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- Restart Canadian Business Finance Success With An Asset Based Line OF Credit ! Turbo charge cash flow Via ABL Revolving Lines - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopThe ‘times they are a changing; Bob Dylan we're thinking probably wasn’t considering an asset based line of credit finance solution when he wrote his famous song . Somehow though those words signify a ' restart ' and that’s what Canadian business owners get when they consider asset based ...
Views: 527(2 votes) - Balancing the Cost of Canadian Receivable Financing With The Benefits . Making Sense Of Factor Rates And The Cost Of Factoring - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Stan ProkopIt's not that hard of a business question... ‘Would you pay more for something if you thought the benefits far exceeded the cost?’ That's the ' balancing act' we refer to when we talk to clients about receivable financing, and the factor rates that are associated with that type of ...
Views: 469(2 votes) - Considered A Canadian Business Advisor For Specialized Access To Financing Funds And Lenders In Canada? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopYes, of course it’s ultimately up to you but have you considered a Canadian business financing advisor for your specialized access to funds, financing and traditional and alternative lenders in Canada? As we said it’s you the Canadian business owner or financial manager that has to both ...
Views: 645(2 votes) - Don’t Tell Anyone But Here’s Six Points And Strategies For Dealing With Business Equipment Finance Companies For Leasing Success - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Stan ProkopThousands of Canadian business owners and financial managers turn to equipment leasing in Canada for asset financing. We can safely say that this method of Canadian business finance can be a simple or as complex as you wanted to make it. Our goal is to ensure you consider don’t consider an ...
Views: 405(2 votes) - The Secret Of Matching The Right Financing To Your Loan For A Franchise – Business Loans For Franchises .. Done Right - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Stan ProkopWhen looking for a loan for a franchise is it important to match the right financing to your purchase? You bet it is! That's why some solid knowledge and tips in business loans for franchisees is definitely in order!.. Where exactly then does financing come in when it relates to the ...
Views: 758(2 votes) - 5 Advantages Of AR Accounts Receivable Finance In Canada. Using A Business Factor Funding Program Works. - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Stan ProkopThousands of Canadian business owners and financial managers perceive AR Accounts Receivable Finance as a solid strategy for financing their firms. Let's examine 5 key advantages of this method of working capital finance. But first let’s take a quick step back and ensure we understand the ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - 6 Reasons To Consider Business Equipment Financing . Asset Finance Power Tools For Your Company - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Stan ProkopBusiness equipment financing continues to be by far the most popular method of asset finance for the Canadian company wishing to make fixed asset acquisitions. Virtually every type of asset class can be financed, and the lease finance industry as a whole is not prejudiced when it comes to ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - A Quick Proven Way To Accelerate Cash Flow Finance ? Use A Purchase Receivables Factoring Program - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopWaiting for anything good to happen is business isn't really our favorite thing to do. That's why cash flow finance via a purchase receivables strategy to finance your business eliminates waiting. Waiting for what? Well the question simply becomes: ' Would you rather have cash in the bank ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - ABL Asset Based Finance - Recognize These Early Warning Signs For Your Need for The New Paradigm In Revolving Lines Of Credit - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Stan ProkopABL asset based finance can be the solution for business revolving lines of credit when your current finance strategy isn't working. And what are those early warning signs? They include situations where your financing currently just isn’t working due to financial challenges you have experienced ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Achieve the Impossible With ABL ? How The Asset Based Line Of Credit Facility Creates Financing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopWhy do we maintain ABL financing achieves the impossible? For us, it seems pretty simple. It's that just one type of Canadian business financing, the asset based line of credit facility, can successfully address, and answer ' YES ' to the following questions: Is Your Firm viewed as high risk ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - Are SRED ( SR&ED ) Tax Credits Dead ? We Hope Not! SRED Financing For Your SR ED Credit Claims Is Alive & Well ! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopSweating bullets. Always a favorite expression for some serious worrying. That surely must be the case for thousands of Canadian firms and the industry consultants who file SRED (SR&ED) claims in Canada for their non refundable tax credit monies for their R&D processes. We're not going to ...
Views: 580(1 vote) - Canadian Business Banking Needs? The Edge On Bank Lines Of Credit ! Who’s Best In Canada ? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Stan ProkopDoes it all have to be that mysterious and frustrating? We're talking about achieving success in completing bank lines of credit for your business banking needs in Canada. And with the proper info and mindset, and some tips to follow we think you will have an excellent chance of securing the ...
Views: 479(1 vote) - Cash Flow Financing For Working Capital Solutions. It’s Like A Knife Fight In A Phone Booth Out There! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Stan ProkopCash flow financing challenges and working capital solutions for Canadian business. Keeping your firm solvent / liquid can almost seem like a crisis sometime. We were talking to two of our favorite business marketing guru's the other day and one of them made the comment ' it's like a knife fight ...
Views: 770(1 vote) - Cold Hard Facts On Franchise Financing Funding In Canada – Information On The Franchising Loan You Need - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopWe've observed over the years that business owners and entrepreneurs never mind getting the ' cold hard facts’ in business, as long as they are in fact getting ' the facts'! So let’s share some franchise financing information on how the funding of a franchise loan really works in ...
Views: 465(1 vote) - Creative Ways for Franchise Finance In Canada. From IT Franchises To Restaurant Franchising Here’s How ! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopFranchising Canada. Whether it’s an ' IT ' franchise in the world of technology, or a restaurant in the quick service / full service/ casual service industry everyone it seems wants to get on board. If they know they have the ability to finance the business...so let’s examine some creative ways ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Don’t Make Mistakes In Sources Of Capital And Financing For A Canadian Business Loan. Debt Or Equity? What’s Best? - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Stan ProkopYou're looking for sources of capital and financing for you Canadian business. A Loan? An equity arrangement? A monetization of assets ? What works best is of course the nagging question that continuously faces Canadian business owners and financial managers. Many Canadian businesses who ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - Excuse Us For Pumping Types Of Accounts Receivable Funding In Canada ! Intrigued By Factoring Finance In Canada? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopAre some types of accounts receivable funding and factoring financing better than others? We're often accused of ' pumping’, aka ' promoting' this type of Canadian business financing for firms of all types in Canada. Why is that? Is receivable financing, on its own or blended in with ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - Finance and Equipment Lease Options for Canadian IT And Medical Hardware And Software - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopAlthough the prospects for Canadian medical/healthcare and IT (Information technology) asset acquisition has never been stronger the hard reality is that the finance needs for these assets is even more pronounced. Simply speaking, companies and institutions want financing options for these ...
Views: 529(1 vote) - Golden Rules For Financing A Business In Canada . Working Capital and Debt Solutions .. That Make Sense ! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Stan ProkopFinancing a business in Canada. A challenge? Let's just say that's an understatement when it comes to working capital, debt, and ongoing management and recognition of finance problems and opportunities. Are there some ' Golden Rules' we could follow. We think so. One of the golden rules ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Good Bye Failure – Hello Success In Franchisee Financing In Canada . It’s All About Who And What In A Franchise Loan - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Stan ProkopFranchisee financing in Canada. It goes nicely hand in hand with our contention; we're often told that it’s now what you know, it’s who you know. However, in the case of a franchise loan we think that both of those count. It is very easy to see the appeal of franchising in Canada. In many ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - Guilty As Charged ! It’s OK To Be Accused Of Exploiting Commercial Equipment Lease Companies In Canadian Business Financing - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Stan ProkopGuilty as charged? You should be. We’re recommending it! We're talking about exploiting commercial equipment lease companies in Canada for your financing needs. We're told that exploitation is ' utilization, especially for profit'. That’s what we think you should be doing when it comes to ...
Views: 755(1 vote) - Here’s Some Keys To Unlock Business Operating Cash Flow With Solutions That Work - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Stan ProkopHere's to not losing your keys. We're talking about the keys to unlocking business operating cash flow and the solutions that come with that Canadian business financing challenge. We're big fans of confusion, because hopefully it enhances our reputation of providing clarity around issues such ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Leasing Rates . What’s The Trick To Getting Best Lease Pricing In Equipment Finance In Canada? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Stan ProkopLeasing rates for equipment lease pricing and finance in Canada. Abracadabra! We wish it were as easy as that one word magic phrase to get the best rate for your equipment finance transaction! But in reality its not that hard to ensure you have the best financing rates if you understand the ...
Views: 952(1 vote) - Looking To Fund Your Business ? 5 Tips On Start Up & Small Business Finance Companies And Banking In Canada - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Stan ProkopIt sometimes seems that when you're bigger things always seem a bit easier - not always but most of the time. That’s why when you are looking to fund your business and you're a small to medium sized business owner or financial manager knowing which firms and finance companies are appropriate ...
Views: 436(1 vote) - Lost ! Your Canadian Franchise Opportunities. Issues You Can’t Not Consider Re: Your Franchising Finance Loan - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopFeeling like you may have missed out, or perhaps simply overwhelmed with the ability to a finance Canadian franchise opportunities. There are a lot of issues to consider when contemplating a franchising loan, some of which you may not have even considered or be aware of. Oh, and by the way, ...
Views: 610(1 vote) - Making Sound Choices With Your Leasing Finance Company? Canadian Operating And Capital Lease Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Stan ProkopThe right leasing finance company. Sounds like a simple choice, right? But the reality is that when it comes to selecting the right capital and operating lease solutions for your firm can you really say you feel 100% prepared. Abe Maslow was a famous U.S. professor, widely published and ...
Views: 559(1 vote) - No ‘ SRED ‘ Of Doubt ! SR And ED Tax Credits Finance Via A Bridge Loan Is Still Here ! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopSR & ED Tax credits. Did you or your firm have any doubt about the SRED program in Canada? I think we can safely say thousands did, and the good news is that the SRED Program is still intact... yes some changes, but still alive and well . And even better news? Your SR ED claim is still ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Overlooked Leasing Equipment As A Source Of Business Finance ? Lease Financing Works. Here's Why! - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Stan ProkopOverlooked? You tell us, but we're never more amazed at why leasing equipment is such an often overlooked source of business financing in Canada. Here's why we think the ' unconverted' need to reassess this popular method of financing their businesses when it comes to asset ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - Save Thousands With This Info On Capital Equipment Leasing Companies In Canada . Lease Financing Tips! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Stan ProkopThe lay of the land. Kind of important in any aspect of business, wouldn't you say? There a tremendous amount going on in Canadian capital equipment leasing today, so let’s examine who these companies are, where they are, and most importantly, what you need to know about them! Surely we all ...
Views: 484(1 vote) - Scientifically Proven ? An Asset Lease Whether Operating Or Capital Works For Financial Bridging of Canadian Business Financing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopScientifically proven? It's defined as a ' body of techniques’ for acquiring new knowledge. Unless we're missing something an asset lease is a trusted financial solution, bridging your operating capital needs to your long term financing solutions. Whether it’s an operating lease versus a ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - Therapy For Business Cash Flow Problems ? Working Capital Financing Solutions And Alternatives - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stan ProkopBusiness Cash Flow Problems? Maybe some working capital therapy in order. Therapy - it's what they call a ' curative power ' , so let's examine some curative powers around one of the biggest challenges Canadian business financing, working capital and cash flow needs. We're all familiar ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Want Some Business Financing Privacy ? Canadian Confidential Receivables Financing Is An Alternative To Commercial Finance Factoring Funding - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopWe hear a lot these days about ' privacy’ and confidentiality in business these days. Well, here's a twist on that. How would you like to be the firm that has a confidential receivables financing facility in place when all your competitors and other firms are using traditional commercial ...
Views: 462(1 vote) - Which Of The 3 Equipment Lease Rates Would You Choose ? Canadian Capital & Operating Lease Payments Explained! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopOK. Quick test. Here we go. Let’s test your knowledge about equipment lease rates, payments... as they appear to be, and how those payments look in capital and operating leases in Canada. Let’s assume you have a $ 150,000 transaction - you are looking for a 4 year lease term, and you are ...
Views: 451(1 vote) - Who’s The Boss? Are Cash Flow Financing Challenges Managing You? Business Working Capital Management - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Stan ProkopValid question, right? When it comes to your business working capital and cash flow financing who's running the show, you, or are those two culprits seemingly running your company? We're remind of one of Yogi Berra's (many) great lines - ' when you come to a fork in the road, take it ‘! ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Film And Animation Project Finance - It’s A Mad Mad World Without The Canadian Film Tax Credits - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Stan ProkopFilm and Animation finance in Canada. What producer/project owner wouldn’t agree that it's a ' mad world ' when it comes to financing a project. That's exact where Canadian film tax credits enter from stage left - they play a key component in our overall financing strategy. Let's examine that a ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Lease vs. Buy . Are You Considering The Right Things In Equipment Leasing Financing Decisions In Canada - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Stan ProkopWhen it comes to a lease vs. buy decision is the Canadian business owner or financial manager considering the right issues when it comes to equipment leasing financing for his or her asset needs? There's a general sense that equipment financing is in fact the best option when it comes to ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Take Charge Of Your Business Asset Finance Today Via A Revolving ABL Credit Facility - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Stan ProkopWe meet a lot of business owners that say they don't necessarily feel ' in charge ' when it comes to business asset finance and their ability to secure a proper revolving line of credit. ABL credit, i.e. the asset based line of credit via a non bank facility is one way the Canadian business ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - Take Charge Of Your Business Asset Finance Today Via A Revolving ABL Credit Facility - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Stan ProkopWe meet a lot of business owners that say they don't necessarily feel ' in charge ' when it comes to business asset finance and their ability to secure a proper revolving line of credit. ABL credit, i.e. the asset based line of credit via a non bank facility is one way the Canadian business ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - 2 Signs Your Business Is Going Broke And Your Solutions For Fixing Business Cash Flow Problems - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopCan you spot (or have you spotted already) business cash flow problems inside your firm? A better question might be - have you got some solutions to those problems! We've got some insights into both today. Business failure, temporarily, (or otherwise!) often comes back to cash flow and ...
Views: 678 - 2,450 Ways To Pinpoint Cash Flow Problems Via Working Capital Solutions In Canada - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Stan ProkopCash flow problems and working capital solutions to those challenges that are faced by Canadian business. Are we really saying there are 2,450 ways to pinpoint the problem? In a way yes. Let's explain. Although cash flow challenges are more than ' intuitive ' in the real world (that’s where ...
Views: 844 - 6 Ways To Compare And Analyze Asset Based Lending Revolving Credit Facilities . ABL Financing Works - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Stan ProkopClients who listen to us tout the positive aspects of business revolving credit via abl asset based lending and financing sometimes have a great question for us ; namely ' How can we compare this type of Canadian business financing to other forms of lending, i.e. the traditional chartered bank ...
Views: 587 - 8 Reasons To Consider Canadian Receivables Finance And Accounts Receivable Service For Cash Flow - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Stan ProkopReceivables Finance! said the client. ‘Give me one good reason why .... ' We hear that one a lot , so we'll do one better and provide him, or her with 8 solid business reasons to consider an account receivable service for your cash flow financing needs . Reason # 1 is simply growth... ...
Views: 613 - A Tale Of Two Business Credit Facilities – ABL Asset Financing And Bank Revolving Secured Facility - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Stan ProkopSecured business credit via an ABL asset financing or a bank line of credit. It's absolutely a tale of two. We guess the book might be called ' A TALE OF TWO FACILITIES’! Let's examine some of the key differences and benefits and disadvantages of both an ABL asset line of credit and the better ...
Views: 1059 - ABL Asset Based lending Is The Quiet Revolution In A Business Line Of Credit Facility - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Stan ProkopAnd that's when it hits you. We're talking about a Canadian business financing ' epiphany' - that being the term used for a ' sudden, intuitive perception or insight '. And what exactly is that ' insight'. It's simply that an ABL facility, which is the asset based lending term for business line ...
Views: 489 - Accounts Receivable Services Conspiracy Theories That Might Be True ! What Is Factoring And What You Need To know In Canada - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Stan ProkopAccounts receivable services in Canada. We thought it was appropriate perhaps to use the term ' conspiracy theory ' around the subject, because misinformation abounds and buying into some of that misinformation can in effect be a costly experience. Let's examine some of the key issues around ...
Views: 775 - Are You Eligible? Canadian Government Small Business Loan Qualifications – SBL Financing Is The Funding You’re Looking For ! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopIt's actually not that complicated. The Government Small business loan financing program makes funding for your new or established Canadian company accessible and on terms that even larger more established firms simply can’t often achieve. Funding under the SBL program obviously has a long ...
Views: 567 - Are You Mastering Technology Financing ? Canadian Computer Leasing Must Know Info For PC Hardware And Other Tech Assets - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Stan ProkopLooking for a huge amount of risk, financial risk, and extra cost for your Canadian business? We aren’t’ and you shouldn't be either! Haven’t you got enough risk in your business life to have to also consider the downside of making the wrong decisions in areas of technology financing? Surely ...
Views: 506 - Avoid Costly Mistakes In Financing Working Capital – Finance Solutions For A Canadian Business Cash Flow Loan - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Stan ProkopIt's a mine field out there! And some of the decisions you make around financing working capital can be beneficial, or costly! depending on the business finance loan or arrangement you ultimately choose. And whats probably worse is making that type of decision without knowing all your ...
Views: 449 - Avoiding Canadian Business Credit Nightmares. Banking And Bank Loans For Business In Canada - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopWhen it comes to Canadian business credit and banking in Canada (loans, credit lines, etc) it's more than a bit unfortunate that many business owners and financial managers view the process and the challenge as somewhat of a nightmare or at the very least a negative process. Let's examine how ...
Views: 711 - Best Practices On Getting Canada Government Loans. Let The SBL Loan For Small Business Work For You - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Stan ProkopCanada government loans for small business. Are there some ' best practices ' to follow to ensure they work for you, and that of course you get approved? We think there are. If you have worked in a larger corporation at any time (trust us ... we have) they always talk about ' best practices. ...
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