Rental Product News provides professional rental operators with the latest insights on equipment asset management so they can make their businesses more productive and competitive. RPN also provides insight on how leaders in the equipment rental field are getting the best return from their assets through better equipment selection, application, maintenance and safety techniques.

Staying Hitched

Education is key to preventing towable claims.

By Dave Jensen

Beyond The Walls

An attractive showroom is key in creating a positive image, but it takes more than that to make it stick.

By Noel Amerpohl

For Better Or For Worse

Turn customer complaints into customer commitment.

By Noel Amerpohl

An Untapped Market

Homeowners can be a profitable customer base for your rental business, provided you have the right equipment and staff.

By Mark Ammerman

New In 2005

New in 2005 is a special section highlighting products which are new or significantly redesigned and introduced to the rental industry for 2005.

By RPN Staff

Computer Crisis

Here's how to protect your computer system and electronic information from disasters - both natural and manmade.

By Lisa Cleaver

Fluid Maintenance

Oil and fuel are what make your engines go, so be sure to make the right choices where these fluids are concerned.

By Jenny Lescohier

Small In Size, But Big In Utility

There's no substitute for mini-trenchers when it comes to light trenching jobs.

By P.D. Peterson

Attaching Productivity

Contractors speak out on the many ways to maximize the utility of compact excavators.

By Kim Berndtson

Make a marketing splash

What rental businesses can do to make their message heard

By Noel Amerpohl

Let the mailman be your salesman

How to use direct mail to generate sales and repeat customers

By Noel Amerpohl

The Basics Of Telephone Etiquette

The first impression you leave with customers is often delivered over the phone, so make sure it's positive.

By J. Tol Broome

Advertising tips

Experts shed some light on media purchases

By Noel Amerpohl

Gaining Perspective

Our challenges are miniscule when compared to what's facing tsunami victims in Asia.

By Jenny Lescohier

Chainsaw Safety

With spring right around the corner, homeowners will be looking to clean up their yards. Gasoline-powered chainsaws cut and trim tree and shrub branches and are an excellent tool to help homeowners get rid of their debris.

By RPN Staff

Readers Air Concerns

We asked a number of you what keeps you up at night and the responses echoed concerns that have been plaguing rental professionals for decades. The economy, weather and personnel were some of biggest issues facing you and your peers this year. If you would like to share your view on this or any other subject, please call (920) 563-1647 or e-mail jenny.lescohier@cygnusb2b.com

By RPN Staff

Fools Rush In

Many business decisions are made too lightly, so do your research and weigh your options first.

By Dick Detmer

Trailers & Transportation

See the latest equipment and accessories in Trailers & Transportation for Feb/March 2005.

By RPN Staff

Computer Software

See the latest equipment and accessories in Computer Software for Feb/March 2005.

By RPN Staff

Engines

See the latest equipment and accessories in Engines for Feb/March 2005.

By RPN Staff

Trenchers

See the latest equipment and accessories in Trenchers for Feb/March 2005.

By RPN Staff

Compact Excavators

See the latest equipment and accessories in Compact Excavators for Feb/March 2005.

By RPN Staff

Industry Update

Industry News and Events for Feb/March 2005.

By RPN Staff

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