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The Voice of Business

Winter 2018, Volume 1, N0.1

18 FOCUS – Leadership –
Effective Delegation
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23 Tips to quickly expand your MERIDIAN’S QUICK START PROGRAM - GETTING YOU OFF TO A GOOD START
business network

27 It’s time to Start Online Just starting out? Turning your business idea into a reality shouldn’t be a hassle.
Training
27 We want to empower you to take that next step and get your business off the ground.
30 The 2018 Election Platform
of the Ontario Chamber of
Commerce Welcome to Quick Start
Getting financing for your business when you’re just starting out can be daunting. Most lenders require
6 An Overlooked Economic Building Better: Setting up the a detailed business plan and many documents to prove your personal and business’ viability.

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Infrastructure Plan for success
Meridian’s Quick Start Program is designed to take the pain out of accessing funds for new business
owners. We help business owners operating for less than two years secure financing to:
* Acquire equipment, leaseholds, furniture, software / technology, inventory;
* Facilitate start-up expenses including advertising; and
* Provide working capital during the start-up phase of your business.

How it works:
We make it simple.Through Meridian’s Quick Start Program, business owners can qualify for up to
$35,000 in total financing. All you need is:

Good personal credit score A brief business plan

Positive net worth Less than two years operating

Speak to a Meridian Small Business Advisor for more details on how we can help you get started.

Marie Furfaro Terri Millar
519-400-1231 519-546-6282
marie.furfaro@meridiancu.ca terri.millar@meridiancu.ca

*Some restrictions and exclusions apply. Businesses operating under the following organizational structures
would not be deemed applicable: Clubs and/or Unincorporated Associations, Not for Profits, Registered
Charities and Trusts, Professionals Program.
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