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Shop Fittings Leasing Solutions and Benefits
It is no news that the credit crunch affected us all and everybody is facing new challenges to recover from one of the worst economic downturns in history, especially for those trying to start a new business.
Lets take the example of someone trying to open a new shop, no matter what type of shop it is, this will need shelves, counters, slatwalls and other types of shop fittings depending on the business.
Shop fittings are probably one of the most costly things when setting up a new shop, especially on a tight budget. Remember that the first impression is the one that counts, so the design and quality of the shop fittings will be extremely important.
Buying all the shelves, displays, counters, etc, could drain a good part your budget. So why not lease your shop fittings?
For years there have been companies offering leasing solutions for shopfittings and shop refits for opticians, chemists, mini markets, supermarkets and even department stores. In fact almost every type of retail outlet has benefited from this type of leasing.
How to Lease Shopfittings?
As mentioned above these companies specialised in it. What these companies do is use comparison websites to find the best quotes for what you need. In some cases you provide them with a quote for your shopfitting needs and they will try to obtain a lower quote, saving you precious time to focus on other areas of your new shop.
Often costs of shop fits tend to balloon when unforeseen problems or snags occur, and the original budget is suddenly out of the window. That is where the expertise and experience of a leasing company can help. The company should assist you not to overspend and tailor a budget to meet your necessities and keep your shop fit on track.
Leasing shopliftings conserves valuable working capital by not having to pay cash up front; the cost is spread to cover the working life of the equipment so you get the benefit of immediate usage of the equipment without the capital outlay.
The total cost of the leasing rentals is fully tax allowable. Furthermore, rentals do not rise with inflation or interest rates. It also keeps your valuable banking credit lines free for more profitable use elsewhere in your business.
Student loan (Page 1 of 2)
DEFINITION
A loan is a debt, which entails the repartition of financial assets over time, between the lender and the borrower. The borrower receives an amount of money from the lender, which should be paid back to the lender. The cost of the service depends on interest on the debt. Student loan is a loan offered to students to assist in payment of professional education. It doesnt matter if you are graduate or undergraduate student. You can borrow money in all cases. Parents may also borrow to pay the cost of education for dependent undergraduate students. Maximum loan amounts depend on the student’s year in college. These loans usually carry lower interests than other loans and are usually offered by the government. Often they are supplemented by student grants which do not have to be repaid.
THE POINT
The cost of professional education rises every year that is why today, student loans are a fact of life. The key role belongs to the government as in any government sponsored program. While included in the term “financial aid” professional education loans differ from scholarships and grants in that they must be paid back. Student loans provide a variety of postponement options and extended repayment terms and do not require credit checks or collateral. The federal funds for education are limited and government and private lenders give the students flexibility in choosing the type of college that is right for them.
CATEGORIES OF STUDENT LOANS
There are different types of student loans that are available. They include:
Stafford Loans: Stafford Loans are issued by the federal government. They have a lower interest rate than other types of loans. There are either subsidized and/or unsubsidized Stafford Loans. When you take subsidized loan, the government pays your interest for you while you are studying. Subsidized loans are based on financial need. With unsubsidized loans, you will be charged interest while you are studying, but do not have to begin paying the loan until you graduate college. Unsubsidized loans are available without showing financial need. You must begin paying back these loans 6 months after you graduate.
Direct Student Loans (Perkins Loans): Perkins loans are given to students based on extreme financial need, and usually have very low interest rates. The interest rate is lower than a Stafford. Since the college already has been given its Perkins funds, it simply transfers the loan to your student account as a credit. You have to begin paying between 6 and 9 months after you graduate.
Subsidized Direct Loans: Direct loans are the same as a Stafford except that the federal government is the lender.
PLUS Loans: This is a parent loan, offered by the federal government that is unrelated to need. Generally, parents can borrow up to the total cost of education, minus any aid received. These loans are given regardless of your income, but lenders will consider your credit history. The interest is low on this type of loan and repayment usually begins within 60-90 days after full disbursement of the loan, or after the student graduates.