Economic
Empirical and theoretical
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Private sector involvement in the design, construction, and operation of capital goods has an extensive history. For example, the Perrier brothers were given a licence to supply water to Paris for 15 years in 1782 (a contract that was later rescinded by the Revolutionary government). Large public projects in the nineteenth century, such as the [...]
Venture Lease Pricing
What determines venture lease pricing and how does a prospective lessee get the best deal? First, make sure you are comfortable with the leasing company. This relationship is usually more important than transaction pricing. With the rapid rise in venture leasing over the past decade, a handful of national leasing companies now specialize in venture [...]
Venture Leasing
In 2003, venture capitalists and investors dispensed over $18 billion to promising young U.S. companies, according to VentureOne and Ernst & Young Quarterly Venture Capital Report. Less documented and reported is venture leasing’s activity and volume. This form of equipment financing contributes greatly to the growth of U.S. start-ups. Yearly, specialty leasing companies pour hundreds [...]
Small Business Enterprise
In signing the Small Business Jobs Act, President Barack Obama called small businesses “the anchors of our Main Streets.” The engine that drives our society down main street is enterprise. Free enterprise offers people the chance to live their dreams. It provides jobs for communities and helps solve problems. With some devotion, planning and preparation, [...]
Social Enterprise
Looking for opportunities to combine work with something that matters? Here’s how to start a social enterprise to work on issues facing society and make money along the way. A social enterprise is about real business, business with ethical integrity. In other words, a for-profit organization established to tackle social or environmental issues. Choose a [...]