An industrial supply company finds itself desperately short of warehouse space and must decide how much financing would be required for an extension to its building. The president must review the firm's past and future financial positions to determine the amount of financing required, and to prepare to overcome any objections or concerns with regard to the loan which may be expressed by the bank. This comprehensive case covers the following aspects .....more

Aikenhead's has a business plan to open its first warehouse home improvement centre in Toronto. The business plan must deal with the topic of "restructuring" from both a macro and micro perspective. From a macro perspective, the plan provides the opportunity to discuss how and why an industry is restructured and the entry of a "mega-retailer". From a micro perspective, the plan provides the opportunity to discuss how companies .....more