One of the reasons my last post was about partial business-use vehicles is we (as in Crest Capital) have dipped our toes into this area. In late 2023, we quietly launched a new program to finance business-use vehicles and SUV’s in the company name. This may not seem like a big deal on paper, but in the real… Read More »
I remember when I was about 14 years old. A few years of mowing lawns had built up my bank account to several hundred dollars. It was a lot of money for a kid back then. And it made me feel very secure. Money in the bank is a great feeling anytime. I also wanted a new videogame… Read More »
I’m not really a salesperson at heart, but whenever I talk with a small business owner, I’m probably going to bring up equipment financing. Not so much because I want to bring another client on board (but that never hurts), but more because I truly believe in it. Equipment financing / equipment leasing are far and away the… Read More »
When I posted about financing lab equipment last time out, I stated that it’s good to finance equipment that isn’t directly tied to profit. The thought being that if the equipment isn’t going to boost your bottom line right away, it’s clearly best to finance it over time. And while that is true, the reverse is also true.… Read More »
I just had a giant tree cut down at my house. An 80’ tall White Oak – it was growing right next to the house. I figured it to be at least 100 years old (probably more). I’m not one to just get rid of something so majestic, but it always made me a bit nervous being so… Read More »