Entrepreneur’s Toolkit We’ve created the Entrepreneur’s Toolkit to be an ever-growing resource library for business owners, like you, to help navigate running and growing your business. The business lending landscape Download our quick guide on leveraging junior capital to fuel growth. Join us as we break down the lending…
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Learn MoreFeatured in BCBusiness, in partnership with Business Transitions Forum With more than half of Canadian companies expected to change hands in the next decade, succession preparation is an important topic for business owners. But it’s something most don’t even consider until they’re in the throes of handing over the reins.
Learn MoreCanadian retailers are facing an uphill battle as they fight for market share in a competitive and changing industry. With continued store closures across Canada, retailers are urged to find ways to get in the game – or risk disappearing. Phil Lichtsztral, Partner at Richter Retail Consulting Services, discusses some of the causes and cures of the current retail landscape.
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Learn More2015 was a sellers’ market with transaction multiples increasing. According to Vancouver investors, “7x is the new 6x” in the lower mid-market. It was also a strong year for private equity in Canada with a total of 399 deals – worth $22.8B – completed according to the CVCA. Of these, 239 or 60% were in provinces served by First West Capital.
Learn MoreYour business plan is an important tool in your efforts to raise capital. It can be used by potential lenders and investors to evaluate your business and its prospects. Here are some tips to help you, through your business plan, make your case as effectively and compellingly as possible.
Learn MoreEntrepreneur’s Toolkit We’ve created the Entrepreneur’s Toolkit to be an ever-growing resource library for business owners, like you, to help navigate running and growing your business. The business lending landscape Download our quick guide on leveraging junior capital to fuel growth. Join us as we break down the lending…
Learn MoreBuying and owning your own business can be the most rewarding investment you make if executed properly. A management buyout (MBO) is when a management team seeks to buy the company they work for from the current owner using the security and cash flows of the…
Learn MoreWhat's it really like being a business leader? We asked business leaders about what matters to them when it comes to leadership, self-improvement and business evolution. Discover what we learned about growth as a key business driver and read insights around opportunities and challenges facing leaders like you.
Learn MoreFresh Prep, the Vancouver-based e-commerce meal kit delivery service, completed their first round of financing since inception. Fresh Prep raised a total of $3.3 million through a mix of equity and debt financing led by First West Capital and private investors.
Learn MoreLike most of our clients, First West Capital is experiencing exciting growth opportunities and an evolution of our business. We’ve added new team members, opened new offices and partnered with many new mid-market businesses across Canada. Last year, we realized that our branding and marketing weren’t fully reflective of the business we’d become. Thus began a transformative journey to align the First West Capital brand with our growing business. Here’s what our process looked like, in case you too are having an “ah-ha” marketing moment:
Learn MoreFeatured in BCBusiness, in partnership with Business Transitions Forum With more than half of Canadian companies expected to change hands in the next decade, succession preparation is an important topic for business owners. But it’s something most don’t even consider until they’re in the throes of handing over the reins.
Learn MoreCanadian retailers are facing an uphill battle as they fight for market share in a competitive and changing industry. With continued store closures across Canada, retailers are urged to find ways to get in the game – or risk disappearing. Phil Lichtsztral, Partner at Richter Retail Consulting Services, discusses some of the causes and cures of the current retail landscape.
Learn MoreEntrepreneurs often use the words ‘capability’, ‘competency’ and ‘competitive advantage’ to describe their businesses. These definitions, however, are frequently misunderstood. Having a competitive advantage is more than having core competencies. This is why Amazon trades at over 170 times earnings while the average gas station can be purchased for three times cash flow. It’s important to clarify these concepts, which can provide a framework to help you identify and nurture your business’ competitive advantages.
Learn MoreFor small to medium-size businesses, hiring a new employee represents a significant commitment of time and money. The right employee, whether for an entry level position or an executive management role, can increase productivity, improve company culture and ultimately grow the bottom line.
Learn MoreOne of the best investments you can make is buying the business you work for. Here are six steps to completing a management buyout.
Learn More2015 was a sellers’ market with transaction multiples increasing. According to Vancouver investors, “7x is the new 6x” in the lower mid-market. It was also a strong year for private equity in Canada with a total of 399 deals – worth $22.8B – completed according to the CVCA. Of these, 239 or 60% were in provinces served by First West Capital.
Learn MoreYour business plan is an important tool in your efforts to raise capital. It can be used by potential lenders and investors to evaluate your business and its prospects. Here are some tips to help you, through your business plan, make your case as effectively and compellingly as possible.
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