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William G. Sutton

William G. Sutton, CAE, is the president and chief executive officer of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, 1825 K Street NW #900, Washington, DC 20006, 202-238-3400, www.ELFAonline.org. ELFA is a trade association that has represented the $903 billion equipment finance sector, including financial services companies and manufacturers engaged in financing capital goods, for more than 50 years. 

Articles by William G. Sutton

Fair Market Value or $1 Buyout Lease?

For small to mid-sized job shops that are looking to acquire equipment, financing provides a way for them to preserve their capital, in addition to numerous other benefits. Here are five questions they must answer to determine the appropriate leasing option for their operation. 

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