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Phony Bridal Show Duped Thousands

Apr 13

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Phony Bridal Show a Scam

Starting in January the bridal show season starts to heat right up. Here in Toronto there are so many shows it is hard to differentiate.  Which are good and which are bad? The shows main purpose is to make money from both the advertisers / vendors and from the attendees. Admission at $15.00 for two is a fair investment. For the vendors displaying the space in even a minor,  poorly attended show starts at thousands of dollars.

Over 6000 were duped by this. Estimates on the size of this fraud range fro 150 to 300K. Does this also mean that eventbrite, the credit card companies and paypal will be held partially or fully resposible for their forwarding of victims money to the con artists? So far no charges have been laid.

With the internet being what it is today this fraud is easy to perpetrate. The skills required will be the ability to create facebook, twitter and e-mail personalities. A blog and you are in business.  In the case of the Boston scam the event page was set up using Eventbrite. The success of the venture will be determined more on social networking and search engine optimization skills than any other abilities.

How To Protect Yourself

For the attendee, simply pay at the door.

For the vendor check the track record of the company putting on the show and know who you are dealing with. If in doubt, meet with the show producer and pay by check. A background check to see if the show producer has paid for the venue should help.

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Party Rentals: Finding The Best Company

Feb 27

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Beaverton 40 X 60 Tent
Image by ASAP Tent and Party Rentals via Flickr

Author: Party Rentals

If you need party tents, tables, chairs, linens, sound systems, or lounge further, the best option would be to look into the services of Las Vegas Party Rentals Company. So what should you do first? Search online or pick up the phone? Well, before you contact the party rentals company, it might be a good idea to gather your thoughts to know what you really want for the party.

Party Rentals – Conditions You Need to Know About

Everyone knows what renting entails. In essence, you will have temporary possession of certain goods or services which can be charged by the week, day, or even hour. In dealing with party rentals, a rental contract is usually drawn up to bind both parties to the agreed-upon rights and obligations. This contrast goes into effect after the renter gets physical possession of the inventory. It will continue until the turnover of the merchandise.

The contract will cover everything you rent from beverage bars, tents, to the furnishings. Expect that there will be a rental deposit charged if you go to a party rentals company. It is usually a third of the total rental price, to be paid when you make the reservation. The setup and tear down of the equipment is the responsibility of the company. They should provide qualified personnel to unpack, assemble, and install the materials. At the end of the party, they should come back to disassemble the equipment and then load them to be returned.

Reservation and Tips

It is important to know early on what equipments you need before contacting the party rentals company. Reserve these equipments three months in advance to make sure that it is available at the time of the celebration.

During the peak season such as June (for weddings), reserving even earlier is highly recommended. A lot of wedding planner reserve as early as six months to ensure that in-demand equipments will be available at the wedding. Take note that the reservation fee is usually non-refundable.

Quick Background Check

Having a glitch-free party is the desire of every bride or birthday celebrant. To achieve this, it is critical to check the background of the company you’re interested in. Determine whether the Party Rentals company is in good standing with associations such as the Better Business Bureau and the American Rental Association. Sometimes, no information is readily available if it is a start-up. In this case, try the feedback of friends and family should be given priority.

Also, try to inspect their inventory before making the reservation. It is critical for the Party Rentals to be in good condition. If it contains dents, dings, and marks, it might be better to look elsewhere.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/food-and-beverage-articles/party-rentals-finding-the-best-company-1875493.html

About the Author

Al Strand, owner of Party Rentals Company Las Vegas Party Tents & Rentals has been in operating in the Las Vegas area since 2001. Through the years, he has become a renowned provider of tents, tableware, glassware, furnishings, and flooring among party organizers and party planners. For more information, visit http://www.lasvegaspartytents.com or call 702-251-1997.

In Toronto call ASAP Tent and Party Rentals at 905 833-6756

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ASAP Tent and Party Rentals Goes Green

Dec 18

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ASAP Tent and Party Rentals combines recycling, reducing and reusing efforts to benefit the earth.
Toronto  — ASAP Tent and Party  Rentals, a King City (York Region north of Toronto) based party and tent rental company announced they have moved into a culture of thinking green. The twenty year old company is a local leader in the party rental business offering high quality tent rentals, party rentals, linen rentals, tableware rentals, chair cover rentals, along with other accessories for weddings and corporate events.
In an effort to help the planet and the environment, the company has adopted a number of changes, which began several years ago. These changes include recycling all of their cardboard boxes, cutting down on waste and recycling and reusing paper to save trees.
The company has replaced all of their detergent and cleaning products with organic, natural cleaning products that are biodegradable and much safer for the environment. Gasoline burning trucks were replaced with newer, more fuel efficient diesel trucks. Schedule changes were introduced to further enhance fuel savings and reduce carbon emissions.

Indoor heating was changed from oil to propane and natural gas.”Every company can do their part, and all it takes is small changes,” says, Dale Middleton , company spokesman. “By adopting these small changes, we are actually making a bold statement by going green, and when it comes to the health of our planet, every small effort really adds up, added Dale.
Another change that ASAP Tent and Party Rentals has made is the decision to use reusable plastic hangers in place of the one-time use wire hangers that the company previously used. This is a large, important recycling move considering how often the company uses hangers. These changes are all in addition to the biggest recycling effort of all: Using recyclable china and tableware table linen rentals, wedding linen rentals and chair cover rentals over and over again rather than creating waste by simply using disposable products.
To some, these changes may seem small, and even a touch insignificant. However, when it comes to wedding linen rentals companies that do many weddings per year, even these small changes can have a very large, positive effect on the planet. If every company were to adopt simple, easy to implement “green” practices the way ASAP Tent and Party Rentals has, the world that we live in would be much different today. ASAP Tent and Party Rentals is setting a real example, and hopes that more companies will take their example and “Go Green.”
ASAP Tent and Party Rentals is taking a stand on the concept of helping the environment, showing that they are passionate about the earth by adopting easy to implement but extremely effective green methods for recycling, reducing and reusing. “Every company can do their part, and all it takes is small changes,” says, Dale.
ASAP Tent and Pary Rentals is a Toronto Ontario area based company offering high quality rental products including party rentals, event rentals, tent rentals, chair cover rentals, wedding linen rentals and table linen rentals that make a bold statement for any special occasion. For more information about ASAP Tent and Party Rentals, visit http://asaprental.comReblog this post [with Zemanta]

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