Centre for Small Business Financing Reviews 36

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This portal provides a platform where you can search for funding based on your needs and project status. It is a one stop shop that saves lot of time and effort. I was able to get funding within 4 m... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was excited when I not only found a funder for expanding my business via the Centre for Small Business Financing but that I would also receive my entry fee back after receiving funding. its bee... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Centre for Small Business Financing did what I expected. The website was easy to use and navigate, it displayed all the potential sources of funding my organization was eligible for, and helped me... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with The Centre for Small Business Financing was exceptional. The people I spoke with on the phone were extremely helpful in me getting funding for my small business start up and have co... See more

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  1. Non-bank financial service
  2. Financial advisor

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Established in 1992, The Centre for Small Business Financing has been a partner in bridging the gap between Government funding programs and Entrepreneurs. Having facilitated over $70,000,000 in funding since its inception, the CFSBF is dedicated to provide direction and ‘World Class’ customer service to Entrepreneurs in identifying and sourcing capital through Government funding programs for both start-up and existing businesses. ✔ Integrity ✔ Transparency ✔ Empowerment ✔ Knowledge


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3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Irrelevent

I spoke to a rep who called me , he hung up on me mid sentence, at first I though it was a mistake but he never called back. I guess he figured out that he couldn't get any money from me. I just got the info I needed straight from the government website so I guess this company is irrelevant and just out to make money. You can also get the info you need from 1 800 O-Canada
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24 February 2017
Unprompted review
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Reply from Centre for Small Business Financing

Hello Beth, sorry to hear that you didn't have a good experience with us. We provide a number of tools and resources to help small business owners. If you wish to get a better understanding on what we offer our members with our cloud platform please feel free to reach out to our customer service department directly at: 1-888-390-3524

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One stop shop for Startups looking for funding!

This portal provides a platform where you can search for funding based on your needs and project status. It is a one stop shop that saves lot of time and effort. I was able to get funding within 4 months and in addition to that it provided me with lot of contacts, networking and information that I can use as I move further along with my startup.

I would definitely recommend this portal as you have noting to lose here!

14 December 2016
Unprompted review
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Reply from Centre for Small Business Financing

Hello Ishaan, Thank you for your feedback

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Just ok

I was contacted immediately to sign up for several grants /loans that would 'possibly' apply to me. After I payed the one time refundable usage fee, very little was available for me. However BEFORE I signed up the sales representative had told me MANY grants/loans applied to me! I was able to get a (one)fisherman's loan for a new vessel with CBDC. This was the ONLY loan available for me. I have a short term loan with a very high interest rate! I had to provide MANY legal documents which took my lawyer several days to complete with additional expenses! Even though I am very grateful for this loan it does not come without cost. In my opinion it is a very risky commitment for any new business owner. I would recommend a local financial institution over this.
I am still waiting for my refundable membership fee;(it's been over a month since I applied) I am hopeful I will receive this after I complete this "mandatory review"

Honest review,
Female entrepreneur.

9 November 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service for small business start up.

My experience with The Centre for Small Business Financing was exceptional. The people I spoke with on the phone were extremely helpful in me getting funding for my small business start up and have continued to help me search for grants to help build my business. It is a key item to the success I have had so far.

8 November 2016
Unprompted review
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Reply from Centre for Small Business Financing

Hello Mark, Thank you for your feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Resource

The Centre For Small Business Financing is an excellent resource for new start-ups and entrepreneurs. Government grants and loans come from a variety of sources and they all have different eligibility requirements. It can quickly become overwhelming trying to find the ones that are relevant to your business. The Centre not only collects the funding options for you in one easy-to-use database, but it also allows you to sort those options by specific criteria and it provides important information regarding your eligibility. It was a definite time saver for me and I would recommend it to anyone looking to receive government funding for their business.

4 October 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

perfect for startups

Had a good experience with the company from the get-go. Good support, explanation and service at the end. Perfect tool for startups seeking funding

23 September 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Exactly what I expected

The Centre for Small Business Financing did what I expected. The website was easy to use and navigate, it displayed all the potential sources of funding my organization was eligible for, and helped me organize which channels I could reach out to. Ultimately, it saves a lot of time trying to look for financing. Instead of hiring someone, you could just use the website search tool.

19 September 2016
Unprompted review
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