Lease Computers

[MathewIzzard]

Hi,

I'm looking at leasing iMacs however 90% of the companies I've found that offer this service require the company to be trading a year or two.

Has anyone had any luck for a new start up to lease?

All the best.
Mathew.

 

[Ashley_Price]

Good morning, @MathewIzzard and welcome to UKBF.

Just typing in "computer leasing new business" on my search engine (Ecosia - not Google) brought up the link to Oak Leasing. The link should take you straight to the "Leasing for new start business" section.

 

[bharris]

search engine (Ecosia - not Google)

Thank you Ashley_Price never heard of Ecosia before, seems to work quite well for UK searches.

 

[Ashley_Price]

Thank you Ashley_Price never heard of Ecosia before, seems to work quite well for UK searches.

For general searches Ecosia is fine, I rarely have a problem finding stuff I want. It can be a little bit limited with image or video searches - which I then have to go to another certain "tax avoiding" (legally, but unethically) search engine.

But the main reason for using Ecosia is THIS

 

[Nsarah6]

Hi Mathew, there are leasing companies whom offer funding for start ups but they're obviously a bit higher rates than the norm - due to lack of trading. I am happy to recommend the one i've used in the past, PM me if you still need the info.

 

[TheConsulter]

There are three possible options in the scenario that you describe.

1. Continue to inquire about leasing iMacs and you would eventually find a leasing company that would let you lease the computers even though you haven't been trading for a year or two.

2. Look at a financing option where you buy the computers instead. If you intend to use the computers for a long-term use it would be better for you financially to buy them. Mac computers have a high second hand value and you would be able to sell them easily after you have finished your use for them.

3. Look for used iMacs. You might find good deals out there.

Good luck!

 

[Mark T Jones]

There are many leasing companies who deal with start ups. Though a hurdle you might face is if you aren't a home owner

In your position however, I would look at start up loans which will be both cheaper and more flexible.