Financing Businesses In Canada : Recognizing Early Warning Signs For A

Business Plan Proposal Requirement

What ypes !" Canadian Business Financing Require A Business Plan
!#ER#IEW $ In"ormation on ho% Canadian &usiness o%ners can determine the
need "or a proper &usiness plan proposal "or "inance requirements ' Financing
&usinesses in Canada ( sometimes ) requires a proper &usines splan proposal
Financing &usinesses in Canada may, or may not, require a business plan proposal.
When do business plans make or break your firms financing objectives, and are they
required at all? What are the risks of not having a plan when you need one? Lets dig in.
!usiness owners and financial managers typically associate business plans with funding
requests. "one properly the document reflects the type and amount of funding you need
#for e$ample % capital e$penditures & buying a business, etc' potential future financing
needs, and what banks and other lenders #commercial finance companies, etc' call the
use of proceeds.
(dditionally a proper document such as that will include how the loan or financing needs
fit into your businesses overall working capital and cash flow needs. )t sometimes is
forgotten that the lender is fi$ated on one thing % getting repaid*
While many plans we see focus on the past and present its always critical to integrate
your financing into the future % re%iterating how debt will be repaid, etc. +ime periods for
repayment are important also, as you want to be able to demonstrate things like timing of
cash flows, cyclicality in your business, temporary bulges of sales and cash flow.
( sense of urgency is not the best theme to have in your business plans. +hats when the
ability to properly anticipate future financing needs helps your proposal stand our as
more legitimate. ,inancing under pressure almost never works % dire straits financing is
certainly achievable % but not recommended as a strategy*
-tart up business financing almost always requires a proper business plan. .ere capital
and funding is typically more costly as its associated with more risk % so your ability to
have a clear sound business plan reflecting realistic potential success is desired. Certain
industries are occasionally out of favor % if thats the case even more care is needed.
.eres a quick recap of some of the main types of Canadian business finance solutions %
highlighting a more clear need for when you might best consider the need for a business
plan
A*R Financing + not required
In,entory Financing + not required
-o,t SB. .oans + required*recommended
erm loans + Recommended
Acquisition Financing + Required*recommended
SR/E0 / Film a1 Credit Financing + not required
Franchise Financing + Required and recommended
Wor2ing capital term loans + Recommended
+he cost and time in preparing a business plan that reflects your funding needs is more
reasonable than most owners imagine. -eek out and speak to a trusted, credible and
e$perienced Canadian business financing advisor who can ensure your plan is cost
effective and works.
+he business owner& financial manager should always be on the lookout for those
warning signs that a good business plan proposal is required % one that reflects that your
company merits and deserves the financing it needs to start &operate&grow or acquire a
business.
Stan Pro2op % 3 Par2 A,enue Financial :
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