RentKit Blog
Expert guides, industry insights, and practical tips to help you grow your rental business.
Tracking Sub-Rental Items: How RentKit Handles the Stuff You Don't Own
Vendor setup, the automatic shortage flag, request statuses, and how an approved sub-rental reaches the crew pulling inventory that morning.
Ultimate Guide to Event Rental Software Features
Everything you need to know about what event rental software can do for your business - from inventory management to route optimization.
How to Start a Party Rental Business
A step-by-step guide to launching your party rental company, from business planning to your first order.
How to Launch a Successful Tent Rental Company
Everything you need to know about starting and growing a profitable tent rental business.
How to Price Your Rental Items for Profit
A complete pricing guide for new rental businesses looking to maximize profitability while staying competitive.
Starting a Rental Business: Essential Checklist
A rental business checklist covering licensing, insurance, inventory, pricing, and software setup.
Top 5 Mistakes New Rental Businesses Make
Learn from others' mistakes. Here are the most common pitfalls new rental businesses face and how to avoid them.
Party Rental Business Card Template
Free business card templates designed specifically for party rental companies. Make a great first impression.
Party Rental Business Name Ideas
Creative and memorable name ideas for your new party rental business. Stand out from the competition.
Checking Event Rental Inventory Using QuickTracker with RentKit
Learn how to use RentKit's QuickTracker feature to check inventory levels directly from your QuickBooks integration.
Creating a Rental Estimate in QuickBooks
Step-by-step tutorial for creating rental estimates in QuickBooks using RentKit's bi-directional sync.
Check Upcoming Rental Orders in QuickBooks
How to view and manage your upcoming rental orders directly within QuickBooks Online.
How to Convert a Rental Estimate to an Invoice in QuickBooks
Convert a rental estimate to an invoice through RentKit's QuickBooks integration.
Preparing Rental Items for Delivery in RentKit
Use RentKit's Prepare Items workspace to stage orders, track prep status, and get rental items out the door on time.
Hiding Non-Inventory Items from Loading on Mobile
Hide non-inventory items from the mobile loading screen so crews see only what they need to load.
Introducing Tags for Rental Orders
Add tags to rental orders, then filter the order list by the labels your team uses.
RentKit Wraps Up 2024 with Gartner Digital Markets Recognition
We're proud to share our recognition from Gartner Digital Markets as we kick off 2025.
Event Software Customer Support: In-Depth Comparative Analysis
Compare customer support quality across leading event rental software platforms.
Choosing the Right Cloud-Based Event Rental Software
A side-by-side comparison of cloud-based event rental software.
Complete Event Software Pricing Comparison Guide
Compare pricing across all major event rental software platforms in one place.
Discover the Best Rated Event Rental Platforms
An overview of the highest-rated event rental platforms based on real user reviews.
How User Feedback Influences Event Software Review Comparisons
Understanding the role of user reviews in comparing event rental software solutions.
The Impact of User Reviews on Selecting Event Rental Software
How real user reviews should factor into your event rental software decision.
Understanding Event Rental Software Pricing Models
Break down the different pricing models used by event rental software companies.
Choosing the Best Event Software Subscription Plan
Find the right subscription plan for your rental business size and needs.
Event Rental Software Feature Comparison
A detailed feature-by-feature comparison of the top event rental software platforms.
Event Rental Software Trends Reshaping the Industry
Stay ahead of the curve with these emerging trends in event rental technology.
Maximizing Profits: The Impact of Event Rental Software Automation
How automation through event rental software directly impacts your bottom line.
Maximizing Profits: Event Rental Inventory Management Solutions
Inventory management strategies that maximize profitability for rental businesses.
Real-Time Inventory Management Solutions for Event Rental Businesses
How live inventory counts change booking, prep, and purchasing decisions.
Boosting Event Rental Success with Customizable Contracts
How customizable contracts can improve your customer experience and protect your business.
Improving Event Rental Customer Support with Software
A guide to using software to deliver better customer support in your rental business.
Using Event Rental Software to Improve Customer Satisfaction
Proven strategies for using software to boost customer satisfaction and retention.
Maximize Event Rental Success with CRM Integration
How CRM integration can help you build stronger relationships with rental customers.
Integrating Customer Loyalty Programs in Event Rental Software
Build customer loyalty and repeat business with integrated loyalty programs.
Maximizing Success Through Strategic Customer Feedback Collection
How to collect and use customer feedback to improve your rental business.
Streamlining Revenue with Event Rental Software Payment Integration
How integrated payment processing can accelerate your cash flow and reduce admin work.
Navigating Event Rental Payment Processing Fees
A guide to payment processing fees and ways to keep them down.
Key Event Planning Software Features for Successful Management
The essential software features every event planner needs for successful management.
The Impact of Online Booking on Event Rental Businesses
How online booking changes quote volume, office work, and when customers pay.
Essential Online Booking System Features for Rental Businesses
The must-have features for any rental business online booking system.
Essential Criteria for Selecting Your Online Booking System
What to look for when choosing an online booking system for your rental business.
When Is Your Business Ready for Tent Rental Software?
Key indicators that your tent rental business has outgrown spreadsheets and manual processes.
Choosing the Ideal Tent Rental Software for Upcoming Events
How to select the perfect tent rental software to handle your upcoming event season.
Tent Rental Software and Its Role in Rental Industry Success
Understanding how tent rental software drives success across the rental industry.
How Tent Rental Software Boosts Your Event Profit Margins
Real numbers on how tent rental software can increase your profit margins.
Tent Rental Software Solutions for Smoother Bookings
Cut the back-and-forth in tent rental quotes and bookings.
Customer Success Stories: Tent Rental Software Benefits
Real stories from tent rental companies that transformed their businesses with software.
Features That Define Quality Tent Rental Software
The essential features to look for when evaluating tent rental software solutions.
Run Tent Rental Orders Without Re-Keying the Same Details
How rental software changes quoting, inventory checks, and delivery planning for tent companies.
Plan Tent Deliveries and Pickups with Rental Software
Optimize tent delivery and pickup logistics with dedicated rental software.
Is Tent Rental Software Better Than Spreadsheets?
A head-to-head comparison of tent rental software vs. spreadsheets for daily operations.
The Delivery Fee Debate: Why Event Rental Operators Can't Agree (And What the Math Actually Says)
Most delivery fee disagreements aren't about the fee itself - they're about two different business philosophies. Here's what the math actually says.
How Linen Rental Software Eliminates Delivery Mistakes
Stop losing inventory and making delivery errors with purpose-built linen rental software.