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No matter where prospects find you… on the internet -or- from traditional “word-of-mouth” sources -- they’re comparing you to your competitors, online. A 2009 study concludes that 88% of all business decision makers do internet research before selecting who they by from. Buyers will eliminate you from their shortlist because competitor websites offer a payment option - and you don’t.
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Mike Duncan -Account Executive, Crest Capital - 1/20/2010
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Wondering where the Bailout & Stimulus is for your small business? Clearly there’s not much – but there is one bright spot: Section 179. I’m going to help you seize the one tax break you’re eligible for… The Catch: it’s a “Use It" -or- "Lose It” proposition!
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Ronda Bauknight -Account Executive, Crest Capital - 11/17/2009
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It’s going to be quick, because unlike a mortgage, you won’t have to sign stacks and stacks of papers. Throughout the documents, Arrows appear at the sides of lines indicating places for your signature… When in doubt, sign by the arrow!
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Documentation Department, Crest Capital - 9/29/2009
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Crest Capital is a direct funding source providing vehicle, software, and equipment financing and leasing to small and mid-size businesses across the United States since 1989.
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Stephan Sullivan - Research Analyst, Crest Capital - 8/19/2009
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"Toxic assets clogging the financial system have long been viewed - by both the Bush and Obama administrations - as being at the heart of the financial crisis" per analysis from The Wall Street Journal. But what exactly are toxic assets and why are they effecting lending?
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Michael Marcin - CFO, Crest Capital - 7/17/2009
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“A great way to get what you want at a price you can afford is to lease... Leasing offers several important advantages.”
- USATODAY.com
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Abbey Impson- Documentation Manager, Crest Capital - 6/3/2009
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Equipment leasing and financing totals nearly $650 billion of capital equipment expenditure in the United States each year - contributing as much as 3% of our country's annual GDP. Each business day, 20,000 equipment leases are written - and small businesses are twice as likely to lease or finance equipment as to purchase it outright.
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Abbey Impson- Documentation Manager, Crest Capital - 5/13/2009
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We have some good news for small and medium sized businesses for 2009 – as part of the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" signed into law on Feb 17, 2009 - Section 179 has been renewed for 2009. And not just renewed, mind you – the higher limits that were specifically added for 2008 are also extended through December 31st.
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Michael Marcin - CFO, Crest Capital - 2/19/2009
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Washington, DC (Press Release) January 7, 2009 The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) supplemented earlier recommendations sent to the new Administration to stimulate the U.S. economy through enhanced investment in capital goods or real assets.
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ELFA Press Release - 1/7/2009
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If you are a solid business worried about credit and the like, please take a moment or two and read this entire article. It may open your eyes a bit, and will likely make you feel a lot better about the current state of affairs.
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Mike Duncan - Account Executive, Crest Capital - 12/17/2008
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It’s essential to understand the difference between Bad Debt and Smart Debt (we’re going to call it Smart Debt from now on, because that’s what it is). In good economic climates, both forms of debt are acceptable. But in tight economic times (like now) “bad” debt is deadly, but smart debt becomes almost essential.
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Adrian Hauberg -Account Executive, Crest Capital - 11/26/2008
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Some say it’s the pinnacle of free enterprise. And pop culture lore is filled with tales of budding entrepreneurs with little more than a dream, ambition, and an empty garage. Yes, just start the business, get a loan, and get cracking on… wait a second, let’s back up a bit.
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Ronda Bauknight -Account Executive, Crest Capital - 9/8/2008
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When a small or medium-sized business finances equipment, they are often under the (wrong) impression that the only credit score that matters is the credit score of the business itself. That simply isn’t true in most cases.
In fact, for “closely-held businesses” with less than five owners (which comprises a majority of small and medium-sized firms), there are typically two factors involved – the businesses’ credit, and the personal credit of the principal(s).
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Charlie Hanavich -Account Executive, Crest Capital - 8/15/2008
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In almost any business, there are two sets of books – Accounting and Tax. One (Accounting, also commonly called “Book Accounting”) is how the company views things (using GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). The other (Tax, or “Tax Accounting”) is how the IRS views things.
These two often come into play when leasing equipment; and it is important for a company to understand the differences in how each accounting method views equipment leases.
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Chris Fletcher - Account Executive, Crest Capital - 6/14/2008
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If you’re looking to finance equipment, you will most certainly have a myriad of options in regards to equipment financing companies. Obviously, some are better than others at certain aspects of the equipment financing business, but in very general terms, you definitely have a lot of choice.
However, this changes when the equipment isn’t new. Financing used equipment (or leasing used equipment) isn’t as easy. Many equipment finance companies look to restrict used equipment financing.
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Brian Phillips - Account Executive, Crest Capital - 4/3/2008
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Atlanta, GA (Press Release) March 2, 2008 - Crest Capital's free online Section 179 calculator, which helps small and medium sized businesses see how much they can save by taking advantage of Section 179 of the IRS tax code, has been updated to account for the substantial changes The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 has made to Section 179.
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George Messic - National Accounts, Crest Capital - 2/29/2008
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On February 13, 2008, H.R. 5140, otherwise known as the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, was signed into law. The act was written by lawmakers in response to a shaky economy, and is geared towards heading off a recession.
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George Messic - National Accounts, Crest Capital - 2/19/2008
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Atlanta, GA (Press Release) January 2, 2008 Responding to a need for easier software financing options, leading equipment finance company Crest Capital introduces a simple online “Application Only” software leasing program that can provide businesses with up to $125,000 for software purchases without them having to submit financial statements or tax returns.
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Charlie Hanavich- Account Executive, Crest Capital - 1/2/2008
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The very terms “software leasing” and “software financing” are confusing to many businesspeople. This is due to the fact that software is typically not seen as something that is purchased over time. But times are changing.
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Matt Beaty - Account Executive, Crest Capital - 12/14/2007
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Atlanta, GA (Press Release) December 3, 2007 Crest Capital, a leading equipment finance company, has launched a free online tax calculator to help small and medium sized businesses see how much they can save by taking advantage of section 179 of the IRS tax code.
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George Messic - National Accounts, Crest Capital - 12/1/2007
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