Max Liu, CFA
Business Financing Strategist
Learning Center

A resource library, organized by topic.

Straight answers to the questions entrepreneurs ask most often about business financing in Canada.

Coming soon.

Getting Started

  • Can I Get a Business Loan Without Business History?
  • How Much Money Do I Need to Start a Business?
  • What Makes a Business Bankable?

Business Plans

  • Why Banks Require a Business Plan
  • What Makes a Good Business Plan?
  • Common Mistakes in Startup Business Plans

Financial Modeling

  • What Is a Financial Model?
  • Why Cash Flow Matters More Than Profit
  • Understanding DSCR

Commercial Lending

  • How Banks Evaluate Business Loans
  • Why Business Loan Applications Are Declined
  • Secured vs. Unsecured Business Loans
  • Equipment Financing vs. Term Loans

Startup Financing

  • Can New Immigrants Get Business Financing?
  • How Much Equity Should You Contribute?
  • Choosing the Right Financing Structure

Strategy

  • Why Financing Strategy Matters
  • Should You Apply to Multiple Banks?
  • What to Do After a Loan Is Declined
  • Preparing for Your First Meeting with a Lender
Next Step

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