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Entrepreneur reviewing documents to leverage government grants and loans for business growth.

How to Leverage Government Grants & Loans for Business Growth

Capital access plays an important role in determining the pace of business growth, its ability to innovate, or its ability to simply survive within the competitive economy. For many Canadian entrepreneurs, traditional bank financing involves restrictions...
Business team discussing creative financing strategies to overcome economic downturn challenges

Creative Financing Strategies During Economic Downturns

During economic downturns, when credit becomes tighter and trust erodes, many small businesses come to an uncomfortable reality: their survival is limited by how quickly they can pivot their financing model. Historical evidence demonstrates that the...
Storefront decorated for Halloween representing a seasonal business

Financing Options for Seasonal Businesses Beyond the Holidays

Seasonal businesses can feel like a roller coaster. One month sales are up, and the other, you are wondering what went wrong. If your company sells winter clothes, provides Christmas decor, or provides snow removal services,...
Small business owner reviewing financial plan for a loan application

How to Prepare a Business Plan for a Loan Application

Financing your business plan for a loan application includes knowledge and strategy. Whatever your plan is, lenders want proof of how much knowledge you have. A strong business plan talks about your business's future instead of...
Business owner reviewing AI-powered loan options on a laptop.

The Role of AI in Business Loan Underwriting

Artificial intelligence is changing how lenders and fintech companies evaluate small and medium-sized businesses. The World Bank estimates a $5 trillion funding gap for SMBs worldwide. AI-powered underwriting helps close that gap by focusing on real...
Startup founder reviewing funding options on a laptop without using collateral.

How Startups Can Access Funding Without Collateral

Starting a business takes courage, planning, and capital. But for most founders, the hardest part isn’t the idea, it’s finding startup funding without collateral. Traditional lenders want security. They ask for assets, property, or equipment before...