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Financing for small Canadian businesses

SMALL BUSINESS
FINANCING.

Independent Canadian businesses — shops, contractors, clinics, carriers, restaurants — often need capital for unglamorous reasons: bridging a slow month, replacing a failing machine, stocking up for a season, hiring the next person. This page helps you explore financing for the real needs of a small business.

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The small business reality

SMALL BUSINESSES DON'T NEED A BANK-SIZED PROCESS.

In a small business, the owner often IS the finance department. Payroll, suppliers, equipment, taxes, rent and inventory all compete for the same cash — and one slow-paying customer can squeeze everything at once.

Financing decisions shouldn't require a finance degree. Tell us what the business needs and roughly how much; the options review does the rest.

What small businesses use capital for

REAL NEEDS OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES.

Cash Flow

Smooth the gaps between expenses and incoming revenue.

Equipment

Replace or add the tools and machines that keep work moving.

Inventory

Buy stock ahead of demand without draining the bank account.

Vehicles

Finance a work van, truck or trailer as a business asset.

Suppliers

Take supplier discounts or cover payments while invoices age.

Staffing

Bring on the people needed to take the next step.

Marketing

Invest in customers while cash stays available for operations.

Expansion

Renovate, relocate or open another location.

Who this page is for

SIZE ISN'T THE POINT — THE BUSINESS NEED IS.

BizFin.ca doesn't impose a rigid definition of "small business." If you run a Canadian business and need capital for a real purpose, you can explore options here. Structures and eligibility vary by provider and business.

NOT SURE WHAT KIND OF FINANCING YOU NEED?

You don't need to know the exact financing product before you start. Tell us what your business is trying to accomplish.

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Small business financing FAQ

QUESTIONS ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING.

What does your business need next?

YOUR BUSINESS KNOWS WHAT IT NEEDS NEXT.

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