Along with the pressure caused by the national driver shortage, ELD regulations and continued detention rate issues, transportation companies are now feeling the effects of low freight rates. In...
Reluctant to buy new equipment because of existing debt load? We get that. It’s not good business to overextend yourself. But sometimes it’s possible to improve cash flow, consolidate existing...
When discussing an equipment loan, many companies begin with the question, “What is the interest rate?”. What most people don’t understand is that interest rate is actually a very small component...
You’ve determined that your business needs a new piece of equipment. Great. You’ve already found the perfect machine – it’s shiny and new (or maybe shiny and used), but you don’t have cash to pay...
We’re all familiar with the phrase “save for a rainy day”, which basically cautions us to reserve capital for some future, as-yet-unknown, need. While many businesses do have some cash reserves,...
When it’s time to purchase equipment for your business, there are a few things to consider before you shop. If you take time to evaluate these three things you will better prepared for the search...
With growing freight demands and a shortage of drivers, transportation companies are forced to come up with alternative solutions to keep up with business and stay competitive. The booming economy...
Heavy equipment auctions present great opportunities for business owners to purchase good-quality, affordable machinery at an advantageous price point. While taking advantage of significant cost...
After the economic downturn in 2009, many contractors began to shift toward renting equipment versus purchasing. Many were not comfortable with the financial risk involved with owning equipment,...
Over the years many companies have saved on their taxes by taking advantage of Section 179 and Section 168(k) of the IRS Tax Code. While originally adopted in 1958, there have been a great many...
When I was growing up, my parents bought a brand-new car every 2-3 years. They always paid cash and they always got top dollar for their trade-ins. My dad credited his ability to get top-dollar to...
Aesop tells the story of an ant and a grasshopper and how the ant worked diligently through the summer to store up food for the winter, and how the grasshopper showed up at winter asking for food,...
Reinvesting in your business can improve your position in the extremely competitive manufacturing industry. While some smaller shops can manage their business with entry level equipment, we are...
Financing equipment can be confusing, especially when you begin evaluating the options for financing terms. But it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are a few questions you should ask to better...
This article is the fourth in a four-part series that addresses the new tax law and some of the impact it will have on companies that purchase heavy equipment and are looking for equipment...
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