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November 1, 2022

What Is Molecular Biology? History, Core Concepts, & Applications

Molecular biology is the branch of biology dealing with the molecular basis of all living things—the study of macromolecules, such as proteins and DNA, and the mechanisms behind the way they interact ...

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October 25, 2022

Why Equipment Service Coverage Matters

No matter how you make the purchase, whether its with cash, a loan, or a lease, both general and specialized lab equipment can be expensive. But costs don’t stop at your initial purchase. As you use t...

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August 30, 2022

What Is the Underwriting Process for Equipment Leasing?

When you want to lease, you will need to go through several steps to acquire new equipment, including equipment selection, obtaining a manufacturer quote, finalizing the lease agreement, and submittin...

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August 30, 2022

Types of Equipment Leases: Definitions & Characteristics

Equipment financing can be an excellent option for business owners who need expensive equipment to improve or expand their operations. For scientists, this means getting specialized or updated equipme...

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August 30, 2022

How Much Does Lab Space Cost & Why?

Whether it’s a single bench in an incubator or a dedicated facility, life sciences companies often pay a lot of money to buy or lease lab space. A lab bench can cost thousands of dollars per month to ...

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August 26, 2022

Equipment Lease Agreements: Rates, Terms & Conditions

Science and technology feed off one another. As scientific techniques are tweaked and improved, new technology is introduced to reflect those advances, resulting in a variety of new equipment types. W...

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August 2, 2022

Equipment Leasing Glossary: Terminology & Definitions

Leasing can often seem like a different language. When working with a leasing company, equipment distributor, or manufacturer, you may encounter terminology (terms, concepts, acronyms, and phrases tha...

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Leasing vs. Buying Lab Equipment: Benefits & Drawbacks

Deciding whether to lease or buy equipment is a topic of ongoing debate, especially for companies in capital-intensive industries. CEOs, CFOs, managers, and anyone deciding to procure new machinery wi...

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July 21, 2022

Dispelling 8 Myths About Equipment Leasing

According to the Equipment Leasing and Financing Association (ELFA), almost 8 out of 10 companies in the United States rely on some form of financing to acquire equipment, including equipment loans, l...

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July 7, 2022

What Is a Sale-Leaseback? Definition, Benefits, & FAQs

What's a sale-leaseback, or SLB? An SLB is a transaction where the owner of an asset sells their property to another party but retains the ability to use that asset by leasing it back.

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