Blog articles matching the “Event rental business” tag.
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
So, how do you run a successful event rental business, keep your cool, and not lose your mind? Well, you've got to have systems in place to make managing your inventory and orders efficient. You also have to think about what you'll do when disaster strikes (sad but true). But I think one ingredient we often overlook is gratitude. Read more
Last week, I had a great call with a special event rental business owner who is just starting out. As she’s planning for the future of her business, she asked me what I thought about salaries for salespeople in her company. Read more
You obviously started your rental business to make money. Well, I know for some of you, your motivation was more about having an excuse to buy things you like, or an opportunity to realize your dream of self-employment, or recognizing you could fill a need you saw. But at the end of the day, you started a business. Read more
This is a season for reflection, anticipation, and connection. Read more
If you’ve struggled to price your rental items, you’re not alone. Many rental business owners don’t know where to start when it comes to putting a number on their inventory. Read more
Diverse and unrelated industries can often learn from one another. Read more