New General Manager in Chicago

The SmartSource Chicago office has a new General Manager with some deep roots in the local media and production Industry. Mike Fayette, founder of the famed ‘Post Effects’ studio, joins SmartSource Rentals effective May 3, 2010, as new General Manager in the Chicago Rentals Branch Location.

Fayette brings rich experience in both creative and technical work in his new position. Having this knowledge is critical to helping understand complex client needs when it comes to providing the right equipment to get the job done. Creative work does not always come in a one size fits all package, and the right tools and equipment are imperative. SmartSource Rentals is continuing to add employees that can use the technical experience they have in certain industries, and combine it with a world class technology inventory.

The following quote from Fayette offers a glimpse into the winning combination of industry experience & world class technology rental inventory, “For my entire career, I have helped organizations use technology to tell their stories to audiences all over the world…I feel that I have found a group of people who share my passion for deploying digital technology at hat engages an audience and allows them to view, interact and even contribute to the success of meetings, trades shows and other special venue events.”

Knowing what tools are needed to rent when completing a job is only half the battle. The other half involves having the technicians, coordinators and other professionals that know how best to use the equipment. National clients with large Audio Visual and Technology rental needs often come to SmartSource because they need a partner just as much as they need a rental equipment supplier. These companies know that they can work with SmartSource professionals that have specific experience in what they are trying to achieve. This experience helps them in the logistics and planning of complex events, but it also helps to ensure that their customers have the same experience anywhere in the nation.

This winning combination of industry experience, nationwide rental locations, fleet vehicles, in house technicians and a massive technology rental equipment inventory is what keeps SmartSource Rentals at the top of Nationwide Computer and AV Rental companies.

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Keep America Meeting

Some of the best ideas in business have been born out of face to face dialogue & discussion at a meeting, event or conference. When business professionals from similar industries meet in person to discuss ideas, the environment is a lot different than communicating via newsgroups, phone calls or email. Often times ideas are formed that literally would not have come about from an email exchange or conference call.

While we can almost all agree that there is value in holding meetings, there is also a cost associated with having them. Small costs like driving to and from an event or having to buy lunch is not too big a concern for most business professionals, but most of the time there are larger costs such as airfare, hotel and travel expenses. Major conferences and conventions can also have high ticket prices in addition to these travel expenses.

These costs might be an easy target when times get tight, but don’t forget that well planned and well executed meetings should be designed to meet goals that have a direct impact on the bottom line and company profit. Choosing to forgo a meeting or cancel a trip to save money on budget may also impact the bottom line as well.

KeepAmericaMeeting.org launched in February 2009 as a call to action for the meetings, events and incentive travel industry. Their message is as true today as it was when launched, and SmartSource Rentals encourages you to visit their website, sign a short petition and show your support for the value and importance that meetings contribute to both industry professionals and the economy. Please visit the Keep America Meeting website to learn more, including some facts that support the five points below, case studies and other valuable information.

Meeting Benefits Include:

1. Development of engaged employees
2. Improved company culture
3. More satisfied employees
4. Increased employee retention
5. Compensation more cost-effective than bonuses

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SmartSource more than just an equipment provider

Computer & AV Rental companies are often viewed as simply being nothing more than equipment providers. While this might be true with many companies, SmartSource Rentals has distinguished itself as being a full service technology solutions company committed to providing consistent high quality service and support in addition to hardware and equipment rentals. This not only sets them apart from other computer or av providers, it allows them to maintain longstanding customer relationships across a variety of diverse industries.

One prime example of their commitment to a higher level of service is the longstanding relationship with Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) - a world leader in the design, manufacturing, sale and service of instruments and consumables for the scientific laboratory. Specifically, SmartSource Rentals has been providing a full range of Information Technology (IT) and audio-visual equipment and related support services to Waters Corp.’s local events in Massachusetts, as well as national events in other states across the nation, including New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Georgia, Florida, California and others. The equipment involved ranges from laptop & computer rentals, copiers, plasma & LCD displays, audio visual and lighting, video walls, digital signage and more.

A relationship that started with SmartSource Rentals providing one single plasma display rental for a trade show booth in California has grown to now utilize all of the 23 full service branch locations for national trade shows such as PITTCON and ASMA, as well as other events such as Anniversary Gala’s, media events and product launches. SmartSource Rentals values this relationship along with the trust that Waters Corporation has in the company to provide direction & expertise alongside high quality products and services.

This end-to-end approach to event solutions is not the exception, but rather the rule when it comes to customer relationships. SmartSource has a great deal of pride in maintaining this high lever of quality service throughout the United States and in a variety of different industries.  Its high standards have enabled the company to maintain a leadership position, grow steadily, and continue the corporate culture of service and quality that is reflected in its well-known customer pledge, “No Excuses, Guaranteed!”

Click here to read more on SmartSource’s relationship with Waters Corporation or visit the Waters Corporation website.

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Tips on Medical Show Rentals

A recent study released at the 2010 Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association Healthcare Convention Marketing Summit in January found out some interesting things relating to medical tradeshows - mainly what doctors want to see at these shows and how it’s still important to see everything in one place at one time.

An overview of the study from MeetingsNet.com gives some important information for exhibitors at these tradeshows regarding what the doctors want. If you plan to attend a medical tradeshow or are currently renting equipment for these shows you may want to make sure the rentals you have are what the doctors are looking for.You may also find some good tips on what type of staff or members you want in the booths at these shows.

In addition to the usual lounge, food, and space mentions, other items mentioned included Wi-Fi, Interactive Kiosks, and Clearer Signage. All of these items can be rented from SmartSource Rentals, and we currently provide rental services and equipment for conventions, tradeshows, and events all over the nation. Based on the overview of the study you might want to try renting some of the following for your next medical show -

	Trade Show Internet- Our Trade Show Internet solution is a great way to avoid the high in-house fees and get your own ‘Internet-in-a-box’ solution
	Interactive Touch Screen Kiosk - Interactive Kiosks are a great way to provide information to visitors at your booth. We have branding options as well as green solutions like our Digital Document Library that can provide booth visitors with all the documents they need.
	Plasma & LCD Monitors - Just about every tradeshow is flooded with Plasma Displays or LCD screens showing everything from videos, to images to camera feeds. We have a huge variety of brands and sizes including 3 X 3 seamless video walls.

HCEA members can see the study here.

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SmartSource Careers Page - Open Job Listings

SmartSource has added a new careers page to the website where we will be posting current job listings and positions available at all of our branch offices. This is a great time to start a career at SmartSource Rentals as we are poised grow in the rebounding economy of 2010 and beyond. Click to see the career listings page at SmartSource and be sure to follow the directions on how to submit your resume to the proper person for each open position. You might see these positions posted in a few other places as well such as CareerBuilder or Craigslist, but we thought it would be a good idea to create a dedicated page within the website to list them all.

Currently SmartSource Rentals has 23 technology rental locations across the U.S. and is a leading national supplier of technology rentals and services. At the time of this post we are accepting resumes for open job positions in:

• Long Island,
• Boston
• Los Angeles
• Washington D.C.
• Chicago

Please do not call the local offices regarding the positions and you will find all of the information you need by viewing or downloading the job descriptions. For more general information be sure to visit the SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals home page.

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