Expand beyond Canada’s border with confidence The Trade Expansion Lending Program (TELP) is a guarantee that helps you access more working capital from your financial institution. EDC shares the risk with your lender by guaranteeing part of your loan or line of credit, allowing them to offer the credit conditions you need to grow. Enter new."

Finding the right financing for your stage of growth Every business on the cusp of expanding—or in the thick of it— needs access to capital. In the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) 2021 survey, Building Black Businesses in Canada: Personas, Perceptions and Experiences, 71% of respondents bootstrapped their startup capital, in part,."

Whether you’re looking to grow your existing company or start a new business, it’s important to understand the variety of funding options available to support your growth. Business Link, Alberta’s small business hub, provides a detailed explanation of potential sources of funding, including loans, love money, crowdfunding and angel investors, and."

The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund is a partnership between the Government of Canada, Black-led business organizations, and several financial institutions. Training The Canada-Ontario Job Grant from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development provides direct financial support businesses of all sizes with a plan to deliv... Through."

There are plenty of ways to access capital depending on what you need, the size of your business, the industry you’re in and where you are in your growth and export cycle. Entrepreneurs can raise money through venture capital or private equity in institutional investors, investment banks and other financial institutions. Other sources of funding."

...plan enables you to: Measure your market share and penetration, helping you to grow your business Offset the losses you probably took during the earliest days of your business Reduce your risks by having concrete plans for every step of the growth process Stabilize your revenue streams by helping you envision what tomorrow will look like."

Tariq Esmail Retail Sales Lead Shopify It’s surprising that only 17% of Canadian small- and medium-sized (SME) business retailers are selling through online channels. It walks you through preparing your store for launch, launching it, then driving traffic to get your fi... Plus, we’ve recently launched our small business loan fund, Shopify."

The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada report by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) found that only 15.3% of women are incorporated compared to 26.2% of men. Read more here. https://www.edc.ca/en/solutions/insurance/credit-insurance/select-credit-insurance.html."

Andrew MacMartin Partner, Audit & Assurance Deloitte Time to get ahead of your business self We’re so often told in business, as in life, not to get ahead of ourselves. But if there’s one time your company should do just that, it’s now. Getting ahead of your business self, in cash flow speak, is all about forecasting, running “what if” scenarios,."

Check out the following resources: The Business scale-up and productivity program offered by each of Canada’s Regional Development Agencies (RDA) aims to help businesses develop into new global markets, be more productive and grow through innovation. It provides both repayable and non-repayable contributions, generally covering up to 50% or 90% of."

Bryan Sirois Global Trade Director Export Development Canada Bryan Sirois “Opportunity doesn’t make appointments. You have to be ready when it arrives.”. Through the uncertainty and economic impact from COVID-19, I find such advice particularly relevant for Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners, especially those building or expanding."

Sara Scurfield Ecommerce Marketing Lead Google As the e-commerce marketing lead at Google Canada, I heard a lot of companies talking about “when things get back to normal” in March. Today, not so much. Google research shows Canadian search interest in “how to help small businesses” skyrocketed in March, demonstrating that Canadians want to support."

...Sept. 29, 2022 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET to learn about: The importance of building a strong relationship with your financial institution Steps on how to secure a business loan, including how to prepare and what documents are required The various types of financing that are available from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to support your."

10 ways to access more financing from your financial institution With our Export Guarantee Program Export Guarantee Program 1-888-220-0047 Learn more What is the Export Guarantee Program. Manage your cash flow Get more working capital financing to manage your day-to-day operating costs, via an increase to your operating line, a seasonal bulge or."

The following organizations can help your business with mentorship and coaching: Startup Canada helps Canada’s entrepreneurs with the tools, community, and support they need to start and build a business. Futurpreneur Canada’s financing and mentoring program supports young entrepreneurs with up to $60,000 in financing, an expert business."

Banking tips to get better financing for your business Key tips on how to optimize business financing from your bank. ... Understanding your financial institution Must-haves to bring to your financial institution How EDC can work for you and your financial institution If your company is in growth mode,Our research shows that financing is one of."

Export Development Canada (EDC) provides insurance and financing to help Canadian companies of all sizes and sectors sell their products and services around the world. The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) offers small business loans (up to $100,000) within five business days for companies in business for a minimum of 24 months.."

We know what we lack when it comes to supplying big-box retailers, however, that can simply be covered with adequate funds.” 9 EDC | Report - de Sedulous Women - iLaunchHerProduct The applicants, who aren’t ready for big-box stores, indicate they need: • Financial support (37%) • Resources/capacity/a facility (26%) • To validate their."

On the other han... In either case, you’ll need strong financial and management expertise to successfully manage and grow the business. Additional resources Beyond Exporting: Building or Buying International Operations | EDC 3 tips to expand or acquire internationally | EDC Your acquisition roadmap: 4 key steps in buying a business | BDC The steps."