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Vehicle damage disputes cost rental businesses time and money — but they're avoidable. Discover how structured inspections, staff training, and digital documentation can cut disputes, protect your fleet, and boost profitability. Join our free expert-led webinar to learn how.
Not all storage locks are created equal. Here's how to choose a lock that actually stops break-ins, matched to your unit type, plus a brand comparison and maintenance tips to keep it working year-round.
Self-storage operators are moving away from phone bookings and manual key handoffs toward fully automated rental and subscription systems. Here's how automation cuts staffing overhead, supports flexible lease types, and helps facilities scale to new sites without adding admin burden.
Regular inspections and the right tools don't just catch defects before they become breakdowns—they extend equipment lifespan, reduce liability, and build the kind of reliability that keeps rental customers coming back. Here's what belongs in every inspector's kit, from home inspection basics to heavy machinery specialists.
A scratched bumper nobody logged, a warning light no one caught — these are the daily cost of an inspection process built on memory and paper checklists. Here's how the right inspection tools, PPE, and digital check-in/out workflows help fleet managers catch defects early, speed up turnaround, and protect both vehicles and customer trust.
Courtesy cars keep customers mobile while their vehicle is in for service — but managing that fleet on spreadsheets and paper logs doesn't scale. Here's how dedicated courtesy car management software automates booking, self-service check-in/out, and maintenance tracking, while turning loaner vehicles into a quiet sales opportunity.
Owning every tool your project needs isn't practical — or affordable. ToolBox24 gives you on-demand access to power tools, heavy equipment, and concrete and scaffolding solutions, with job-site delivery and real-time tracking built in. See how renting stacks up against buying, and find the right equipment for your next job.
Self-service is reshaping the rental industry — letting operators automate booking, check-in/out, and payments while extending availability to 24/7. Here's how kayak, bike, vehicle, and self-storage businesses are using it to scale without adding headcount.
What does an Engineering Manager actually do, and how do you get there? This guide breaks down the responsibilities, key skills, and career path into engineering management — plus what separates a Software Engineering Manager from a broader Engineering Manager role.
The last few weeks have been busy at Sharefox — here's a look at everything new, from order notes and flexible payment flows to customer-led delivery status updates and embeddable booking for your main website.
Customers can now cancel their own rentals directly from My Orders — inventory is released instantly while managers handle refunds on their terms. This release also brings smarter pricing configuration and AI-assisted inventory forecasting to Sharefox.
Catering equipment rental keeps events running — but only if bookings, inventory, and returns stay organized. Here's how Sharefox helps caterers and event rental businesses manage cooking, storage, and serving equipment with less manual admin and better utilization.
Turning a knack for organizing events into a real business takes more than good taste — it takes a business plan, the right tools, and a niche. Here's a step-by-step guide to launching an event planning business, from market research to your first paying client.
Clothing rental is reshaping retail as shoppers choose access over ownership. Here's how subscription models work, what Nuuly, Rent the Runway, and FashionPass get right, and the software and best practices that help rental businesses scale profitably.
Point of rental software brings booking, inventory, pricing, and invoicing into one system — helping rental businesses cut manual admin, boost asset utilization, and scale across multiple locations.
Choosing the right online payment methods can make or break your rental business's checkout experience. Here's how to evaluate your options, reduce cart abandonment, and build a seamless, secure payment process that keeps customers coming back.
Manual spreadsheets can't keep up once your asset count grows. This guide breaks down what asset management software actually does, the key features worth evaluating, and how rental and equipment businesses can turn better visibility into higher utilization and revenue per asset.
The ARA gives equipment and event rental businesses networking, education, and industry data — but turning that into real growth means pairing it with rental software that automates booking, inventory, and pricing. Here's how the two work together.
A fixed asset is a long-term investment — like equipment, vehicles, or buildings — that a business holds for years rather than sells quickly. This guide breaks down what counts as a fixed asset, how depreciation and disposal work, and how to manage them accurately on your balance sheet.
A perpetual inventory system updates your stock records in real time with every booking, return, and rental — no waiting for a physical count. Here's how it works, how it stacks up against periodic inventory, and what it takes to implement one in a rental business.
