Open for Business 2020: Financing and Transactions Forge Ahead
While many things have changed over the past few months, the need for business capital has remained strong. Likewise, capital is still available from traditional and non-traditional sources—you just need to know where…
COVID-19 Financial Relief for Businesses
It’s not unusual for businesses to face financial challenges and require additional financial support. However, with the financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, more businesses need financial assistance than we’ve seen in…
Distressed M&A: Maximizing Value in Challenging Times
How do you avoid the bargain bin when selling your business? Unloading a distressed company is by no means ideal, but it’s not the end of the world. Piers Marsden examines distressed M&…
Growing Pains: How to Get Cash When Banks are Tapped Out
There are plenty of financing options available for businesses looking for working capital growth—it just requires knowing where to look. Barbara Cowper dives into some of the more promising financing alternatives, including selective factoring…
Exiting Your Business: The Seamless Execution
Stepping away (or back) from your business is never as straightforward as it seems. To be honest, it can feel like circumventing a maze of decisions, with countless things to consider. In the last article…
Top Dollar: How to Maximize the Value of Your Business
Now that you've contemplated your exit options, Glenn Bowman outlines a plan of action to help maximize the value of your business before selling. In the third of a four-article series, Glenn reveals…
You Just Lost Your Biggest Client: Now What?
Discover how three different businesses survived after losing a major account. There were some creative financing solutions involved—such as leveraging current assets like real estate and accounts receivables—all thanks to some quick thinking…
Six Key Factors When Considering Alternative Financing
Every small to medium-sized business (SMEs) requires financing at some point—but what happens when traditional lenders aren’t in the position to help? This article discusses alternative financing solutions and offers up six…
Beyond the Sale: The Different Paths to Exiting Your Business
In the second part of a four-article series, Glenn Bowman builds on his discussion on how to best maximize business liquidity before a partial or full sale. More specifically, Glenn will dive into, and…
The Hidden Truth: Financing Options for Canadian SMEs
While the lending market is changing—and financing options are more plentiful for Canadian SMEs in need of capital—finding the right option can be challenging. Many solutions require a mix-and-match approach. Glenn…