If you own a business – especially in the landscaping or snow removal industries – you’ve probably already begun planning for the opportunities and challenges winter brings. But if the up-front cost of plows, salt spreaders and snow blowers is more of a burden than anticipated, you could be left in…
Lease Your Décor This Holiday Season As a retail business owner or property manager, seasonal decorations may not be on your current list of necessities – but they should be. Statistics show that retailers make between 20% and 40% of their total yearly income during the holidays. Therefore, it is…
DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE FOR TAX BENEFITS FROM SECTION 179 We want to remind you there are less than three months remaining to take advantage of the Section 179 deduction. This allows businesses to deduct the full cost of qualified equipment from their 2017 taxes, up to $500,000, with a…
The Reagor Dykes Auto Group began operating in Lubbock, Texas, by nurturing local roots and connections, and a commitment to being more than the stereotypical small-town auto dealership. While continuing to invest generously in the communities from which they sprang, their leaders’ ambitions have produced an enterprise today encompassing 20-25…
For companies in the landscaping and snow removal business, it’s important to stay ahead of the upcoming winter and spring seasons. That’s why September is the perfect month to take stock of your equipment needs and financing options. The proper financing is essential to getting the equipment you need, but…
August was not as busy as prior months; however, Madison does a large percentage of its annual business the last four months of the year. This year should be no different. The recent hurricane in Texas will require replacement vehicles. We welcome the opportunity to help our clients get up…
Buying the vehicles and equipment you need is both an important first step and an ongoing expense, meaning that the method you use to pay will have short-term and long-term effects on your business. Paying with the cash you have on hand seems like a simple, safe choice over financing…
No slowdown for July. The summer months are usually a slow time for Madison as business owners and employees take much needed breaks and vacations. Not this past July. Demand for financing equipment and all types of vehicles was high as businesses respond to new growth opportunities. Some of the…
Waste management is an equipment-heavy industry, requiring many specialized vehicles and other machinery to operate daily and maintain success. With such reliance on a costly resource, both private and municipal waste management enterprises share the challenge of financing their businesses. How can you finance your fleet? Many waste management companies…
June was Madison’s busiest month of the year. Some of my more interesting transactions include: Two large trucks for a highway traffic control company that supports road improvement projects. $208K New rental fleet for car dealership group. $1.3M Scaffolding for a building repair company. $130K Turf equipment for a country…
