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Switching Rental Software Without Losing Your Data: How Migration Actually Works
The biggest fear when switching rental platforms is losing years of data. Here is how we migrate companies from Rentman, Current RMS, HireHop, and others — with real examples.
NexusRMS Open Beta: Try It
NexusRMS is in open beta. If you run a rental company and you're curious, you can sign up and try it. No sales call. No demo booking. Just create an account and have a look around.
Managing Freelancer Crew Without the Spreadsheet Chaos
Freelancers are essential to event operations. Managing their availability, certifications, insurance, and payments should not require a filing cabinet.
Dashboard Metrics That Matter for Equipment Rental Companies
Most dashboards show data. Useful dashboards show the numbers that change what you do next. Here are the metrics rental companies should actually track.
GPS Time Clock for Event Crew: How Location-Verified Hours Work
Timesheets based on trust alone create disputes. A GPS-verified time clock records where crew actually were when they clocked in and out.
Packing Lists for Equipment Rental: From Picking to Delivery Acknowledgement
A proper packing list system does more than print a checklist. It tracks who picked what, when it was packed, and whether the client confirmed receipt.
What to Look for in Equipment Rental Management Software in 2026
Choosing rental management software is one of the biggest decisions a growing equipment hire company will make. Here is what actually matters.
Why Rental Software Needs to Work Offline: The Case for Progressive Web Apps
Event venues have terrible Wi-Fi. Your rental software needs to work without it. Here is how progressive web apps solve the connectivity problem.
The Rise of Freelancer Crew in AV Rental Operations
The days of keeping a full-time crew for every job are fading fast. Here's how to build a reliable freelancer network without losing your mind.
Serial Tracking: Why Knowing Which Speaker Went Where Actually Matters
Bulk stock counts tell you how many speakers you own. Serial tracking tells you which specific speaker came back from last weekend's festival with a blown driver.
How to Structure Your Warehouse for Faster Load-Outs
A well-organised warehouse is the difference between a crew that loads out in 45 minutes and one that’s still hunting for cables two hours later.
What Modern Rental Management Actually Looks Like
Every rental company I know has tried to modernise. Most are still fighting with systems that don't quite fit. The problem isn't that we're stuck in the past - it's that "modern" gets defined by software vendors instead of by the people loading trucks at 5am.