Fun with (Section 179) Numbers

I was doing this little marketing project the other day (yes, Fletch wears many hats around here… you should see me when it’s my turn to do the floors!) Anyway, I was writing about Section 179 and equipment financing, and how it can save you money for months after you finance the equipment, etc etc. And I thought… Read More »

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The times… they aren’t a changin’

If you read this blog, you know I’ve commented on the economy from time to time. And I’m usually pretty optimistic… well, cautiously optimistic – that’s a better way to describe it. But I do try and look for signs that “things” are getting better, etc. But this isn’t one of those posts. This isn’t doom and gloom,… Read More »

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Section 179 Changes for 2010

Ok, so let’s talk about Section 179 again. If you remember, a few posts ago I mentioned that Section 179 was brought back in the recent “Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment” (HIRE) Act of 2010. But since I posted that pretty much when it passed, I didn’t have time to give the details. Now that I’ve looked closer… Read More »

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Signs you might need to change equipment financing partners

Ok, you have this nagging feeling that maybe things aren’t all that rosy with your equipment financing partner. Sales have been soft the last two years across the board, but still, something isn’t right. You just know it. And it’s starting to affect your bottom line, so something needs to be done. Here are a few warning signs… Read More »

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Equipment financing partners are not equal

I recently talked about “captive financing” and how many companies are turning to equipment financing companies instead. Today, I’m going to stay on that same general theme, but instead talk about when you already have an equipment financing partner. Let’s say you have an equipment financing company that you partner with. For years, it’s been a cozy, mutually… Read More »

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