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4 minutesEvery year, thousands of small and mid-sized businesses leave real money on the table simply because they didn’t know their equipment purchase could be fully deducted the same year it was put to use. That’s the power of Section 179 — and it works whether you pay cash, take out a loan, or finance through […]
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3 minutesEvery business owner shopping for equipment eventually faces the same fork in the road: buy new, or buy used? The answer isn’t the same for every business, and it isn’t the same in every economic climate. Right now, with rates still elevated compared to a few years ago and equipment prices holding steady, the calculation […]
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2 minutesLet’s be honest about the economy small business owners are actually living in. While the headlines celebrate record stock prices and the net worth of a handful of billionaires balloons by billions in a single afternoon, the people who actually build this country — the contractor, the restaurant owner, the trucking outfit, the medical practice […]
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5 minutesHow Equipment Dealers Can Close More Sales by Having a Backup Financing Partner Published by Trident Leasing Corp | tridentleasingcorp.com Introduction Your customer has been on your lot for two hours. They’ve picked out the excavator, negotiated the price, and shaken your hand. Then your vendor financing program runs the credit — and declines them. […]
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4 minutesIn the construction industry, your equipment is your business. From excavators and bulldozers to cranes and concrete mixers, the machinery you operate determines the jobs you can bid on, the timelines you can meet, and ultimately, the revenue you can generate. But quality construction equipment comes with a hefty price tag — and tying up […]
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3 minutesWhen interest rates climb, the instinct for most business owners is to avoid borrowing at all costs. It feels logical: rates are high, so debt is expensive, so pay cash and skip the interest entirely.
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4 minutesWhen interest rates rise, borrowing to purchase equipment gets expensive fast. Discover why more businesses are turning to equipment leasing as the smarter financial strategy in a high-rate environment — lower payments, preserved cash flow, and greater flexibility.
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4 minutesWhen it comes to growing your business, acquiring the right equipment is essential — but the upfront cost can be a major hurdle. Equipment leasing is one of the smartest financial strategies available to business owners today, and one of its biggest advantages is often overlooked: the tax benefits. Understanding how leasing can reduce your […]
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3 minutesWhen you’re running a business, acquiring the equipment you need to operate and grow is one of your biggest decisions. For many business owners, leasing equipment is a smarter financial move than buying outright — but the terminology can be confusing. Understanding the key terms in an equipment lease agreement puts you in control and […]