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A stack of accounting books. One book's spine is green and says "Lease Accounting."

July 6, 2022

Lease Accounting in the Biotech Industry

Equipment leasing isn’t widely practiced in biotechnology and the life sciences. In fact, this type of financing has historically been overlooked by scientists and entrepreneurs in the sector. In the ...

A lab beaker with liquid inside and straws inserted. The liquid is being slowly drank.

July 2, 2022

What Is Cash Runway? Definition, Significance, & Calculation

Extending Your Cash Runway in a Downturn Is Essential Cash runway is the number of months you have until your company runs out of cash. More technically, it refers to the amount of time a company has ...

Equipment leasing vs. financing, illustrated as a calendar

July 1, 2022

Equipment Leasing vs. Financing: What's the Difference?

What is equipment leasing, how does it compare to equipment financing, and which option is better? Learn the basics of equipment leasing and financing.

Two flowers being compared. It represents the comparison of operating leases vs. capital leases.

June 29, 2022

Operating Lease vs. Capital Lease: Differences & Comparison

Equipment leasing involves multiple types of leases, but the two primary classifications include operating leases and capital leases. As you learn more about your equipment leasing and financing optio...

A microscope is being used to inspect a slide of coins. Represents the benefits of an Operating Lease.

June 29, 2022

What Is an Operating Lease? Definition & Characteristics

Operating Lease Definition & Characteristics With the rising costs of scientific technology, it can be challenging for labs to purchase new equipment using cash. To make matters worse, budgets hav...

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June 7, 2022

DCVC: Investment Firm Applying Deep Tech

DCVC is a venture capital firm that works with entrepreneurs solving trillion-dollar problems using Deep Tech. Today, the world faces hundreds of challenges ranging from unsustainable global man...

Two lightbulbs side by side. One is different than the other. It represents short-term vs. long-term rentals.

May 25, 2022

Short-term vs. Long-term Lab Equipment Rentals

How Do Short-Term & Long-Term Equipment Rentals Compare? Short-term rentals typically last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to several months. They rarely go beyond a year. Short-term renta...

An old statue being scrubbed clean so it looks new. Represents equipment refurbishment.

May 25, 2022

Sourcing Refurbished Lab Equipment: Considerations & Comparisons

Depending on the industry, new equipment is often essential to a company’s success and growth. However, not all businesses always have the extra cash on hand to cover daily operational costs and purchasing can pose a challenge.

Comparison of buying vs. leasing: two unique lighthouses on the shore

May 25, 2022

Buying Used Lab Equipment vs. Leasing

Beakers aren’t too expensive. Neither are bunsen burners or protective eyewear. But specialized lab equipment used for research? Extremely expensive. When buying a new piece of equipment isnR...

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Buying & Selling Used Lab Equipment with ALT

American Laboratory Trading: Used Lab Equipment Starting a life sciences or biotechnology lab requires using your money wisely. From hiring staff with expertise in your scientific area of focus ...

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