My last post talked about rates, and truth be told, rates and inflation have dominated most economic talk the last year-plus. And I’m no exception. But there’s another aspect to the economy that isn’t discussed as much, and although this other aspect is a very good thing, it is also part of the very reason for inflation and… Read More »
As most of us know, rates “only” went up 25 basis points in January, causing many to breathe a sigh of relief. After a tumultuous 2022 which saw large increase after large increase (including a record four consecutive 75 basis point increases), there was a feeling in the air of “maybe it’s ending soon”. I appreciate (and somewhat… Read More »
Happy New Year! Whew… that was some ride 2022 took us on. Between the Fed going wild on rate hikes to whispers of possible recession to fuel prices to Fletch finally hitting again on a sports prediction, 2022 was quite interesting. 2023 promises to be pretty unique, so let’s get to it with another year of Fletch Predicts,… Read More »
I’ve mentioned restrictions quite a bit in this blog. In fact, a post from earlier this year about control over your equipment and assets really drives the point home. All too often, companies enter into financing and leasing agreements with all kinds of draconian covenants and restrictions in the fine print. These restrictions (like blanket liens, minimum bank… Read More »
Last post I talked about B2B vendors who see financing as a true revenue-driving component to their operations. And how we, as a finance partner, help them use financing to better drive sales. Here are a few specifics that we engage in with our finance partners who want to get more out of their financing program. First are… Read More »