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Start your holiday planning now: How to make the most of the 2021 season

After more than a year of uncertainty and hardship due to the pandemic, Canadian small businesses are gearing up for a prosperous holiday season. Here are three key areas small businesses should start planning for now for a stellar holiday season.

Marketing ,Management

Customer retention best practices for your small business

Retaining your customers, instead of only focusing on acquiring new ones, will save you money and make your business more profitable in the long run. Here are some top tips for retaining your customers.

Management

4 winning strategies to make your loyalty program a success

Customer loyalty has taken a hit during the pandemic thanks to changing consumer buying behaviours. Here's how to encourage loyalty from your customers.

Sales

Get noticed: Key elements of a great business sign

Small businesses shouldn't underestimate the power of a great sign. We spoke with Pure Image Signs to find out what makes an eye-catching sign.

Blog ,Marketing

4 ways to engage customers using video on Instagram

Video content is some of the fastest-growing and most engaging out there so this is an excellent place to start—even if you’re camera shy. Video is all about showing instead of telling so today we’re going to take a look at four Canadian businesses that are doing a great job on social media to give you some ideas of how you can use video on your Instagram profile. Read on to get your creative juices flowing.

Marketing

Protecting your online presence from cybercrime

Small businesses are susceptible to cybercrime attacks. Here's what you need to know to protect your business.

Management

Video marketing for small businesses

Video has a place in marketing small businesses, but effective implementation is another thing entirely. These 9 types of video are tried and tested to get you the consumer engagement you’re after.

Marketing

Mitigate risk and potential cash flow issues with a business line of credit

What you need to know about getting a business line of credit.

Small business financing Canada ,Business loans for bad credit ,Management

Better business & customer service in 2021

As you build your new year’s strategy, consider these ideas to make your business stronger in 2021.

Small business financing Canada ,Management

5 ideas for stimulating sales through this pandemic winter

Due to the pandemic, Canadians are online more than ever making this an ideal time to get active on social media. Here are fresh ideas for driving sales through social.

Marketing

Home improvement: What you need to know if you’re thinking about getting a home renovation loan

Thinking of renovating your home? Here's what you need to know about renovation loans, HELOCs and borrowing to renovate.

Personal Loan

Can I apply for a personal loan during the COVID-19 pandemic? Should I?

For many Canadians, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in un- or underemployment, unexpected expenses, and an uncertain financial future. Here's up-to-date information on personal loans and other borrowing options.

Personal Loan

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Our lending guidelines

iCapital Financial Services does NOT loan money to business start-ups or investors. iCapital does not conduct payday loans nor provide personal lines of credit, credit cards, mortgages or other personal financial services.

We have 3 types of financial products:

Secured term loan & Unsecured term loan - For a term loan with iCapital, there are no interest charges. Our rate is a flat fee added to the amount borrowed, which will be determined based on creditworthiness, length of time in business or employed, and other factors.

Cash advance - Merchant cash advances have no interest rate or payment due dates. A flat fee is simply added to the amount your business qualifies for. This fee is determined through several factors including the length of time in business, type of business, whether you own or rent your space, and overall business performance.

Do I Qualify?

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Are you a Canada-based company?

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Have you been in business 6 months?

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Are your annual sales over $100,000?

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Is your business in the construction industry?

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Do I Qualify?

Unfortunately you are not eligible at this time, but things change! Let's stay in touch.

We will contact you if our requirements change and will keep you up to date with our latest services so you wont miss out.

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