Articles and Blogs

By Gary W. LoMonaco As we hopefully approach the end of the pandemic, most of us are weary of seeing and hearing the word, “unprecedented.”  In the case of COVID-related inflation, it is a truly appropriate way to describe the pandemic’s present and future effects on the economy.  We haven’t experienced a pandemic of this … Read more

The Monitor Funding Source Issue includes Jim Jackson’s annual reporting on merger and acquisition (M&A) trends affecting the U.S equipment leasing and finance industry. It’s always an interesting read as he reflects on the year that has passed and anticipates likely scenarios for the year ahead. This year’s article is especially insightful as he discusses the … Read more

A Q&A with Diane Croessmann  What is the most pressing development equipment finance leaders need to understand right now about consumption-based financing?  Funders are gun-shy when asked about “consumption” models.  Many of them associate these models with a payment that is 100% variable.  And that translates to less confidence in recovering their equipment investment over the contract … Read more

Carl Chrappa’s annual research into equipment management trends included questions about the impact of Covid-19 and the majority of respondents reported they don’t envision a long-term negative impact. Nevertheless, the research shows its effect on specific sectors, showing both new highs and new lows in equipment preferences. Some 72% of survey respondents said Covid-19 would … Read more

What a difference a year can make. Covid-19’s toll on humanity has been staggering and its economic impact profound. A year ago, few could foresee how the virus would become a lingering pandemic, changing business risks and opportunities while inspiring the rise of new business models, a virtual workforce and the adoption of Industry 4.0 … Read more

Kieran O’Brien and Nick Feasey, consultants in Alta’s Europe, Middle East, Africa region, provide considerations for reviewing an existing business model and transforming to a service-led model in this Accountancy Ireland “Virtual Business Guide 2020” published recently. In this article they list the types of questions that must be addressed and the market analysis, testing and benchmarking … Read more