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What Sets Thinking Capital Apart from Competitors

Thinking Capital is a pioneering FinTech company, focussing on providing access to capital to small businesses. William Ross describes what Thinking Capital does differently than their competition.

December 4, 2021
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Why Having More Women on the Team Is Good for Business

Having women on your team can widen the perspective and ultimately improve your business. Dimple Lalwani recommends to look at the numbers of businesses with women in leadership positions vs. only men. She predicts that businesses that don't emphasize diversity will not be able to catch up long term.

July 14, 2021
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New Opportunities for E-Commerce Business Owners Willing to Put in the Work

Contrary to what we often believe, it doesn't have to take a long time to build a business. A well executed business idea can create significant revenue in a short amount of time. But no one is going to do the work for you, you have to put in the work and effort yourself!

July 2, 2021
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How to Set Your Business Apart from Competition Without Spending Millions on Advertising

In today's market, you don't have to be the only company to offer a product. You need to find your specific niche within your industry to stand out in. Think about what your niche is, what problem your customers have and how you can perfect your product to solve their problem.

June 25, 2021
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The Absolute Most Important Thing in Business Marketing Is to Know Your Audience

Knowing your audience extends further than just demographic information about your customers. You need to understand their needs and problems in order to understand how your company can step in and provide a product that solves customer's problems. A great strategy to find out people's problems is to identify what people are searching for in search engines like Google.

June 22, 2021

Educational Videos
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Merchant Growth | Interview with David Gens – Business Funding for Success

David Gens is the President & CEO at Merchant Growth, an alternative lending provider specializing in small businesses. In this interview, we talk about important things business owners need to keep in mind when looking for business financing, things to avoid and general trends we've noticed in the industry.

May 31, 2022
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Canadian FinTech Lending Study 2022

According to Smarter Loans’ Canada FinTech Lending Study 2022, which gathered the feedback of 2,462 Canadian fintech lending customers, the demand for digitally accessible financial products in Canada continues to grow at a fast pace.

January 25, 2022
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Building Credit Isn’t Easy, But This Is How YOU Can Do It!

Building credit isn't easy, but having a good credit score is necessary for many things in our lives like buying a home or car. Richard Allouche shares his tips how you can build credit!

January 4, 2022
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Canadians Love Their Leisure Products! Increased Demand Leads to Shortages

Richard Allouche has over a decade of experience in the automotive industry under his belt. He's observed an increased demand for leisure products and financing thereof, and is excited people are enjoying their time outdoors.

January 4, 2022
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Gary Schwartz – Born An Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur all his life, Gary Schwartz has much experience in the lending industry. Today, he's the president of the CLA, the Canadian Lenders Association. In this clip, he shares more about his professional background.

January 4, 2022
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BEST TIPS ON BUYING A LEISURE PRODUCT

Here are the best tips on buying a leisure product, shared by Richard Allouche, bookkeeper at Sparta Finance. Sparta Finance specializes in automotive and leisure financing. Learn more in the video and links below.

January 4, 2022
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Company Profile Videos
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Merchant Growth | Interview with David Gens – Business Funding for Success

David Gens is the President & CEO at Merchant Growth, an alternative lending provider specializing in small businesses. In this interview, we talk about important things business owners need to keep in mind when looking for business financing, things to avoid and general trends we've noticed in the industry.

May 31, 2022
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Sparta Finance Has An Exciting Future Planned!

From expanding to continuing to build great relationships with their customers, Sparta Finance is setting itself up for a successful future!

January 4, 2022
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Reverse Mortgages in Canada | Interview with Ben McCabe from Bloom Finance Company

Ben McCabe is the founder of Bloom Finance Company, a finance company that provides reverse mortgages. In our interview, we dive deep into the topic of reverse mortgages and detail how they work, misconceptions and eligibility. Ben answers common questions like what happens when the home value appreciates, what happens when clients pass on and whether it's still possible to pass the house down to family members.

August 30, 2021
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Thinking Capital – Origin Story

After the financial crisis, banks weren't offering capital to small/medium businesses to invest in their business or to fix issues within their business. Thinking Capital filled this gap and has been providing small/medium businesses with capital since then.

August 5, 2021
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Smarter Loans Presents – Aboard

Aboard is a Canadian startup that specializes in helping organizations improve their onboarding processes to keep employees more engaged and productive.

January 29, 2021
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Smarter Loans Presents – Vaultie

Vaultie is a Toronto based startup that specializes in verifiable digital signatures.

January 29, 2021
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Interviews
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goPeer | Peer to Peer Lending in Canada | Interview with Joseph Buaron & Marc-Antoine Caya

We are thrilled to share our interview with Marc-Antoine Caya and Joseph Buaron, Co-Founders at goPeer. goPeer is Canada’s first consumer P2P lending platform and connects creditworthy Canadians looking for a loan with everyday Canadians looking to invest. In this video, Joseph and Marc share more about the company's mission, opportunities for both investors and borrowers as well as trends in the market.

July 25, 2022
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Reverse Mortgages in Canada | Interview with Ben McCabe from Bloom Finance Company

Ben McCabe is the founder of Bloom Finance Company, a finance company that provides reverse mortgages. In our interview, we dive deep into the topic of reverse mortgages and detail how they work, misconceptions and eligibility. Ben answers common questions like what happens when the home value appreciates, what happens when clients pass on and whether it's still possible to pass the house down to family members.

August 30, 2021
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AI vs. Human Touch – Why Real People Are as Important as Automation

Automation makes sense in a lot of cases as it's inexpensive and can lower cost. In lending, however, personal service is still valuable. A real person can understand a businesses story and need for capital in a way that AI cannot. Company Capital is special in their emphasis on personal service rather than complete automation.

August 9, 2021
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Thinking Capital – Origin Story

After the financial crisis, banks weren't offering capital to small/medium businesses to invest in their business or to fix issues within their business. Thinking Capital filled this gap and has been providing small/medium businesses with capital since then.

August 5, 2021
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Interview with Dimple Lalwani from LOOP | Finance Partners for E-commerce Businesses

Dimple Lalwani from LOOP got on a video call with us to discuss the e-commerce industry, how to succeed with an online store, lessons learned from her entrepreneurship career and much more.

June 18, 2021
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Affiliate Marketing for Financial Brands | Must-Have Customer Acquisition Channel for 2021

In this video we speak with Fintel Connect, a leading affiliate marketing company that specializes in the financial sector in Canada and abroad. In this interview you will hear from Nicky Senyard, CEO and Founder of Fintel Connect and Alana Levine, their Chief Revenue Officer.

January 29, 2021
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Events & Industry Related Videos
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Canadian FinTech Lending Study 2022

According to Smarter Loans’ Canada FinTech Lending Study 2022, which gathered the feedback of 2,462 Canadian fintech lending customers, the demand for digitally accessible financial products in Canada continues to grow at a fast pace.

January 25, 2022
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How to Finance Your Startup 2020 – Startup Finance Event

Startup financing can take on many shapes, including bootstrapping, seed funding, crowdfunding, venture capital, unsecured business loans and much more. To help clear things up, we visited the Startup Finance event in Toronto in March of 2020. At this event, venture funding leaders gathered to answer the most important questions about early stage business funding.

April 13, 2020
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Restaurants Canada Show 2020

Highlights from the Restaurants Canada Show 2020, including exclusive interviews with industry experts. Footage filmed at the Restaurants Canada Show on March 2nd, 2020.

April 12, 2020
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Data Analytics in Lending 2020

Understanding data is key to success in the lending industry. This video helps understand the "modern borrower" and what lenders need to focus on to succeed. How to leverage new, innovative, "alternative" data sources and use them to create better risk models based on a more complete picture of a customer's situation.

March 10, 2020
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Rise of Fintech Lending in Canada

Fintech Lending is on the rise in Canada. In this video we have a few of the industry experts explain what's been happening in the Canadian financing sector. Specifically we discuss how alternative financing options have emerged, that made it easier and faster for business owners to obtain funding for their business.

December 23, 2019
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deBanked Toronto 2019

On July 25th 2019, deBanked hosted an event in Toronto dedicated to alternative financing for businesses. Filled with great speakers and industry players, the deBanked event brought together various industry leaders that are advancing the lending industry forward in Canada.

October 10, 2019

Business Financing
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Merchant Growth | Interview with David Gens – Business Funding for Success

David Gens is the President & CEO at Merchant Growth, an alternative lending provider specializing in small businesses. In this interview, we talk about important things business owners need to keep in mind when looking for business financing, things to avoid and general trends we've noticed in the industry.

May 31, 2022
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What Sets Thinking Capital Apart from Competitors

Thinking Capital is a pioneering FinTech company, focussing on providing access to capital to small businesses. William Ross describes what Thinking Capital does differently than their competition.

December 4, 2021
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2M7 Financial’s Quest to Fund as Many Canadian Business Owners as Possible – Avi Bernstein

Avi Bernstein and his company, 2M7 Financial, help Canadian small businesses gain access to credit even when it's difficult to get approved elsewhere. By solving SMB challenges, Avi has a unique perspective on the needs and solutions that small business owners require to succeed.

August 2, 2021
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Why Easier Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Is Both Awesome and Dangerous

Access to capital can be both a gift and a curse for entrepreneurs today. It's crucial for small businesses to only take what they need, to moderate themselves and to not overextend themselves. Getting loans from many different lenders simultaneously is usually not advisable.

July 19, 2021
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How You Can Get a Business Loan in Under 24 Hours

Online lenders fill a gap that traditional banks have left empty. They can offer loans to small businesses in under 24 hours, made possible by the utilization of technology. For the added convenience and flexibility, online lenders usually charge a higher fee.

July 12, 2021
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Way of the Future for Small Business Loans

The demand for small business loans has always been underserved by traditional banks. Company Capital understood this opportunity and stepped in offering loans to small businesses. They have evolved over time and while they remain a lender first and foremost, they do identify as a fintech company as well.

June 29, 2021
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For Lenders
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Canadian FinTech Lending Study 2022

According to Smarter Loans’ Canada FinTech Lending Study 2022, which gathered the feedback of 2,462 Canadian fintech lending customers, the demand for digitally accessible financial products in Canada continues to grow at a fast pace.

January 25, 2022
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Affiliate Marketing for Financial Brands | Must-Have Customer Acquisition Channel for 2021

In this video we speak with Fintel Connect, a leading affiliate marketing company that specializes in the financial sector in Canada and abroad. In this interview you will hear from Nicky Senyard, CEO and Founder of Fintel Connect and Alana Levine, their Chief Revenue Officer.

January 29, 2021
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Canadian Business Spotlight – Episode 1 – Vaultie

Episode 1 of the Canadian Business Spotlight series features the CEO and Co-Founder of Vaultie, Meyer Mechanic.

October 15, 2020

Food & Hospitality
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Must-Have Digital Tools For Restaurants 2020 | Interview with Nōwn POS

The Food and Hospitality industry is going through a rapid digital transformation. This video is essential for existing restaurant owners as well as any aspiring entrepreneur who wants to learn how to equip their establishment for future success.

June 19, 2020

Entrepreneurship
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goPeer | Peer to Peer Lending in Canada | Interview with Joseph Buaron & Marc-Antoine Caya

We are thrilled to share our interview with Marc-Antoine Caya and Joseph Buaron, Co-Founders at goPeer. goPeer is Canada’s first consumer P2P lending platform and connects creditworthy Canadians looking for a loan with everyday Canadians looking to invest. In this video, Joseph and Marc share more about the company's mission, opportunities for both investors and borrowers as well as trends in the market.

July 25, 2022
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Merchant Growth | Interview with David Gens – Business Funding for Success

David Gens is the President & CEO at Merchant Growth, an alternative lending provider specializing in small businesses. In this interview, we talk about important things business owners need to keep in mind when looking for business financing, things to avoid and general trends we've noticed in the industry.

May 31, 2022
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Building Credit Isn’t Easy, But This Is How YOU Can Do It!

Building credit isn't easy, but having a good credit score is necessary for many things in our lives like buying a home or car. Richard Allouche shares his tips how you can build credit!

January 4, 2022
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Settlement Loans | Interview with Larry Herscu from Easy Legal Finance Inc.

Larry Herscu is the president at Easy Legal Finance, a Canadian litigation financing firm. Its lending solutions service the personal injury sector including plaintiffs with pending injury claims, their legal representatives and the service providers involved in their cases. We spoke to Larry about the way Easy Legal Finance works and the benefits for Canadians. We dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs both today and back then and learn how Easy Legal Finance overcame their obstacles.

November 15, 2021
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Reverse Mortgages in Canada | Interview with Ben McCabe from Bloom Finance Company

Ben McCabe is the founder of Bloom Finance Company, a finance company that provides reverse mortgages. In our interview, we dive deep into the topic of reverse mortgages and detail how they work, misconceptions and eligibility. Ben answers common questions like what happens when the home value appreciates, what happens when clients pass on and whether it's still possible to pass the house down to family members.

August 30, 2021
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How to Build Strong Relationships with Clients

Company Capital doesn't use a broker model, they use their own money and they own their office building. This means their overhead is low, allowing them to offer the lowest rates compared to their competitors. They attract customers with the lowest rates, but they retain loyal customers by focussing on customer service.

August 16, 2021
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Business Spotlight
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Sparta Finance Has An Exciting Future Planned!

From expanding to continuing to build great relationships with their customers, Sparta Finance is setting itself up for a successful future!

January 4, 2022
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How Homewise is Making Home Ownership EASIER in Canada

Jesse Abrams knows from personal experience how time consuming it can be to get a mortgage. He decided to offer a simpler way to get a mortgage and founded Homewise. Homewise offers full information on the lender, the rate and the key features of a mortgage. They pride themselves with pure transparency and with helping their customers every step of the way.

August 19, 2021
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Early Days of Company Capital: From ATMs to FinTech Business Lending

Bruce Marshall goes into detail of how Company Capital developed over the years. Originally in the ATM business, they realized that many of their ATM clients couldn't afford to upgrade the machines to newer chip technology. They decided to advance their ATM clients enough money to upgrade the technology. This is how Company Capital turned into a modern FinTech lender.

July 22, 2021
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Canadian Business Spotlight – Episode 3 – Aboard

Episode 3 of the Canadian Business Spotlight series features the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Aboard, Evan Hallawrd. Aboard is a Toronto based company that specializes in helping organizations improve their onboarding process.

January 29, 2021
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Canadian Business Spotlight – Episode 2 – goPeer

Episode 2 of the Canadian Business Spotlight series features the CEO and Co-Founder of goPeer, Marc Caya. In this video Marc describes how their company is introducing a new way for investors to deploy their capital, while giving borrowers a convenient way to access funds.

January 28, 2021
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Canadian Business Spotlight – Episode 1 – Vaultie

Episode 1 of the Canadian Business Spotlight series features the CEO and Co-Founder of Vaultie, Meyer Mechanic.

October 15, 2020

Videos About Smarter Loans
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Smarter Loans Testimonial – Natalie Bell

Natalie Bell is the Managing Director at Magical Credit, a Toronto based personal loan provider that services all of Canada except Quebec, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Having worked together with Smarter Loans since 2016, we asked Natalie what she thinks about the service Smarter Loans provides to Canadians coast to coast.

December 19, 2019
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Smarter Loans Testimonial – Kevin Silver

We asked Kevin Silver from Magical Credit to share his opinion on Smarter Loans and why it's valuable for Canadians. Here is what he had to say!

December 19, 2019
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Smarter Loans Testimonial – Sean Cooper

"Smarter Loans is a valuable resource for Canadians because it enables them to easily shop around online, look at the various lending options and apply easily online as well. Not only that, it helps them become more educated so they can understand various products and get the best lending options available to them." 

October 10, 2019
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Smarter Loans Testimonial – Jared Lindzon

"It's great that there are resources out there like Smarter Loans that are helping provide those resources and just point you in the right direction, and get you started on the right path."

October 10, 2019
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Why Use Smarter Loans?

Smarter Loans makes it easy, safe and convenient for Canadians to obtain loans and financing of any kind from Canada's most reputable lenders. From individuals looking to build up their credit and build savings to businesses all over Canada seeking commercial funding, Smarter Loans can point them in the right direction.

October 10, 2019