Why Trailer Companies Need Reliable Rent or Lease-to-Own Options for Non-Traditional Credit Customers What happens when traditional lenders try to fit you inside their rigid credit boxes? You get left out, stuck outside, wondering why your entrepreneurial dreams have to match a one-size-fits-all financial mold. It’s like trying to squeeze a semi-truck into a compact car parking spot—impossible and frustrating….
Why Access to Capital Outweighs Interest Rates in Equipment Financing When considering equipment financing, the instinctual focus for many buyers is on securing the lowest interest rate. While interest rate is an important factor, it is not necessarily the most critical one. For both equipment sales organizations and customers, the real priority should often be access to the capital itself….
How Business Lending in E-Commerce Environments Streamlines Revenue-Generating Equipment Purchases The phrase ‘add to cart’ has transformed how we buy and sell online, but what if purchasing with payments over time was also as simple as clicking a button? In today’s fast-paced digital economy, e-commerce has evolved beyond mere convenience; it has become an essential engine for growth across industries….
One maxim rings true in the intricate dance of running a successful enterprise: capital is king—or queen. Having a well-thought-out monetary plan that ensures your business remains liquid through the natural ebbs and flows of the annual business cycle is not just important; it’s critical for long-term success. Here’s why prioritizing capital management can spell the difference between growth and…
Boosting Customer Success Through Equipment Financing In today’s dynamic business environment, companies across industries face the challenge of balancing growth ambitions with the need to preserve cash reserves. Equipment financing has emerged as a powerful tool that not only helps customers acquire essential tools and machinery but also supports their financial health. Why Equipment Financing Matters Many businesses, particularly small…
Shopping for construction equipment can be a daunting process. After all, there are so many makes and models, along with a variety of configurations, that price comparisons can be especially difficult. A dozer might seem like a great deal until you see that it has 10,000 hours. Still another might be low hours but have a leak in the hydraulic…
If you needed a new personal vehicle and could only lean on your cash reserves, what kind of vehicle would you drive? In this case, you probably are not in the Premier edition truck with the cool liftgate or the E class Mercedes. But with financing…hey…lookout. Suddenly you have buying power beyond just what’s in your bank account. Your business…
Business decision-makers know that a reliable path to new commercial equipment on a regular basis isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. That’s precisely why it’s so important to know the lay of the land, financing-wise, when it comes to replacing, upgrading or purchasing new equipment financing. Primarily, there are four viable options when look to finance new business equipment…

We hope you-all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend full of food and fun. Last week, the branches of SLS got together for our annual meeting in Kansas City, and had a little fun at Topgolf the night before. What a great way to start the holiday! Thanks to our guest speakers, and thanks to all of you for a great…

Today, we’re continuing our series of podcast shorts with our tenth episode, looking at a life cycle approach to equipment management and financing. (You can find our first episode on the credit evaluation process here, and the second episode on the benefits of pre-qualification here) Throughout this series, we’ll be covering bite-sized topics that will help you better understand our values…