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Asset Management February 18, 2013

Fannie and Freddie Seek More Aid Following Third-Quarter Losses

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) that insure about half of all new U.S. mortgages, have reported massive third-quarter losses — Freddie reported a $6 billion loss […]

Consumer Packaged Goods February 14, 2013

Valentine’s Day Shares the Love Across U.S. Industries

In order to fulfill such a large Valentine’s Day demand for the infamous heart-shaped box of chocolates and the classic long steam roses, manufacturers carefully orchestrate operations for […]

Uncategorized February 6, 2013

EquipNet Auctions Harnesses the Power of Networking

Simple at its core, networking allows professionals to expand their database of contacts, find opportunities, give and receive advice, and maximize their resources. This simple notion of meeting others for […]

Asset Management February 1, 2013

Maine Close to a Ban on BPA in Infant Formula Cans

A few years ago, BPA, which is a chemical commonly found in plastics, was discovered to be an endocrine disrupter. Once its health effects were discovered, BPA was quickly eliminated […]

Uncategorized January 31, 2013

Schedule of Upcoming Auctions

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Online MRO Auction Auction Date:February 7 at 9 AM ET Mechanical Spares and Maintenance, Repair & Operations Parts (MRO): Featuring Motors, Valves, Drives, Actuators & more from Merck […]

Services January 23, 2013

Covering Your Assets: Divorce Appraisals

A divorce is usually a very stressful and emotional time, and the consideration of who gets what is often the last thing on the minds of those going through it. […]

Asset Management January 22, 2013

U.S. Manufacturing is the Misunderstood Economic Powerhouse and on the Verge of “Something Big,” According to Brookings Institution Conference

The manufacturing industry has faced an uphill battle over the last 10 years, with six million jobs lost, damage by globalization and recession, and a widespread belief that it was […]

Asset Management January 18, 2013

Site Inventory Management Services

Have you ever wondered what EquipNet’s Site Inventory Management Services are or exactly how they work? Check out our infographic for more information.

Services January 16, 2013

Get More Than a Passing Glance from Lenders, Have Your Assets Appraised

Even in the tenuous economic environment we find ourselves today, banks are still lending, though obviously not the way they used to. Business loans are still available, but banks and […]

Services January 10, 2013

Adoption or Convergence of IFRS Likely in the U.S., but the IASB and Others Grow Impatient

According to research conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which surveyed nearly 500 U.S.-based investors, many expect the SEC will one day require reporting under International Financial […]

Services January 9, 2013

What If You Don’t Need a Certified Appraisal?

We’ve talked in the past about the importance of making sure that when you get a machinery or equipment appraisal, that it is a certified appraisal. A certified appraisal is […]

Services January 7, 2013

New York Real Estate Appraisers Still Digging Out After Year-End Selloff

For most, real estate appraisal is an up-and-down business, and demand depends on a great number of factors: time of year, up economy, down economy, unemployment, and so forth. Normally […]

Industrial January 4, 2013

Reducing the Amount of Plastics in the Ocean

It’s no secret that there’s a frightening amount of plastic in our oceans that affects the ocean environment and the lives of sea creatures and plants. A lot of this […]

Asset Management January 2, 2013

U.S. Manufacturing Predicted to be on the Upswing in 2013

In a recent series of articles, The Biggest Trends in Business for 2013, in Entrepreneur Magazine, one of the biggest trends predicted is that “Domestic Production Makes a Comeback.” The […]

Services December 31, 2012

EquipNet and Another Year Gone By

What a difference a year makes. At this time last year, EquipNet was in the final stages of bringing Present Value LLC into the fold. We were also in our […]

Services December 28, 2012

Insurable Value

For any business, it goes without saying that it’s important to carry various forms of insurance for things like property and equipment. Although an insurance company will establish its own […]

Services December 27, 2012

IASB Chairman Aims to Dispel Myths Surrounding IFRS

Those following the progress of the adoption of the International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) know that progress has been stalled for more […]

Asset Management December 20, 2012

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Asset Management December 18, 2012

Equipment Donations: Doing Well While Doing Good

Most R&D organizations are not set up to support donations of surplus equipment. People are busy and resources are scarce. It’s hard enough just to get permission and budget approval […]

Asset Management December 13, 2012

Selling Your Business Before the New Year

If you’re planning on selling your business sometime in the next few years, now might be the ideal time to do it. That is to say, right now. Why? Because […]