American Cranes & Transport – Finance Industry Focus
American Cranes & Transport, Finance Industry Focus: April 2025 Making Connections First Financial’s NextCon 2025 Summit shed important light on fleet management and asset ownership. D.Ann Shiffler reports. The realm of equipment finance is complex, and is further complicated by economic conditions such as interest rates, proposed tariffs, rising insurance costs and even […]
UNDERSTANDING EQUIPMENT LEASING: A Comprehensive Guide for Equipment Dealers
UNDERSTANDING EQUIPMENT LEASING: A Comprehensive Guide for Equipment Dealers By Jeff Whitcomb Published in AED Magazine: March 2025 The Role of Equipment Leasing in Economic Resilience Traditionally, businesses relied on cash, loans or revolving credit to finance equipment and technology purchases. However, with the shifting economic landscape, the demand for cash has […]
Warehouse Automation Trends for 2025 – 25 Expert Thoughts
Modern Materials Handling magazine: January 27, 2025 25 Warehouse Automation Trends for 2025: From Warehouse Experts In 2025, warehouses and material handling operations will face new challenges and opportunities driven by rapidly evolving technology, changing consumer expectations, and unpredictable global events. As companies strive to optimize efficiency and resilience, staying ahead warehouse automation trends is […]
This Smart Financial Move Puts Money in Your Pocket and the Newest Equipment to Work
In the world of heavy equipment, ownership can be costly and burdensome. Aside from the initial purchase price of equipment, there is also the financial responsibility of maintenance, repair, and eventual depreciation. This is where Fair Market Value (FMV) leases can offer significant cost advantages and flexibility. With an FMV lease, organizations can receive […]
Top Women in Equipment Finance 2024 – Monitordaily
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Mastering Innovation Through Surfing
Mastering Innovation Through Surfing: Lessons for Business Transformation In a podcast for TomorrowZone, Dave Anderson explains why the key to success — both in surfing and in business — is experimentation, patience, and embracing failure as part of the journey. Take a listen! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-innovation-through-surfing-lessons-for-business/id1741229036?i=1000673123417
5 Ways to Lean into Creative Financing to Give Your Business a New Lease on Life in Uncertain Times
Life in the construction sector hasn’t been easy lately, given the challenging economy and uncertainties at every turn. Unfortunately, it looks like we’ll all need to continue to keep our seat belts tightly fastened for the foreseeable future. In a recent economic update, Ken Wattret, vice president of global economics at S&P Global Market Intelligence, […]
OCBJ Fastest Growing Companies 2024
Which lease type is more flexible?
Construction companies often need to make decisions about how to finance their heavy equipment. There are two main options: operating leases, also known as Fair Market Value (FMV) leases, and capital leases, also known as finance leases. Although both leasing options have their advantages, there’s a common misconception that capital leases offer greater flexibility. However, […]
OCBJ Women In Finance 2024
Orange County Business Journal: Women In Finance 2024 July 22, 2024 Uyen Tran, the vice president, GL Accounting Manager at First Financial Equipment Leasing, has made an exceptional impact on the company’s accounting department over the past year through her remarkable leadership skills. Under her strategic guidance, the team has achieved unprecedented success, transforming […]