If you’re a print-heavy organisation, there’s a strong argument for leasing a printer rather than buying one outright. But, if you use a printer a lot, why would you not just own it? The answer’s simple: when you buy a printer or copier, you’re tying up a large sum of…
If you’re wary of protecting your existing capital, you should consider leasing your kitchen equipment rather than buying it outright. However, it’s a decision that every business should make based on their individual circumstances because – like any type of finance – there are both costs and benefits associated with…
Catering equipment doesn’t come cheap. Whether you’re just launching a new restaurant or looking to expand your operation, finding the funds to get your business to where you want it to be can be tricky. While there are ways of saving money when buying catering equipment, you need to weigh…
Equipment is the foundation of every business, enabling it to provide its goods or services. As an owner, it’s on you to ensure that your business has all the equipment it needs to keep up with demand in the most efficient way possible. So much of the decisions you make…
Equipment leasing makes a lot of sense for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) who often have to ensure they’re not wasting any resources unnecessarily to keep their cash flow healthy. Purchasing equipment outright can put a strain on an SME because it means having to use up money in the…
The short answer is “yes”. In 2014, Lease Europe surveyed 3,000 SMEs from 8 European countries and found that 51% used leasing, with this figure expected to grow. And there are many reasons why it’s growing in popularity. Here are the top 5.
Getting quotes from suppliers can be a tedious task – it often feels like there are more valuable ways to spend your time than negotiating with what seems like an endless list of suppliers.
By offering rebates, you can shift stock and boost orders without relying on up-front discounts. Rebates are a useful pricing tactic because your customer only gets the discount after making a purchase, or series of purchases.
Scalability. It’s the age-old problem small businesses face. You’ve established yourself in the market, built a customer base and identified new opportunities – but need to invest to capitalise on them. Maybe it’s a piece of equipment, bigger premises, product development, new staff or better IT systems.
