subject: You Need To Rent A Tent For Your Event? Read This First! [print this page] Why A Tent? Why A Tent?
Commercial Tents are used as protection from the sun, rain or a gathering place. They can make a stunning and creative atmosphere for any event.
Tent Rentals
Tents can be rented or leased for a day, a weekend, weeks, months, etc. For one or two day events, the Tents are usually installed a few days before the event, depending on scheduling and weather, and remain until a few days after the event. Many rentals are quoted for the entire week, allowing for time to set up and design the interior and exterior. Some Tents are built for exceedingly long-term events and have been installed and remain installed for years.
What Kind of Tent Should I Rent?
Tent rental companies come in all sizes - from small-sized companies with just a few Tents to exceedingly large-sized companies - carrying dozens of several sizes and styles of Tents. Some general rental companies rent from tent rental companies to accommodate their client's needs.
You may know you want to use a standard Tent for your event, or your event planner may already have in mind to use a Tent. You have options! There are lots of other stunning structures and Tent styles out there. Some are unique and make a statement of their own. Ask the rental company you're working with for a list of the type styles they have on hand.
Usually, the different types of Tents available in most companies are (the names vary depending of the company):
Crest Tents: large scale, customise to suit your needs
Creates the ultimate "out of office" business environment. It is used when you have an event for at least 50 people.
Inflatable Tents An exciting and fun alternative Tent.
Easy & fast to set up. Be sure they have removable printed roof because in that way you can share the investment with other licences.
Folding Tents Easy and fast to use and always in demand. Very popular, because usually is the less expensive tent. Fast, flexible, cost effective and long lasting.
They are used by:-Corporate brands across most industries-Government & Council buyers- SME business marketers- Franchisees- Agricultural exhibitors - Emergency services & community groupsFolding Tents create brand exposure opportunities.You can reach your audience at the right time, in the right place with the right message. You can promote your brand formally or informally. Seize the initiative from your competitors, generate sales & build brand equity.What Size Tent Will I Need?The size of Tent depends on a few factors:1. The number of guests you expect2. Layout or seating arrangements or the style of event:-Reception with what type of tables?-Speaker engagement with what type of seating?-Will you need a dance floor?-Will you need display areas for your products?If you are interested in a Tent, you can expect to need about 2,000 - 2,500 square feet for 200-seated guests. That could mean a 40 x 60 size Tent (Always ask the Tent rental vendor directly and they'll give you the best information about the size of Tent you'll need).Therefore, the key rule is; know what you are going to use your tent for. The choice of tents is amazing, almost on par with the choice of cars that you can buy. So if you need a tent for the family BBQ, for example, your needs are fairly basic and your budget may be tight. Look for cheap tents that offers a waterproof Polyester roof and a good warranty for under $600. If you need a tent for a school or sports club you will need a range of sizes, and colours. Most plain colour Tents s range between $995- $2900. If you are keen to promote yourself, you can have your names printed for around $150-$300. Printing logos usually cost a little more. In the last 5 years, portable Tents have become important to businesses for their marketing. The key need for these buyers is a prominent and quality reproduction of their logo. Sign written or printed Tents can be as boring as a website address or they can be a design masterpiece. Remember, if it is for commercial purposes, the aim is to build recognition of your company with your printed Tent. Printed corporate Tents range in price from $1500- $4000. Good ones will really catch your eye.Once you have decided on what sort of buyer you are and how you are going to use your Tents, a good Tents company will offer you a choice of frames, a warranty of between 3-5 years and help with designing the printing-if you need it.by: Paul
