By kaylaewens October 28, 2013
I am so unbelievably disappointed in this company. I rented an obstacle course and bounce house from you on 10/25/2013. We did not receive a mat for the obstacle course (liability issue) and we called at least 7 times. Twice I was told someone would be bringing me one immediately and no one ever showed up or call to tell me what was going on. Also, the equipment was supposed to be picked up the same night at 9:00 PM and again NO ONE showed up. I had to pay my staff extra overtime because you can't seem to pick up your own equipment. Finally an employee called me and told me to just deflate the equipment ourselves and we would pick them up later. That is SO UNPROFESSIONAL! I WILL NEVER USE YOUR COMPANY AGAIN. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. ...read more
By dreyday July 24, 2012
Too bad there isn't a selection for negative stars. Here is my experience ...read more
By john February 18, 2012
Lets jump doesnt give you the call on renting a bounce house in the rain as their email that you get after you rent states. If its raining they dont want to clean it up so they will cancel on you a couple hours before delivery. First the kid that has to set it up will tell you he has to cancel because it takes 4 days for the bounce house to dry out then when you tell them the email states its up to us unless the wind exceeds 20 mph they have the office call and cancel because of the childrens safety. They are a lazy company do not rent from them. ...read more
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By EGP Business Solutions March 20, 2013
I have recently encountered several print industry articles voicing concerns about the decline in paper use due to the digital age and speculating on the impact this trend may have on the industry as a whole. As with most things, opinions run the full range from panic to optimistic assumptions that it is just an opportunity to become more creative. Being an optimist, I tend toward the later sentiment, but it is impossible to ignore the reality of the digital invasion. That said, I think there are still a number of things to consider before engaging in a full blown Chicken Little impersonation. Digital is expensive.Small businesses getting started or trying to stay in the black during down times in the economy are not likely to have the large sums of capital available to invest indigital solutions– no matter how tempting they may be. Old habits die hard.Having worked in a number of small business environments, I can assure you that business owners get set in their ways. With the many details that must be juggled to keep a company moving forward, the usually philosophy is – if it isn't broken, don't fix it! This often translates into a continued use of the existing methods ofpaper formsandchecks. Sometimes you need a paper trail.For some businesses and industries, going digital is just not a viable option yet. This means that they still need paperwork orders,receipts, etc. Security Concerns.Although there have been great strides in digital security, there is no shortage of stories about sites and companies being hacked with customer information at risk of being accessible to the hackers. Although paper can also be snatched and counterfeiting is certainly not a dead art form the new security features onbusiness checksand other forms should not be overlooked. A number ofnew measureshave been implemented to add layers of protection for such items ensuring that they are safe to use while still being cost effective for your business' bottom line. Budget. These days most companies are very mindful of their expenses attempting to get the most for their money. Whether this means shopping for the best deal or deciding between pre-printed checks and forms versus printing your own, the great debate continues. There are a number of software products currently available allowing companies to print their own checks and business forms. HOWEVER, before you assume that this is a cost saving measure consider all of the costs involved. Most people evaluate the cost of the software and paper, but forget the additional cost ofprinter inkwhich can add up quickly. The cost ofMICR inkshould also be factored into the decision when thinking about printing your own checks as it is an important security feature of checks and missing this step could cost more in the long run than you save up front. Unless you are printing A LOT of checks and forms, I would be willing to bet that you would be better off finding a reputable supplier with great prices for checks and forms rather than trying to manage all of these details on your own. After all, there are so many responsibilities to manage in a small business – do you really want to add "printer" to your job title? As always, I urge you to consider what is best for your business and sanity. The needs of each company are very different depending on industry, profits, staffing, resources and time. Before you take on a "cost saving" initiative, be sure that you have fully evaluated the costs – including the non-monetary – to ensure that you are not just creating more work for yourself. ...read more
By EGP Business Solutions September 27, 2010
I recently read a few articles on marketing initiatives designed to entice customers into revisiting and spending at a store or business. There were a number of great points made, as well as suggestions, but what caught my attention most is a common thread of offering customers a tangible reason to return –gift certificates! There are a number of ways in which you can providegift certificatesto your customers, but just like many other things to be considered when running a business, you need to select the method that best suits your company personality. For example, if you have a strong presence on the social media circuit you might want to think about a contest in which you engage your fans/followers in an effort to win a gift certificate. Since I don't know many people who are not interested in winning something, this is a great way to build excitement with your customers while also encouraging sharing with others to build new customer relationships. Every share or re tweet of a contest is free marketing! If your company does not have a strong foothold in the social media realm or your customer base is not likely to interact with you in this arena, there are alternative considerations. Pay attention the next time you visit a coffee or sandwich shop. Most now have a frequent shopper card that earns you free items after a set amount of purchases. This plan of action is not limited to the food service industry! Consider your customer base and think about ways that you could initiate a similar program. Perhaps instead of a punch card, you send them a certificate of appreciation (gift certificate) when they have reached a certain spend amount. For example, for customers spending $100 or more, send a $10 gift certificate for use on future purchases. If they spend $250 or more then send a $25 gift certificate. Again, I can't think of anyone who would not feel appreciated receiving what appears to be a spontaneous gift of gratitude for their patronage – can you? ...read more
By EGP Business Solutions September 20, 2010
In any small office there are a variety of inexpensive ways to not only store your supplies, but use the storage as a decorative element. You won’t have to sacrifice style for functional storage. There are many great ways to store your office supplies that do not make it look like a traditional ... ...read more
Photocopiers are expensive purchases, but they can last a long time with the proper care and maintenance. The key to getting the most use out of a photocopier is operating, cleaning and maintaining the machine by the guidelines provided by the manufacturer. ...read more