Microsoft is planning to increase its loans to smaller businesses that are struggling to finance high-tech purchases.
The firm expects to ramp up loans to $1.25bn (£627m) in 2008, compared with $780m last year, which could serve as a significant sales initiative.
A Microsoft UK representative was unable to say how much would be available to domestic businesses, as the company is "being cautious" due to the uncertain economic climate.
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