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July Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Improves

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

The July 2012 Monthly Confidence Index is at 51.5, up from 48.5 in June 2012, showing improved confidence in the equipment finance industry

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation July 2012 Monthly Confidence Index is at 51.5, up from 48.5 in June 2012.

Business Services

White House: Which Business Regulations Are Burdensome?

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

The White House is asking businesses to help with regulatory reform by telling them which regulations are burdensome

Counter Thoughts

What You Need to Succeed at Rental in the Future

Leaders of the largest and most successful rental companies shared opinions on everything from the extent of the market's shift toward renting vs. buying, to what customers will expect from their rental suppliers as our industry continues to evolve.

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Q2 Construction Outlook Report: 3% Growth in 2012

FMI Corporation

FMI forecasts a 3% growth for construction put in place by the end of 2012 and 7% growth in 2013 for a total of almost $93 billion more than the lows of 2011

Revenue at Top 100 Rental Firms Grew 13% in 2011

North American rental firms among the Top 100 grew 17% on average while European firms reported more modest 5.9% growth

Revenues at the Top 10 rental firms on the IRN100 list grew 23% on average in 2011.

Rate Manipulation Scandal Could Impact Construction Financing

Backlash from a recent interest rate manipulation scandal may have an effect on lending in markets where rates aren't fixed, including the construction industry

Webinars Available on Pavement Marking and Sealcoating

Professional Pavement Products (PPP, Inc.)

Professional Pavement Products Webinar School for Pavement Pros are now available.

Put Technology to Work for You

Detmer Consulting Inc.

Even if you dislike technology and it seems boring or frustrating to you compared to the rental equipment you know so well, some technology really makes profit sense. So, keep your mind open and consider these small examples.

How to Cement Customer Relationships with Decorative Concrete

The decorative concrete market spells opportunity for rental houses. Equipment and products are specialized -- and in many cases, costly -- so it pays to rent from both a DIYer's and contractor’s perspective.

Shown here is the Rental Branch decorative showroom: “One of the best things about getting in the decorative concrete business is that it complements what most rental stores already rent,” says Mike Branch.

Construction Toolbox

10 Tips to Measure Training ROI

Follow these 10 tips to measure ROI and prove the value of the return from your construction training program

Measuring the return on investment for training can help prove the value of a training program and the need to put dollars toward training.

American Concrete Institute Recognizes Four CIM Schools as Excellent Universities

Concrete Industry Management

Winning universities selected on number of ACI members in the student chapter, student and faculty member participation in ACI and participation in other concrete industry related activities

Mitsui Acquires Half of Australian Mining Equipment Rental Company

Mitsui & Co. Ltd. has executed a share purchase contract to acquire 49.9% of the issued shares of National Plant and Equipment Pty Ltd., an Australian-focused mining equipment rental business.

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