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1. Manage your cashflow better
Having enough cash flow to manage your businesses expenses is vital to any business. According to research conducted by McCrindle, 51% of business startups do not survive after 4 years of operation. Furthermore, 41% of businesses had to close their doors due to an inadequate cash flow. A commercial loan can help ease up the strain on a business's cash flow. You can also manage your budget more efficiently with a loan that comes with repayment plans that work for your business.
2. Get start-up capital
You may have the perfect business plan that has looked at every angle of making your business thrive. However, without the start-up capital, your business can continue to remain a dream. Knowing which finance option can bring you the best financial solution to help purchase the equipment you need to kickstart is essential.
There are many business finance options that can give you 100% finance with no deposit required to get you started. Before you take such finance make sure to check if the features are suitable for you such as; its interest rate, repayments, ongoing fees, and charges. This can also free up whatever cash you have to use in other areas in your business.
3. Keep your business up to date for more efficiency
There can be high running costs when it comes to purchasing equipment to keep your business running efficiently. There were 33% of Australian businesses that went under due to having high running costs which resulted in poor financial control in 2013. If you are in an industry that requires constant updating of your equipment you may find your budget buckling. There are finance options such as leasing that can let you update your equipment to the latest model with a low cost when compared to having to purchase equipment.
4. You can eliminate the risk of ownership
Purchasing equipment is an investment that needs to be carefully considered as this can affect how your business’s cash flow. If your business is just starting out and doesn’t have enough wiggle room for you to foot expenses such as depreciation, maintenance, and repair you could be better off leasing as this will eliminate the risk of owning the equipment. There are also options that can let you lease to own your equipment.
5. You can seek professional advice
Not too sure which option will be best suited for your current financial situation, or put further strain on your budget? Approaching a broker or a lender can help you quickly find out what options will be best suited to your situation. They can also give you loan options that come with the lowest rate possible for you to choose from under no obligation. Always keep in mind to compare your options before you settle.
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