The Canada Small Business Financing Program is the easiest way to get a small business loan in Canada. The program makes it easier for a small business to get a loan by minimizing the lender’s risk. If a borrower defaults on a loan, Industry Canada assumes responsibility for up to 85% of the loss on […]
Preparing to Meet with an Investor or a Bank to Generate Financing
The CBC’s new venture capital reality-show Dragon’s Den presents us with the ultimate meeting with an investor. Lessons abound for any start-up business or professional practice seeking to generate financing. Contestants are forewarned to be well prepared to meet with their ‘dragon’ a.k.a. their investor. Sean Wise, the show’s online host, provides them with […]
Business Planning Tips – 10 Common Errors And How to Fix Them
I have had the opportunity to coach lawyers, doctors, architects and other professionals on the business planning process. This exercise has been instructive as to the common errors that professionals make when they write their business plans. Here are the 10 most common business planning errors I have encountered along with suggestions as to how […]
