Choosing Between Equipment Investments and Working Capital For small to mid-sized businesses, the holiday season can make or break the year. Fourth-quarter sales often account for a large share of annual revenue. With supply chain delays, busy vendors, and delivery windows narrowing, fall is a crucial time to plan your [...]
Unlock Fall’s Hidden Advantage: Strategic Equipment Financing Before Deadlines Hit For contractors across construction, paving, and infrastructure, from Texas to the Midwest, and from Florida to the Northeast, Autumn isn’t the wind-down of summer; it’s the ramp-up to fall’s busiest stretch. Project timelines are firming up. Bid deadlines are landing. [...]
How Contractors Can Scale Infrastructure Projects in 2025 America is in the middle of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure expansion. Roads, bridges, and transit systems across the country are getting much-needed upgrades, thanks in large part to federal and state investment. For business owners like you, that can mean real opportunities. The [...]
Credit Score Holding You Back? You’re Not Alone A low business credit score can quietly limit your company’s growth. From denied financing applications to less favorable vendor terms and higher interest rates, poor credit can make even the most promising opportunities harder to reach. Fortunately, business credit repair is not [...]
See Beyond the Price Tag: What Equipment Really Costs You Over Time When your business needs new equipment, it’s easy to focus on the sticker price. But a more important question is: What’s the true cost over time? And beyond that, what will this equipment allow your business to do? [...]
Unlock Growth: Expert Strategies to Scale Your Construction Business The U.S. construction industry is booming, with commercial construction spending reaching a record $2.17 trillion in 2024. Major projects—like data centers and manufacturing facilities—are fueling this growth. If you’re looking to expand your business, now is the time. But growth isn’t [...]
When to Upgrade: Signs It’s Time for a New Excavator Excavators are the backbone of many construction projects, offering unmatched digging power, precision, and versatility. Upgrading to the latest models ensures your equipment remains efficient, reliable, and competitive in an ever-evolving industry. This article highlights five key types of excavators, [...]
Build More with the Right Financing Partner by Your Side Whether you sell cutting-edge medical devices or heavy construction machinery, one challenge remains the same: Customers want your equipment, but cost concerns often slow down or stall the sale. That’s why more equipment dealers are turning to independent lenders, offering [...]
Is It Time to Replace Your Skid Steer? Here’s How to Know Whether you’re working on a construction site, logging deep in the forest, or moving heavy materials, skid steers are likely the versatile workhorses driving your operations. Upgrading to the latest models enhances efficiency, reduces downtime, and keeps you [...]
Fuel Growth or Gear Up: What’s the Best Use of Your Financing Options? For many businesses, maintaining competitiveness and continuing to grow require continuing investment into new equipment and technologies. Acquiring these often requires money beyond what a business has on hand. Nearly 8 out of 10 businesses use some [...]
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.