Article1 min read Dec 3, 2023OSHA forms alliance to protect crane operatorsThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) signed an agreement with the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) and the NCCCO Foundation to protect workers who operate cranes better. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Dec 1, 2023Looking back to move forward: a strong outlook for 2024Many in the event rental industry entered 2023 with slight hesitation. While most had a successful 2022 and have been on the path to recovering from the impact of the pandemic, there were still workforce concerns and the threat of a recession among all of us. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Oct 31, 2023How do we prepare for 2024 as a small business? Ask the HR ProSmall organizations should take time at the end of the year to evaluate their businesses. This article gives small business owners different items to consider in that evaluation. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Oct 22, 2023Terex Corp. names Meester as president and CEOTerex Corp., Norwalk, Conn., has named Simon Meester, current president of Terex Aerial Work Platforms, as the company president and CEO. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Aug 20, 2023John Deere, Kreisel Electric to build batteries and chargers in Kernersville, N.C.John Deere, Moline, Ill., has selected a location in Kernersville, N.C., for the construction of a 115,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Aug 8, 2023Loot Rentals: Setting the standard for boutique event rentalsLoot Rentals, with locations in Austin and Fort Worth, Texas, is a place where the feelings created by the rentals are just as important as the actual items. It is boutique rentals at its best. See how sisters-in-law and co-owners Rhoda Brimberry and Anna Crelia are creating “good vibes” for their clients. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article6 min read Jun 14, 2023CMV, CDL, GVWR, GCVWR. What do these requirements mean for your drivers and vehicles?Summer in the equipment and event rental industry is here. This brings busy days, long hours and plenty of deliveries for rental companies. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Apr 17, 2023Tates Rents shows ESOPs workIn 2020, after more than 70 years under family ownership, Tates Rents, the Boise, Idaho-based rental operation that serves both the construction and general tool markets, including a large base of do-it-yourself homeowners, switched gears. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article5 min read Apr 17, 2023Preparing to sell your business: Have a plan in place for when the time comesSmall business owners listen up. Do you know what happens to your business if something were to unexpectedly happen to you? If you answered, “I don’t know,” then you are one of many business owners with this response. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article6 min read Feb 1, 2023Understanding exempt vs. non-exempt designationsRunning an equipment and event rental business often comes with uncertainty. Will the customer bring back the equipment on time? READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Jan 10, 2023Member profile: Max Lift finds right niche for Oklahoma City-based customersMax McTeer, Oklahoma City, started buying and selling surplus equipment, but it wasn’t a career he saw as long-term. When he purchased some new forklifts, an idea popped into his head for a business that he thought would work perfectly for him and his customers. See how this idea turned into a successful niche business that has been serving clients for more than 20 years. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article4 min read Jan 1, 2023Maximizing the sale of your company — Avoid these top five seller mistakesFive things to look for when selling your rental business. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Sep 1, 2022Excellent record highlights attention to driving safetyParty Palace Rentals, Forest Hill, Md., has maintained a safe driv READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article11 min read Oct 1, 2021Improving your image - How to make sure customers want to do business with your company My job is to evaluate equipment rental companies, whether for sale or to just improve their operations. When digging deeper into the operations of READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article18 min read May 1, 2021Planning for an exit strategy - The devil is in the detailsJust as there are so many considerations and details to manage when entering the equipment and event rental industry, there are just as many, if no READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article5 min read May 1, 2021Setting a value for a business: It’s more than just profit and lossWhen the purchase of an existing rental operation is involved in either getting into or exiting the rental industry, a valuation of the business in READ MORE ADD TO CART