| 1. |
USE
OF EQUIPMENT
--- Leasing provides you the use of the equipment for an agreed
upon monthly payment. You pay as you use.
|
| 2. |
TAX
BENEFITS ---
You may deduct your monthly lease payment as an operating expense,
and leasing helps you avoid the Alternative Minimum Tax by reducing
your AMT tax liability.
|
| 3. |
FLEXIBILITY
--- You can structure payments to fit your budget.
|
| 4. |
COST
COVERAGE ---
You can include "soft" costs such as shipping, software
and installation in the lease.
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| 5. |
CONSERVATION
OF CAPITAL
---Your capital is available to invest in the growth of your
business, your most important investment.
|
| 6. |
EASIER
CASH FLOW FORECASTING
--- Fixed monthly payments ease budgeting pressures in the future.
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| 7. |
PRESERVES
CREDIT ---
Leasing preserves your line of credit.
|
| 8. |
LONGER
TERMS ---
Many banks only lend short term on small capital investments,
usually 12 to 36 months. Leasing allows up to 60 months.
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| 9. |
FIXED
PAYMENTS ---
Lock in payments now and avoid the risk of higher capital or
inflation costs.
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| 10. |
PURCHASE
OR RENEWEL OPTIONS
--- You choose whether to renew the lease, purchase your equipment,
or upgrade the equipment and continue the lease at substantial
savings. |
