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A question we are often asked is, “When selling IT on a bundled rental or As-A-Service structure, how can we increase our closing percentages?”
Updated 4/27/2023. Originally published 3/9/2020. Solution providers who are new to extending a financing option to their customers often ask us questions like “how do I offer financing to my customers” and “what does the financing process entail”? Today’s buyer is more thoughtful than ever when it comes to how they will pay for the solution you provide to them. In fact, now more than ever, customers expect a monthly payment option when it comes to acquiring the technology needed to run a modern, efficient business. Our financing programs can accommodate this preference while also setting them up favorably to upgrade their solutions as technology advances – all without having to battle the budgetary constraints of a cash purchase. So once your customer is ready to finance the solution, what can they expect? Read on!
Updated 3/16/23. Originally published 10/23/20. You probably know that companies, both large and small, finance and lease their equipment. This article can serve as a refresher for your team members, or as part of training your new hires. Business equipment leasing is a valuable tool that can be leveraged to gain more business, but it also serves as a flexible means for your customers to acquire the equipment and solutions their businesses depend on. Financing can get your customers the equipment they need while making for a smoother sales process. But first, let’s discuss how it works exactly. (Watch this short Lease Financing Benefits video below!)
Over the past 20-25 years, technology has gone from helpful to critical. Technology is saving money, saving lives, and has become such an essential element of our day-to-day, we can hardly imagine a world without it.
Updated 1/25/2023. Originally Published 5/26/2022. You’ve done all the hard work. You’ve educated your prospective customer on the benefits of new technology, provided examples of your service levels, and flawlessly explained how financing helps protect their cash flow. They like the idea of financing their technology and are excited to move forward. At this point, it’s crucial your financing partner can move quickly through the credit and funding process so your customer receives their new solutions without delay, ensuring your relationship with them starts out on a positive note.
Updated 1/4/23. Originally published 4/6/21 Finding the right person to join your team can be a challenge. Surprisingly, the real battle may be retaining that talent once you find it. Add a global pandemic, inventory shortages, and soaring gas prices into the mix, and things get even more complicated. Some employees are leaving their organizations and seeking jobs that are either remote or closer to home to cut back on gas spending. Commission-based roles are driven to leave organizations struggling with inventory shortages for those that have closer ties to manufacturers, and therefore have equipment to sell. Additionally, more employees are working from home and that means there is less personal interaction with coworkers, managers, and company leadership. All these scenarios and more are creating challenges when it comes to retaining top talent.
Updated 12/21/2022. Originally published 1/16/2020. Have you heard the phrase: "Nobody likes surprises?"