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In this Merchant Growth webinar, we unpack why banks decline SMB loan applications and what owners can do about it. We cover the full range of funding options beyond the bank, what lenders actually look for, and how to make your business more fundable.

Speakers
Neil Thompson (Merchant Growth)
Varun Sehgal (Think Accounting&Consulting)

What you'll learn
The real reasons banks decline healthy small businesses, and why a "no" is often about fit
The full landscape of funding options beyond the bank (revenue-based working capital, equipment financing, invoice financing)
What lenders actually look for, and the quickest things you can fix to improve your odds
How to match the right type of capital to the right need, and avoid expensive mismatches
How to judge the true cost of capital, and the red flags worth walking away from

Want more resources for growing your business? Explore Merchant Market partner tools and offers through Merchant Growth.
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In this Merchant Growth webinar, we unpack what Canadian SMB owners need to know before they sell, transition, or pass on their business — from realistic exit options to what buyers actually expect and how to prepare your business and personal finances for a successful succession.

Speakers:
● Don Montgomery (True North M&A)
● David Wong (Stone Owl Family Office)

What you'll learn:
● The four realistic exit paths for Canadian SMBs (family, management, third-party, financial buyer)
● What a lower mid-market M&A process looks like and how long it really takes
● What buyers and advisors expect to see before they make an offer
● Where deals break down — and what to fix in your business before you sell
● The advisory team you need (M&A, family office, legal, tax) and when to bring each in

Want more resources for growing your business? Explore Merchant Market partner tools and offers through Merchant Growth.

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In this Merchant Growth webinar, we break down practical ways small businesses can use AI and automation to save time, reduce manual work, and improve customer experience—without needing a large team or technical background.

Speakers:
• Nicole Parmar (OMTM.AI)
• Rob Goehring (AInBC)

What you’ll learn:

• Where AI can deliver quick wins for SMBs
• Low-effort automations that reduce repetitive tasks
• Practical tools and workflows you can apply right away
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Want more resources for growing your business?

Explore Merchant Market partner tools and offers through Merchant Growth.
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