Computer Leasing for SME’s

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Here at WestWon, we are experts in providing small businesses with leasing options on all IT equipment including computers. Just like any other business, WestWon has experienced first hand what a simple investment can sometimes turn into. A few years ago, we went through the process of upgrading a number of computers. It was a project that we thought was going to be really simple and cheap.

However…

We started off by speaking to a few computer suppliers and working out what computer manufacturer we should go with. Eventually, quotes began to come in and it came to our attention that it was not going to be as cheap as we thought. Our £400 budget per device had doubled to £800. To make matters worse, we were looking to buy new computers for our operations team, which meant we had to update our marketing personnel. What was going to be a simple and cheap solution started to look to be a £10,000 plus investment!

Furthermore, other employees started to mention that their two-year-old Lenovo laptop were slowing down too. The word went around one of our other offices at the time, meaning we were starting to realise it was going to be a complete IT refresh. After all this, we were looking at a £20,000 investment!

SME’s replacing one computer at a time or a complete IT refresh

Our situation is the same as many SME’s in the UK. What starts off as a modest IT replacement program turns out to be a complete refresh. Our key question at the time was, do we replace a couple of computers every month or just do them all at the same time?

Clearly there are benefits to both options. If you have limited internal IT resources, changing a few every month makes sense. Also, if you’re paying cash, it’s easy to cash flow this out of existing finance. However, it’s often cheaper for an IT company to change all their computers and laptops at the same time. It also stops all issues regarding who gets upgraded first!

One of the key challenges a small business has with regards to buying new computers is how to pay for them. This is where leasing should be at the forefront of your mind, and where WestWon can help.

Leasing enables you to own the equipment without any large initial outlay

We can organise a computer lease for your business. It’s a very quick and simple process as seen below…

  1. You choose the computer manufacture and model
  2. You ask your supplier for a quotation giving the capital cost
  3. We will then provide you with a free no obligation leasing quote
  4. Give us a call when you are ready to proceed
  5. We look to obtain a credit acceptance within the first 24 hours
  6. The agreement is then emailed to you. You can sign and return it to us
  7. Your equipment is ordered and then delivered
  8. Only once you have confirmed the delivery will the monthly payments start

Contact Us

If you would like any more information on computer leasing for SME’s, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Either give us a call on 01494 611 456 or alternatively email us on [email protected]. You can also see more over on our LinkedIn page.

Computer Equipment Leasing – your questions answered!

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A large number of businesses in the UK are now considering leasing their computer equipment. Several of the benefits include helping your business’ cash flow, planning budgets and being able to afford the latest technology. This is also important for new start-up businesses who are looking to minimise costs and spare their budget. However, even bigger businesses such as schools, hospitals or other workplaces need computer equipment. So what better option is there than to lease!

Here at WestWon, we are experts in providing finance and leasing options within the IT and computer equipment sector. We work together with some key suppliers and manufacturers in the industry. So you know you are being offered the best of the best when we recommend a company to a client! WestWon can also provide the most competitive prices, leading to our view that giving cheap lease rates ensures we do more business together in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can a lease for computers be arranged?

Applications can be accepted within a few hours. This means that once the documents have been signed, your computer equipment is delivered. The agreement is then activated within 2 working days. In this instance, we aim to get this done as soon as possible.

At the end of the lease can I decide to keep the equipment?

In short, yes, you have the option to pay for and own the equipment at the end of the lease. However, you are also given the option to continue leasing from us as well as return the equipment back to us. WestWon provide all these options to keep you, our customers, happy!

Can WestWon recommend a supplier or manufacturer from the sector?

Yes, we work alongside several providers and producers of computer equipment. Therefore, we would be happy to assist. At the same time, we are more than happy to work with a supplier or manufacturer of your choice.

More information

At WestWon, it is imperative that we offer high quality customer service. This is why you can easily lease or finance computer equipment for your business. This includes installation and setup. Nowadays, computer and IT equipment is becoming more and more used, as well as ever-changing. This is why leasing is so important. We can deliver your equipment smoothly and efficiently. There is a high probability that here at WestWon we will be able to provide you with what you are looking for. This can be in terms of our large range of funders and IT equipment finance.

Contact Us

To view other assets we finance then please click here. We have been authorised and are fully licensed by the FCA. Alternatively, to get in touch with a member of our team, please call 01494 611 456 or email us [email protected].

WestWon Relaunch Systems Finance Division

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We are delighted to announce the relaunch of our WestWon Systems Finance division.

From the outset, WestWon and our previous company, Wyse Leasing, has always been focused on options including financing technology, computer hardware and associated IT equipment. Wyse Leasing grew to be one of the largest IT finance brokers in the UK before being sold to IT funder CHG Meridian in 2009. WestWon have been financing technology ever since, including acquiring the business Technology Leasing Limited in 2020.

Hear from the CEO himself

Talking about the significant changes over the last ten years, WestWon CEO Jeremy Hall explains:

“Years ago, there where tens if not hundreds of PC manufacturers, names such as Time, Evesham, Mesh, Elonex, Gateway and Mustard to name but a few. You then have the bigger companies such as IBM, Dell and HP. Many of these smaller manufacturers have since disappeared, just leaving the big brands.

The route to market has also seen significant changes. We used to have access to a list of 20,000 UK IT suppliers that would sell and install IT equipment. Nowadays, many companies buy their IT kit direct from the manufacturer. Similarly they can buy it via a large reseller such as Softcat or Bytes or even PC World.

Even with all these changes, there is still a massive requirement for IT and software finance in the UK. We saw this in our analysis of last year, many of our biggest leasing deals were for IT and software. Our Systems Finance division will focus on developing existing relationships with our Technology suppliers, offering the most efficient and easy to use processes in the broker market. We’ll be looking to then roll this out to new suppliers who don’t yet have a relationship with WestWon.”

More information on our WestWon Systems Finance division will be released soon. For any queries please give a member of the team a call on 01494 611 456 or email [email protected].

Microsoft Windows 7 Support Ends!

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Microsoft Windows 7 Support Ends! Microsoft have recently announced that they will no longer be providing any product support for Windows 7. They want to invest more time in new technology and opportunities. Windows 7 has been running since 22nd October 2009 and have committed 10 years of support. The official end of support is […]

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Leasing IT, Computers, Hardware and Software Makes Business Sense…

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Whether you are a new start business or a long established company, leasing IT technology such as computers, tablets, servers and telecoms makes perfect business sense. First and foremost, it allows you to acquire the technology you need when you need it – without tying up capital or existing lines of credit. And  it also safeguards against future obsolescence – a major issue for IT and computing equipment. New equipment can become out-of-date very quickly and leasing you IT equipment, software and services makes life much easier when it comes to acquiring new and improved models and upgrades.

Key Benefits of IT Leasing

WestWon provides finance for hardware leasing, software leasing, infrastructure leasing, telephony leasing and services leasing, allowing your business to:

  • Stay up-to-date – Given the rapid pace of technology change it clearly makes sense to lease rather than buy depreciating IT assets so you can upgrade easily in the future.
  • Keep your cash flowing – You have immediate access to the latest resources without having to tie up large sums of capital, while spreading the cost of your investment over the useful life of your equipment.
  • No crossed lines – Lease rental agreements do not impact your other borrowing options or lines of credit.
  • Multiple items, one agreement – Effective IT is about so much more than just hardware. You can easily include items such as software, networking and support under one monthly payment for simpler budgeting.
  • Check out the pros and cons of leasing v buying – WestWon offers a state-of-the-art online quotations system, providing instant quotations and highly competitive rates. There is no easier way to assess your options.

To find out more about leasing for all your technology needs, contact the WestWon IT experts on Tel: 01494 611 456 or email [email protected] for an instant quote and best leasing rates. You can also download the WestWon Asset Finance  for IT Equipment and Projects Leasing Fact Sheet from our Leasing Fact Sheet Page. Or produce an instant quote with our online calculator now.

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