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Resource cheatsheet for businesses affected by COVID-19

Updated June 2, 2020 - Use this cheat sheet to quickly find what resources are available to you as a business impacted by COVID-19.

Management

Cheat sheet: Canadian govenment support for individuals during the pandemic

This cheat sheet lists all of the resources available to Canadians to help us on an individual basis through COVID-19.

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Personal loans vs. second mortgages: Weighing your options

At first glance, a personal loan and second mortgage seem indistinguishable. But they're not. Read on to learn more about each and determine which is right for you.

Accounting

Ready to re-open: Best practices for restaurants

As the number of COVID-19 infections declines across Canada, provincial governments are beginning to implement phased reopening. Read on for the best practices you should follow to ensure everyone’s health and safety as you reopen.

Management

How Canadian businesses are reinventing themselves during the pandemic

Stories of resilience, adaptability, and creative thinking that have allowed some Canadian businesses to pivot and thrive.

Management

What you need to know about Canada's Emergency Response Benefit

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit portal is now open. Read on for information about this benefit, who is eligible, conditions and how to apply.

Management

Update on Canada’s Covid-19 Economic Response Plan

On an almost daily basis, the Canadian government has introduced, and adjusted relief measures for businesses and individuals. Here's a consolidated summary of support for Canadians, as of April 8, 2020.

Management

How to serve customers better during COVID-19

For small business owners two small words have defined March 2020: social distancing. As the whole of Canada stays indoors to help slow the transmission of the virus, businesses are changing their hours, their services, their delivery systems, and some are even temporarily closing.

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Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan – Key points for businesses & individuals

Since the beginning of March, restrictions and measures related to COVID-19 have rapidly escalated. While the first stages focused on public health and safety, in very short order, businesses and personal finances began to be affected. This is a cheatsheet of the measures that the Government of Canada have released as of April 2, 2020.

Management

5 ways to safeguard your business against coronavirus

With the coronavirus spreading around the world, Canadian businesses are bracing for the impact. Here are five things Canadian business owners can do right now to help shield their companies.

Management

9 easy social media ideas to try when you’ve got poster’s block

If you find yourself paralyzed by the question “What should I put on my company’s social media page?”, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got 9 types of easy and engaging posts for you.

Marketing

Three common pitfalls family businesses should actively avoid

Hiring family to work at your business has its benefits, but there are also some pitfalls. We’re diving into those pitfalls and the steps you can take to mitigate or entirely eliminate them so you can all enjoy family harmony and a long-lasting business.

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Our lending guidelines

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

We have 2 types of financial products:

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 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.

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Is your business in the construction industry?

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