by OptimizeBlog | Jun 8, 2016 | Business Financing, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
By combining your computer systems and merging some departments, your new giant company will be better than ever. Sounds great, right? Sadly, it’s not that simple. There is an overwhelming amount of thought, planning, and negotiation that goes into merging two (or...
by OptimizeBlog | Jun 1, 2016 | Corporate Finance, Debt Financing
Whether that be a term loan, line of credit, or some other bank credit facility, a business usually has some sort of debt on the books. For big business especially, it’s important to know how to best manage your debt so it doesn’t hinder your growth or sink your...
by OptimizeBlog | May 26, 2016 | Business Financing, Corporate Finance, Debt Financing, Mergers & Acquisitions
After seeing some success in your business, it’s natural to lean towards expanding your operations to a completely new and difference audience. However – much like forging your idea into a successful business – establishing yourself in a bigger market is much easier...
by OptimizeBlog | May 18, 2016 | Business Financing, Corporate Finance, Debt Financing
When a company has immediate or short-term financial needs, it can finance these needs by issuing debt. Debt financing, in layman’s terms, is borrowing money from investors or lenders and promising to pay them back the full amount, plus interest, in a predetermined...
by OptimizeBlog | May 5, 2016 | Business Financing, Mergers & Acquisitions
We often hear about successful transactions, but many potential deals can fall through either during the process of negotiation or after due diligence has been completed. Even the successful M&A transactions can have its difficult moments. With that, here are five...
by OptimizeBlog | Apr 11, 2016 | Business Financing, Corporate Finance, Debt Financing
Though it may be easy to find a bank that provides business loans, it is best to make sure you find an institution that fits who you are, what you are doing and where you are going. If you are looking to borrow money to finance your business growth, here are five...
by OptimizeBlog | Mar 31, 2016 | Business Financing, Corporate Finance, Debt Financing
Line of credit, a term loan, or some other bank credit provision. If you have any one of these tied to your bank account (or plan to in the near future), take solace in these five tips to better manage your corporate debt as you scale your business. 1....
by OptimizeBlog | Mar 3, 2016 | Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Much like a marriage, merging companies can include the best and worst of times. It’s on us to decide whether or not our potential partner is a good fit. Take a look at these three points before you say “I do.” 1. Get the Facts Straight Do your due-diligence....
by OptimizeBlog | Feb 5, 2016 | Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Clear Objectives It is essential to have a step by step action plan. This helps keep the process on the right path and ensures that everyone involved knows their role in the process. It is important to define your goal and come up with a strategy on how to get there....
by OptimizeBlog | Nov 20, 2015 | Business Financing, Corporate Finance, Debt Financing, Mergers & Acquisitions
You’ve finally found that investor interested in helping your company raise growth capital. Now you need to get the exact deals and terms that you’re looking for. Strong negotiation skills are needed in every business venture and it is important to be able...
by OptimizeBlog | Oct 23, 2015 | Business Financing, Corporate Finance
Although there has been much debate on this topic, there is certainly a good argument to be made that suggests women, innovators and start-ups are being avoided, or at least treated unfairly, by Canadian suppliers of capital (i.e. banks, trust companies, etc…)....
by OptimizeBlog | Oct 2, 2015 | Business Financing, Corporate Finance, Debt Financing
In order to expand your business, it is important to understand the two main financing methods. Equity requires investors while debt, which is familiar to most people, is a temporary loan that needs to be paid back with interest. Equity financing involves bringing in...
by OptimizeBlog | Sep 25, 2015 | Business Financing, Corporate Finance
The best companies embrace a culture of innovation and creativity, always pushing forward with new ways to serve their clients, customers and employees. Balancing structured, tested approaches with forward thinking insights. Thought leadership can best be defined as...
by OptimizeBlog | Sep 25, 2015 | Corporate Finance, Debt Financing
Publicity seems to be either an elusive monster or highly coveted trophy for early stage entrepreneurs. Regardless of your personal view on the matter, learning to leverage publicity to your company’s best advantage could prove to be the ultimate time investment....
by OptimizeBlog | Aug 28, 2015 | Business Financing, Corporate Finance
People often focus on more formal business skills, such as networking and building their elevator pitch; small talk just doesn’t seem to be a priority for most people. It may seem strange to focus on the art of small talk, but being good at small talk can be vital to...
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