Financing Companies
Economic decisions in an uncertain business climate
Our financial world seems out of whack and will probably continue to be for the rest of the year. This
April 20, 2025
Our financial world seems out of whack and will probably continue to be for the rest of the year. This
Last month, we covered performance gaps and how to avoid them because if you cannot prevent them, there is a
Last month, we covered performance gaps and how to avoid them because if you cannot prevent them, there is a
As you know, I love to review business and industry data daily. I probably read 100 emails daily and receive
Profit-sharing plans (PSPs) have been around for decades. Employers may use them to attract and retain workers and incentivize employee
Today, the Federal Reserve announced that it would hold benchmark rates at a target range of 4.25% to 4.50% in
I hope you had a splendid holiday week! There certainly were plenty of football games to watch. Besides a wicked
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases today’s December 2024 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in
Many of you probably had your 2025 plan in place before the election. If I had to guess, there is
Today, the Internal Revenue Service announced that the optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase by 3
The Federal Reserve continued to cut the benchmark interest rate. At today’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the 25-basis-point
Last month, I suggested that dealers compare their 24 results against their peers’ accounting and cash flow budgets. I also
Are you ready for 2025? Here is a 60-question assessment of how well your business has adopted those fundamental Best
It is time once again to figure out how you did compared to last year, against budget, against cash flow
The Internal Revenue Service today announced relief for individuals and businesses in 51 counties in Florida due to Hurricane Milton.
Much is going on that impacts OEMs, Equipment Dealers, Financing Sources, and Customers. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tension
According to a PwC Pulse Survey ….40% of Executives plan to implement significant reorganization, including layoffs. That is up from
Tracking the markets as I do, the April results left me wondering what the heck is going on, especially when
Record first quarter total revenues of $804 million, an increase of 9% Net income decreased 3% to $65 million, or
And that is the problem. Inflation or no inflation. GDP growth or inadequate GDP growth. Job claims that help and