Entering new markets can represent a significant growth opportunity for your business – but the road to launching your business into new, undiscovered territory can be challenging and somewhat daunting. It takes time, resources and patience to see a return on your investment. But with the…
Learn More2019 was proof that mid-market business are innovative, adaptable and striving for growth. We witnessed how technology is evolving and impacting the business ecosystem, and how businesses are continuing to adapt and navigate change. This past year was a year of growth for us. We grew our team, our connections…
Learn MoreBased on the recent study, Striving for Growth, conducted by First West Capital, 17% of business owners identify employee acquisition and/or retention as one of the main causes holding their business back. Finding and keeping the right employee can be challenging. Entrepreneurs…
Learn MoreWhether you are an entrepreneur surveying the financing options available to grow your business, launching into new markets or buying out a partner, this glossary is sure to provide insight into the business lending landscape. Use this glossary…
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 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 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 MoreEntering new markets can represent a significant growth opportunity for your business – but the road to launching your business into new, undiscovered territory can be challenging and somewhat daunting. It takes time, resources and patience to see a return on your investment. But with the…
Learn More2019 was proof that mid-market business are innovative, adaptable and striving for growth. We witnessed how technology is evolving and impacting the business ecosystem, and how businesses are continuing to adapt and navigate change. This past year was a year of growth for us. We grew our team, our connections…
Learn MoreBased on the recent study, Striving for Growth, conducted by First West Capital, 17% of business owners identify employee acquisition and/or retention as one of the main causes holding their business back. Finding and keeping the right employee can be challenging. Entrepreneurs…
Learn MoreWhether you are an entrepreneur surveying the financing options available to grow your business, launching into new markets or buying out a partner, this glossary is sure to provide insight into the business lending landscape. Use this glossary…
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 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 MoreOne of the best investments you can make is buying the business you work for. Here are six steps to completing a management buyout.
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