The technological landscape is changing at a rocket pace. New updates and improved versions are constantly being released, and it is nearly impossible to keep up if you want to stay on top of developments and always have the latest and best. Anders Thorup realized this after four years as a business owner.
“It became pretty clear to me that I needed to find something more tangible than the setup we had before, as it was expensive and cumbersome. Now, I have the ability to switch out equipment whenever I want, and that’s really important to me,” says Anders Thorup.
Anders Thorup highlights flexibility as one of the main reasons he was initially excited about Flexbuy. As the CEO of introDus explains, he can easily return the equipment if the company hits a slow period. It’s also easy to combine with additional items, such as a headset or a mouse, if an employee needs more than just a computer.
“As a small startup like us, there’s also something called cash flow. When you’ve closed a round, it’s fine to go out and spend 200,000 kroner on computers, but it’s much more enjoyable to know exactly what you’re getting, and to be able to scale up and down,” explains Anders Thorup.
Now, introDus no longer has outdated computers collecting dust. As a business owner, it’s easy to be tempted to buy many computers of the same model because a large volume discount can be appealing. However, you avoid this if you lease your IT equipment through Flexbuy.
“My employees have the option to choose their own hardware. So, we really don’t care if the depreciation value is lower on an Apple compared to a Windows machine. We can just ask our employees, ‘What would you like to work from?’ It also boosts employee happiness when they can influence their equipment package,” says Anders Thorup.
Therefore, he would recommend leasing equipment to other business owners as well. At the same time, he acknowledges that the needs of others may not be exactly the same as introDus’s.
“Every business has its own needs, and if you keep the same computer for many years, it might not make much sense. But if you need a flexible solution that doesn’t cost you much, and if you want the latest equipment, I would definitely recommend considering a leasing model.”
