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4 Tips for Keeping Your Job Site Safe

4 Tips for Job Site Safety

Reduce Workplace Injuries

As you know, when heavy equipment is used on a job site, it is vitally important to ensure the safety of your workers. According to WorkSafeBC, 145,803 injuries were reported in BC in 2015 resulting in 122 work-related death claims, 6,628 short-term disability claims, 2.6 million days lost from work.

Of those work-related injuries, the two leading sectors were Construction and Manufacturing. With those statistics in mind, how can you prevent such tragedies from occurring on your watch?

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By |2016-12-12T15:46:40-08:00December 12, 2016|Business Advice|

How to Effectively Shop for Heavy Equipment Online

How to Shop for Heavy Equipment Online

Expert Tips to Find the Equipment You Need Fast

Sometimes finding the right equipment for your business to function and grow can be difficult. You don’t have a lot of time to be browsing pages of irrelevant listings. You just want to find what you need, get it, and put it to work.

This guide will provide you with examples and advice for finding your equipment fast. I’ve been shopping for heavy equipment every day since 1989, and as simple as these tips might be – they really work!

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By |2016-11-16T14:27:45-08:00November 16, 2016|Business Advice, Equipment Leasing|

5 Common Scams Targeting Small Business

Common Business Scams Targeting SMBs

How to Protect Your Business from Fraudsters

According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, 1 in 5 small businesses were the victim of fraud or attempted fraud this past year. The average loss suffered by a small business was about $6,200. And as anyone who has been the victim of fraud knows, more is lost than just money: time, productivity, stress, and an overall drop in employee moral have been reported.

One of the best ways to fight scammers is to keep yourself and your employees informed of potential scams that are circulating.

Here are 5 common scams and how to identify them (so you can protect yourself)!

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By |2016-10-25T11:26:58-07:00October 25, 2016|Business Advice|

Spending to Grow Your Business

Reading Business Newspaper

Gain Positive Return on Investment on Your Most Important Business Expenditures

When it comes to managing your business finances there are daily decisions that you need to make. Whether it’s paying employees, purchasing equipment, or processing payments, you will regularly check your cash flow. How much comes in and how much goes out.

Let’s talk a little bit about what goes out. Sometimes you need to spend some to earn some.

While keeping expenditures low is a good general strategy, there is definitely the chance of being too restrictive when it comes to spending. Your business feeds on cash. You need it to function, grow, and earn new contracts.

There are good expenditures. They are the ones that bring you a positive return on investment.

Here’s how to turn your 3 biggest expenses into good investments:

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By |2016-06-23T17:22:58-07:00June 23, 2016|Business Advice|

5 Tips to Building Your Business Credit

Get Approved for the Equipment Lease You Need

Arm Wrestling with CreditorGetting the right commercial trucks or heavy equipment is paramount for your business to function and grow.

An excellent equipment financing program can get you exactly what you need without having to break your bank account. One of the things you must consider when looking for equipment leasing is your business credit. Is it impressive or tattered?

Here are 5 tips to help you build your business credit:

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By |2016-05-10T10:43:16-07:00May 10, 2016|Business Advice, Equipment Leasing|

Choosing Your End of Lease Option

Tailoring an Equipment Lease to Your Unique Business

komatsu-excavatorsGetting the right heavy equipment or commercial trucks is essential for your business. A Canadian equipment lease can help you acquire what you need quickly without breaking your bank account. Before you get started by signing on the dotted line, have you considered how the lease will end? There are many end of lease options, and which one you want depends a lot on your unique business circumstances and plans.

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By |2015-06-25T16:46:41-07:00June 25, 2015|Business Advice, Equipment Leasing|

Building a Multi-Million Dollar Construction Company through Equipment Leasing (and Hard Work!)

Chris Shares His Story of How Economic Downturn Turned Him Into a Successful Entrepreneur

37We have been asking our customers to submit stories on how they came to be business owners and the trials they have faced. In this blog series, we are sharing these stories so that others looking to jump into the world of small business have some information before making the leap. Each of the customers taking part in this series is happy to impart the wisdom they have gained in hopes that other new business owners will be able to use it to their benefit.

This story comes from Chris, who decided to start a construction business and was helped greatly by the power of equipment leasing.

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Avoid Fraud Scams While Buying and Selling Equipment

How to Buy and Sell Heavy Equipment without Losing Your Shirt

working-late-and-stressedScam artists are everywhere looking for a quick buck. These days, if you want to buy or sell something, you need to be very cautious. Buying and selling heavy equipment and commercial trucks online is no different.

March is Fraud Prevention Awareness month. In honour of this occasion, we’re giving a few insider tips on how to detect a scam and get away without losing your shirt.

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By |2015-04-27T14:30:43-07:00April 27, 2015|Business Advice|

Building a Care Facility with the Power of Equipment Leasing

Laying the Foundation of My Business – Gwen’s Story

Gwen Builds Adult Day Care with Equipment LeaseWe’ve been asking around and listening to stories from our customers. In this series we share what some people have to say about launching their own business. What lessons have they learned? They happily impart some of their wisdom onto the rest of us.

This story comes from Gwen, who built her own adult care facility…

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By |2014-12-23T16:21:44-08:00December 23, 2014|Business Advice, Customer Stories|
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