When it comes to life in general, people often have the best intentions, but unfortunately they still make a lot of mistakes. When it comes to business, the same is true. I have heard time and time again about mistakes that were made in the party rental industry that were entirely caused by a human. Here’s the scene: An employee of an inflatable party rental company receives a call from a new client who wants the Wild Rapids water slide for his upcoming birthday party. Because they are scheduling with pen and paper, they didn’t realize that Wild Rapids had already been rented for the same date and time. It isn’t until the day of the event that someone realizes there is a scheduling conflict. It happens all the time…even with people who are very thorough about verification and double verification. To avoid the frustration of not receiving the rental item you really wanted, try scheduling your next party online. Here are five reasons why you should schedule your next party with a company that offers real-time online ordering.
- Unlike humans, computers cannot make mistakes. Therefore, when an order is placed through a system that offers real-time online ordering, the system automatically removes selected items from inventory, making it impossible to double reserve an item. It should be noted that many companies claim to offer online ordering, but in reality, you (the customer) are just filling out an application form. Actually, a person is completing the order. To avoid this problem, look for a company that offers real-time online ordering.
- You know the price before completing the transaction. Many business owners across the country quote different prices depending on which part of town you live in. For example, if you live in a wealthy part of town, you may be charged hundreds of dollars more for the same service. Since computers have no gray areas, charges cannot be changed based on location. So when you rent online, you’ll know exactly what you’re being charged and why.
- It is more convenient. By ordering online, you have the convenience of shopping right from your own home. You can see only what’s available for your event date and time and know exactly what you’re getting without having to talk to anyone.
- You can order with confidence. Companies that use real-time online ordering systems actually use the exact same system that you use to place your order. So you can order with confidence knowing you’re seeing exactly what the company is seeing.
- Order from a company you can trust. There are literally thousands of party rental companies in the US alone. Most of the companies are small businesses trying to make a few extra bucks over the weekend. In general, companies that use a business system are more likely to be successful because they treat their business more like a real business than a side job. For you, that means they’re more likely to take your party’s needs more seriously, too.
There are many good reasons to shop online. However, I understand that there are people who are afraid to buy online. Whether you decide to rent online or call a company and book a rental with a person, look for a company that uses a business system that takes all the guesswork out of the employee’s hand and into the hand of a computer. You will be happy with the results!