International. Almo Professional A/V kicks off 2020 with its new service offering, Almo AV-As-A-Service (AVaas) Financial Solutions. Through Almo Pro A/V's support in the form of flexible and competitive leasing and financial options, reseller partners now have a more competitive advantage so they can pursue larger long-term installation opportunities and provide customers with the latest technology for job site labor services and recycling/replacement options.
According to the Leasing and Financing Survey, Technology Migrations and Economics, IDC, 78.8 percent of respondents say the availability of financing affects the decision of where to buy.
Sam Taylor, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Almo Professional A/V explained, "Integrators and resellers sometimes need flexible options to fund larger projects and grow their businesses. At the same time, their customers don't want to buy hardware that becomes obsolete within a few years."
He continued, "Through our new AVaas offering, the biggest benefit to the distributor is managed cash flow and the ability to receive payments versus offering the end user a monthly payment. This financing allows our partners to close deals, accelerate purchasing decisions, improve time replacement cycles and much more. When the end user customer uses AVaas, they can apply operating funds instead of capital expenditures. Since they no longer own the hardware, they can easily replace it when the technology changes."
Taylor added that when it comes time for the technology upgrade, the dealer who performed the original installation is in a perfect position to win that business again. Almo AVaas Financial Solutions also enables partners to offer end users rental options with option to purchase, recycle and dispose of equipment.
- Financial Solutions from Almo AVaas
Through this new service, Almo partners can now:
Manage cash flow: Ensure the payment schedule matches the benefits that technology provides to the organization
Combine the total solution: hardware, software, support and services can be combined into a convenient monthly payment for the end user
Avoid technology obsolescence: Upgrade new technology that adapts to future business needs and avoids costly support renewals
Conserve capital: Use cash for other strategic, better-return investments
Increase purchasing power: through the financing option, the necessary solution is provided despite budgetary constraints
Track and manage assets: Asset management system tracks assets, leases, and maintenance contracts
Customize to needs: Traditional and customized financing solutions available to meet specific project requirements.
