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…
I, like a lot of people in the UK earn my living using a van. Plainly speaking, without this van, I would be looking for a real job! It is vital to know that the leg work has been done, leaving me to focus on my business. 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…
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…
How do you describe van leasing – it is the opportunity to aquire the vehicle of over an agreed period of time. This normally ranges from 3 – 5 years, but you can take a shorter term lease to suit your needs, normally 30 days or more. Finance companies in general will offer you the choice of leasing your van or taking a contract hire agreement. 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…