How Charlie Sheen and I Discovered How Financing a Franchise Works – A Canadian Franchise Lending Loan Business Story
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This is a strange one. I had a dream last night that I was on a business trip searching for the answer to financing a franchise in Canada. To many people franchise lending and getting a franchise loan for their new business is a challenge.
I wanted to reduce the risk and increase the chances of success for Canadian franchisees.
When I returned from the trip who did I find at our offices but Charlie Sheen, a very famous personality these days. I was surprised but I simply figured that he too wanted to know the secrets and inside tips on franchise financing in Canada. So not too surprising that he had such a strong interest in this area.
Charlie wanted to know about my trip - he seemed excited about being able to know the methods in which franchises were financed in Canada - he seemed totally interested in everything I was about to share.
I told Charlie that I had stumbled upon the exact method under which most franchises were financing in Canada, and more so, I knew exactly how to complete transactions successfully. He was all ears.
In order to access the capital you need for financing a franchise in Canada wouldn't it be safe to say that you needed to understand who is offering this financing. I told Charlie that although there are a very small handful of specialized firms in franchise finance that the actual majority of franchise lending in Canada is done under a specific program called the CSBF program. It is underwritten and sponsored by Industry Canada, and the government mandates that Canadian banks 'administer' the program. Charlie’s eyes were locked on mine. He couldn’t believe the government on a daily basis was financing franchises.
Charlies asked if it was possible to ensure that the whole process of obtaining a business franchise loan wasn’t time-consuming and frustrating. I assured him that if the prospective franchisee was properly prepared it was a smooth process.
Charlie wanted to know more. ‘So this actually works?' he asked. I assured him it did. To keep it simple for Charlie I explained that a good way of sizing up your ability to get approved is thinking like the lender. In small business financing, because that’s what a franchise is, the focus is on what some call the 4 C’s.
Charlie moved closer. What are the 4 C's he asked? I explained that they were character, capital, capacity and credit. Simply speaking if you have a good business reputation and experience, some funds of your own, and reasonable personal credit history then the 'capacity' to repay the loan becomes significantly enhanced - bottom line - you will be approved!
Charlie had a question - "Are you saying that if I am properly prepared I can be successful in financing a franchise?" Exactly, I replied. Ensure that your experienced and credible Canadian business financing advisor works with you to achieve a package that includes a solid business plan, an overview of your experience, a documented cash flow repayment, as well as your ability to put a reasonable personal investment into your new business.
Charlie wanted to know how we could share this knowledge - he suggested a Cross Canada tour we would call 'The Torpedo of Franchise Financing Truth'. Not necessary I said, let's just advise Canadian franchisees to seek the services of a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who will assist them to get the franchise loan and financing they need to begin their new role as entrepreneur/business owner.
I’ll always wonder if Charlie had the same dream?
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Stan Prokop is the founder of 7 Park Avenue Financial and a recognized expert on Canadian Business Financing. Since 2004 Stan has helped hundreds of small, medium and large organizations achieve the financing they need to survive and grow. He has decades of credit and lending experience working for firms such as Hewlett Packard / Cable & Wireless / Ashland Oil
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