Why Did We Develop Event Rental Systems Launch?
The event rental business industry will expand rapidly over the next decade, exceeding $8 billion in the U.S. alone by 2033. However, startups seeking to break into this sector will find it to be one of the most competitive industries out there with respect to getting off the ground and long-term profit margins.
As with almost every industry, the use of software tools can make getting started a lot easier, and success more accessible. However, the adoption of software tools by event rental businesses has been lagging, and as a result, many startups are losing out on the opportunity to get a foothold in this growing market.
Lack of Technical Adoption
To illustrate, it is estimated that 60-70% of the businesses in the industry do not use rental software for their operations — and a sizeable subset of this group operates without a business website. One of the primary reasons given is cost, with small businesses finding themselves between a “rock and a hard place” when it comes to choosing a software package that suits their specific needs – both in the short and long-term.
For instance, although there are lower-priced options available for booking and inventory, their functions have low limits on users and locations and lack online booking and payments. Therefore, cost-conscious event rental entrepreneurs seeking to stretch every dollar are faced with three less than desirable choices:
- Conducting business manually using spreadsheets and online calendar tools
- Paying for basic software that still doesn’t deliver the bandwidth you would like to be operating at
- Or purchase a relatively expensive package with an unproven return-on-investment
Low-Cost Software for Rental Startups
Starting an event rental business already involves several non-negotiable overhead costs to account for including inventory, storage, delivery vehicles, and insurance. So smart spending is a valuable skill for the party rental business entrepreneur. With that in mind, ERS Launch was developed to be the best software for rental startups.
High-Value Tools for Long-Term Startup Success
By making high-value features available at an affordable price, ERS Launch is the ideal event rental software option for small rental businesses. With this plan, rental businesses previously using manual methods to book reservations and manage inventory can take advantage of online booking, automated messaging, integrated payments, and an overall upgraded user-experience for their clientele — boosting customer satisfaction, retention, and ultimately, success.
Dynamic Features at a Discounted Price
Cloud-Based
ERS Launch is cloud-based, making it accessible from any device wherever you have an internet connection, and ERS’s industry standard data security, encryption, and automated backups are already included.
Online Booking
The easy-to-use online booking feature gives the customer the opportunity to reserve equipment 24/7 — no more spreadsheets, no more double-booking errors, and a lot more time to spend on growing your startup.
Automated Customer Communication
Save time and eliminate hassle by sending order confirmations, reminder texts, and feedback emails automatically.
Website Templates
A key way to promote your party company, build your own professional website in minutes with our simple, do-it-yourself website templates — no web developer skills required.
All-in-One Payment System
Our seamless and secure payment system was specifically created for the event rental industry — no extra fees, logins, or customer service headaches that come with using a third-party service.
KPI Dashboard
Track revenue, booking trends, ROI, and other valuable performance indicators in a single, user-friendly dashboard so you can make smart, data-driven decisions for your startup.
Built-In Marketing Tools
Take advantage of an included customer referral program and coupon codes to grow your business.
ERS Launch: A Smart Investment in Your Event Rental Future
If you’re a budget-conscious event rental entrepreneur committed to the growth of your business with valuable tools like online booking, inventory tracking, and integrated payments; ERS Launch was built for you.
Contact our sales team today to answer your questions and take the next step toward investing in your startup’s future — efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Software Needed to Start a Party Rental Business?
No, software isn’t required. Many party rental businesses still operate using spreadsheets, Google Calendar, and paper rental agreements but this quickly becomes a tedious, time consuming, and error-prone way to run your startup.
ERS Launch was built to be the best software for budget-conscious small businesses to be able to:
- Accept online bookings 24/7
- Track inventory in real-time
- Automate customer messaging
- Process payments securely
- Track performance metrics
all in one platform.
Is ERS Software Easy to Use? Do I Need Training?
ERS Launch was designed to be a do-it-yourself party rental software for event rental startups. Therefore, all of its features including booking, messaging, website builder, and performance dashboard are simple and user-friendly with minimal training.
What Payment Software Does ERS Launch Use?
ERS Launch uses ERS pay, an integrated payment system that accepts online and in-person payments. This means that bookings and payments occur using the same platform, a streamlined and simplified experience for both owner and customer.
How Much Does Event Rental Software Cost on Average?
Entry-level subscription plans with websites typically range from $80 to $85 per month. The ERS Launch Plan is offering its high-value tools — designed specifically for startup event rental businesses — at just $79.95/month with introductory pricing available at $69.95/month.
