Are you looking to secure financing for your business? If so, you may have already attempted to get a loan from your bank and was asked to put some collateral on the line. In our last blog, we listed real…
If you’re a small business owner who has applied for a business loan, you’ve surely been asked about collateral. Collateral offers security to banks so that they can feel safer loaning money to borrowers. If a borrower defaults on the…
Do you think it might be time to end your current business partnership? In our last blog, we listed a few signs that may indicate the time has come for you to go solo. They included having different visions of…
Are you involved in a business partnership that isn’t exactly going the way you planned? There’s no question that you’re in a tough bind. You clearly set up an enterprise with someone you trusted. Now that things aren’t working out,…
In our last blog, we listed some of the summertime’s most common business emergencies. Give it a read for some great insight on how to prepare for power outages, keep cool when your air conditioning breaks down and fend off…
For the most part, the summer is a glorious time of year. Most Canadians thrive in the warmth and sunshine, knowing that such weather conditions can’t be taken for granted. Of course, nothing is perfect. The heat and humidity can…
In our last blog, we delivered some strong tips for how to make stellar service your store’s summer strong suit. We suggested offering refreshments, keeping cool temperatures in your store and designing a summer-specific loyalty program. They’re all great ways…
Now that the summer season is officially underway, students from all over Canada will be spending the next couple of months gleefully outside of the classroom. The rest of us, however, continue to go to work no different than before.…
In our last blog, we revisited the topic of business loan applications and highlighted some of the top hurdles associated with them. They included having a low credit score, having no collateral and having little business experience. If you’re a…
If you’re a small business owner who has gone to the bank to secure a loan, it is possible that you met with disappointment. While many entrepreneurs successfully secure funding for their businesses in the traditional way, there are many…