Although technology spending is on the rise according to studies, there’s no reason why you haven’t heard the industry collectively sigh in relief. Although many budgets allow for the purchase enterprise software, hardware, and peripherals once more, it’s clear that today’s buyers are smarter, more selective, and more savvy than ever before.
Even though the purse strings are tighter, there is still fierce competition. It is no longer enough just to offer a solution that meets potential customers’ needs or to charge the lowest price. Smart vendors are always looking for ways to keep up with the competition.
Software development companies overlook an easy way to increase sales. Customers can buy software easier.
Software vendors are increasingly looking for ways to offer customized financing that offers no-hassle financing options for their clients. Your customers will be able to benefit from financing, which can make it easier to purchase technology.
100 percent financing — Many finance firms offer 100% financing for software and maintenance contracts. There is no down payment. Customers don’t need to pay a down payment and can buy software or maintenance contracts immediately. This allows them to make the purchase without waiting for it to happen. Customers can also invest more capital into revenue-generating activities.
Software financing can help customers manage cash flow better. They can save capital to reinvest in their business, and they can also improve budget accuracy by making fixed monthly payments. Customers can also finance software to allow them to access multiple-year budgets. They pay for the software’s benefit over its life.
Flexible payment structures – Customers can optimize their project budgets by taking advantage flexible payment structures that are available through financing. This will maximize the return on investment. Software financing allows customers to increase their payments in order to match the revenue generated by a new technology project.
Although financing is a clear benefit for the buyer, a well-planned program can provide even greater benefits for software developers, distributors, and resellers.
Improved Customers Relations
Finance packages can increase the customer’s buying power, give them greater flexibility, and provide convenience. They are also more satisfied because they can leverage their budget to purchase the complete technology solution, which could include software, hardware and support. This is in addition to the pieces that they could buy.