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 [...]
Serve Up Success: How Equipment Financing Can Help Your Restaurant Thrive If you’re in a position to expand your restaurant business, congratulations! In a very competitive industry, you’ve managed not just to survive but also to thrive. Now you’re ready to grow your operation with new services, merchandise, or an [...]
Rethink Your Funding Strategy: Why the Right Lending Partner Matters When it comes to getting an equipment loan for your business, you have a variety of options. In addition to the traditional banks you may already be aware of, online and other alternative lenders exist to specialize in certain types [...]
Grow Your Fleet with Confidence: What to Know Before Adding a New Unit As a business owner or operations manager, you’ve reached the point where you need to expand your commercial fleet. Adding trucks, vans, or more specialized vehicles to your fleet can bring a variety of benefits to your [...]
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.