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I once was a band roadie working for a number of bands, and for those who don't know what this is - I will explain further. The roadie does all the hard grafting, from heavy lifting to assembly of the equipment for the whole show. You arrive at the concert like any other fan, enjoy the group and the effects like the lighting and sound. But who really gives a monkeys for those who have slaved away to assemble and trasport the band's equipment?

Some see it as a glamorous job, obviously because you get to meet the band members, and at the start it is pretty cool. But having after three or four months on the road at a time, they soon become just ‘normal’ people.

If you are lucky enough to be employed by well-known musicians, you are likely to be working with some of the best equipment that money can buy, and methods of transportation. Small van transport is over, the big time means heavily articulated lorries and columns of juggernauts. You could look at it as if it were a mark of the band's success.

In the old days someone would own an old Transit van, more than likely the driver would be a mate of one of the musicians. That is exactly how it started for me, back in the late sixties. I owned a Commer van once in the sixies, until the arrival of the Ford Transit in the early part of the nineteen seventies. From that point onwards, I never considered another brand – it has been Fords forever! In those days van leasing did not exist to the extent that it does today. Any way we would not have been able to afford it had we wanted it.

If leasing products had been available, I would have been looking at medium or small van leasing or pick up truck leasing, which has bundles of style and fun.

One of the most challenging decisions for a business is how to select good quality and reliable vans for your business.

Have you thought about getting van leasing? Van leasing is an excellent alternative to purchasing vehicles straight up for your business. It gives your business the option of paying back the full amount over time thus saving you a lot of money. You can pick up some fantastic bargains with these vehicles and I would highly recommend it for any start up business that wants to make a good impression quickly. Small van leasing can cost from anything as low as £150 a month which is a fantastic opportunity for a business which does have the collateral straight away to buy brand new vehicles. Many companies specialise in medium van leasing and pickup truck leasing so any business can really get the most out of this. Some of the best vans out there would include the VW Transporter and the Renault Trafic which are two of the biggest and best vans on the market. On average a brand new Ranult Trafic van would go for £17,000 which could be a staggering dent into any company which are just starting up. Instead of this huge payment for a vehicle you could start by paying as little as £150 a month to get the same thing. This would then give your business a chance to grow at a more steady pace with not having loads and loads of outgoings.

To me it makes brilliant sense to get a contract van rather than making a straight purchase. Also, you get a warranty for the entire duration of your vehicle contract and some deals also give you free MOTs as well! What could be better? There are so many different vans out there to choose from and I would encourage eople to go and have a good look around before they put any money down.