You need additional space for your business and have decided to use a clear span tent rental. But should you rent, or purchase?
When it comes to decisions in life – whether personal or for business – you have to make the best choice for your circumstances. This is true for every decision, from the most basic to the most complex. For instance, personal choices are presented when it comes to deciding on a place to live – do you rent or do you buy? Or something more minor, such as do you cut your hair short or just put on a hat? For business, you may have to make a choice about the equipment you need, such as do you want to purchase it outright or rent it? Or, do you hire permanent employees or opt for independent contractors?
There are choices we face every day. And each of these decisions we make will have an overall impact on our lives going forward. So, it only makes sense that when the need for a tent arises, you will have to decide – do you rent the tent, or do you purchase it? Which is the better choice for you?
Let’s weigh it out.
Timing Matters
Time is the one sure thing in life we can never get back. Whether it is for living our life to the fullest or wanting to turn our business into the most successful of its kind – it takes making the best use of time and dedication.
The reason why we are discussing the importance of time is that there is a big difference between renting and tent and purchasing one – and how it impacts time. See, when you rent a tent, you expect that it is already created. In fact, tent rentals, such as those with American Pavilion, are fast because they already have the tents. Stored tents of all sizes and designs are already manufactured and ready to go when you need them.
Purchasing a tent? Well, that’s going to take some time. When you purchase a tent, you expect it to be brand new. You expect it to come manufactured just for you – no one else. And, this takes time. While American Pavilion also offers tents for purchase, the delivery and installation time will take longer than renting.
If you’ve got the time, then you may want to consider a new tent. But, if you are like most of us, when the need for a tent arises – you sort of need it now, right? Renting a tent can have you up and running in no time.
Flexibility When You Need It
Speaking of options and choices – who doesn’t like having these? When it comes to tents, you have a lot of them. These structures are designed to be used outdoors, but they don’t have to appear that way on the inside. Sure, you can have an open tent with no side walls and no flooring. But, you can also have it designed with sidewalls, windows, doors, lighting, flooring, and more. You can basically create exactly what you are looking for – including the size. This flexibility is why tents are so highly sought.
So, does the flexibility work best with a rental or purchase?
If you purchase a tent, you can always go back and purchase additional accessories and such, but they, too, may require waiting. And, depending on how old your tent is, there could be uniformity issues. However, with a tent rental, if you need to increase (or decrease) the size of your tent, you can easily do so. If you want to add additional doors, flooring, an HVAC system, etc. you can – a simple phone call can get the ball rolling. Not to mention that you’d have experts all along the way making sure your tent’s sizing requirements, assembly, and safety are all handled as they should be.
Protect Your Bottom Line
If you are a business owner, then you know every penny that you spend can impact your bottom line. You need your financial statements to look good at the end of each fiscal year. This leaves you with a decision – should you spend a lot of money upfront to purchase a tent? Can you justify needing one for an extended time? Does the cost of purchasing a new tent make sense?
For most, tent rentals allow for easy expenditure. It’s there when you need it and can disappear when the need disappears or when times get tough.
What may make sense in your mind may not look so good on paper. Therefore, be sure to think your decision through before making that purchase.
The Wear and Tear Concern
You may be questioning whether you want to rent a tent that others have used. Will it look nice? Will it be presentable? Will it be functional? It’s understandable. If you are hosting a party or fundraiser, looking for space in your agricultural industry, or are seeking overflow office space, you want a tent that is going to both serve and represent you well.
Tent rentals are manufactured and designed with durability and strength. They are built to last. Therefore, when you rent a tent, it is going to look great and function well because that is what it is created to do. They are built to last long-term.
Think about it this way – If you purchase a tent today and intend to leave it up all year, wouldn’t you expect that, by the end of the year, the tent would still look good and function like it did in the beginning? They do! So, whether the tent was erected for you or someone else, you can rest easy knowing that these fabric tent structures are strong enough to withstand inclement weather and heavy use yet still meet your expectations.
Final Thought
When it comes to bringing a tent structure into your life, you are going to have to sit down and weigh your options. With both, you get a tent that is the size you want with the accessories you need. It is up to you to decide if you want to purchase the tent, wait on the manufacturing, and always have it available (whether you need it or not) – or rent the tent, receiving it quickly, and only pay for the time you need it.
Rent or purchase? Ultimately, the choice is yours.
