What to Consider Before Buying Equipment from a Private Seller Before you invest in the necessary equipment for your business, exploring your options is always a good idea. Even for established companies, buying new isn’t always the most cost-effective solution. Pre-owned equipment can be just as reliable, at a fraction [...]
Tackle Fleet Management Head-On: Overcome the Biggest Challenges with Smart Solutions Fleet managers have been hit hard in the last year due to a variety of factors such as lower freight rates and higher gas prices. As your experienced equipment lender, we understand the challenges faced by the transportation and [...]
Drive Your Towing Business Forward: Proven Tips for Sustainable Growth Operating a towing business can be challenging. Calls come in at all hours of the day and night, customers aren’t always pleasant to deal with, and working in all weather, at all times of day and night, can lead to [...]
Make Depreciation Work for You: Key Insights for Equipment Owners As a business owner, depreciation is an important factor in your accounting process and equipment purchasing decisions. The rules for calculating depreciation and taking an allowance on your tax return are set by the IRS. We always recommend going to [...]
Your Roadmap to Smarter Purchases: How to Finance Used Equipment with Confidence Purchasing equipment for your business is a necessary investment in your success. However, there is a lot to consider before making a purchase decision. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about financing pre-owned [...]
Keep Business Blooming: Winter Work Ideas for Landscapers Depending on where you’re located, the winter months may bring a slowdown for your landscaping business. However, your work (and income) doesn’t have to stop altogether. Check out these 6 ideas for services you can offer over the winter to your regular [...]
Strengthen Your Financial Foundation: Tips for Managing Your Business Credit Score Does your business have a credit score? While not as widely known about as personal credit scores, a business score is an important and understated part of the commercial financing process. Access to credit can make or break the [...]
Power Up with Purpose: Financing Solutions for Eco-Friendly Equipment As you start planning your next investment in commercial equipment, consider upgrading your fleet and other equipment to be eco-friendly. Sustainable equipment isn’t just a way to show your corporate values; it can also bring cost savings and tax breaks. In [...]
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Why Updating Your Equipment Matters Equipment is what keeps your business running day after day. Do you know how close to obsolescence your company’s equipment is? If you don’t plan for upgrades and replacements before reaching obsolescence, you’re risking breakdowns, delays, and higher costs. Delaying [...]
Build Bigger, Smarter, Faster: Financing Solutions for Construction Businesses Construction has always been a tough, yet rewarding, industry to operate a business in. Some of the challenges faced by construction business owners include low profit margins, fluctuating cash flows, labor and material costs, and the stress of constantly bidding on [...]
Dave Cashmore joined Blue Bridge in early 2021 as a Credit Manager and swiftly advanced to his current role as Senior Director of Credit. Drawing on his extensive credit expertise and deep understanding of risk management, Dave leads the credit team in structuring, underwriting, and managing the company’s portfolio. He plays a key role in designing credit programs that support business growth while maintaining a strong and resilient portfolio. Dave works closely with both the portfolio and sales teams to ensure credit decisions align with Blue Bridge’s strategic objectives and risk appetite. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science and Mathematics from SUNY Albany.
Janessa Brown joined Blue Bridge in September 2021 as a documentation specialist. Her commitment to efficiency and operational excellence led to her promotion to Senior Director of Broker Originations. In her current role, Janessa leads the broker originations team, overseeing relationships with brokers nationwide, driving the growth of broker-driven business, and continuously optimizing processes to improve performance and enhance service for our customers and partners.