Nice one Robin!
Robin’s the chap to know at Smartfundit.com if you’re in the UK and hunting for technology financing (they do have a US service too). Just in case you haven’t come across Smartfundit before, here’s a primer:
Smartfundit.com is an independent marketplace that brings together technology buyers and sellers to trusted IT finance providers to deliver competitive terms for software and hardware leasing.
Simply choose the amount of IT finance you need plus the payment terms you’re looking for, and we’ll search thousands of computer leasing options to bring you the most competitive quote in seconds!
Leasing can be a total arse but the Smartfundit service looks like it takes away a lot of the pain so if you’re planning on making some sizable technology investments (as I know many SMS Text News readers, particularly in startup mode are) it might be worth checking them out first.
Another great option in the US for technology financing, http://www.crestcapital.com/software_financing both hardware and software leases and loans are available.
Duke: I think Crest Capital would benefit by participating in the Smartfundit.com marketplace and joining the funding panel. I can be reached on 415-848-3017 Pacific Business Hours if interested?
Steve Smith
SVP, US Funding Relations
ssmith@smartfundit.com