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There are plenty of things to consider when thinking about fleet funding and how to effectively manage these costs. From outright purchase, rental and contract hire, fleets have a range of different vehicle funding options to them. As well as considering a few of the points below;
 
  • Available cash for funding vehicles vs utilising the same cash for core company needs.
  • Tax implications of different funding routes.
  • Type of vehicles operated.
  • Balance sheet implications, if appropriate.
  • Attitude to risk and exposure to maintenance and residual value costs.
  • Importance of budgeting/cash flow.
  • Fleet management expertise available.
  • How central managing a fleet is to the business concerned
 
Find out more about fleet funding methods, fleet rental, fleet finance lease plus much more by reading the articles below.
 
 
Electric vehicles: Cost comparison

Electric vehicles: Cost comparison

12 December 2011 10:13

It would be fair to describe plug-in vehicles as expensive in terms of purchase price.


Pro-active approach can slash fleet costs

Pro-active approach can slash fleet costs

10 September 2011 13:42

Too many fleets switch insurance companies or brokers on an annual basis in pursuit of saving a few pounds per vehicle.


Benchmarking is key to maximise revenues and reduce costs

Benchmarking is key to maximise revenues and reduce costs

10 September 2011 11:11

Accurate measurement of KPIs helps optimise operations and lift service levels.


Car is king as staff quit cash schemes

Car is king as staff quit cash schemes

16 August 2011 11:07

Cash allowance is in decline as staff and business favour the company car option.


Is vehicle leasing the best option for you?

Is vehicle leasing the best option for you?

27 July 2011 09:01

Mike Moylan, managing director of CC Leasing explores the different methods of company car leasing available.


Lowest rental rate is not always best-value option

Lowest rental rate is not always best-value option

06 July 2011 14:48

There is plenty to consider when choosing a leasing provider.


Fleets face up to rising cost of short-term rental

Fleets face up to rising cost of short-term rental

06 July 2011 14:37

But despite higher rates, rental still has key role for fleets.


12 Steps to Successful Salary Sacrifice

12 Steps to Successful Salary Sacrifice

07 June 2011 14:59

Offering a company car to employees through a salary sacrifice scheme sounds like a good idea but could also turn into a costly mistake.


Fast-fits step in to challenge the franchised dealers

Fast-fits step in to challenge the franchised dealers

01 March 2011 12:34

Cost-effective offerings for fleets are increasing, but the motor groups are fighting back


Outright purchase adds to Enterprise flexibility

Outright purchase adds to Enterprise flexibility

14 February 2011 09:32

Funding decision allows award winner to react quickly to changing demands of rental market.



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