Business partnerships lead to profit

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Carla Waldemar Partnering offers the best of both worlds. “Our philosophy is: Make the person who hired you look good,” Mutton says. “If all goes properly, they leave smiling and get the credit. Meanwhile, we make a profit, but it’s definitely done as a customer service.&r…
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Success secrets for tenting in the music industry

January 1, 1970  |  News

Here are some tips to ensure your clients will demand an encore. By Maura Keller Ask your clients for photos or visuals of the atmosphere they want. Not everyone is great at communicating in words what they envision in their head. Don’t slouch on your research. Get to know your clients. Whethe…
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Seasonal catering trends

January 1, 1970  |  News

Here’s a taste of what partygoers will be noshing on at this season’s get-togethers. Mini-meals. Tiny foods are topping the charts for favorite event foods. Caterers and chefs will undoubtedly be preparing everything pint-sized this winter, from mini hors d’oeuvres to petite puddin…
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Managing money for rental companies

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Julie Young Whether they use pencil and paper, a fancy computer software program, or a CFO or accountant, rental companies have a host of options when it comes to setting up their financial infrastructure. Brian Duncan, a former accountant, helped Ken Jacobs set up his costing model when Jacobs p…
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Ways to dodge disaster

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt; Additional information contributed by Maura Paternoster Ensure tent components are in good condition and the tent is installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. Do not allow customers to assist in installing tents. They are less familiar than your employees with…
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Shopping for rental software online

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Brianna Bowne Doing your homework is the only way to get the best software for your business. Utilizing the internet is one way to find out what you want to know. If a software company offers demos or tours online, take advantage of those. Because you know a sales representative will be giving yo…
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Rental software choices

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Brianna Bowne Here’s a smattering of software programs and providers to choose from. Alert Management Systems Automated Rental Management BCS Pro Soft IntelEvent Orion Software Party Track Event Rental Systems Party Track Event Rental Systems Rentabilities Rent it Biz Software Co. Solutions…
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California code update

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Juli Case The state of California recently adopted the International Building Code (IBC), but made a key change to the section on structural requirements for tents. Rather than referencing Chapter 16 of the IBC, it uses language that has been tentatively identified as originating in an old versio…
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Add-on ideas

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Philip E. Anderson Event coordination or consulting Advanced CAD diagrams and virtual reality plans Climate control Power and lighting Audio and video Tables, chairs and linens Permits Flooring and staging Floral and other décor Catering and/or bartending Janitorial services and trash remo…
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Greener tent rentals

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Shelby Gonzalez Clayton Frech, VP of Sustainability and Operations for Classic Party Rentals, shared these green tips for tent rental companies. Having a subfloor enhances your client’s event and ensures that the carpet or turf will be in better condition and reusable after the event. For f…
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