How helpful has your bank been to you as an entrepreneur?

Posted by Tony @ MaRS, December 17th, 2007

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At last week’s Entrepreneurship 101 lecture, Steven White from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce discussed the importance of an entrepreneur developing a strong relationship with their banker. There are many ways in which your bank can help you, but there are limits, particularly when it comes to the need for credit versus equity investment.

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How well does the Canadian banking industry serve the entrepreneurial community? Has your bank been helpful in creating, financing and growing your company?

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Author: Tony Redpath

As the VP of Partner Programs at MaRS, Tony ensures that our external and internal programs work together. Tony also advises entrepreneurs and high growth companies, particularly in environmental, advanced materials and manufacturing markets, with a special emphasis on mentoring and development of entrepreneurs.

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