Were you aware that you could start a new busines for under £600? For example, for that money, you could be running your own carpet cleaning business. It may appear that a lot goes into a business like this, but on closer inspection you find that for a little investment you can be working quite quickly. continue reading…
Below is a list of points to consider before entering into a van lease deal. It would also be prudent to talk to your financial advisor.
You should know in your mind an upper limit that you are willing to pay before you approach a dealer or private seller. Stick to your price and don’t be cajoled into spending more than you can reasonably afford.
With some businesses, they prefer using the van lease route as a method of deferring long-term ownership of the van of their choice. A business has to be careful when choosing this option, that is is fully aware of the pros and cons of this deal, particularly if there is any doubt about the supplier of the deal.
Deferring the buying of a van outright through commercial vehicle leasing makes sense for a business if long-term ownership of the van is beneficial, and where short-term cash-flow is restricted. continue reading…
Vans are definitely one of the most versatile and practical modes of trasport available today. Mainly they are used for businesses and for commercial purposes, but more private individuals are showing a preference for a van over a car.
Attractive van contract hire that make paying for your van cheaper than an equivalent saloon are one of the reasons for this increased popularity. continue reading…
If you own a business that requires delivering goods to your customers, when it comes to buying new delivery vans, you may have to reach deep into your pockets and hope you find enough. Especially during the current global recession, it is becoming more difficult to keep your business going.
So there you are thinking, I need new delivery vans to keep my business going, but I don’t have enough money for the ones I want, there must be a way. continue reading…
The Fiat in-car system designed to help motorists with their fuel economy, thereby reducing carbon emissions, is about to make an impression in the van market, and ultimately the Fiat van leasing market. The eco:Drive system is like a satellite navigation system, and helps the owner to become more efficient with their driving patterns.
Fiat’s new eco:Drive system has proved a winner, with 34,000 people signed up to the test, and provided information on nearly 4 million journeys. continue reading…
Once referred to as ‘menaces of the road’, van drivers are actually more respectful and polite according to a new report.
‘White Van Man’ became a term for rude and reckless drivers of white transit vans after it was apparently coined by a radio presenter in 1997.
But a report commissioned by Renault UK for the Oxford-based Social Issues Research Centre, attempts to explode the ‘myth’. continue reading…
Contract hire for vans is a great way for businesses get a new vans or to expand their fleets in an economical way. When the money situation is tight, contract hire agreements allow businesses to obtain new vehicles at a reduced cost. The hire agreements are tailored to the likely company usage, a benefit that ensures profitable usage of the vehicles. continue reading…
There are a number of different ways to finance a deal on a new van which include: van lease, personal contract purchase, van contract hire, lease purchase and van loans. Many people are confused by the differences in these financing options so I thought I would focus on ‘van contract hire’ and explain how this technique works.
Leasing deals with one of the biggest issues associated with the acquisition of new vehicles and that is depreciation. continue reading…