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Business financing and working capital for E-commerce businesses in Canada

Tell us what your e-commerce business needs. We review your situation, explain in plain terms which options may fit and what each costs in total, and introduce you to independent lenders. There is no obligation, and Xito is not a lender.

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Cash-flow pressures E-commerce businesses often face

Inventory is bought months before it sells, while ad spend and shipping costs are paid up front.

Marketplace and payment platform payouts can be delayed or held.

Seasonal peaks like Black Friday need large inventory orders in advance.

What owners use financing for

  • Buy inventory ahead of a peak season
  • Fund ad spend and marketing
  • Cover supplier deposits and freight
  • Bridge platform payout delays

What lenders usually look at

  • Monthly sales and deposit history
  • Inventory turnover and margins
  • Time in business and platform history

Each lender sets its own requirements. Typical working capital programs also look for at least 6 months in business, regular deposits into a Canadian business bank account and roughly $10,000 or more in monthly revenue.

A hypothetical example

A hypothetical online seller places a $70,000 inventory order in September for holiday sales while suppliers want payment up front. It explores short-term working capital. A lender reviews sales history, platform payouts and bank statements.

This is a hypothetical illustration, not a client story or a promise of results. Approval, amounts, terms and timing are decided by each lender and depend on your own numbers.

We show you total repayment in dollars. Short-term working capital is usually faster and easier to qualify for than a bank loan, and usually costs more. You compare the options before you decide, and nothing goes ahead without your approval.

How it works

1

Request a review

Fill in the short form below. It takes about 2 minutes. Please do not send documents or personal ID numbers here.

2

We call you

We call during business hours to understand what you need and how fast.

3

You send documents

We tell you exactly what a lender needs and give you a secure way to send it.

4

You choose

We bring back your options with the total cost of each. Nothing proceeds without your approval.

Request a financing review for your e-commerce business

No obligation. We call you back within 2 hours during business hours.

Prefer to talk? Call 403-827-1014 or email intake@xitocapital.com.

What Xito does

Xito is not a lender. We introduce businesses to independent lenders and funding providers.

We review your numbers, explain your options and introduce you to lenders whose programs fit. The lender, not Xito, makes the credit decision and sets the terms.

Who you will deal with

Xito Capital Partners is a Calgary-based advisory firm led by Andrew Apedoe, with a background in valuation and investment banking. Many clients come to us before a sale, a refinancing or a lender review.

Common questions from E-commerce businesses

Do lenders understand Shopify and Amazon revenue?

Many do. They usually review platform payouts and bank statements.

Does Xito lend money?

No. Xito is not a lender. We review your situation and introduce you to independent lenders and funding providers. The lender makes the credit decision and sets the terms.

What will financing cost?

It varies by lender, amount and term. Short-term working capital is usually more expensive than a bank loan, so we show you the total repayment in dollars for each option before you decide.

How long does it take?

Timing depends on the lender, how quickly you send a complete file and approval. Smaller requests can move faster than larger ones. Timing is never guaranteed.

What do I need to apply?

Lenders commonly ask for recent business bank statements, owner identification and a void cheque. Larger requests may need financial statements, receivables aging and CRA balances. Each lender sets its own requirements.

Related industries

Also see our general business financing page, the document checklist and the advance cost calculator.