Event Rental Systems, Inc.

05/25/2026

Some gave a few years. Some gave decades. Some gave everything. Today we remember the service members who never came home, and the families who still feel that absence. Thank you for the freedom we don't always stop to notice.

05/18/2026

Reviews are important for the long-term success of your party rental business.
More reviews help build trust, improve your local visibility, and give new customers the confidence to book with you.

But getting more reviews does not happen by accident.

Most party and event rental owners know they need more Google reviews, but they do not always have a strategy that can consistently produce more of them for their business.

A strong review request strategy should cover four things:

• Timing: The sooner you ask after a successful event, the better
• Ease: Make it simple for the customer to leave a review
• Channel: Use the right channel for each type of request
• Consistency: Build review requests into your post-event workflow

In our latest blog, we break down how to collect more reviews and what tools you can use to automate your review strategy for your event rental company.

Read the blog here: https://hubs.li/Q04gZPFh0

05/05/2026

Busy season is nearing for party rental businesses, but more demand does not guarantee more bookings.

If your website is hard to navigate, your Google Business Profile is incomplete, your ads are not targeting the right customers, or you're not reengaging past customers, you may lose bookings to competitors who are easier to find and easier to book with.

In our latest guide, we break down how party rental businesses can get their marketing ready for busy season by focusing on:

• Website improvements that turn visitors into bookings
• Google Business Profile optimization that improves local visibility
• Paid ads that target ready-to-book customers
• Social media content that builds visibility and trust
• Email follow-ups that bring past customers back

The more prepared your marketing is before busy season, the easier it is to turn demand into booked events.

Read the full guide here: https://hubs.li/Q04ftjTs0

05/01/2026

ERS just rolled out enhanced transaction search, making it faster and easier to find, filter, and manage payments. Plus new reporting for chargebacks and ACH gives operators better visibility and control over their cash flow.

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ERS has released new payment and reporting updates that make it easier for rental businesses to search transactions, review chargebacks, track ACH returns, and access key reports. These upgrades give operators clearer visibility into payment issues so they can resolve problems faster without having....

04/30/2026

New ERS feature release: Upgraded transaction search, new chargeback and ACH reports, redesigned reports page.

If a payment was declined an operator should be able to quickly find the details that caused the payment to fail.

But this was not an option prior to our latest update.

Our latest feature releases have added tools that give operators more visibility into transaction activity, payment issues, and reporting directly inside ERS.

We've upgraded our platform with the following functionalities:

• A full-depth transaction search that allows operators to see detailed processing, payment, account, and reconciliation information in one place
• New and updated chargeback reporting, including a new Chargeback Action Report
• A new ACH Returns Report with return codes, descriptions, amounts, fees, and transaction details
• A redesigned Reports page with a cleaner, mobile-friendly layout and easier access to starred reports

This means clearer, more detailed, and quicker responses to declined payments and no support tickets required to provide this information to your customers.

Ideal use cases:

• An operator investigating a failed charge can now see the issuer response code and description to determine exactly why it was declined without filing a support ticket
• An operator preparing chargeback documentation can quickly pull the CVV/AVS responses, Card BIN, network details, and authorization amounts directly from search
• An operator responding to a chargeback dispute can open the Chargeback Action Report to see every action taken, the case ID, and the most recent status
• Accounting teams monitoring ACH performance can use the ACH Returns Report that makes it easier to catch return codes and exceptions as they happen so issues can be addressed sooner

04/21/2026

Busy season is not just about getting more bookings.
It’s also about maximizing revenue from every booking coming in.

And one of the best ways to do that is by offering the right add-ons.

The party rental add-ons you offer should:

• Raise average order value without forcing you to acquire new customers
• Line up with the events and rentals you already serve
• Be easy to bundle, market, and deliver
• Help position your company as a more complete event solution

The best add-ons are not always the flashiest. They are the ones that smoothly fit into your operation and make each booking more valuable.

In our latest blog, we break down 4 of the best types of party rental add-ons you can add to your inventory.

Read the blog here: https://hubs.li/Q04cTlyf0

04/14/2026

If you wait until May to prepare for party rental season, you’re already behind.

The operators who capitalize on the rush are the ones who get started early by:

• Pulling inventory out of storage and checking condition
• Reviewing safety inspections and certifications
• Using last year's sales data to optimize pricing

We just published a new blog on how party rental companies can set themselves up for a more profitable busy season by planning ahead and getting organized before peak demand hits.

Read it here: https://hubs.li/Q04c1g3T0

Get help planning for the party rental busy season including handling maintenance, tightening inspection routines, and inventory and pricing decisions.

04/09/2026

Side hustles are not one-size-fits-all.

The “best” side hustle is the one that fits you, because every option comes with its own pros, cons, and nuances.

Some are easier to start with a lower upfront costs.
Some offer more flexibility around your schedule.
Some take more time and effort but have the potential to grow into a full-time business.

The better question is not just, “Which side hustle makes the most money?”
It’s, “Which one fits your time, budget, and goals?”

We broke down several side hustle options so you can decide which one might work best for you👉 https://hubs.li/Q04bfJLS0

04/01/2026

Thinking about starting a party rental business this year?

Now is a smart time to get set up so you’re ready for the busy season ahead.

And we put together a startup guide to help you get your business off the ground.

Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q049g4KN0

03/26/2026

New feature release: Include PDFs as a link and attachment in quote emails

Sending a quote should not create more work for your customers.

But for a lot of party rental businesses, that is exactly what happens when a quote is not easy to download, print, or share.

So we've added a straightforward way to send professional, printable PDFs quotes directly in emails as a link and attachment.

What’s new with ERS:

• Include PDFs as a link and attachment in quote emails
• Use quote-specific formatting instead of invoice formatting
• Avoid workarounds that create confusion for customers

This means cleaner communication, faster approvals, and fewer delays in getting paid.

Ideal use cases:

• Event planners preparing proposals for clients, especially weddings
• Rental businesses working with corporate or government clients that require documentation
• Teams that need printable quotes for internal review and approval

Any party rental business that wants to look more professional and get paid faster.

This update helps you send quotes more professionally, get approvals faster, and eliminate the headaches that slow business down.

Reach out to your Account Manager or contact us at [email protected] to turn this feature on.

03/25/2026

New feature release: Mobile-optimized Control Panel

Running a party rental business doesn't happen in an office all day. Operators are on-site at events, in warehouses, out on deliveries, and in conversations with customers.

So we updated the Control Panel to work better on something you always have with you: your phone.

What’s new with ERS:

• Mobile-friendly pages designed for phones and tablets
• Faster on-the-go actions
• Flexibility to toggle between the new and legacy UI

Users can opt in to the new mobile experience and switch back to the legacy view at any time.

New mobile-optimized pages will continue rolling out over time as updates become available.

Ideal use cases:

• Owners managing operations from the field
• Teams updating info between jobs
• Quick changes without needing to be on a desktop device

These improvements mean fewer delays and faster action from wherever work happens.

Questions or need help getting started? Reach out to your Account Manager or contact us at [email protected].