Back to the 'how it works'! Cash flow factoring of accounts receivable is the ongoing sale, in whole or in part of your sales invoices as you generate them and deliver products and services to your customer. The invoices are purchased at 1- 3% discount from yourself, and you receive cash, 99% of the time the same day, for those sales. So, in effect all your sales now fuel that cash flow machine you have turned your company into.

So far, so good, right?
Where complications arise, especially in Canada, is the fact that this type of financing requires your client to be notified of the process, directly, or indirectly, and payments are required to be forwarded to your factoring finance firm. Canadian business, in our eyes, has a reluctance to involve their customers in their internal financing policies, and challenges. As a result, many firms are skeptical of entering into AR finance of this manner.


Is there a solution? We told you there was - it's a breakthrough called confidential invoice discounting. This type of financing comes at the same cost, allows you to bill and collect your own receivables, and gains all the benefits of that cash flow factoring machine we turned your company into.

Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success
who can put you into a proper AR finance facility, allowing you to reap the benefits of cash flow invoice financing, while at the same time allowing competitors, customers, and vendors to remain exactly where you want them to be, outside your financing strategies and challenges! Let's let your competitors try and figure our how you're doing so well in both growth and profits.



Stan Prokop
7 Park Avenue Financial :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com
Business financing for Canadian Firms , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing , Equipment Leasing , franchise finance and Cdn. Tax Credit Finance . Founded 2004 - Completed in excess of 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :

7 Park Avenue Financial

South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8

Direct Line = 416 319 5769

Office = 905 829 2653



Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com


' Canadian Business Financing With The Intelligent Use Of Experience '


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.









Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6072401



Is 'Good Enough' Ok In Equipment Leasing When Structuring A Business Equipment Loan or Lease?






Is 'Good enough' acceptable to your firm when you are looking at equipment leasing and arranging a business equipment loan or lease in Canada. We don't think so and we'll share some fundamental info and strategies that take your business financing to the next level when it comes to benefits.

You have arrived at the lease or buy decision base on your need for new fixed assets for your business. Financing those assets out of regular cash flow, or entering into cumbersome bank loan arrangements isn't an option.

The use of the asset over the long term should be what drives your financing decisions. Longer term assets require long term financing, and that's what equipment leasing is all about - matching the useful economic life of your asset to your cash flow and financing structure.

We encourage clients to take a hard look at lease term. Don't let our 'good enough' statement overtake your decision to properly match he asset term. Many lease firms that are focused on offering one type of term, or one type of lease (there are two types) are going to try to sway you towards their product or service offering. If there were only one lease company in Canada that would be problematic - fortunately there are hundreds!

Business owners and financial managers need to separate. What do we mean by that? We mean that you must separate the manufacturer and the price of the equipment from the financing. If you are dealing with a MFR that is also the financier of your asset make sure you maximize the benefits of that type of financing, known as 'captive financing' as its often the best available in terms of rate term, and structure.

The lease financing industry preaches '100%' financing for your business equipment lease and loan needs. The reality is though that often times a down payment of security deposit is required. Make sure that request is reasonable, and competitive, don't fall into our 'good enough' scenario of having to accept every term or down payment that is specified in your finance offer.

Structuring is what lease financing is all about. Be armed with a cash flow analysis that makes sense for the type of asset you are acquiring. Remember, if you don't ask or request a 'vanilla' or typical lease solution will be offered up - you don't have to accept that if your cash flow needs, business seasonality, or term of the lease are particular to how you want to benefit from lease financing.

Let's take a quick example - let's say you are leasing a 100k computer system. The lessor offers you a 5 year lease based on your firms overall credit quality, and requests a 20% down payment. and specifies payments of 1685/mo. Did you know that in many cases you could get the same lease payment for a 3 year term, saving you two years in payments? That's by utilizing an operating lease and shortening the term. Again, back to our point, don't let 'good enough' be your only choice in asset financing.

In summary, every firm in Canada has unique financial needs, and you need lease financing payments, terms, and structures that work for you. Don't accept 'good enough' in business financing. Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success on how you can truly maximize financial benefits of a business equipment loan or lease.



Stan Prokop

7 Park Avenue Financial :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com
Business financing for Canadian Firms , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing , Equipment Leasing , franchise finance and Cdn. Tax Credit Finance . Founded 2004 - Completed in excess of 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :


7 Park Avenue Financial

South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8

Direct Line
= 416 319 5769

Office = 905 829 2653



Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com


' Canadian Business Financing With The Intelligent Use Of Experience '



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.




















Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6042265

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Business Asset Finance Canada : Lose Your Insecurity On Financing Cash Flow





Is Your Cash Flow Financing Like A Bouncy Castle On A Patchy Power Supply?









OVERVIEW – Information on financing cash flow from sales in Canada . Managing business asset finance to make your company financially secure






Financing cash flow
needs for Canadian businesses must often have many business owners/financial mgrs feeling as if they’re on a ' bouncy castle with a patchy power supply'! Talk about insecurity. When it comes to business asset finance it's all about ensuring you understand how your firms cash flow relates to your sales cycle. Let's dig in.

Do you really know where you cash flow and working capital comes from? Essentially it’s either from your balance sheet - i.e. your business credit lines and the amount of owner equity on your balance sheet. That is then complemented by the cash you generate from your sales cycle. Here it's about asset turnover and the proper financing of those assets - i.e. inventories, receivables, and fixed assets.

Your ability turn revenues into cash is all about timing and will ultimately determine the success of your business. Strong asset turnover will also limit the amount of borrowing you require in the areas of monetizing your assets or financing new equipment/technology needs.

So how much cash do you need to run your business? We could defer to our lawyer for an answer (' Well.. it depends') ,









but instead we'll say that it is in fact relatively easy to both understand , and plan your cash flow needs.

So how then does your revenue affect how you manage, and finance cash flow needs. Simply speaking any delays in the entire sales cycle (we’re talking from sale to collection of your goods/services) will slow down your cash flow. In effect, until you collect your money from clients you are a ' consumer' of cash, not a ' generator '.

There are 3 areas you need to focus on to ensure maximum cash flow and minimizing cash flow finance needs:

Solid financial controls around credit extension/collection

Understanding your client base - re payment discounts, terms, etc

Knowing which finance solution (Traditional or alternative) works best for your firm


These solutions include:




A/R Financing
Inventory loans
Lease financing/ sale leasebacks
Tax Credit Monetization ( sr&ed )
Business credit lines - bank or non bank revolving facilities
Royalty finance


Ensure you understand how these work what amt of financing they deliver on, what covenants or guarantees are required, etc

If you're focused on relieving that insecurity as it relates to business asset finance 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 financing cash flow needs.





Stan Prokop

7 Park Avenue Financial :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com
Business financing for Canadian Firms , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing , Equipment Leasing , franchise finance and Cdn. Tax Credit Finance . Founded 2004 - Completed in excess of 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :


7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL = CANADIAN BUSINESS CASH FLOW FINANCING 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



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.



Tuesday, July 28, 2015

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Stan Prokop
7 Park Avenue Financial :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com
Business financing for Canadian Firms , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing , Equipment Leasing , franchise finance and Cdn. Tax Credit Finance . Founded 2004 - Completed in excess of 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :





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, July 27, 2015

Solvency Finance : Taking Your Company From Slow Decline To Rise In Business Liquidity Solutions





Don’t Take This The Wrong Way: Do You Know The Difference Between Business Solvency And Liquidity



OVERVIEW – Information on business liquidity and solvency finance solutions for Canadian business financing strategies for growth and operations





Business liquidity
, we've found, means different things to different people. So... don't take this the wrong way, but do you really understand ' solvency finance issues when it comes to your firm's current and long term cash flow needs? Let's dig in.

The challenge around understanding the overall liquidity of your business essentially revolves around long term commitments, recognizable by the term ' solvent'. As all business owners and financial managers know only too well business also operates in the short term, requiring ' real cash ' to make its commitments.

Another way to explain the situation is as follows - when lenders as well as investors look at your firms overall financial status they view it in terms of all your assets versus your liabilities. More assets are better!

Your goal? To insure your company has long term health as well as meeting its daily commitments. Although it shouldn’t be the case (but unfortunately is) many owners/ managers are ' distracted' by paper profits and sales growth, not foreseeing the ' liquidity ' crisis coming down the road.

Having those assets we spoke about, and knowing how to finance them is the key to liquidity - you're 'solvent' on paper and liquid in the bank. Assets, both current and fixed, give you ' financing power' to become more liquid.

However, we're the first to mention that assets poorly managed, valued, or the lack of current asset turnover again brings us back to our point - you're solvent on paper but facing failure in liquidity .

Canadian chartered banks are the best when it comes to providing capital when your business, as well as the economy, is in ' good times'. When does that change? Banks are rightfully not prepared to finance financial losses, downward spiraling sales, etc.

How then does the business owner/mgr finance itself properly and avoid the dreaded ' cash crisis' that almost all businesses , large and small, face at one time or another. One solution is ensuring that your available cash is augmented by a business credit line. Canadian business can access either bank revolving facilities, or if they don't qualify ' ASSET BASED LINES OF CREDIT - ' ABL'S are available from commercial lenders.

Typically combinations of mgmt activity are required to ensure proper liquidity - that includes structuring credit lines that make sense, managing payables, and addressing key profit/margin issues.

Bankers, as well as those friendly Bay street guys, and other commercial lenders have various time test tools to quickly assess your solvency and liquidity. These ' ratios’ include net working capital calcs, debt to equity tests, interest coverage, and asset turnover.

Knowing how these tools measure your company is a great asset for any owners/mgr.

Financing mechanisms that help you to both manager liquidity and solvency include:

A/R Financing
Inventory loans
Bank revolving credit lines
Non Bank asset based lines of credit
Tax credit finance
Equipment Financing/ Sale Leasebacks
Royalty Finance
Unsecured cash flow loans


If you're focused on ensuring you've got both the tools ( to measure ) and the solutions ( to solve ) liquidity and solvency issues seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success
who can assist your firm .





Stan Prokop

7 Park Avenue Financial :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com
Business financing for Canadian Firms , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing , Equipment Leasing , franchise finance and Cdn. Tax Credit Finance . Founded 2004 - Completed in excess of 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :


7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL = CANADIAN BUSINESS LIQUIDITY FINANCE 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



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.

















Sunday, July 26, 2015

Alternative Finance And Banking: Avoiding Disappointment In Canadian Business Financing




Doing The Right Thing : 6 Ways To Finance Your Company




OVERVIEW – Information on business financing solutions in Canada. Both banking and alternative finance choices can provide your company with the capital it needs . The challenge – doing the right thing!



Business financing in Canada
; what business owner / financial mgr doesn’t want to do the right thing when it comes to a finance plan for their company? If there's any good news these days when it comes to solutions for eliminating finance challenges it's that there is more choices than you might think. Let's look at 6 of them. Let's dig in.

There is of course a broad spectrum of finance services stretching from Canadian chartered banks / credit unions all the way to a whole new breed of alternative financing providers depending on the ' risk profile ' that your company demonstrates. Suffice to say that rates and terms and structures will vary widely, calling for an added element of expertise and investigation by you or your trusted Canadian business financing provider.

We note also that it's a bit rare for a business to only utilize one method of financing the company. Various forms of debt based capital and asset monetization are usually required to address operating and growth. In general debt providers look to some form of equity being in place, but man alternative finance providers do not focus on equity - they look towards assets and cash flow, often making their solutions the only ones available when owner equity is stretched... or missing.

Let’s examine those 6 potential solutions
.

Business banking - while banks provide the lowest rates and most attractive terms and structures the criteria they require to access capital may often be out of reach. To access proper chartered bank financing you need a very solid mix of profits, collateral, an appropriate amount of time in business, and owner guarantees that can backstop the financing. While the debate around business banking in Canada addressing your finance needs will continue owners who can meet the basic criteria will enjoy business credit lines and term loans in virtually an unlimited amount.

Asset Based Lenders - these are the new breed of lending in Canada, focusing on collateral such as your equipment, receivables, purchase orders , allowing you to gain access to business credit when your balance sheet or income statement don't ' meet mustard' for the banks

Equipment Leasing - If 80% of North American businesses utilize lease financing to acquire there assets surely they are on to something. The ability to acquire assets and not tie up cash is a key benefit in those lease finance solutions. Even used equipt can be financed.

Govt Small Business Loans
- This is a classic recommended solution for many firms - providing bank type rates with non bank lending criteria - including start ups! Loans are guaranteed to the bank by the federal govt and are extremely flexible around repayment, amortization, etc. Recent limit changes are even more exciting! ( They have gone up!)

A/R Financing - Thousands of firms who view their receivables as a key asset employ invoice financing (Our recommended solution in this area is CONFIDENTIAL RECEIVABLE FINANCE) to cash flow their business. It provides unlimited financing possibilities as long as you have growing sales.

Cash Flow Loans
- subordinated cash flow loans are a solid form of secondary financing - these loans rank behind your other secured creditors - in effect they are unsecured loans but require a solid demonstration of your ability to generate cash flow repayment .

If you're looking to ' do the right thing ' in your Canadian business financing, banking and alternative finance choices seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business Financing Advisor with a track record of success who can help you avoid disappointment when it comes to capital solutions to run/grow your business.


Stan Prokop

7 Park Avenue Financial :
http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com
Business financing for Canadian Firms , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing , Equipment Leasing , franchise finance and Cdn. Tax Credit Finance . Founded 2004 - Completed in excess of 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations . Info /Contact :

7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL = CANADIAN BUSINESS FINANCING AND ALTERNATIVE FINANCE 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



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.









Friday, July 24, 2015

Debt Financing In Canada : A Simple Formula For Your Business Loan Needs






These Right Debt Finance Solutions Strengthen Your Business







OVERVIEW – Information on debt financing solutions in Canada. Business loan needs are discussed via proper assessment of borrowing options








Debt financing
choices can help to both strengthen... or hinder your business. Is there some sort of formula for debt and asset financing? Several tools as well as a basic knowledge of your business finance needs come into play. Let's dig in.

So when in fact does the business owner/financial manager use ' debt ' to run and grow the business? The answer? Ensure you understand the mechanics of a debt solution, knowing which bank or non bank lenders offer the financing you need... and ensuring you've explored all options, up to and including govt loans.

In the majority of cases as it relates to business financing you require assets and or assets/cash flow to support a debt transaction. The assets that you need to support debt financing are varied - equipment, real estate, inventories and receivables.

Most business owners associate a debt finance business loan with fixed payments and term. When it comes to acquiring specific assets they can be secured via either a term loan, or a capital lease - both are forms of debt finance. The essence of those transactions is very clear:

An interest rate
A fixed term
A Monthly payment
Securitizing the collateral in question


Various forms of debt finance current assets such as receivables, inventories, and purchase orders. These include:

A/R Financing / Invoice Discounting/Factoring/ Confidential Receivables Finance

Inventory lines of credit

Refundable Tax Credit Financing (SR&ED Claims)

Bank and non bank business revolving credit lines


3 rather ' tricky' issues will almost always arise and need to be considered when entering into various forms of debt financing. Those issues are ' personal guarantees ', covenants, and dealing with other secured creditors.

In the SME COMMERCIAL FINANCE sector almost all transactions tend to be supported by some level of personal guarantees from owners. Those business owners that enjoy bank financing or other forms of senior secured lending must be prepared to deal with the priority positions of other creditors when it comes to financing assets. Debt lenders, with the exception of equipment lessors will also typically impose ' ratios and covenants ‘around your overall financial performance.

The good news around achieving the right business loan via debt financing is that there have never been more choices and alternatives available. Lenders include of course Canadian banks, but also commercial finance firms, asset based lenders, equipment lessors, bridge loan lenders, and online ' niche ' providers.

If you're focused on running / growing your company with the right amount of debt financing for now and the future 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 ensuring you've got the right formula down for your borrowing needs.


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 . Info /Contact :

7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL = CANADIAN BUSINESS LOAN AND DEBT FINANCING 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



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.