How to Effectively Shop for Heavy Equipment Online
Expert Tips to Find the Equipment You Need Fast
Sometimes finding the right equipment for your business to function and grow can be difficult. You don’t have a lot of time to be browsing pages of irrelevant listings. You just want to find what you need, get it, and put it to work.
This guide will provide you with examples and advice for finding your equipment fast. I’ve been shopping for heavy equipment every day since 1989, and as simple as these tips might be – they really work!
5 Common Scams Targeting Small Business
How to Protect Your Business from Fraudsters
According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, 1 in 5 small businesses were the victim of fraud or attempted fraud this past year. The average loss suffered by a small business was about $6,200. And as anyone who has been the victim of fraud knows, more is lost than just money: time, productivity, stress, and an overall drop in employee moral have been reported.
One of the best ways to fight scammers is to keep yourself and your employees informed of potential scams that are circulating.
Here are 5 common scams and how to identify them (so you can protect yourself)!
5 Advantages to Leasing Heavy Equipment
Why You Should Really Consider Equipment Leasing for Your Business
Are you wondering where you’ll get the cash to buy the heavy equipment your business needs?
There’s a simple, and advantageous, solution to your heavy equipment needs in Canada. You might want to consider equipment leasing. Just check out some of the various advantages that come from leasing your heavy equipment.
No huge wad of cash required.
Why Equipment Price Doesn’t Really Matter
Buy the Best Equipment Based on its Efficiency
Heavy machinery prices continue to rise despite some rough economic times in Canada. It’s enough to make us all go deal seeking for the cheapest option that will just (barely) get the job done.
The thing is… A cheap piece of equipment is a cheap piece of equipment. An old adage says “you get what you pay for.”
Consider the long term operating costs of owning the best equipment. An efficient, low maintenance machine, will quickly add up to huge savings in the long run. You’ll quickly realize that getting the best heavy equipment for your business IS the most affordable option.
Equipment Lease vs. Equipment Loan
Picking the Best Financing Model for Your Equipment Purchases
It’s pretty rare these days that a business has the free-standing cash to purchase all the equipment it needs. Prices of equipment continue to soar. Besides, it’s not always advantageous for you to tie up all your business cash into equipment.
Most people are turning to financing to get their equipment. It makes perfect sense! You’ll be earning revenue off of the equipment while you pay it off. Not too mention breaking a large sum into smaller manageable payments.
Should you get an equipment lease or an equipment loan? Do you turn to a lease broker? Or do you talk to your bank for a loan?
Spending to Grow Your Business
Gain Positive Return on Investment on Your Most Important Business Expenditures
When it comes to managing your business finances there are daily decisions that you need to make. Whether it’s paying employees, purchasing equipment, or processing payments, you will regularly check your cash flow. How much comes in and how much goes out.
Let’s talk a little bit about what goes out. Sometimes you need to spend some to earn some.
While keeping expenditures low is a good general strategy, there is definitely the chance of being too restrictive when it comes to spending. Your business feeds on cash. You need it to function, grow, and earn new contracts.
There are good expenditures. They are the ones that bring you a positive return on investment.
Here’s how to turn your 3 biggest expenses into good investments:
5 Tips to Building Your Business Credit
Get Approved for the Equipment Lease You Need
Getting the right commercial trucks or heavy equipment is paramount for your business to function and grow.
An excellent equipment financing program can get you exactly what you need without having to break your bank account. One of the things you must consider when looking for equipment leasing is your business credit. Is it impressive or tattered?
Here are 5 tips to help you build your business credit:
The Secret to Increasing Your Heavy Equipment Sales
How to Create Win-Win Situations Between Buyers and Sellers
Let’s face it. Heavy equipment is expensive. It’s tough for the small businesses out there, the backbone of our economy, to afford enough equipment to compete with the bigger guys. Even the most seasoned contractor may start feeling a little lightheaded when they see the sticker prices and for the uninitiated… Well it can push their blood pressure beyond the “healthy” range.
Thankfully, it is a simple matter to put quality equipment into your buyers hands and increase your sales at the same time. All you have to do is partner with an equipment leasing company and post the low monthly payments loud and proud. This will instantly make things more affordable and let buyers know there is hope on any budget.
Friday Fun – Heavy Machinery Dating
How to Impress a Girl on Your First Date
We all know that Canadians can have a great sense of humour. The CBC program “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” put together a comical sketch to give you a few ideas on impressing your significant other in your life.
Give it a watch!
Of course, if you need equipment to win contracts, earn more, and get the job done – apply for affordable lease to own financing with Thomcat Leasing today!
How Entrepreneurs Turn a Little Bit Into Alot
Jacob Shares His Very Own Rags to Riches Story
Customers have been telling us their success stories. As small business owners, we find these stories incredibly inspiring. It is our hope that they can inspire you to greatness too!