March, 2018
26 March
HOW EFFICIENT FLEET OPERATORS ACHIEVE SUCCESS
The success of any Fleet and Transport Logistics operations depends on the application of modern processes. Practitioners should therefore get themselves acquainted with modern key management ingredients to enhance profitability. This aspect of business is gaining more vibes and gradually becoming an investor’s delight. Factors that impede Success in Fleet Management i. Operational Environment…
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23 March
DO YOU DESIRE SUCCESS IN YOUR LEASING BUSINESS?
To succeed in leasing business requires consistent search for skills and techniques required for success. Succeeding with leasing provides the operators with template for lease practice and is designed to enhance professional development of lease practitioners. There is need for a broad-based education in leasing for all personnel, regardless of level of expertise or…
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22 March
14 GUIDES TO SUCCESSFUL FLEET MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
The fleet business will succeed when the following guiding principles are put in place: Fleet Management companies must have a clear cut Fleet Management Policy. This function must not be outsourced. It is the rules and regulations that guide fleet operations. The policy will provide clear directions in terms of fleet management, fleet management…
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21 March
ELAN JOINS LAGOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (LCCI)
ELAN JOINS LAGOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (LCCI) In pursuit of its objective of promoting the business of leasing in Nigeria, Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria (ELAN) has continued to strengthen partnership with the organised private sector and recently joined Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). This is to further the Association’s…
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21 March
TAX IMPLICATIONS OF LEASING IN NIGERIA
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) adopted the treatment of leasing by the International Accounting Standards on Leases SAS 11, and accordingly classifies leases for tax purposes as either finance or operating leases, together with other variants of leasing such as leveraged leases, sale and lease back and sale – type lease. At this…
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20 March
UNDERSTANDING KEY ISSUES IN LEASE CREDIT ASSESSMENT
As a lessor (the owner of the asset), leasing business can be sourced through the following are the ways: By direct marketing of the Lessor’s services; the Lessor can approach a potential Lessee (the customer that needs the asset) for business; The Lessee initiating the approach to a Lessor for lease facility; Through sales-aid…
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16 March
SPOTING THE RED FLAGS IN A LESSEE’S PROPOSAL FOR A LEASE
There are several factors that portend danger in the performance of a firm. If a potential corporate lessee comes up with a proposal for a lease transaction, it is important to properly analyse the books and ensure the following signs are not available before venturing into such business. These can make the difference between…
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15 March
MAJOR ISSUES THAT AFFECT LEASE VERSUS BUY DECISIONS
There are some factors and variables, both qualitative and quantitative, that affects a person or firm’s decision either to buy or lease an asset. It is imperative as a lessee (user of an asset) to critically analyse these issues to arrive at a better decision. The following are some of the qualitative factors that…
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13 March
OVERCOMING COMMON OBJECTIONS IN LEASING
In other to succeed as a lessor (owner of asset), it is important to identify objections to leasing and find a way to overcome them to win the deal. Some of the most common objections include: Leasing is more expensive The person or entity wants to acquire through cash Leasing is complex The person…
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12 March
LEASE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FINANCING OPTIONS
Leasing is similar to other forms of equipment financing. However, it has distinct nature from the other methods. i. Hire Purchase – the assets are delivered to a person who agrees to make periodical payments by way of hire with an option to purchase. There are two transactions i.e. Hire and purchase combined into one….
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