Many business assets are purchased through a leasing agreement. Whether these items are cars, plant and machinery or office equipment there are numerous finance companies offering competitive rates for their leasing agreements.

Lesser known in the small business community is the ability to refinance existing assets. There are a few finance companies that can lend against the value of your existing assets. This facility may be useful if there is an urgent need to turn assets into cash for working capital. Agreements will vary in terms of cost and duration, however if new cash is vital to the business for a specific reason - it may be a large order that needs additional working capital - it may make sense to consider these options.