Financing technology to grow your business in 2026
Author: Joe Ashley | Date published: January, 22, 2026, UK | Read est: 5 min read
In today’s fast paced business environment, technology plays a central role in driving productivity, collaboration and growth. From IT infrastructure and communications to end user devices, having the right tools in place enables businesses to operate efficiently and scale with confidence.
However, investing in technology can involve significant upfront costs. This is where equipment leasing can support a smarter approach to technology investment.
What is equipment leasing?
Equipment leasing is a flexible way for businesses to access the technology they need without paying the full cost upfront. Instead, costs are spread into fixed monthly payments over an agreed term. At the end of the lease, businesses may have the option to upgrade, return, or in some cases purchase the equipment.
For organisations investing in technology, leasing can help balance performance, flexibility and cash flow.
Why consider leasing as part of your technology strategy?
When aligned with a wider technology plan, equipment leasing can offer several advantages.
Leasing helps protect cash flow by avoiding large one off capital purchases. This allows businesses to invest more confidently in the technology that supports growth, while keeping funds available for other priorities.
It also supports regular technology refresh cycles. Technology evolves quickly, and outdated equipment can limit performance and security. Leasing makes it easier to keep systems current without repeated capital outlay.
Predictable monthly payments help with budgeting and forecasting, making technology costs easier to manage over time.
In many cases, leasing may also offer tax efficiencies, as payments can often be treated as a business expense. Professional advice should always be sought to understand how this applies to individual circumstances.
What types of technology can be leased?
Many business critical technologies can be leased, including laptops, desktops, servers and networking equipment, communications and collaboration tools, printers and office technology, as well as specialist or sector specific systems.
This makes leasing a flexible option for businesses modernising their IT estate or rolling out new solutions across teams.
How Focus Group helps businesses grow
Focus Group is a technology partner that helps businesses grow through secure, reliable and future ready technology solutions. We work with organisations to align technology investment with business goals, improving performance, resilience and scalability.
As part of this approach, some businesses choose to explore equipment leasing as a way to fund their technology investment. which provides an overview of how equipment leasing can be structured to support business needs.
Is equipment leasing right for your business?
Equipment leasing may be suitable if your business wants to modernise technology without large upfront costs, maintain predictable monthly spending, or refresh equipment regularly as your needs evolve. It should always be considered alongside other funding options to ensure it supports your long term objectives.
Let's connect. Let's grow.
Technology is a key enabler of business growth, but how you invest in it matters. Equipment leasing can provide a practical way to access the technology your business needs while maintaining flexibility and control.
At Focus Group, we help businesses make smarter technology decisions that support sustainable growth, performance and innovation.
Joe Ashley
Cloud & Cyber Services Director
Joe, with over 25 years of experience in IT, cloud and cybersecurity across both the public and private sector, has led major transformation projects and multi-disciplinary teams. Joe is passionate about delivering cloud-native, secure IT solutions that help customers run, secure and grow their businesses.
