Most of us have heard about or read about people being scammed. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission reported for 2018, that 1.4 million Americans reported instances of fraud, losing $1.48...
Commercial Credit Group Inc. (CCG) is in the equipment finance business. Since the company’s founding in 2004 we’ve been financing equipment for the construction, transportation, and waste...
Many businesses have hidden capital in the form of equipment assets. The value of this equipment can run the gamut from a few thousand dollars to millions of dollars. If the actual value of the...
Having worked in equipment finance for more years than I care to admit, I’ve seen a LOT of transactions. Some have been fairly straightforward and simple, some have been extremely complicated, and...
In the busy day-to-day world of running a business, why should you take time off to attend a trade show, exhibition or conference event? To help you run a more effective, efficient and profitable...
When it comes to financing equipment, many companies use their local bank or credit union. Companies tend to have relationships with these institutions because they handle checking and savings...
Business growth comes in many forms. Winning new customers to grow your customer base. Selling more products to your existing customers. Purchasing a new company to expand your capabilities. And...
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 debt,...
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...
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...
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