Rather than tying up capital in buying notebook computers, or taking a loan to finance the purchase, the SOHO business might want to look at renting or leasing computer equipment. In the short term (a year or less), renting is attractive, but for longer-term needs, leasing may be the way to go.

"If it appreciates, buy it; if it depreciates, lease it." ~ Attributed to J. Paul Getty III , American financier.

Advantages of Laptop Leasing

"Leasing offers several advantages, especially for cash-strapped small businesses," says James Martin writing on about dot com [cite]. Among the advantages he lists are the following: