Business Archives

Busy doesn’t always mean profitable

April 1, 2026 | Business

Every spring, it starts the same way for tent and event rental companies across the country. The phone rings nonstop, inquiry forms flood inboxes, and weekend calendars fill faster than crews can load trucks. From backyard ceremonies to vineyard receptions and large-scale event installations, weddin…

What is your business worth?

December 2, 2025 | Business, Management

Your most valuable asset may be your business. A business owner can spend decades building a business and reputation. As they approach retirement age, they likely have questions: How do they value their business? How do they maximize the value and minimize taxes upon sale or succession?

Let’s get personal

December 2, 2025 | Business, Shelf Life

I recently invited Susan Merlo, author of The Digital Distributor, to speak to our peer collaboration community on the subject of personalization and the use of Artificial Intelligence. While she focuses on the digital transformation side of this subject, it got me thinking about how the concept of …

Don’t skip background checks before hiring

October 1, 2025 | Business, Management

Every new employee brings a possible threat to your business. Those threats include theft, sexual harassment, physical violence, identity theft, fraud and drug use. The potential for ruinous legal actions is higher today than ever before. That’s why a background check before you hire an applicant …

OSHA’s Temporary Worker Inititaitive

October 1, 2025 | Business, Safety

When a staffing agency sends temporary workers to a jobsite, the staffing agency and the staffing agency’s client (the host employer) are considered joint employers of those temporary workers. As joint employers, both the staffing agency and the host employer are responsible for assessing the temp…

Sustainable events

August 1, 2025 | Business

With the economy and tariff issues taking up more than their fair share of the news cycle, the environment has seemingly been pushed off the radar. However, sustainability needs to remain a priority for individuals, companies and all levels of government, and of course, our events sector.

Company profile: L & A Tent & Event Rentals

August 1, 2025 | Business, Company Profile

"In the tent rental industry, there is no ‘tomorrow,’” Brian Richardson, president and CEO of L & A Tent & Event Rentals, Hamilton, N.J., likes to say. Once the event date arrives, rain or not, the event must go on—today.

Making AI work for your business

August 1, 2025 | Business

Most companies likely would welcome an employee with a Ph.D. who works for $30 a month or a tool that makes employees more efficient.

Minimizing workers’ compensation costs

June 1, 2025 | Business, Tips and Techniques

Each year, employers in the U.S. lose large amounts of money due to accidents in the workplace. This is especially true for those who operate in high-risk industries: sectors with the most vulnerabilities include construction, manufacturing, and health care. As a result, injuries can increase the pr…

PPE and bad excuses

June 1, 2025 | Business, Safety

Why do tent installers fail to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on job sites?

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