Business owners, at some point, will be faced with the decision whether to lease or buy their business equipment. Both leasing and buying provide different advantages and disadvantages, and depending on the circumstances one option may strongly outweigh the other. Here are the pros and cons to consider when weighing up your options: Buying: Buying business equipment is an attractive yet expensive option that may not be ideal for businesses with cash flow issues. Buying gives you ownership and control over an asset, so you can make any alterations and sell the asset when you are finished with it. Purchasing an asset may be ideal in circumstances where an asset does not incur any ongoing liabilities such as maintenance and insurance and will not lose too much of its resale value. There are also a range of financing options available..

