One of the most common expenses a business can encounter is the need to purchase or upgrade equipment, but choosing an equipment leasing company can be a challenge. Choosing one that will give you a good deal that fits the specific needs of your company can be downright daunting. Don’t know a TRAC lease from […]
Have you ever looked around your local bar and thought, “I could run a place like this”? For many, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of potentially opening a bar, but for a select few, this is more than just a fleeting idea. These aspiring entrepreneurs want to make this dream a reality. […]
Often, when people think of starting a successful business, they envision high-profile clients signing big checks. But other aspiring entrepreneurs know it makes more sense to think in dollars and cents…and we’re not talking about chump change, here. What we’re talking about is starting a lucrative vending machine business. Vending machines are everywhere: hospitals, schools, […]
While it’s nice to have choices, sometimes it can be difficult to narrow your search down to a single, best option. It’s no different when you’re looking for business financing. SmartBiz and National Business Capital both promise to save time and headaches by allowing you to effectively apply to multiple lenders with a single application. […]
Small business financing is notoriously difficult to procure. Most bank loans require that the applicant have stellar credit and 2+ years in business—and even then, there’s no guarantee you’ll get a loan. According to Biz2Credit, big banks approved fewer than 27% of all small business loan requests in November 2018, while smaller banks approved about […]
It’s hard to imagine modern life without the benefit of the work done by the HVAC industry. HVAC companies (HVAC refers to heating, ventilation and air conditioning) are tasked with keeping us warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and breathing safely as we live our lives in the archipelago of enclosed spaces that […]
Cars may be starting to look more like computers, but they still won’t stay on the road long without the help of a trusty local auto repair shop. If you’re in the auto repair business, you know that the volume of work — as well as the types of problems you’ll encounter — can vary […]
While there’s still a good case to be made for going through traditional banks for equipment funding, circumstances — including mediocre credit, unhealthy cash flow, or a short time in business — may lead you to look online for a less traditional method of financing. Below, we’ll share information about some of our favorite […]
Without weight machines, treadmills, exercise bikes, and barbells, your gym or fitness center is just a big, open room with a bunch of rubber mats. While there’s nothing wrong with calisthenics, you’ll probably want to lure in your fitness fanatics with some exercise equipment. That leaves you with the question of whether to rent gym equipment, […]
A restaurant can be one of the more daunting businesses to get off the ground. Between the long hours, lunch and dinner rushes, and staffing requirements, you’ll likely have your hands full planning the logistics of your business. But before you can start cranking out metric tons of food, you’ll need commercial kitchen equipment. Unless […]