The Elephant in the Blog

Getting More Out Of What You’ve Already Got

Let’s face it, creating new content is expensive and time-consuming. Sure it is super fun but it can be a big time-suck and tank our bank accounts if we aren’t careful. Read more

Published in Biz Operations, Grow Grow Grow.

Five Characteristics of Successful Event Rental Business Owners

I’ve met with hundreds of event rental pros in my nearly two decades in this industry. I’ve seen incredibly creative and talented people rise and fall more times than I can count. Read more

Published in Grow Grow Grow.

When Did This Get So Hard?

I wonder what parts of your rental business need some air too? Are there areas where you’re struggling and straining? Where things seem harder than they used to be? What once was fun and easy has over time become dreadful or overwhelming? Read more

Published in Biz Operations.

Preparing Your Event Rental Business for Holiday Bookings

Most corporate event rental business will not come from you knocking on the door of the end client themselves but through referrals. They hire based on recommendations from other vendors who get hired before you (venues, caterers, florists, photographers, deejays, etc.). This is where your network becomes so important. Read more

Published in Grow Grow Grow.

The Most Profitable Inventory for Boutique Rental Businesses in 2022

Want to know what to buy to raise your bottom line? We scoured the data and share the top performers for boutique event rental businesses. Read more

Published in Biz Operations, Grow Grow Grow.

Your Salespeople Should Not Be Doing Customer Service

In your event rental business, there are many roles to play and two key ones are Sales and Customer Service. They should never be done by the same person (even if you’re a one-woman-show!). Read more

Published in Biz Operations.

Increase Your Average Event Rental Order Size with Suggestive Selling Techniques

Selling doesn’t have to feel sleazy or awkward. Event rental pros can increase their average order size just by demonstrating their expertise. Read more

Published in Grow Grow Grow.

How to Buy or Sell An Event Rental Business

Thinking about buying or selling an event rental business? You’ve come to the right place! Read more

Published in Biz Operations, The Money.

Set Yourself Apart With Invoice Styles

Your invoices don't have to be boring. Let's find a style that makes your brand shine! Read more

Published in Biz Operations.

How to Use Quickbooks Alongside RW Elephant

Here at RW, we love to help make managing your Inventory & Orders a breeze. We've found that Quickbooks is a great tool to use alongside your Invoices in RW to manage your bookkeeping. Read more

Published in Biz Operations.