Podcast: The #PORIC22 Industry Panel
In a special edition of The Front Porch, we recorded our Industry Panel session at the 2022 International Conference. Panelists include, in order of appearance: John Hiatt, SitePro Rentals Frances Ellison, Curated Events Michelle Kuenning Bullock, Tates Rents Matt Musgrove, Tejas Equipment Rental We talked about the challenges they’ve seen in the rental industry over […]
Now’s the Time To Sell, but Why Are Prices So Strong?
The following blog is from Rouse Services, a platinum sponsor of Point of Rental’s 2022 International Conference. This market update comes from Rouse’s blog, written by Raffi Aharonian, Managing Director of Rouse Appraisals. Learn more about Rouse at their website or by attending this year’s conference. With the landmark Orlando auction officially in the books—attracting […]
The Lifecycle of a Credit Card Payment
The following blog is from Global Payments Incorporated, a platinum sponsor of Point of Rental’s 2022 International Conference. Learn more about them at their website or by attending this year’s conference. It sounds easy – a consumer hands a credit card to a merchant and buys a product or service. The money is debited from […]
Five Reasons Point of Rental Customers Join SmartEquip
The following blog is from SmartEquip, a gold sponsor of Point of Rental’s 2022 International Conference. Learn more about them at their website or by attending this year’s conference. Today’s business world thrives on collaboration and working with trusted partners to build efficiencies and advantages. That is the core mission of the SmartEquip Network, which […]
The Secret to an Efficient Rental Fleet: GPS Tracking
The following blog is from TSO Mobile, a gold sponsor of Point of Rental’s 2022 International Conference. Learn more about them at their website or by attending this year’s conference. The success of your rental business is reliant on the ability to see and manage all the moving parts of your operation while creating a […]
The Dirty Little Secrets of Business Intelligence: Building a Data Culture
The following blog is from enVista BI, a platinum sponsor of Point of Rental’s 2022 International Conference. Learn more about them at their website or by attending this year’s conference. Like many complex information technology (IT) programs, an effective business intelligence (BI) program requires a purposeful combination of people, process and technology. When one considers […]
How Technology is Guiding the Rental Industry Through this Ever-Changing Time
2020 has challenged our industry in unexpected ways. Being a witness to this, a few recurring themes have stood out: The rental industry must adopt new technologies to address the ever-changing landscape. Empowering customers to become self-sufficient is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. Going digital does not mean you will lose your […]
The Secret Behind an Efficient Fleet
If you’re in the rental business, it’s likely you’ve asked yourself how you can build a more efficient fleet on multiple occasions. The success of your rental business is reliant on the ability to see and manage all the moving parts of your operation while creating a seamless experience for your customers — and that’s […]
The Value of Pairing a Rental and Retail Management Platform
Whether you run a rental business or rentals are just a component of your product offering, you ultimately must have your rental management system and retail management platform working in sync to serve customers and keep your store running. Paladin and Point of Rental work in tandem to streamline rental and retail operations, which elevates […]
What are the Differences Between Parts Purchasing & Parts Procurement?
Understanding the difference between parts purchasing and parts procurement can make a world of difference to your bottom line. That’s why knowing the difference between highly used — and equally important — terms in the industry could save your rental business time and money. Terms like “parts purchasing” and “parts procurement” are oftentimes used interchangeably […]