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Atlanta- based Sagon Trucks has revamped their web site and now is utilizing the Simple Evolve web platform developed by Rent It Today.

Rent It Today Now Offers Boat Rental Business Software

Booking boat rentals doesn’t need to be an challenge for you or your customers when your marina offers a system that is easy to navigate and allows customers to conveniently reserve a rental online. 

Rental industry leader Rent It Today has developed a prudent, affordable solution to marketing your current stock of boat rentals with their newly implemented boat rental reservation software

Our boat rental scheduling software provides several benefits to your business, chief among them being the ability to accept online payments and reservations for free. 

We create your online inventory for customers to see with a calendar option that allows them to select the day and time they’d like to rent a boat, canoe, jet ski, etc. Once the item is reserved, your system is automatically updated according to your available inventory–minimizing overlapping reservation dilemmas between customers.

Rent It Today and ARI Network Services have started a working relationship to assist companies in the medical equipment rental industry. How? By helping medical equipment rental customers find and rent the equipment they need from the right provider. The partnership combines the website construction capabilities of ARI with the proven marketing strategies of Rent It Today.

“Both companies share the common goal of helping companies in the medical industry,” said Jason Glass, Rent It Today CEO.

Over the years it has been a challenge for medical professionals, patients and caregivers to find the medical equipment rentals they need in an efficient, timely manner. For example, if a customer requires a home hospital bed in Atlanta, Georgia for a month long rental, the customer wants to be able to find, reserve and pay for the rental item immediately. Often times, that’s not possible.

                                                                                                                          The ARI & Rent It Today partnership will utilize their digital marketing teams to remedy this issue by making search easier, implementing effective SEO strategies to ensure customers connect with a medical equipment rental company, then expedite their equipment rental online.

Renting a car is something most of us will do at least once in our lifetime. Here at Rent It Today you can find a number of companies renting exotic cars like Porsches, Ferraris, and Lamborginis. That is if you can decide which one you want to drive away first.

There are a number of tips one can benefit from when renting an automobile, regardless if it's exotic or not.

In 2012, industry estimates put the annual revenue of U.S. car rental companies at more than $24 billion, with 1.857 million cars at 18,293 rental locations. With so many folks renting cars so frequently, you would think the process would be straightforward and transparent -- yet somehow it is anything but.

Do I need to buy additional insurance? If not, am I exposed at all? What about paying to refuel the car? I hear horror stories about phony damage claims; should I be worried? No one is around to inspect the car with me; should I be worried? Can I drive to Mexico? What about all the other stuff they offer me at the rental counter? These questions come up pretty much every time we rent a car. Again, anything but straightforward.

Among all your options, there are some things you don't need to do, or even should not do, when renting a car.

1. Prepaying for gasoline.

Prepaid gasoline charges appeal to our desire for simplicity while traveling, and also to concerns about being late for flights, as every few minutes added to the trip to the airport create more risk for arriving too late to board. As airport security has added considerable time to this process, rental companies have come up with new options for car refueling, and are giving them the hard sell at the rental desk.

Unless you are completely sure you will return the tank empty, or you have a pre-dawn flight that would make it worth the money not to have to refuel, don't fall for this one. Even the option where they charge you only for fuel you actually use is tipped aggressively in the rental agency's favor because the cost of having them refuel your car is always higher than the cost of doing it yourself.

Have you ever traveled to a beautiful vacation destination and thought how nice it would be to have a motorcycle to saddle up and check out the surroundings? Well, in many locales you can!

Rent It Today helps bikers find motorcycle rental providers both in the United States and abroad. Motorcycle rental companies are fond of their customers and want them to enjoy their rental experience.

Safety is always paramount and when one of our clients, Rent My Motorcycle, found a safety gem and shared it on their Facebook page, we felt obliged to pass the valuable information on to our readers. Based in West Palm Beach , Florida, Rent My Motorcycle can set you up with a Harley or BMW motorcycle rental.

Rent My Motorcycle is conveniently located near I-95, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and the Tri-Rail train station in West Palm Beach. If you're in the Ft. Lauderdale or Miami area, take the Tri-Rail commuter train to West Palm Beach. They offer free pick up and drop of to PBIA and the West Palm Beach train station with a 3-day minimum rental.

Read on to absorb the fifteen pointers for riding a motorcycle safely provided by the internet site run by the publishers of Motorcyclist Magazine.

Close your eyes and recall your last ride in heavy traffic. Imagine the vehicles surrounding you, crowding you, cutting you off. Imagine yourself monitoring closing speeds, reading street signs, noticing and anticipating traffic lights. Then imagine guessing what pedestrians will do, or how slippery that painted line might be. And those drivers with cell phones, newspapers or screaming kids to deal with...imagine trying to guess what they're going to do.

Riding in traffic can be a nightmare, especially for street-riding newcomers. Is it any wonder so many motorcyclists crash and burn while riding on congested streets? It's amazing how many different tasks motorcyclists deal with on a normal traffic-choked commute. Doing it successfully means processing a multitude of items at once and reacting correctly to each. Doing it wrong can mean roadkill--the human kind. Here are 15 smart strategies for click here to continue.

Goal Is To Improve Animal Anesthesia Machine Development

In an effort to continually improve, innovate and refine their veterinary anesthesia machines, Vetland Medical has partnered with The Louisville Zoo.

By observing surgical procedures and anesthesia equipment in operation at the zoo – a place where the safety of many endangered species is a top priority and a place where there is an abundance of large animals- the company could study the problems the doctors may be facing which, in turn, would influence new product development for Vetland Medical.

The King Of The Jungle Undergoes Anesthesia

Vetland Medical contacted the zoo and soon had an appointment to be present for a procedure on a lion. While there, we learned the zoo was utilizing a veterinary anesthesia machine that required patients to be manually ventilated.

The Vetland Medical team knew how challenging it is to manually ventilate a large animal such as a lion and decided to help. That same week, Vetland Medical donated one of our Large Animal Anesthesia Machines to the zoo and promised to work closely with them to provide technical services and support. In return, the Louisville Zoo has helped Vetland Medical by allowing our team to observe and learn the various challenges a zoo faces while providing care to the wide range of patients.

State Of The Art Care

The Louisville Zoo’s hospital supervisor, Jamie Huber says: “The Vetland anesthesia machine helps us provide state-of-the-art care for our animals at the Louisville Zoo.  Whether for a regular check-up or treating a sick animal, our new anesthesia machine gives us the access we need to treat our animals with the highest quality care.”

At Vetland Medical, we have a special place in our hearts for animals. We deeply respect the hard work the Louisville Zoo staff does to care for their animals, as well as protect the future survival of endangered species.

    Former NBA Star Now Sleeps Well

Sleep apnea is a common condition characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep. Individuals who are afflicted with sleep apnea are usually unaware of the condition unless their sleep partner is frightened by the sleep apnea sufferer's prolonged stoppage of breathing, often accompanied by loud snoring.

Unfortunately, sleep apnea is difficult to diagnose by doctors during office visits. There are no blood tests which can detect it. Lifestyle changes, mouthpieces, surgery, and breathing devices are all employed to address sleep apnea.

If left untreated, sleep apnea is a potentially hazardous condition. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Untreated sleep apnea can:

•Increase the risk of hypertension, heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. •Increase the risk of, or worsen, heart failure •Make arrhythmias (ah-RITH-me-ahs), or irregular heartbeats, more likely •Increase the chance of having work-related or driving accidents

Anyone Can Be Affected

Sleep apnea can affect anyone, including world class athletes like Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq uses a device called a CPAP machine to help him get a healthy nights rest. CPAP machines can be rented!

At seven feet tall and weighing over three hundred pounds, Shaquille O’Neal used his height and size to score some of the most points and rebounds in basketball history. But what is little known about the basketball superstar is that he suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. His girlfriend, Nikki “Hoopz” Alexander, was a witness to Shaq’s loud and incessant snoring and restless sleep – she also noticed that his snoring and other symptoms became worse when he slept on his back. So, Shaq decided to get help.

Being that Shaq’s last leg of his career was spent playing for the Boston Celtics, he decided to visit Harvard Medical School’s Division of Sleep Medicine, which is one of the best in the world. Shaq received an overnight polysomnography, or sleep test, to measure brain waves, eye movements, chin-muscle activity, airflow from the nose and mouth, chest movements, blood-oxygen levels, heart rate and leg movements. The physicians spent one lucky night with the basketball player – watching his every somnambulant move to determine the severity of his condition.

The results: moderate obstructive sleep apnea. The next step:.. continue reading here.

Visit Medicare Contractors at the Medtrade Exposition.

The Medtrade Fall Exposition and Conference will be held October 20 - 23, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Medtrade is the leading event in the home medical equipment industry. It features many exhibitors showcasing the latest home medical equipment (HME) products and services in the market.

Attend conference sessions led by industry professionals all guided toward helping attendees make smart decisions about the issues facing medical equipment sales and rentals in today's business environment. This is a great opportunity to network with other HME professionals and create new business relationships. Staff from each of the four Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs), National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC), Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) contractor, and the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) will be among the many exhibitors available to provide information and address questions.

Visit the Medicare Contractors at booth number 1509.

Medicare Contractors Conference Schedule: The DME CERT Outreach and Education Task Force will conduct a specific session on the most common documentation errors found by the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) contractor and will provide tips on how to correct those errors on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM in room C102.

The NSC will provide a one-hour "NSC Medicare Enrollment Updates" session on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM in room C102.

The CBIC will provide a one-hour "Updates" session on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in room C102.

GoPro cameras are such a cool development. Now the makers of the GoPro have developed a harness which allows mounting the camera on man's best friend.

The canine harness features two mounting locations for a variety of perspectives: the chest, for bone-chewing, digging and front-paw action, and the back, for over-the-head shots of running, jumping, fetch and more.

Made of washable, water-friendly material, your dog can swim, play and get dirty without a worry. Soft, padded construction keeps your pet comfortable.

Fully adjustable to fit small, medium and large breed dogs from 15 to 120 lbs (7 to 54 kg). Chest mount is removable for smaller dogs.

Don't own a GoPro? They can be rented! 

Wired magazine recently offered what a pooch might proffer if asked their opinion on this opportunity to hit Youtube:

For too long I’ve watched my human record hours of inane footage on a little camera strapped to his chest or helmet. Sometimes he attaches it to his mountain bike or surfboard. The results aren’t ...read more here.

Neil Armstrong Nailed It: One Giant Leap

July 20th of 2014 marked the 45th anniversary of man setting foot on the moon.The astronauts aboard the Apollo 11 made history as Neil Armstrong made a profound and fitting statement saying, “This is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Anyone living then remembers where they were or what they were doing when this significant event took place. It most certainly changed history and Armstrong’s statement could not have been more prophetic.   Since that remarkable day in 1969, technology has seemed to advance at astonishingly rapid rates every single day. We have seen the invention of soft contact lenses, the rise and fall of the VCR, the floppy disc and the compact disc, the beginning of the personal computer and the internet, the invention and immediate advancement of cellular phones and vaccines, medications and medical treatments too numerous to count.

We've Only Just Begun   Although science has been hurtling forward for the last 45 years, it seems to have no propensity to slow down anytime soon.Today, technology lets us hold a phone, a computer, a camera, a calculator, a boatload of games and more in the palm of our hand. It lets us vaccinate our children so that we can enroll them in school without having to worry about them catching or spreading an infectious virus or disease. It lets us connect with our loved ones who are miles away and with friends we haven’t seen in years. Perhaps the most important and impressive advancement is in the tools our doctors and nurses are using every day to make us well, monitor our health and keep us alive.

The machines that doctors are using are becoming more accurate, easier to use and, most importantly, more reliable. So, when a person goes in to have minor or major surgery, he or she can be confident that the anesthesia machine is going to quickly and painlessly put him or her under while keeping him or her alive. They can also be confident that the monitor they’re hooked up to will keep the doctors and nurses informed and up to speed on their vital signs.   Shoppers at a mall can be confident that if they suddenly go into cardiac arrest, there is likely an easy-to-use AED nearby that could potentially save their life. Expecting mothers know that the ultrasound technician will have no problem seeing their bundle of joy moving and living within their bodies. Surgeons know that they will have proper lighting while they’re operating on a patient.   The technology that is around us every day is remarkable and the leaps and bounds that science will make in the upcoming years are sure to keep us amazed.

Heartland Medical: A Medical Equipment Leader

If you are a medical professional and would like to learn more about how you can have the most advanced technology at your fingertips, we invite you to contact Heartland Medical. Heartland Medical supplies new and refurbished operating room equipment, imaging instruments, stainless equipment, and more. And if your need is temporary. Heartland Medical offers short term as well as long term rentals of their entire stock of medical equipment.

Heavy Equipment Rental Firm Makes Leadership Move

BlueLine Rental announced on Wednesday, June 4th the appointment of Phillip H. Hobson as CEO. Mr. Hobson will replace Scott Hall, who left the company earlier in the week. 

Mr. Hobson will join BlueLine Rental from Mobile Mini, Inc., a leading provider of portable storage solutions, where he served as Executive Vice President, Operations. Prior to Mobile Mini, Mr. Hobson was a senior executive at RSC Holdings Inc. until the business was acquired by United Rentals in 2012. RSC was one of the largest equipment rental providers in North America with revenue of $1.5 billion and more than 400 locations. 

“I am excited to join the team and look forward to working with customers, employees and other partners to help BlueLine reach its potential,” said Mr. Hobson. “We have a tremendous opportunity to build on the strength and experience of the past while establishing our own identity and propelling the company to even higher levels of achievement.” 

BlueLine Rental, previously Volvo Rents, was acquired in January by Platinum Equity. The BlueLine Rental brand identity was launched in February following the transition to new ownership.

Hobson's Experience at RSC Cited 

“Phil’s experience at RSC is a perfect fit for BlueLine. He is passionate about the rental equipment business and is well respected in the industry. His track record at RSC and throughout his career proves that he knows what it takes to build an industry leader,” said Louis Samson, the Partner at Platinum Equity who led the BlueLine Rental acquisition. “We will work with Phil and the management team to help the business grow both organically and through prospective complementary add-on acquisitions.” 

Mr. Hobson joined RSC in 1998 and spent 14 years at the company in a variety of operational and financial roles, ultimately serving as a member of the company’s executive leadership team reporting to the CEO. 

“We have high aspirations for BlueLine, and we are confident that Phil is the right executive to help the company maximize its potential,” said Bryan Kelln, Partner and President of Portfolio Operations for Platinum Equity. “He has the vision, leadership ability and industry experience necessary to lead the company into the future. He will help drive efforts to optimize business operations and profitability, while focusing on growth and effectively managing the company’s young fleet.” 

BlueLine Rental serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries, including construction, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, power, and metals and minerals.

Blueline Continues To Feature Volvo Equipment 

A Case of Not Knowing Your Potential Market

Renting your house, apartment, car, or anything, and then not keeping an eye on it can lead to some rather disastrous consequences, as a New York City resident recently learned.

Peer to peer rental sites like Airbnb.com have become very popular in recent years because they provide benefits to both the renter and the rentee. That said, it still does not behoove the renter to just turn a blind eye on the rented item, as this March 17, 2014 story from the Daily Mail illustrates.

A New York comedian got an unwelcome shock on Friday when he discovered he had unwittingly rented out his apartment for an orgy.

Ari Teman advertised his Manhattan apartment on Airbnb and was contacted by a man named David who said he wanted a place for his family to stay while he attended a wedding in the city.

However, after handing over the keys to David during the afternoon, Teman realized he had forgotten a bag and went back to his apartment at 11.30 pm where he found the aftermath of an 'XXX Freak Fest' orgy that had taken place all over his home.

According to Teman, when he returned to his apartment building he saw David in the lobby and heard him saying, 'they're shutting us down.'

Asking David what that meant, Teman claims that that he look on in horror as the saw David total panic about his return.

Rushing to his apartment to see it in a state of disarray, he googled David's telephone number to see what came up. The orgy, which was billed online as a 'BBW Panty Raid Party' advertized a cellphone number which matched the one provided by David in his AirBNB profile.

Exhibitor Space Sells Out for Third Straight Year

The 2014 Rental Show, sponsored by the American Rental Association, wrapped up at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. on February 12th. Reflecting a healthy rental industry, exhibitor space sold out well in advance of the deadline for the third straight year. The show featured more than 675 exhibitors representing rental businesses in the construction/industrial, general tool/homeowner and party/special event sectors. Featured products included generators, access equipment, pumps, drywall equipment, tools, lawn and garden equipment, software, furniture, games, dinnerware, centerpieces and more.

New Products and Special Deals Drive Attendance

In keeping with long standing tradition, many exhibitors debuted new products and innovations at The Rental Show. Over 170 show-only deals and special offers represented opportunities to save money on product purchases. Rental businesses have done an outstanding job in educating both businesses and consumers alike to recognize the value and benefits of renting versus buying. The resulting increased demand for rental translates into a higher demand for equipment. Buyer-seller connections that occur at the annual exhibition have become a key part of the show’s success. Further evidence of the health of the rental industry was reflected in the February 8th party/special event educational program billed as Events & Tents. The program sold out for the second year in a row despite seating being increased by 100 over the 2013 capacity.

Buyers Continue Momentum from 2013

Buyers, buoyed by more confidence in the equipment rental economy, helped many exhibitors at The Rental Show 2014 in Orlando, Fla. exceed expectations, building on last year’s positive experience in Las Vegas. “It’s been a tremendous event for the industry in every facet,” said Christine Wehrman, CEO, American Rental Association (ARA), organizer of The Rental Show. “The attitude, the outlook and the optimism only can mean a solid year of growth for the equipment rental industry. The ARA is very pleased to see....continue reading here.

Take a First Class Ski Vacation and Rent Everything You Need

Renting an awesome vacation property at a ski resort is certainly one of the most fun things you can do if skiing is your activity of choice. Did you know you can rent skis, snowboards and the accompanying equipment at your ski destination, too? Indeed you can.

It's not only very convenient, it will save you money on airfare as well. Why lug all that equipment to and from the airport when you can rent it? Read more about that here. Most rental providers will deliver the goods to your destination and pick them up when you depart.

In honor of Renter's Week, Curbed Ski searched the interwebs for the coolest looking ski-in/ski-out vacation rental. The result? This award-winning 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath Squaw Valley retreat that breathes fresh air into the tired tropes of ski home architecture. If ski access is your goal, this 6,427 square-foot property takes it to a whole new level with a prime location directly underneath the Squaw gondola. It also features a gorgeous six-foot fire place, salt water hot tub, sauna, and even warm rubber floors on the first floor so you don't have to worry about your ski boots. Ability to drive large vehicles is a must as the rental comes with a 4x4 GMC Sierra truck, studded tires, and snow chains to get in and out during big storms. If all of that isn't enough....continue reading and see the photos here.

A Kentucky Real Estate License Opens Many Doors

Are you contemplating a real estate career in the State of Kentucky? When evaluating real estate as a career, most people think of the obvious career paths which require a real estate license including agents and brokers.

It’s interesting to note the variety of occupations which a real estate license can lead to beyond those mentioned above. The most notable ones include appraisers, closing agents, and loan officers or load originators.

But we’re not done just yet.  Other career options in the real estate field are perhaps not as apparent, yet just as viable. They include both full time and part time opportunities:

Property Management

Urban Planning

Real Estate Investment

Real Estate Teaching/Instruction

Home Inspection

Home Warranty Sales

There are many careers that are associated in some way with real estate. Real estate is a vibrant and significant part of the Kentucky economy which offers numerous opportunities for a successful and rewarding career.

Kentucky Real Estate College is the right place to pursue your real estate license education in Kentucky! Their Pre-License course provides the real estate training needed to become a realtor in Kentucky.

Kentucky Real Estate College courses are 100% online, enabling you to get your Kentucky real estate license without leaving the comfort of your home!

They are the premier online accredited school with the highest pass rate in Kentucky for first time state exam takers. The school is certified by Arello, IDEC, and the Kentucky Real Estate Commission. The Pre-License course is also approved by the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Area for unemployment training!

The College is owned and operated by a multi-million dollar real estate sales producer and 20-plus year veteran of the real estate business, as well as the US Navy. Their Legal Content Consultant served as the General Counsel for the Kentucky Real Estate Commission for many years. She will be available to you via email to answer any questions you may have throughout the course!

If you pass their test, you'll pass the state exam! They have developed an online test preparation course, pre-test, Law Cram course (License Recognition), and many online continuing education courses as well.