Manufacturing technology orders dropped from May to June, and yearly sales are down 5.7 percent from 2012.
Equipment Leasing
Technology Driving Small Business Growth and Optimism
Many small business owners have found that upgrading technology has improved business practices and is driving company success.
Small Business Owners Worry about Increasing Interest Rates
Interest rates are increasing rapidly, worrying many small business owners and forcing them to reevaluate their financial situations.
The Small Business Benefits of Equipment Financing
Equipment leasing and financing is a great way for companies to keep pace with new technologies, without having to spend tons of money upfront.
Study Predicts Increase in Equipment Leasing in Second Half of 2013
After a slow second quarter, more business owners are expected to invest in equipment financing and new software for their companies during the second half of 2013.
Confidence Continues to Rise in Equipment Leasing
Confidence in the equipment financing sector continues to rise, sparking optimism about other potential economic gains over the coming months. As confidence in the equipment financing sector increases, small business owners may gain more access to funding for their companies.
Small Business Borrowing Increased in May
Small businesses increased borrowing in May, leading to increased optimism about overall economic growth over the next two quarters.
Even As Sales Rise, Small Businesses Still Slow to Hire
Sales numbers have consistently increased across the business sector, but hiring processes have been slow to catch up.
Small Businesses Experience Revenue Losses from Bad Data Backup
Inefficient data backup leads to lost revenue for entrepreneurs.
Equipment Leasing Industry Sees Big Gains in May
There were big gains in the equipment leasing sector during May, according to a report from the Equipment Leasing and Financing Association (ELFA).
