Here are a few of the most basic kinds of credit and finance vehicles available to the solution provider channel and its customers. These are all available through distributors or other technology finance providers.
Credit Options for Channel Partners and Solution Providers - Software Leasing
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Software Leasing
This is similar to traditional technology leasing, although the term "leasing" in this case is a bit of a misnomer. That's because software consists of intellectual property and is licensed rather than sold as real property. Because software is not a physical asset that retains value and can be returned at the end of the "lease" period, the terms may be different and some non-technology-savvy lenders may not want to participate. Nonetheless, software financing is the fastest-growing form of technology financing, as software and services make up a greater part of technology deals today.
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