For the first time since 1988, Canada will be hosting the Winter Olympic Games once again in 2010. Taking place in Vancouver, British Columbia (and sharing some of the festivities with nearby Whistler), the Winter Olympics always mark an exciting time in Canada's sporting world. Expected to be a showcase of Canadian athletic prowess (especially in ice hockey where Team…

As discussed previously on the Synergy Merchant Services Blog, most businesses could be considered “seasonal”. The many business owners that we have developed relationships with over the past several years have all communicated that their businesses do experience high and low seasons. Some moreso than others. Motels and inns in cottage country, for example, enjoy a spike in business during…

This week, we have been taking a look at some of the most common myths and misconceptions about merchant cash advances. While this alternative source of business financing is growing in popularity, there is still some confusion over exactly how cash advances work and why the process of attaining them is more easy and convenient than the traditional bank loan.…