The role of the crew chief

August 1, 2007  |  Features, Management

Crew chiefs do more than just make sure a tent is installed correctly—they’re the employees you can’t afford to lose. By Holly O’Dell Anyone running a business these days will tell you that good help is hard to find. Owners of tent rental companies regularly face this conundr…
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Anchoring without stakes

August 1, 2007  |  Features, On the Job

Event professionals should think twice before agreeing to provide a tent that is not staked. By Ken Keberle Tent installations are increasingly becoming dependent on alternative methods for anchoring a tent. These non-staking jobs are changing the way many companies do business. Regardless of your r…
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Making the most of your online presence

June 1, 2007  |  Features, Markets

Employ the latest Web marketing strategies to bring in potential clients and stay one click ahead of your competitors. By David Caruso Many tent rental companies and event planners mistakenly believe their online activity finishes when they successfully launch their Web sites. Reclining in their hig…
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Breaking into the custom printed tent market

June 1, 2007  |  Features, Markets

Providing custom printing options and sideline services can enhance your bottom line. By Julie Young At any given event, a sea of white tents can be a little baffling to navigate. And with companies constantly looking for ways to stand out from the competition, a custom-printed tent may be the answe…
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Strong vendor-planner partnerships lead to profit

June 1, 2007  |  Features, Management

When event planners and their vendors develop good working relationships, profits will follow. By Stacy Stern, CSEP As our industry evolves with new equipment and ideas, there is—and always will be—one consistency: the vendor-client relationship. Often, vendors’ best clients are ev…
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