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In 2004 I founded 7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL. At that time I had spent all my working life, at that time - Over 30 years in Commercial credit and lending and Canadian business financing. I believe the commercial lending landscape has drastically changed in Canada. I believe a void exists for business owners and finance managers for companies, large and small who want service, creativity, and alternatives.

Every day we strive to consistently deliver business financing that you feel meets the needs of your business. If you believe as we do that financing solutions and alternatives exist for your firm we want to talk to you. Our purpose is simple: we want to deliver the best business finance solutions for your company.



Tuesday, August 21, 2012

What’s Your IT Finance IQ? Technology Leasing And IT Computer Software Financing In Canada



Information on the IT Finance decision when it comes to technology leasing and financing of a computer system, software, and other tech assets such as software , servers, etc.


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IT Finance and Technology Leasing. Whether you consider the acquisition of a computer system or other tech gear a cost or an investment it's important to know your ' INTELLIGENT QUOTIENT ' ( IQ) on what for many firms is a very significant either ongoing or one time expense.

There has never been a time when a competitive edge often is aided by a tech investment your company makes or needs. In the language of the people it’s all about the ' bang for the buck ‘, getting the most out of the minimum spend.

That’s where finance and leasing options around computer, software, and telecom type needs becomes a critical aspect of your overall decision. It's all about benefits you can achieve from the flexibility of a (proper) finance solution.

Naturally the benefits of a tech investment arent just financial, as we noted they are both operational in nature and in some cases might be a key part of your overall competitive strategy.

Numerous North American stats suggest that the majority of IT Computer solutions end up with a financing package attached to them. That is either driven by the vendor or your own expertise in the matter.

So what are those key reasons that Canadian firms choose to finance their technology. One major one is simply the fact that technology today seems to be a moving target, and your firm is often concerned with the ability to acquire the newest and the best at the lowest cost. A real irony in the industry is that in many cases cost goes down and benefits go up, not visa versa.

Secondly, a prudent busines owner, IT manager, and of course the finance manager want to be able to match benefits achieved over the long term with cash outflows. Yesterday we got a call from a corporate treasurer who had just found out his operational staff had ordered a 1.6 Million dollar ' simulator ' and delivery was forthcoming. (We’re of course assuming the operational staff had the authority to order that much?!). The Treasurers' challenge? How to finance and pay for the system !But our point is that based on a proper financial package of information that type of problem can be fixed in a matter of a couple of days via a lease financing approval .

Whether your firm is a medium sized or larger corporation it probably has a budget around the technology spend. Lease financing and proper structuring of a finance solution allows you to acquire and manage assets within that budget. For the SME business owner , whether there’s is a formal budget or not it always more often than not comes down to cash flow management .

In certain cases some firms certainly have the ability, or need to purchase technology outright. Proper use of any type of lease vs. buy analysis will usually guide the business owner, CIO, or manager to the right decsion.That when the investment should allow you to achieve competitive and operational efficiencies.

Never underestimate the power of a financing / leasing solution when it comes to IT and technology financing. Speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you in making the right financing decision around what arguably is one of your companies most important and asset acquisitions.





7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL
CANADIAN IT FINANCING AND LEASING EXPERTISE





Stan Prokop - founder of 7 Park Avenue Financial –

http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com

Originating business financing for Canadian companies , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing . In business 7 years - has completed in excess of 80 Million $$ of financing for Canadian corporations . Core competancies include receivables financing, asset based lending, working capital, equipment finance, franchise finance and tax credit financing.
Info re: Canadian business financing & contact details :

http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/it_finance_technology_leasing_financing_computer.html


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