WLN Articles

WLN Featured Articles

Why Web 2.0 Isn’t Working
By CHP Consulting
posted: May 11th, 2012

How to make the best user interface choices in web asset finance systems

‘Web 2.0’ is starting to sound old hat. It was fabled as a major evolutionary shift in the role of the internet, from a relatively static information source to a dynamic and collaborative environment. In the public sphere, it heralded the arrival of the blogging phenomenon and the proliferation of website ‘platforms’ such as Wikipedia, Facebook and Twitter. The technological advances that accompanied this change have also allowed . . . read more

Jared Belnap, President, Mazuma Capital
By Abigail Sutton, Editor
posted: Apr 6th, 2012

During his tenure in the leasing industry Jared Belnap has personally closed over $150 million in lease transactions and has garnered extensive experience in credit, syndication, sales, legal, documentation, and executive management. Belnap helped create Mazuma. First, as a co-founder and private investor, then, serving as vice president of sales/corporate secretary through December 2007 and in his current position, as president since January 2008. His performance and experience have been invaluable in the formation and implementation of Mazuma’s infrastructure, website . . . read more

Recent Articles

Equipment Leasing in Latin America Poised for Growth
Mar 21st, 2012

In 2012, Latin America’s overall economy is expected to grow, on average, between 3 and 4 percent. All countries of the region, with the sole exception of Venezuela, forecast sustained growth. These expectations are encouraging for the equipment leasing and financing industry. Based on relevant information gathered by The Alta Group Latin American Region, LLC, equipment leasing and financing in Latin America appears to be catching up from a relative decline in 2010. The year 2012, like 2011, should be . . . read more

IT Systems’ Role in the New Commercial Financing Competitive Marketplace
Mar 7th, 2012

The New Financial Competitive Environment

The financial strain placed on the overall economy has increased pressure on financing companies to find more efficient ways of processing their business while maintaining a high level of support for their partners and customers alike.  Governmental oversight has only added to the pressure businesses face today.  Competition has increased which has led to the commoditization of standard lease / loan product offerings thus lowering profit margins.  Companies need to evaluate technology as a means to . . . read more

Google News Alerts – A Free Tool to Help Your Business
Feb 13th, 2012

Is it in our power to dictate how 2012 will unfold?  What can be done to align our projections, forecasts, expectations, wishes, dreams or prayers for record volume in 2012 with actual results at year end?  Some might argue that this isn’t realistic and Brad is talking crazy again.  However, there are always new tools or resources that can be implemented to help us lead the charge.  Success in the current economic environment will only come to those that help . . . read more