Posts by Jayne Nicholson
$500,000 Funding Puts Seafood on the Plate in New Places
A $500,000 full notification factoring facility has just been finalized for a growing wholesaler of seafood products based on the East Coast of Canada. The client was referred directly to Sallyport by another factor who held a long-standing relationship with the customer over the past decade but was soon to retire. Now that the client…
Read More10 Common Cash Flow Problems for Businesses
Cash flow is a fundamental metric that’s used as an indicator of the financial health of a business. In essence it’s the net amount of cash flowing into and out of a business within a set period of time. If within that time there’s more than enough cash on hand to pay all bills and…
Read MoreThe Up and Up of North American Smart Manufacturing
Since the turn of the century, manufacturing has evolved greatly. As new, advanced technologies drive the industry forward, manufacturing is clearly heading for a more automated, information-driven future and it’s known as Smart Manufacturing. According to The North America Smart Manufacturing Market report, the North American smart manufacturing market is expected to reach a CAGR…
Read More$1,200,000 Million Growth Capital for Eyewear Brand
This rapidly growing eyewear brand was referred to Sallyport by our contact who specializes in standallone inventory finance. Eco-friendly alternatives are popping up in each and every industry and giving consumers the choice to move away from products that we know do more harm to the planet. This brand goes even further in that it…
Read MoreElectronic Bikes Distributor on a Roll with $500,000 Finance
We’re pleased to announce a new Canadian client for July as we welcome on board a growing electronic bikes distributor with a $500,000 invoice factoring facility. The client, previously self-financed, was referred to Sallyport by our contact in the mortgage market and needed an injection of working capital to progress their plans for expansion into…
Read More$7,500,000 Finance for Fragrance Industry Leader
We welcome another fantastic client to Sallyport in July as we provide $7,500,000 in finance for fragrance industry leaders in the U.S. After funding the business’ Canadian entity earlier this year, we’re delighted to bring on board the U.S. side of the organization with a $7.5 Million total accounts receivable facility. The client will utilize…
Read More$12,000,000 Boost for Oil and Gas Services Business
We’re delighted to announce July funding of $12 Million for a company in the Oil and Gas Services industry. Referred to Sallyport by a private equity group with whom we’ve worked before, the client required the funds to exit their existing bank relationship and raise further finance for ongoing working capital needs. Nick Hart, Sallyport…
Read MoreHow Can Staffing Agencies Manage Labor Shortage?
It is becoming increasingly difficult for staffing agencies to meet the demands of clients by finding top talent. Many companies are having difficulty filling their staffing needs despite a slight decrease in unemployment rates in the US and record low unemployment in Canada. The reasons for these difficulties are complex; whereas in a typical economic…
Read MoreHealth and Wellness – What’s Driving the Feel Good Factor?
If there was anything good to come out of the last couple of years, maybe it’s that people are prioritizing their health and wellness over anything else. Those that were always mindful of their health became more so and for the many who were neglecting themselves and their needs, the pandemic brought health and wellness…
Read MorePet Industry on a ‘Pawsitive’ Streak
Pets became priority again during the pandemic with owners forced to stay home to work and fill the void created by isolation with a furry friend instead. 18% of Canadian and 14% of US households surveyed, reported getting a new pet during the pandemic. For those with existing pets, owners also spent much more than…
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