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Small- and medium-sized enterprises

Small- and medium-sized enterprises are at the heart of our economy. To ensure sustained growth and prosperity, owners of SMEs must constantly ensure their company is profitable. Despite their goodwill, unexpected problems occasionally occur and bring financial trouble with them. In such cases, an insolvency professional can intervene to correct the situation with a customized solution. No matter your situation, it is possible to improve the financial health of your SME with the guidance of our personalized advice.

The challenges of small- and medium-sized enterprises

 

A small- or medium-sized enterprise is subject to a variety of changes that can become obstacles to its growth. Here are main causes of financial problems that affect the profitability of small- and medium-sized enterprises in Quebec and Ontario:

  • Difficulty in getting paid by clients
  • Reduction of clientele
  • Increased competition
  • Loss of suppliers
  • Departure of employees occupying key positions
  • Industry changes
  • Force majeure (loss, disaster, etc.)
  • Various accidents

Effective solutions for SMEs

To be certain of overcoming financial difficulties, SME owners can meet with a Ginsberg Gingras insolvency professional, who can propose a solution adapted to your specific company, keeping in mind your goals and future plans for your SME. Before they recommend a plan of action, our professionals will complete a financial situation analysis and will examine the causes of your financial troubles. Using their expertise, they can confirm whether your financial problems can be definitively resolved or, contrarily, if further difficulties are likely to arise. Answers to the following questions will influence the choice of solution to resolve debt problems of a small- or medium-sized enterprise:

  • Are the executives willing to continue the activities of their company?
  • Does the SME have the ability to overcome its difficulties?
  • What is the viability of short-, medium-, and long-term solutions?
  • Could the problems resurface in the short- or medium-term?
  • Is the probability of recovering profitability acceptable?

Once these elements have been verified, the Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) will suggest the solution he or she believes is most appropriate for the SME and will develop a clear, effective, and practical plan of action. The trustee may also inform managers of the financial resources available for SMEs, such as government programs. The trustee will also be prepared to help the company owners reach the following goals:

  • Company continuity
  • Job retention
  • Suspension of recovery procedures
  • Balancing and maintaining expenses at an acceptable level
  • Cancellation of one or more commercial leases, under certain conditions

Ginsberg Gingras, a reliable partner for SMEs

 

For most entrepreneurs, an SME is more than just a bread-winning operation: it is a project born from a passion into which they have invested their time and money. When an SME begins to experience financial difficulties, the entrepreneur must quickly deal with the problem to ensure their long-term activities continue and to avoid bankruptcy. If financial problems continue for some time and debts continue to accrue, it becomes more urgent to meet with a trustee. Let the professionals at Ginsberg Gingras assist you in your efforts to improve the financial situation of your SME. Since 1980, we have been a reliable partner of small- and medium-sized companies.

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