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CASH FLOW FINANCING BUSINESS WORKING CAPITAL SOLUTIONS 

Valid question, right? When it comes to your business working capital and cash flow financing who's running the show, you, or are those two culprits seemingly running your company?

We're reminded of one of Yogi Berra's (many) great lines—' when you come to a fork in the road, take it ‘! That's probably where you are now, in many cases: determining who will win the ongoing cash flow battle for supremacy.

You can probably be forgiven for wondering, ' Who's the boss?' Statistics show that 82% of business owners don't feel controlled or comfortable about their company's expected cash flows. So, how do you regain that feeling of control and positive cash flow that every business owner treasures?

When Your Business Needs Oxygen, Not Advice

Cash flow shortfalls paralyze Canadian businesses daily, forcing difficult choices between paying suppliers, meeting payroll, or pursuing growth opportunities. These gaps create cascading problems that compound quickly.

Let the 7 Park Avenue Financial team show you how Cash flow funding provides immediate working capital by converting your business assets into accessible funds. This eliminates the wait and worry of traditional financing methods and strengthens your ability to fund capital expenditures.

An Uncommon Take...?

Unlike traditional financing, funding cash flow needs  can strengthen supplier relationships by enabling early payment discounts, creating a competitive advantage in procurement negotiations and operating expenses.

REGAINING CONTROL OF YOUR BUSINESS FINANCING   

A good start is to know what you're talking about. We've repeatedly said that cash flow is an overused and misunderstood concept or term.

We can get really technical (net income plus deprecation plus or minus changes in working capital components), but unless we're at an accounting trade show or convention, that's not really what we're looking for here!

To make things even more complex, we can argue that your ' cash flow ' involves historical, present, and future needs, making it even tougher to understand.

TOOLS FOR UNDERSTANDING CASH FLOW ARE IMPORTANT

Some great tools and solutions for managing your cash flow financing needs exist. Again, we're talking about real cash, not income statement profits.  

Honestly, though, this is a good place to make a very important comment—if your cash flow statement (component  # 3 of every financial statement ) differs significantly from your income statement over time, you probably will never really regain cash flow control/supremacy.

So let's examine some solid ways to ensure you feel good about that ' WHO'S THE BOSS' question about cash flow analysis.

UP-TO-DATE FINANCIALS AND MEASURING ASSET TURNOVER  

First of all, keep your financials up to date and understand them. A small handful of key ratios or relationships you can easily—and we mean very easily—monitor over time will allow you to feel ' in control ‘. These can be simple things like receivable days turnover, inventory turns, sales to fixed assets, etc.

WHAT IS A CASH FLOW LOAN?  

Cash flow loans, sometimes called working capital loans by business owners, are typically used to finance a business's growth. This might mean investments in sales, R&D, or hiring additional staff.

 Cash inflows can be lumpy in a business, so your business's ability to inject working capital into a cash shortfall can reduce its challenges.

Many services—or tech-oriented businesses might not have the collateral and assets to offer as loan security—that's where cash flow loans come in. 

WHY ARE CASH FLOW LOANS DIFFERENT?

Term loans for permanent working capital solutions are usually cash flow-based, and traditional lenders won't demand personal assets—the focus becomes your company's ability to demonstrate historical and future cash flows.

Terms for working capital loans can vary - many businesses apply for short-term working capital loans, sometimes called merchant cash advances - more traditional lenders such as banks or BDC offer permanent working capital loans with terms from 2-5 years available.

In cases where a term loan is used to acquire assets or technology in the business its critical to match the lifespan of the asset being financed with the term of the loan,  Some lenders will also offer interest or principal holiday repayment plans, making the financing even more flexible.

 CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND THE DEBT / EQUITY RELATIONSHIP 

It sure doesn’t hurt to do some methodical cash flow planning.

Also, examine your overall capital structure from the viewpoint of debt and equity. This will allow you to properly take advantage of market growth opportunities, such as an acquisition.

We know we sound like a broken record sometimes, but understand your operating cycle; it’s the amount of time it takes for a dollar to flow thru your company. Match a financing solution to that selling cycle.

What is the hottest tip today on cash flow generation?

Don't pay anyone! But seriously, managing your payables and disbursements is critical, but we're the first to recognize the importance of supplier relationships. If you have a sales force, you might consider paying them commissions when sales are paid but not made. Talk about incenting the collection focus!

WHEN IS A CASH FLOW FINANCING A USEFUL BUSINESS TOOL?  

The ability of a business to source financing for growth will often negatively impact a company's cash position. 

The bottom line? Long-term assets require long-term financing!   Cash flows in a business can often be accomplished by using business credit lines. 

Rapid growth and new higher sales levels will almost always lead to a cash flow crunch. Short-term financing will often address needs related to buying from vendors and investing in R&D. 

If a company's accounts receivable are experiencing collection challenges short-term a/r financing solutions such as factoring / confidential receivable financing will often solve the problem.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AROUND CASH FLOW FINANCING LOANS  

Both alternative and traditional business lenders, such as bank cash flow lenders, will always consider your cash flows when determining your eligibility for financing.

When no collateral is available or offered it's all about working capital management and asset turnover.  Every company and industry has a cash cycle and a unique business model that is unique to its industry.

The overall credit quality focus is  around:

Accounts receivable management for positive working capital

Inventory turns

Accounts payable management

Companies will always be reviewed more favourable if they have a:

Business plan

Detailed sales and cash flow projections

Properly prepared financial statements. 

CANADIAN BUSINESS FINANCING SOLUTIONS  

If your assets aren’t turning over quickly, focus on that. You can also monetize your current assets via business cashflow finance solutions -

A/R Financing     - accounts receivables financing for same-day cash to your business account  business account 

Inventory Loans

Access to Canadian bank credit

Non-bank asset-based lines of credit

SR&ED Tax credit financing - financing refundable tax credits and    accrued expenses

Equipment / fixed asset financing   -  purchasing equipment and technology

Cash flow loans for small business

Business Credit Cards -  funding for short-term day-to-day obligations

Royalty finance solutions

Case Study: Benefits of Cash Flow Funding

AHalifax-based industrial equipment manufacturer, secured a $2.5M contract with a major client – a significant opportunity that came with a challenge. The contract required substantial upfront investment in materials and increased labor costs, but payment terms stretched to 60 days after delivery.

Facing a critical cash flow gap, Maritime implemented an invoice factoring solution that provided immediate access to 85% of invoice values within 24 hours of billing. This strategy delivered multiple benefits:

• Eliminated a projected 45-day cash flow gap that would have prevented project execution

• Enabled early payment discounts with suppliers, reducing material costs by 4.7%

• Allowed simultaneous pursuit of two additional projects without capital constraints

• Improved employee retention by ensuring consistent payroll during production ramp-up

• Created financial stability that impressed banking partners, improving terms on existing loans

Within six months, the company increased revenue by 32% while reducing their average cash conversion cycle from 47 days to just 9 days. The company now uses cash flow financing strategically for all large projects, creating a sustainable growth model without diluting ownership.

10 Example Use Cases for Cash Flow Funding  

1. A manufacturing company must purchase materials for a large new contract but can't wait 60 days for customer payment.

2. A seasonal landscaping business requires operating capital during winter months when revenue is minimal but fixed costs continue.

3. A growing technology company needs to hire developers for a major project but lacks the cash to expand payroll before completion.

4. A retail store must stock inventory for holiday season sales but suppliers require payment before the revenue-generating period.

5. A construction company has completed project phases but faces a 45-day wait for progress payments while needing to fund the next phase immediately.

6. A professional services firm has committed significant resources to a major client project with milestone payments scheduled 90 days apart.

7. A transportation company needs immediate capital for fuel, maintenance, and driver payroll while waiting for shipping clients to pay invoices.

8. A healthcare provider must manage operations while waiting for insurance reimbursements that typically take 60-90 days to process.

9. A restaurant supplier delivered a large order to a new client with a net 60 of terms but needs capital now for upcoming inventory purchases.

10. An agricultural business faces expenses throughout the growing season but won't receive revenue until harvest is complete and sold months later.

KEY  TAKEAWAYS

• Invoice factoring converts unpaid customer invoices into immediate capital without creating debt on your balance sheet.
• Revenue-based financing provides growth capital with flexible repayments that automatically adjust to your monthly income fluctuations.
• Cash flow gaps typically occur predictably in business cycles, making proactive funding arrangements more cost-effective than emergency solutions.
• Qualifying for cash flow finance depends primarily on your customers' creditworthiness rather than your business credit score or time in operation.
• Most operating  cash flow funding solutions can be implemented within 3-5 business days, providing significantly faster access to capital than traditional financing channels.
• Factoring companies often provide complementary services including credit checking, collections, and accounts receivable management.
• Seasonal businesses benefit most from funding solutions with variable payment structures aligned to revenue fluctuations.
• Canadian tax regulations allow certain cash flow financing costs to be deducted as business expenses rather than capitalized like traditional loan interest.
• Effective cash flow financing actually strengthens vendor relationships through timely payments, often unlocking early payment discounts.

CONCLUSION

Who's the Boss when it comes to cash flow? Hopefully you. Speak to 7 Park Avenue Financial,  a trusted, credible, experienced Canadian business financing advisor on cash flow financing and business working capital analytics and solutions.

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