Here's a question. Are you getting any? What else could we be referring to other than your business financing? In the case of Canadian business it pretty well always comes down to the fact that your company is in a stage , and that stage of development pretty well dictates they type of financing you need, the type of financing you can get, and the amount involved . No mystery there.
So when we sit down with clients and talk about their current failures in raising capital or monetizing assets what seems to be the problem? Do you want to know the answer to that question? We think it's because a solid majority of business owners and financial managers aren't able to match the sources of capital with their actual needs. Or even more basic, who to turn to when they need some help in making that match.
One glaring mistake we often seem is that many businesses are focused on venture capital and private investors / angel investors, business incubators, etc. The amount of financing that is done in this area is minute compared to the other debt and asset monetization solutions that are in fact available. Sorry to burst your bubble on that one.
The major differentiator in business financing that's available, as we've hinted, is whether your first is in start up or early stage, or if it in fact up, running, and growing. While certain types of non bank financing might seem expensive at times the reality is there is nothing more expensive than giving up equity ownership. We would say though that for many medium sized firms that are growing, profitable, have good niches, etc that solutions such as an IPO or reverse take over might in fact make sense. In a perfect world, (and we know it's not) the reality is that successful business financing comes when you have the right mix of capital without giving up any levels of flexibility and ownership.
Can we offer up some solid tips of just conceptually being 'successful 'when it comes to business finance in Canada? Consider this: just spending some time on learning 'the lingo 'in some of the different types of financing you consider is worth the time. You then will of course be less intimidated. Secondly, look for some of the hidden costs in any financing solution that's proposed or offered up. Thirdly, look at any source of capital or financing as a journey, without losing track of the big picture. Many of the solutions we work on are in fact intermediate and the business owner and manager forgets they aren't locked in to any solution forever. So in summary we're talking about getting to know your sources of finance as well as the techniques and attitude you need to adopt in closing those deals.
Are we able to provide a concise list of sources of capital and financing for the busines owner to consider? We think we can come pretty close. Assuming we are out of the start up phase consider and investigate the following:
The Canadian Govt SBL loan
Equipment financing
Asset based loans
Commercial bank lines of credit
Royalty/Contract Financing
Receivable financing
Inventory Financing
Asset based lending
Tax Credit monetization
Supply chain/PO finance
Unsecured Cash Flow Loans
Mergers
Capital Pool Companies
All of a sudden our comments about learning some of the 'lingo' around these might make a lot more sense, right? Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with you in completing your journey for business finance capital. Stan Prokop - founder of 7 Park Avenue Financial – http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com Originating business financing for Canadian companies , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing . In business 10 years - has completed in excess of 85 Million $$ of financing for Canadian corporations . Core competancies include receivables financing, asset based lending, working capital, equipment finance, franchise finance and tax credit financing. Info re: Canadian business financing & contact: http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/business-financing-sources-of-capital.html
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