In today’s technological environment, with more and more people on the internet, a business must have a web presence, starting with a sound Business Website. A business Website should be kept current and up to date, with fresh content added regularly to keep it interesting. To make sure your rental website gets lots of traffic it helps to work with a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) company to make sure your website has specific relevant keywords on it that search engines pick up, that will drive web traffic to your website.

In addition to your website a company blog is a great way to help people find your business on the web. A blog filled with tips, articles, ideas and information relevant to your rental business will help people find out more about your business. Having a Facebook page, Twitter, and other social networking outlets will also increase your overall web presence, drive even more traffic to your website, and after that to your rental business itself.

Company emails, e-newsletters, and E-zine’s are great ways to keep new and existing customers in the loop as to what’s happening with your rental company, and any deals, offers and promotions you may be having.

Another way to increase your web presence is to advertise your rentals on Rentcharlie.com. Rentcharlie.com is a North American wide rental search engine that connects renters with rental companies, property managers, providers of professional services, and tradespeople.

Rentcharlie.com is a free site where you can list your rental items, and further promote your rental company. Even if you already have a website, your rental company will benefit from listing your rentals on Rentcharlie.com. Rentcharlie.com is SEO optimized for web searches, and lets renters find and compare specifications on rental items. With weekly blogs, including a feature rental company of the week, your business will enjoy the benefits of this increased exposure.

No matter if you have Tools and Equipment for rent, party rentals, electronics, heavy equipment, or Baby Gear, Rentcharlie.com provides a fast, efficient way for renters to find rental items in their local area, and you can be part of it. Rentcharlie.com has over 1,000,000 rental listings from all kinds of rental companies, and continues to grow everyday.

Many green, home energy saving projects are more affordable than you think. There are many easy weekend projects you can do that will start saving you money in energy costs. The Green Home Guide is a great resource, and they have an informative article on 15 Green Projects for under $500 that’s worth consideration.

Build a Clothesline, add a tube-type skylight, install a recirculating pump under the sink, install a programmable thermostat, plant deciduous trees, create a rain garden, install a smart ceiling fan, build a compost bin, and replacing can lights, these are just some of the great, affordable ways you can save energy costs around your home.

Most of the mentioned projects will require the use of a few tools to get the job done. If you don’t own the tools you need, renting tools and equipment is a great alternative. Renting will save you money, and you’ll be doing the green thing by not over-consuming products you only occasionally need.

For the aforementioned projects you may need to rent a post hole auger, a small concrete mixer, a drill, a saw, plumbing tools, wrenches, gardening tools, and other tools and equipment to help you complete your projects. On Rentcharlie.com there are all these and plenty more tools and equipment rentals to be found in a city or town where you live.

Take action and start turning your home into a more energy efficient place to live today.

The new business relationship between The American Rental Association, and True Value Co., the hardware co-operative, is going to help those members of the True Value hardware co-operative, expand the rental services they provide in their stores.

Already strong ties exist between the two organizations, which will only be strengthened. True Value retailers will have more and better access to a wide range of tools and equipment suppliers, heavy equipment suppliers, party rental suppliers, and much more. Other benefits will include better access to education, information, risk management, and government affairs programs, all pertaining to the rental industry.

“Providing competitive, top-quality rental equipment and services is a critically important part of how our retailers serve their communities,” said Michelle Henebry Finnigan, director of True Value’s rental and Maintenance Repair & Operations businesses. “In an economy that has customers watching every penny, rental provides an increasingly popular solution for getting a job done right or hosting a big event without having to lay out the cash for new equipment.”

The alliance also combines and increases the convention and trade show capabilities of these two organizations, including The Rental Show, the largest rental industry event. In July the ARA will extend member benefits including preferred pricing to The Rental Show to True Value rental program participants who include the Grand Rental Station, Taylor Rental, Party Central, Just Ask Rental, and Rental Center, licensed program rental retailers and franchises.

Clowns Unlimited has been serving cities all over Oregon and Washington including Portland, Seattle, even Boise, Idaho, with Party and Event rentals for over 25 years.

Clowns Unlimited knows how to make your event exceptionally fun and memorable. They boast possibly the largest selection of inflatable games, moonwalks and inflatable slides in the Pacific Northwest. Rent all kinds of inflatables and interactive games for kids and adults. Perfect for picnics, carnivals, festivals, and other outdoor events rent bungee games, slip n slides, bouncy castles in a wide variety of themes, and obstacle courses.

Clowns Unlimited has plenty of great Party Equipment rentals no matter if your event is indoors or outdoors. For small children rent mechanical kiddie rides. For kids and adults rent miniature golf games, dunk tanks, sports games, pool tables, rock climbing walls, carnival games, mechanical bull rides, air hockey, and lots of other entertaining activities.

To feed your guests and add to the carnival atmosphere of your event, rent concession equipment including hot dog stands, popcorn machines, sno-cone machines, cotton candy machines, and other concession equipment.

Clowns Unlimited has all the usual Party Equipment rentals as well. Rent tents, tables, chairs, dance floors, a portable stage, sound equipment, karaoke machines, and many other event rentals.

Clowns Unlimited also has everything you need if you want to put on a casino night or fundraiser. Rent casino equipment including roulette wheels, blackjack tables, poker tables, and craps tables for an exciting casino night event.

Clowns Unlimited has so many exciting items to rent there’s no way your guests could ever be bored. Check them out today, and start planning the best event ever.

Although we should all be striving to reduce the amount of garbage we produce, and recycle when we can, some situations call for some big waste removal. Big home renovation projects can produce a lot of waste. Things like scraps of drywall, old flooring, broken pieces of wood, and other things that really can’t be used again. Then you need to rent a disposal bin.

Some communities offer a dumpster for everyone to use in the spring for a big community spring clean up. If your community or neighborhood wants to have everyone pitch in and get rid of litter and unsightly messes in your community, organizers can find garbage bins  and dumpsters for rent in your area using Rentcharlie.com.

Construction sites often find it necessary to have a waste disposal bin on site. If your construction site needs a way to keep tidy, and get rid of construction waste, then search Rentcharlie.com for dumpsters and Roll Off Bins of various sizes to meet your disposal needs. You may also want to check out sea containers, and other storage containers to store tools and equipment on site.

If your company provides dumpsters and roll off bins for rent, be sure to sign up for FREE on Rentcharlie.com, and get your rentals listed today.

The Genie GRC-12 Runabout Contractor offers several exciting new innovations that make it a superior choice for indoor construction sites. With the accessibility of a scissor lift, and the compactness of a runabout the Genie GRC-12 is the perfect piece of equipment for contractors for repairing and installing drywall, doing electrical work, HVAC, and many other uses.

The Genie Runabout Contractor is like a pedestal within itself. But more than that the GRC-12 has a slide out extending deck to provide an extra 17.5 inches of outreach. This gives comfort and room for one or two operators. The Genie will lift up to 500 pounds.

The other great feature of the platform is that it disconnects quickly for replacement if necessary, with the removal of two bolts, an exciting new innovation.

With a ground entry level of 15.5 inches, and a zero inside turning radius, this machine can work even in congested work spaces. With it’s narrow profile it will even fit in most service elevators, and can be driven through doorways with an operator on-board. It can also be driven fully elevated for increased productivity.

The Genie offers highly durable, easy access panels, for when on site maintenance is required.

Contractors, be sure to ask your rental center about this exciting new rental equipment, and enjoy working with the best.

Rentcharlie.com allows you to browse for Tools and Equipment rentals from rental centers all over North America. Rentcharlie.com gives you contact information, and maps for these rental businesses. Find a rental company in your area, and browse our site to see what they have for rent.

Look for a clean, well organized rental center, that has knowledgeable and experienced staff, who are willing to help. Your rental center should be willing to help you, and give sound advice with the many aspects of your project.

Reserve tools and equipment for the date you need them. There’s nothing worse than having your weekend project plans delayed when you can’t get the tools you need.

It’s a good idea to explain to rental staff what you intend to use the tool or equipment for. Make sure you have the proper tool for the job, and perhaps get recommendations on any better tools they might have, that might be better suited to your needs.

Know your own abilities when renting tools and equipment, physically, and otherwise. If a tool or piece of equipment is beyond your physical capabilities to operate, avoid personal injury, and admit your limits.

Have the rental store give you a demonstration on proper operating use. Get them to start it up and make sure it’s running properly before you take it home.Test the tool yourself in the store to make sure you understand how it works.

Make sure you understand proper safety precautions, and procedures for tool operation. Follow all guidelines and wear proper safety equipment if necessary.

Know the store policies, to make for a smoother rental experience. Does the tool need to be returned clean, refueled, etc? Failing to follow store policy can lead to additional charges.

Get the best rental rate for the amount of time you need a tool. A day rate will usually work out better than hourly rates, and if you need a tool a little longer than expected, your covered.

Make sure you have appropriate transportation for the equipment you are renting. If it won’t fit in the trunk of your car, for example, many rental companies offer delivery, or can sometimes rent you a truck or trailer to haul your tools and equipment.

We hope this has been helpful. Happy Renting!

BSE Rents has a wide selection of tools and equipment for rent. Rent lawn and garden tools, floor care equipment, welding equipment, automotive tools, and construction tools and equipment. Rent everything from drills, grinders, saws, and nail guns to pressure washers and air compressors. They’re sure to have the tools you need for the job.

For those really big jobs rent heavy equipment from BSE Rents. They have backhoes, skid steers, forklifts, man-lifts, tractors, loaders, flatbed trucks and lots of other heavy equipment. BSE rents carries a whole line of GEHL equipment for rent, and for sale, so you get the best there is.

On their fun lovin’ side, BSE Rents carries party and event rental equipment, to help you put on a great party or event. Find all the party and event rentals you need for your wedding, and for any other type of function or event. Rent sound equipment, decorations, catering equipment, china, beverage service, tables, chairs, linens, and many other party equipment items.

BSE Rents has locations in Bakersfield, Tehachapi, and Visalia, California, and a location in Sedona, Arizona. They are a great local rental business, and are very community minded, often donating rental equipment for the community to use to make improvements in the community.

Rentcharlie.com is proud to showcase this California based rental company.

It comes as a move by Hertz to position themselves economically and geographically to take advantage of the recovering economy, and be in a position to benefit when other industries recover from the current recession.

“We’re optimistic that the economy will continue to stabilize in 2010,” commented Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for The Hertz Corporation. “With these strategic openings, in both the car and equipment rental markets, our goal is to be properly positioned so that we will be able to capitalize upon these key markets once the economy begins to rebound.”

One industry they are hoping to be in a position to support is the petro-chemical industry, with heavy equipment rentals. Hertz Equipment Rental Co. carries a vast fleet of heavy equipment and tools and equipment for rent in 250 locations in the United States and Canada.

Hertz Car Rentals plans to make themselves even more available to people needing to rent a car for insurance replacement, as well as for business trips, vacations, and other everyday purposes. Hertz is already recognized as a leading supplier of replacement cars for many insurance companies.

In addition to these giant rental markets, Hertz has created several other divisions where they hope to serve the needs of some specific industries. Hertz Entertainment Services, and Hertz Energy Services are divisions created to serve the film and entertainment industry with rental vehicles and special equipment, including temporary power for on location work.

Hertz Service Pump supplies custom pump configurations, while Hertz Plant Services serves large industrial clients, and Hertz Ariel supplies a wide selection of man-lifts and material lifts.

The three men were arrested in Moblie, Alabama. They are believed to be responsible for several thefts since December 2009. The thieves primarily targeted high end construction equipment, and lawn and garden equipment, including heavy equipment, heavy duty trucks, a skid-steer, and other tools and equipment.

The investigation began in early January when several county sheriffs and investigators in neighboring counties began to co-operate on solving recent high value thefts with similar patterns.

Counties involved were the Okaloosa County and Walton County Sherif’s office, and went on to include Thomasville, GA, and Tallahassee FL, were the theft ring had been active.

The probe eventually expanded to include a cooperative regional effort dubbed “Operation U-Haul” that includes the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Walton Beach Police Department, Panama City Beach Police Department, Panama City Police Department, Tallahassee Police Department, Thomasville (Ga.) Police Department, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, State Attorney Offices and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Organized crime and theft rings often target rental equipment and rental companies for stealing. Rental companies are getting wise to this and more people are installing GPS tracking devices in their heavy equipment rentals, and on Skid-steers. Read more on this in a related blog post.