Children's hospitals object to proposed funding reductionsThe nation's children's hospitals are lobbying Congress to change a provision in the pending health care legislation that industry leaders say will reduce their federal funding by as much as $876 million.Hospital groups in July agreed to a $155 billion reduction in federal payments over 10 years, part of a broader effort to lower medical costs. But those cuts would have a lopsided effect on children's hospitals, the industry's trade group says, and could cause deep reductions in services."It's ... Continue reading ‘’ »
Credit EnhancementsWhat are the avenues available to businesses with weak credit
profiles or to companies pursuing credit transactions that are
perceived as too risky by credit providers? Many companies apply
for credit at banks, finance companies or equipment leasing
firms and are routinely rejected due to the high degree of
perceived credit risks. When approaching a credit provider, it
is helpful to understand what can be done to reduce the risk of
a credit transaction in the eyes of the provider. Never accept ... Continue reading ‘’ »
State High Risk Pool Gets Funding to Provide Premium SubsidiesInclusive Health is unveiling a new program to subsidize the monthly premiums of individuals who may not be able to afford participation in the state's high risk pool. Triad agents excited about the subsidy will be enrolling applicants on Tuesday at Forsyth Medical Center.'Inclusive Health is already providing valuable coverage to over 2000 North Carolinians who could not find affordable insurance in the private insurance market. These federal dollars will open the door to even more of our ... Continue reading ‘’ »
How To Choose An Equipment Leasing CompanyLeasing has become a preferred form of equipment financing,
accounting for more than 30% of business equipment acquisitions.
Each year, thousands of U.S. companies face the challenge of
finding attractive financing to acquire business equipment. Many
of these companies approach the lease sourcing process seeking
the lowest lease rate. While securing a low rate is a worthwhile
goal in choosing a leasing arrangement, it alone is usually not
a reliable standard for obtaining the best lease ... Continue reading ‘’ »
7 Sources Of Capital For Starting A New BusinessThe number one reason that businesses fail is under capitalization. The way you build your business capital is very important but normally all small businesses require some capital to get started. Depending on the business, you may only need the capital for a short period of time to develop an inventory or pay salaries. Other businesses may require facilities and equipment purchases in addition to some operating capital to cover business expenses until sales and revenues can support the ... Continue reading ‘’ »