As businesses prepare to compete and grow in a new millennium, many are searching for proven new ways to address their equipment financing challenge. The old ways won't meet today and tomorrow's needs. The choice for many businesses is clear: equipment leasing.       Equipment Leasing Association research shows that eight out of 10 U.S. companies lease some or all of their equipment. Of all the ways to acquire equipment, leasing is the method most frequently used for all equipment types. In fact, almost any type of equipment can be leased - from fax machines and printing presses, to trucks and bulldozers.       Choosing to lease is a smart way to acquire equipment. There are three ways to acquire equipment — you can choose whichever way fits best with your company’s needs.        By signing the lease, the lessee assigns his or her purchase rights to the lessor, who already owns or who then buys the equipment as specified by the lessee. When the equipment is delivered, the lessee formally accepts it and makes sure it meets all specifications. The lessor pays for the equipment, and the lease takes effect. For more information please visit