We have heard all of the excuses and myths as to who should and should not use financing options: Only small companies finance Only large companies finance Companies in this vertical do not finance Organizations do not need to finance with lower cost solutions Organizations do not finance with higher cost solutions This particular geography does not finance Customers who have cash/capital do not ... Read More
As a sales professional, the topic of rate is brought up pretty frequently when discussing payment options like leases and loans. Customers often have the preconception that all interest rates are the same. They seem to get sticker shock when they see the "higher" rates when trying to make a decision to pay for technology equipment like security, surveillance, AV, video conferencing, etc. It has ... Read More
Focus on How to Buy Businesses in the market for premise, cloud, or hybrid - voice, video, or data equipment focus their attention solely on the technology, as they should. But, choosing hardware isn’t the only step in the buying process. Addressing how to buy the new equipment is just as important as what you are buying. The most common options companies are aware of are cash, bank loans, and ... Read More
Almost every company, government agency, or commercial enterprise makes use of a variety of technology solutions. Until recently, many of those solutions have been "premised based" meaning the phone system PBX, the network routers and switches, the LAN/WAN servers, and other technology equipment has all been located within an organization’s offices. Read More
Understanding what technology to buy is only half the battle in a decision process. Addressing the options on “How to Buy” can dictate your control and flexibility in the years to come. Knowing your options and understanding the best fit for your business will make a significant difference in the buying process. Read More
“Buy that which appreciates and finance that which depreciates” – J. Paul Getty Even just an average investor is smart enough to know that they should not put their money into an asset that will ultimately lose value. But day after day companies feel this need to own everything. What is with this “MINE” mentality? What good is it to pay for something that in the end will not be worth a dime to ... Read More
