Equipment Leasing Jumps 17 percent

Two years ago, economic woes sparked a 20-month decline in the equipment leasing and finance industry. However, over the past four months, the industry has been showing substantial growth and gains shown in July have been the strongest since the decline began.

"Our data mirrors recently reported government statistics showing the annual rate of overall business investment in equipment and software up nearly 22 percent in the second quarter, said William G. Sutton, president of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). It appears we're heading in the right direction and our members remain cautiously optimistic that this trend will continue."

(Data compiled by ELFA)

In addition, July's approved financing applications rose to 70 percent, which is a 7 percent increase from July 2009. Of the loans granted, only 3.5 percent were past due by more than 30 days, which is an improvement of 10 percent from the previous year.

According to a survey by ELFA, respondents reported that collectively, they financed $5.6 billion worth of new equipment in July compared to $4.8 billion one year ago. The industry is also had steadily been showing growth month-to-month, though reported business gains from June to July only improved slightly.

Though increases in investment spending is usually indicative of recovering business conditions, only 22 percent of finance company and bank executive are confident that conditions will improve during the next four months.

Upgrade to Get Paid - Government Reimbursements for the Health Care Industry!

Health information technology is an important part of the medical field, but keeping up with innovations in technology can be costly. The United States government will invest more than $19 billion towards updating and revitalizing the health care industry under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Thanks to this bill, medical care providers who install Electronic Health Records Systems can receive large reimbursements from the government. Doctors, hospitals and health systems now have the opportunity to cash in on government incentives by installing an Electronic Health System for the first time or through other health care IT projects and upgrades. Install new equipment, or invest in upgrading current technology to enhance your business without breaking the bank.

Through either Medicare or Medicaid, office-based physicians are eligible to collect incentive payments when implementing Electronic Health Records Systems in their office. These government incentives were creates to reduce health care costs by quickening the adoption of IT systems in health care settings. Patients and health care providers alike will benefit from the use of progressive medical technology.

Tiger Leasing has worked with health care professionals to equip them with the qualified Electronic Health Records Systems they need to improve their business and qualify for these government incentives. Rather than buying the medical equipment needed to upgrade an office, health care providers can lease the equipment. By leasing medical equipment, health care providers can upgrade their technology while conserving their cash. In some cases, acquiring medical equipment, such as EHR systems and other health care IT equipment, medical providers may be eligible for a large reimbursement from the government! Contact the specialists at Tiger Leasing today for more information on medical equipment leasing and government incentives!

Simplifying Email

Email is supposed to save you time and resources. In the blink of an eye, you can send reports, videos, pictures and updates to just about anyone. With all the benefits, it's easy to believe that email is the way to simplify your life. In the wrong hands though, email can be a complicating factor. From daily newsletters to family updates an inbox can get overloaded quickly. Too often, we get caught up in the "simplicity" of emails, and they can become overwhelming.

So how do we keep emails simple and use them efficiently in our day to day life? The key is to take control of your inbox, both at work and at home. Actively manage your emails, so they don't take over!

Simplify your Emails:

• Write shorter emails - This will make things simpler for yourself, as well as the recipient!


• Stay Focused - Keep your emails simple, address one topic at a time. This will keep your emails shorter and allow your recipients to focus on the task at hand more quickly.


• Use the Subject Line - Create a specific subject so your recipients will know immediately what your email is about. Letting them know you need feedback or an immediate response in the subject line is beneficial as well.


• Organize your Folders - Your email system allows you to create folders so that you can organize your emails, but often we can't keep the folders in check!


• Format a Signature - Contact information is so important, especially in business. Make sure your contact information is easily accessible in your emails. Using your email program's Signature tool is an easy way to include your important details name, email address, phone number, Website and other relevant information). This is beneficial for your recipients, and it can save you time as well!


• Keep you Flags in Check - How "Urgent" is that email, really? The more you use the Urgent feature, the less significant it becomes.


• Watch your Newsletter Subscriptions - Sure subscribing to newsletters is an easy way to get the information you want, but how many of those newsletters are actually valuable to you? Prioritize and get unsubscribe from the newsletters that are just cluttering up your inbox.