I am a believer in having a large well equipped tool box and when I meet a prospect I ask myself what is the best tool to use in this deal.

I've never mentioned this stuff before, never had the right question, but newbies need more confidence and simply be better equipped to go ask for money.....or better yet, present lending opportunities.

They will either charge you up front for the equipment or they will ask you to pay monthly for it under a five year contract.

I'm sure this education will equip my son with the knowledge to help the business grow larger than I can take it alone.I appreciate both of your inputs. 

It is a retail business that does walk in and delivery of equipment and supplies.

I would need to spend about $800 total for the equipment and installation of a dryer vent. 

Also the rent keeps rising year over year and equipment ages so you have to plan for a re-imaging and big cost expense.

If there is genuine interest (dollar signs will replace the pupils) then proceed to ask if they know of any Investors who may want to participate.

The cost of equipment is what it is and won't vary much from manufacturer to manufacturer but it's everything else that goes into the job that drives up cost.

Look at the rates on equipment leasing.