Leasing News Updates

"You don't ever want to be pressured and you always want to take your time and educate yourself before you do anything."

Haynesville Shale: Trying to stop 'predatory leasing' by Jeff Ferrell

...that was a wonderful quote taken from a news story about predatory leasing practices currently being perpetrated on Shreveport, Louisiana landowners. Apparently, these large energy companies have representatives showing up at the doors of landowners with cash in hand and "motivating" them into signing a bad lease for the use of their land. A group of attorneys have banded together (The NEC) and are offering to assist in the negotiation of the terms of these leases for a fee written into the lease.

Downtown Dallas lures firms with transit, residences, vibrancy by Steve Brown

From the world of office leasing comes this great column about how Downtown Dallas is booming with new businesses of all types, and how the resurgence of the area's cultural and transportation system is feeding a rise in urbanism. Maybe with all these new businesses springing up, there will be a need for new equipment in the Dallas area! Or perhaps the Cowboys are just set for another Super Bowl run... time will tell.

United credit bank’s strategy stipulates creation of the insurance, leasing, brokerage and consulting companies within two years by PRESS RELEASE

Guess there will be more telemarketers on direct dialers......... at least its another country and not inside the USA! We have enough "mortgage brokers" on the phones already.....

The man to know in the good times by Jacob Saulwick

From Australia comes this story on Phil Green, a man who made a small fortune back in the 80's in the leveraged leasing market, and was the chief executive for Australia's Babcock & Brown until times turned sour. Just goes to show you that in the world of finance, things can change pretty suddenly if you do not stay diversified. In smaller businesses, capital reserves are key, another reason leasing your equipment rather than taking a loan out to buy it can proove beneficial in tough times.

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I hope you all enjoy the articles... feel free to post your comments or email your questions.

~Andy P

andyp.allmedia@gmail.com

First Post...

"Editor in Chief"... Wow I feel kind of jittery. I contribute as a ghostwriter for a few different blogs on the net, but NEVER BEFORE have I been in the prime spot. For some reason, I am reminded of the scene in Oliver Stone's Any Given Sunday, where the coach (Al Pacino) is giving his superstar quarterback (Jamie Foxx) a speech about what it means to be the leader of a team. "Its the top spot, kid." I guess I can't make any more grammatical errors eh? =) Lets just get to it....

I'll be here to push along the news, deals, tips, tricks & stories that surround the world of Leasing & Financing. I'll try to steer clear of press relaeases since they are typically lame attempts by companies to get attention and/or free press. But I figure that since I work around this stuff all day, why not make a blog of my own and include all the articles, charts, & stuff I find helpful for my own learning as well as my clients.

Most of the stuff I post is industry specific with maybe a few extra thoughts posted underneath. Just know that if you have any specific questions about the individual company profile or industry that concearns you, I will be happy to assist you in any way I can. So feel free to leave comments, ask questions, or add your own individual perspective. Just no flaming, ok?

Enjoy.

A.P.
andyp.allmedia@gmail.com