From the Rental Counter to InTempo: Our Employee Stories

At InTempo, a number of our employees have years of experience working in rental stores, from behind the counter to the yard. These “InTempo-ers” don’t just know software; they know firsthand what it takes to run a rental business, and they understand the challenges and roadblocks that can get in the way. We asked…

Resources on EMV “Smart Chip” Credit Cards

Whether as a rental business operator or individual credit card holder, you’ve likely heard chatter around “smart chip” credit cards. In fact, there are a number of things you should know about EMV smart chip payment technology and how it will impact rental companies. From ensuring your business can accept these…

Operational Reports and Cost-Cutting Rental Reports: Solving Reporting Challenges Part Three

Making improvements to your business’s operations, cutting costs and driving profits starts with understanding your data. In our recent blog posts we have highlighted four main areas that you need to understand in order to build a strong reporting system for your rental business. Those areas are:

1.           …

An Interview with Jack Shea, Rental Software Pioneer and Industry Veteran

Q: How did you get your start in the rental industry?

A: I was working as a CPA (certified public accountant), and joined Taylor Rental in 1973 as Director of Management Controls. I was brought into the Taylor franchise company, which was also a hardware wholesaler. Their big business was selling hammers and saws, and…

How to Solve Your Business’s Reporting Challenges, Part Two

We all know that with the right information at our fingertips, we can make the best decisions across all business areas. Last week I discussed how there are four main areas that you need to understand in order to  build a reporting system  that is up to the challenge for your rental business:

1. What reports you need to…