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Strategic Planning for 2023
To ensure 2023 is a successful year, business owners need to evaluate the changing market and perform strategic planning for the year. Even a smaller 1-5…
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Equipment leasing and financing insights from American Capital Group.
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Year End Financial Planning
The end of the year is quickly approaching and if your priority is to save on both business and personal income tax in April there are a few tax moves to…
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Are you getting the most from your bank/funding partner relationship?
One of the best resources a business owner can use is to tap into the knowledge of their funding partner. Many of our customers will ask advice on buying…
Equipment Financing & Leasing
Get an Equipment Bank Loan or an Equipment Lease?
Recently, many business owners are re-evaluating equipment bank loans vs equipment leases. With the Fed’s aggressive hiking of interest rates, an…
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Thinking of selling your equipment? How to make sure you get top dollar in today’s market.
Many of our customers are looking to upgrade this year or simply get rid of older equipment while it is still a seller’s market. Because of supply chain…
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Section 179 Tax Deduction
What is Section 179? For starters, the name is in reference to Section 179 of the IRS tax code. It allows small to medium-sized businesses to deduct up to…
Equipment Financing & Leasing
How the supply chain on equipment can affect your Section 179 tax write off
In many industries the supply chain on equipment is getting worse compared to 2021. We have spoken with many vendors who have stated their sales would be…
Industry
Changes in the new and used vehicle market
The new and used vehicle market has changed dramatically in the last few months. If you are not aware the interest rates on vehicles has increased…
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Tips for Protecting Your Credit & Securing Better Financing
In market with rising interest rates, it’s important for business owners to recognize they can actually lower their cost of funds by improving their…
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Understanding Your Balance Sheet Part Two – Debt to Equity Ratio
As we continue our series reviewing the balance sheet, the next important ratio to discuss is your company’s debt to equity ratio. This ratio is important…
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Understanding Your Balance Sheet Part One – Current Ratio
Many small business owners think that their balance sheet is confusing and best left to accountants and bankers to understand. However even having a basic…
Industry
Don’t Fight the Fed
Many business owners are concerned about inflation, the recent market sell off, and the increasing cost of funds in this rate rising environment. The…