Blog articles matching the “Event rental business” tag.
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
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
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
Thinking about buying or selling an event rental business? You’ve come to the right place! Read more
Your invoices don't have to be boring. Let's find a style that makes your brand shine! Read more
The number one area we see event rental business lose money is in deliveries. Setting the right delivery fees plays a big role in your overall profitability. A huge factor in those calculations has to be your delivery trucks. When should you rent? When does it make sense to buy your own truck? Getting it right could make or break your event rental business. Read more
The hiring process can be daunting. Whether you’re hiring for the first time or already have a stable of pros on your team, finding new people to join the herd doesn’t come with an instruction manual. But we’ve found that having a few tools in your tool chest can make a big difference. Read more
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
I would bet that you are constantly being asked for donations to charity events, free rentals for styled shoots, and industry discounts. Rental pros respond to these requests with a range of emotions; excitement, guilt, pressure, anger, resentment... Especially as you get busy, the request to offer your services and products for free can even become offensive to you. So, what do you do? 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