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October Equipment Leasing and Finance Index Up 22% over 2010, 25% Year to Date

'Credit quality is strengthening, laying the foundation for economic expansion and stability as we lead into the new year'

Press Release • November 22nd, 2011

Finally, an Easy Way to Turn a Negative into a Positive... and Beat the Tax Collector in the Process

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Article • November 18th, 2011

Volvo Financial Services Names New VP, U.S. Truck Financial Services

Stephen Yonce will be responsible for the truck financial services sales team

Press Release • November 18th, 2011

Unearth Opportunities of Used Equipment

There are great deals on used motor graders and scrapers provided you understand potential pitfalls.

Article • November 17th, 2011

Are You A WIMP?

Waiting to get changes orders signed and approved can make contractors look like they are winging it, insecure, misguided, and procrastinating

Article • November 16th, 2011

Construction Materials Prices Decrease 0.6% in October

While Producer Price Index for construction materials tipped down, prices remain higher than in October 2010

Press Release • November 15th, 2011

The Real Price of Labor

Wage rate, hours worked and productivity all factor into the true cost of labor

Article • November 3rd, 2011

Equipment Financing New Business Volume Up in September 2011

According to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association's Survey of Economic Activity, September new business volume up by 25 percent year-over-year, month-to-month and year to date.

Press Release • October 25th, 2011

Start Planning Now for 2012

Start evaluating the best options to get the construction equipment you need when you need it.

Article • October 20th, 2011

Construction Materials Prices Unchanged in September 2011

Construction materials prices decreased 0.2 percent for the quarter, but are 8.1 percent higher than one year ago

Press Release • October 18th, 2011

Builder's Risk Insurance Is Vital

Designed to cover property damage to buildings under construction, builder's risk insurance offers broad coverage for materials, supplies, fences, scaffolding, construction forms and signs at the premises

Article • October 17th, 2011

Track Use to Control Equipment Costs

Know all your equipment costs -- per hour of work done -- to justify ownership

Article • October 17th, 2011

How to Control Sweeping Costs

Knowing its cost of doing business enables Missouri’s Katsam LLC to better manage costs in tough times

Article • October 14th, 2011

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, a non-profit affiliate to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, conducts and commissions credible, unbiased future-focused research about the equipment lease financing industry.

Company • September 23rd, 2011