Blog articles matching the “Biz Operations” category.
There are a million places to begin when it comes to starting a successful event rental business. I have quite a few opinions on the subject but I wanted to share three initial steps to focus on. Read more
We recently put together some like-minded specialty event rental pros (who also happen to be RW Elephant loyalists) for a weekly mastermind video call. We met each week for six weeks straight and dove into a new topic each time. We hashed out what’s working and what’s not in their specialty event rental businesses. We talked logistics, sales, employees, marketing… you name it! What an exciting experience it was to hear the triumphs and challenges that they each faced, the ideas and encouragement they brought to one another, and the enthusiastic results of this new community. Read more
Damages are a reality in every event rental business. You should certainly have a Loss Prevention Plan in place so your staff knows how to properly handle your pieces. Your Damage Policy should tell your clients exactly what to expect if pieces are damaged or disappear at their events. But regardless of perfect planning, accidents happen. Read more
Be Sage Conference was action packed, full of amazing content, a stellar educational experience, overflowing with collaboration and community. At the end of the conference, I left with a giddy business “I can conquer the world” high. Read more
But not everyone's brain works that way. In fact, most people in the event industry tend to be more creative than number-crunchy. But that's what made her Be Sage Conference break-out session on cash flow so helpful— she brought her strengths to a room full of people who don't get excited about spreadsheets. Read more
In this social media-saturated age, it is refreshing to be present with lovely people, isn’t it? People who are passionate about what they do AND want to get better at it— that’s golden. Add the desire to connect and collaborate and you’re off to the races! Read more
I recently had the pleasure of sponsoring Be Sage Conference in Dallas. What a delight! Great education. Fantastic community of event professionals. Meaningful experiences. You can't ask for more! Read more
We all want to work smarter rather than harder, right? We've put together a Guide to 10 Top Tech Tools for Event Rental Pros. This collection of websites, software and apps will save you time and help you make more money. Read more
A funny thing happens when you start your own rental business—you create something out of nothing. Read more
Now that you’ve defined your Story, the next ingredient in the Recipe for your Successful Event Rental Business is your Inventory Collection. Read more