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So...

You're gonna grow dope?

Did you know it's still technically illegal? 

Your friends probably think you're making money hand over fist...

Unless they also operate a marijuana business.

(Right?)

Lenders won't exactly line up to provide you with financing - but there are a few.

Be prepared for rates on the high side - costs rise with risk, and it's hard to think of a riskier business than growing weed.

P.S. We hear from lots of pre-revenue start-ups that have ridiculous assumptions in their business "plans" ...

....like their CO2 extractor is going to net $100,000 a month... 

...and then are surprised when the payments they are offered are higher than they had planned for. 

Let's have a sober discussion about what real costs are to lease equipment for your "legal" cannabis business. 

Note:

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Are you looking for equipment financing for your business?

Or for your customers?

Have you been told…

…that you should work with XYZ company …

…because they are a “direct lender?”

Why is it better to work with a direct lender?

So…

You’re running a successful business…

…there should be plenty of profit left over (for you to, like live on)…

…but somehow…

…loan payments are eating away all the profit.

(Sound familiar?)

Here are a few ways your small business can get out of debt:

(… or at least get some breathing room…)

Decking out an office…

… it’s amazing how fast it all adds up.

(Even if you’re buying “cheap” furniture…)

Right?

Should you pay cash?

Or… should you lease and/or finance equipment?

Check this out…

What do you do…

…if you need to finance equipment…

…but your credit is so bad it hurts a lender’s eyes?

Did you know…

… there are programs you can access for subprime truck leasing?

(And other types of equipment too…)

But… a warning…

You really, *really* need to be careful.

Check this out:

Have you Googled around for equipment financing?

Seen any jokers proclaiming themselves to be the “#1 Best Equipment Financing Company?”

Who proclaimed them that?

Was there a vote?

Already seems like a company to avoid, doesn’t it?

Let’s talk about how to find the best equipment financing company…

…for you.

So…

You’re trying to finance your first truck…

It’s a bitch, right?

And…

Finding the information you need to make a decision online?

Good luck with that.

I know what you’re thinking too…

“Are these guys going to screw me on the rates?”

Check this out…

Special Note: There are dozens of programs available for owner operators. Some may be a better fit for you than others. To learn about more programs than are covered in this article, click here.  

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Quick…

What’s the difference between…

… a lying scumbag finance company…

…and a bucket of spit?

That’s right…

The bucket.

Funny, right?

Wanna know what’s not so funny?

Lying to you about the rates.

Right?

Check this out…

Special Note: If you're in a hurry, and just want to speak to a live person (who will tell you the truth), you may skip all the reading and click here. 

So…

Looking online for how to finance a concrete or cement truck?

Yeah.

I know where you’ve been...

Almost like you’ve gotta take a shower now, right?

Ready for the truth yet?

Let’s show you some info you can actually use….

So…

Time to get another truck (or trailer).

Do you want to buy new…

Or just new to you?

It depends, right?

If you’re financing, will buying used mean higher rates?

(Probably)

Check this out…