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Moving everything in-house

One rental operator's journey with linens

Connie Lannan / Saturday, October 1, 2022 0 3680 Article rating: No rating

After outsourcing his linen processing for the last several years, Brandon Ahlgren, CERP, owner, Elite Events & Rentals, Tampa, Fla., who serves as ARA of Florida president, has decided to bring everything in-house.

Making a plan to outsource linens

Be sure to ask vendors these questions

Connie Lannan / Saturday, October 1, 2022 0 3684 Article rating: No rating

Processing linens in-house isn’t right for every operation. For some it makes more sense to outsource this aspect to another vendor.

What to do with damaged linens

Connie Lannan / Saturday, October 1, 2022 0 3708 Article rating: No rating

Kristee Heim, owner, Your Party Solutions, Corona, Calif., had been watching her damaged linens pile up. She wasn’t sure what to do with them.

When fire strikes … California rental operation takes decisive actions

Connie Lannan / Saturday, October 1, 2022 0 3613 Article rating: No rating

It was late one hot July evening when Lacey Wright, co-owner, Celebrations! Party Rentals and Tents, Roseville, Calif., received a call from a janitorial crew member about a fire at the operation.

When it comes to fires, the best defense is prevention

Connie Lannan / Saturday, October 1, 2022 0 3355 Article rating: No rating

A fire at a rental operation can be devastating. There is the initial damage as well as the monetary and emotional costs associated with the disruption of business, the possible loss of equipment and the rebuilding of the facility if the fire is extensive.