Why is it so often the case that the same attention to detail is not afforded to how best to fund practice IT investment as choosing the right system itself? The consequences can be equally as costly in more ways than one.

Once the purchasing decision has been made, the crucial question is whether it is best to fund the new investment from existing cash reserves or borrow. If the latter is the case, the question naturally extends to what type of finance contract best suits cashflow needs and what the tax and capital allowances differences are.