Oak Leasing, the equipment leasing specialists

Be prepared to show them your last 3 months bank statements, they can show how creditworthy you really are. With the evidence of savings, and other start-up funds, that demonstrates that you are aware of what is required to think like someone who knows how to run a business. It will give the underwriters that crucial word in you, confidence.

Get your business premises sorted out before you apply, then you can say how long the lease is on your premises, it helps the underwriters understand where you are heading in the medium term.

Choose your supplier well, remember the cheapest price is very rarely the best for you in the long run.

The last question is, do I need a business plan?  Well if you are looking for any amount up to say £30,000, perhaps not, but once you move to higher figures, the underwriters will expect you to have a well thought out plan which includes cash flows, SWOT analysis etc. Money spent here will pay dividends.

If this is prepared well, it can only reflect well on both you and your future business.

If you use the calculator at the top of the page, this will give you an indication of how much your equipment will cost per month. We think we have the some of the most competitive new start finance rates in the UK, that will help save you money from day one.

We were a start up over 29 years ago, so we know how you feel.