Outside of the workplace, when we generally want something, we go out and we just buy it and then it belongs to us. We do this kind of thing when it comes to getting a new car or a motorcycle and I suppose it makes sense in our general day-to-day living. We could rent the vehicle for the time that we need it, but for many people this is not an option because at the end of the day it doesn’t belong to you and you have just spent money on something that you will never own. From a business point of view however, it makes a lot more sense to hire the machinery that you need for the day for example, because you don’t want to be tying up all of your money in buying plant and machinery.
This is why many businesses take advantage of rental machinery (called เครื่องจักรให้เช่า in Thai) because they know and understand why it is a smart business thing to do. It is important to try to find something that can push you ahead of your closest competitors and to keep you there and so being able to hire the most up-to-date machinery that you know isn’t going to break down is one of the reasons why renting machinery makes so much sense. The following are just some of the other reasons why you need to rent equipment rather than purchase it outright.
- No maintenance required – When you rent a piece of machinery, the rental company expects you to take care of it whenever you can, but when it comes down to maintenance and taking care of it, it is their responsibility completely. They will make sure that the machinery gets regular service and that flew checks are made and that parts are provided when needed. This means that you get to avoid all of these headaches because it is now someone else’s responsibility.
- Preview before you buy – If you still think it would make a lot more sense to buy a particular piece of machinery then you can always rented out for the day or longer to see how it performs and to try to figure out if this is a good buy. By using the machinery, you get to learn about how it works and what it can be used for.
- Get the latest machinery – These rental firms usually sell off the older stock at the end of the business year and so there is a high likelihood that you will be getting a brand-new piece of machinery when you rent it out. This means that you get all of the latest technology and this can only have positive benefit for your business.
Being able to hire a piece of machinery allows you flexibility and you don’t have to commit yourself to any long-term investment.
