Becoming versed in vinyl

December 1, 2024  |  Business

Coming from the cosmetics industry, I found the tent industry learning curve to be quite steep when I began my career! During my eight years in this industry, I have certainly learned a lot, but as the industry continues to grow and evolve, there’s always more to learn.
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Improving warehouse efficiency

December 1, 2024  |  Business

Several months ago, I ran across a particularly interesting query in one of the LinkedIn groups I belong to: What are some basic questions warehouse managers ask?
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Four-dimensional leadership

December 1, 2024  |  Business

Traditional leadership philosophies focus on what it takes for a leader to have sway over a team, to drive toward an outcome and to create coordinated movement. These aspects of reaching a goal are critical components of leadership, but they are one-dimensional.
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Project Showcase: Tenting on ice

December 1, 2024  |  Showcase

When a Toronto, Ontario-based marketing firm contacted Fiesta Tents Ltd., out of Montreal, Que., Canada, with a request to install a clearspan tent in February on a frozen lake north of Montreal, it sparked the team’s interest.
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Company profile: Charnecke Tents

December 1, 2024  |  Company Profile

For decades, customers across the country have relied on Rosholt, Wis.-based Charnecke Tents for high-quality tents of all sizes. “We have customers who come back to us year after year,” says Jenny Cole, co-owner and vice president of Charnecke Tents Inc., which manufactures, sells and rents ten…
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Conquering the cold

December 1, 2024  |  Features

As snow and freezing temperatures take hold in northern climates, tent and event rental business opportunities may slow, but they don’t stop. However, for even the most experienced tent installers, winter weather can present unexpected hurdles. Careful planning and weighing the benefits of taking …
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Overcoming the dread of new software

December 1, 2024  |  Features

If you’re like many business owners, the idea of undertaking a major software upgrade, transitioning to an entirely new platform, or onboarding software for the first time likely fills you with a feeling of dread on par with the prospect of a tax audit. It’s an understandable response, especiall…
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2024 Premier Product Showcase, Part 2

December 1, 2024  |  Features, Premier Product Showcase

Customization, fast installation, easy handling and style—these are the qualities that tent and event rental companies demand. For the annual InTents Premier Product Showcase, we asked our contributors to send us information about their latest products and services that help companies save time an…
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