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How to Prepare a Winning Business Loan Application

Did you know that 78% of business loan applications to Canadian banks are declined? These time-consuming, often difficult applications can be crucial to a business’s future, so making sure you put your best foot forward is...

Strategies for Securing Funding for Salon Remodels and Expansions

In the beauty industry, staying up-to-date is key. It's a truth universally acknowledged by salon owners: your space is a reflection of your brand. Investing in the latest trends or expanding your services isn't just about...

Understanding Business Credit Scores

As a business owner, there are many aspects of your business’s finances that you have to keep track of, and amongst the day-to-day of budgets, invoices, balance sheets and payroll, you may overlook something vital: your...

CEBA Business Loan Repayment Updates

Many Canadian businesses needed a little help during the pandemic, and nearly $50 billion of assistance was provided across the country via the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program. Businesses that benefitted from funding via this...

Navigating Small Business Grants in Canada

A tiny proportion - only 4% - of small business government grant applications are declined, but small business owners nevertheless underestimate the value and availability of these funds. So, to help you access the financial assistance...

The Ultimate Guide to Business Funding Options

Canada’s 1.3 million businesses are supported by a $173 billion business financing market, which offers a wide range of financing solutions to meet any and every need. To help you understand your various options, here’s a...