It is always been a debate to either purchase the needed business systems or to lease them. In simple words it depends on your requirements and your resources. Here are some useful suggestions when you are in dilemma.

• First ever concern is cash – If the equipment is too costly to buy, then leasing is more preferably option. If the equipment cost less or you have enough money in hand then purchasing the equipment is better.
• Equipment leasing is also the preferable option at business startups as you need money for too many other things, and also you are not sure about the success of your business.
• Equipment purchasing is better option when you need the equipment for frequent (regular) long-term use.
• Equipment purchasing is also preferable when there is not much update and maintenance requirement.
• Equipment leasing is not at all a preferred option when the monthly charges are too high and the contracts have complex rules.
• Equipment leasing is also not good with old less functional equipments.
• One other thing to be considered is your workforce. Leasing is better option with less experienced/learned workforce.