Entrepreneurs running some of the fastest-growing small and medium-sized businesses in Canada use a wide variety of financing sources. Almost all dip into their own pocket, with public stock issues being the next common source of financing.

This Definitive Guide is filled with information and ideas on financing for your business to help it grow. Find out what lenders need to know, how to understand key financial ratios and the alternative and new financing options available to help your business.

In this Definitive Guide, you'll learn about:

• The art and science of business lending
• The niche lenders - alternative and new financing options
• Small business financing assistance directory
• Government finance options
• Small business financing workbook