Wedding planning solutions

June 1, 2009  |  Event Production, Features, Tent Décor

Help couples make budget-friendly choices while keeping your business profitable. By Meleah Maynard It’s probably true that money won’t buy happiness, but it can definitely buy a very happy and memorable day. Perhaps this is why, even in this economy, brides and grooms and their families…
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Mood lighting

June 1, 2009  |  Event Production, Features, On the Job, Tent Décor

Tent rental companies take on the latest lighting technology, techniques and trends to create events that shine. By Holly O’Dell A well-designed tented lighting scheme can add elegance to a wedding, bring a party’s theme to life or enliven a corporate function. Tent rental companies are …
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Tents 101 for event planners

June 1, 2009  |  Event Production, Features

Intimidated by tented events? Don’t be—just get the information you need. By Abbie Yarger Tented events can seem daunting to inexperienced event planners. Tents allow planners to create a completely unique space—but some basic knowledge about tents is necessary to make the most of …
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The art of up-sell

April 1, 2009  |  Event Production, Features, Management, Tent Décor

When salespeople act as partners rather than pushers, tent renters enjoy the profits. By Susan Hegarty Do you want to supersize it? Need batteries today for your purchase? Apply for a credit card and save 10 percent? The up-sell is nearly unavoidable for consumers. Even when making online purchases,…
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Designing good event flow

April 1, 2009  |  Event Production, Features

Designing good event flow requires a thorough understanding of the client’s needs and clear communication among vendors. By Maura Keller If there is one issue that brings all of the elements of a tented event together—safety, aesthetics, efficiency—it’s event flow. Design an …
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Smart inventory brings life to themed events

December 1, 2008  |  Features, Tent Décor

Bring new life to themed events with versatile, sophisticated inventory. By Barb Ernster Themed events evoke all kinds of imagery, from Hawaiian luaus with tiki huts and coconut trees to Asian fanfare complete with chopsticks and giant Buddha statues. But these days, event professionals are relying …
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Get smart about risk management

December 1, 2008  |  Features, Safety & Codes

Reduce your chance of an accident claim by properly managing the factors you can control. By Holly O’Dell Tented event professionals often deal with uncontrollable factors — chairs breaking, vandalism, customers abusing products and, of course, weather. However, tent professionals can be…
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Top to turf: Lighting and flooring options

December 1, 2008  |  Event Production, Features, On the Job, Tent Décor

Today’s lighting and flooring options have a universal appeal for tent customers. By Maura Keller It’s not surprising that lighting and flooring have become key tools in tent design. For decades, interior lighting and flooring in tents were simply considered utilitarian amenities, as wer…
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Distinctive tents

October 1, 2008  |  Event Production, Features

Distinctive tents satisfy clients who want venues that break the mold. By Juliana Wallace Clients’ determination to make their events personalized and unique is stronger than ever. Tents are the perfect blank canvas for visionaries who want to wow their event guests. And for those particular c…
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Keys to keeping employees

October 1, 2008  |  Features, Management

Keeping employees happy and protected can be your key to keeping employees. By Julie Young Wanted: Willing employee to work long hours in brutal heat carrying heavy rental equipment for tent installation and teardown during the busiest months of the year. Sound familiar? For many rental companies, t…
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