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Tie new equipment purchases to short-term debt

Long-lived assets are just that, acquired to last three or more years. Therefore, it generally makes sound business sense to obtain short-term bank debt financing that mirrors the intended useful life of the asset acquired rather than pay cash or use credit cards. Computer Equipment = 3 years. Office Equipment = 5 years. Furniture = 7 years.

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