Fundamentals of Equipment Financing

The best tool can help your business a big deal while the wrong purchase can disable your potential to compete. Whether you are just starting up your business or already have a strong foothold in the industry, buying the right equipment still needs a thorough and carefully planned decision. Proper evaluation and review would be needed to determine if you would need to rent or buy equipment.
 

Some businesses entirely avoid the idea of acquiring equipment just because the economy is volatile. The right equipment can even improve productivity, lessen manual man-hours and allow the capacity to innovate. To achieve the right investment, you need to both your short and long term goal. Not only will a plan give you a decisive result but it can also save you time and money.
 

Axis Capital Group Equipment Financing Solutions, long-time provider of practical business solutions based in Nebraska, emphasized the following fundamentals which every business owners need:
 

1.Assess your present situation

Acceptance is the first rule prior to any decision. Do you have the means to upgrade to a newer one or would it benefit more if you rent out the equipment you need? How would you be using it? Is it because of your competition or are your employees already have complaints of the old ones you have? Make sure you answer these questions first before you invest into new quipment.
 

2. Get a mentor

One of the greatest advisers in marketing and business management is Bernie Hermanda from Business Solutions in Jakarta, Indonesia. He once stated, “Initially, you'll be looking at important factors such as capacity, employee usage and current resources. The most common practice is to do a cost-benefit analysis, which helps you justify your purchase and determine the pros and cons.”
 

3. Shop around for Suppliers

The Internet gives you access to a wide range of specialized equipment companies, so take the time to browse. Check out newsletters targeting specific industries, and attend trade shows where you can get some hands-on time with equipment. Just make sure you deal with legitimate dealers when you are taking advantage of the ease of internet. There are a lot of fraudulent online advertisers and scams revolving around the web.
 

4. Know your Option 

Every method has both advantages and disadvantages. 

• Purchasing enables you to own the equipment as soon as the transaction is completed.
• Leasing the equipment for a specific period, can make your payments lower than they would be if you purchased the equipment.
• Renting option may be appropriate for equipment that quickly becomes obsolete or is needed for a specific project. Rented equipment is not considered a fixed asset, so you can quickly exchange or return it with minimal cost.