Small Business

How Software Can Help Rental Companies Fuel Growth

Billy is a mechanic who enjoys taking apart an excavator to diagnose a pump failure as much as he does his Harley Fatboy to rebuild the engine. One day, he saves enough money to buy his own backhoe...
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E-commerce - Dec 4, 2019

Six Ways to Upgrade Your Rental Company Website This Holiday Season

A couple of years ago, I tried doing my Christmas shopping entirely on Amazon. To my delight, I picked out some great gifts and paid for them online.
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Small Business - Feb 15, 2019

Hempwick's Enchanted Items Shop: A Lord of the Rentals Story

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E-commerce - Oct 26, 2018

Why (Most) Small Rental Operations Need To Update Their Websites

Websites aren’t just for the big guys anymore… Let’s face it, by this point having a website for your rental business is a must. When it comes to knowing if your website is “good” or not is where it becomes less clear. The truth...
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Paper Work Order - Sep 6, 2017

9 Issues Paperwork is Causing in Your Service Department

1. Late paperwork holds up your ability to invoice the customer
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Industry Best Practices - Jul 26, 2017

The Sooner You Track These 3 Service Department KPI’s The Better

Success can be measured in a variety of ways. There are always metrics you can string together to make yourself look good, but consistently measuring relevant key performance indicators will give you an honest perspective on how...
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Industry Best Practices - Jul 24, 2017

What Everybody Ought to Know About Aerial Work Platform Inspections

Equipment inspections are one of those routine tasks that are easy to overlook, but they are critical. Conducting proper aerial work platform inspections enables operators, mechanics and fleet managers to better maintain their...
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Industry Best Practices - Mar 13, 2017

Four Easy Ways to Find and Keep Great Technicians

Finding and keeping quality technicians is a challenge for equipment service companies. Attracting new talent can be tricky. With a shortage of skilled trades people available, companies are having difficulty acquiring new...
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