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Over the three and a half years we’ve been publishing this blog, we’ve been subscribing to the belief that our customers and potential customers deserve to have the knowledge needed in order to make informed decisions. This means being transparent and answering the questions asked of us by our clients. Because of that, we’ve been consistently answering common questions related to our products such as how much does a plastic folding table cost, how strong is a wood folding table, and what’s the difference between a plastic folding table vs a wood folding table. Below rounds up in an easy to reference list the definitive party rental guide to folding tables.
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Special Events Magazine recently wrote an article in their May/June 2014 issue on Youth events. In the article they mention that budgets for children’s events are slightly larger than they were two or three years ago. This article got me thinking about children’s events and the different kinds of event rental inventory that goes along with them. It had me wondering if there is a Canadian market for children’s event furniture rentals.
It is pretty safe to say that the inflatables market is alive and well and not going anywhere. While in the United States, and especially in the larger income centers such as New York and Los Angeles, party rental companies offer child-size Chiavari chairs, child-size white resin folding chairs and folding tables, I don’t (as often) come across these items in Canada. Why is this? Is it because we’re more conservative in spending as a society as a whole? Could it be argued we’re more pragmatic in how we choose to spend our money – preferring to spend it on home equity, investments, and travel experiences rather than extravagant parties for children who may – or may not – remember it in the future? Or is it that the vast wealth tends to populate in the United States?
I don’t currently have children but I suspect that even if I did, I wouldn’t be the target market for child-size chairs or tables. In my limited experience, children tend not to sit still long enough to warrant me spending a fairly substantial cost to rent Chiavari chairs or white resin folding chairs for them. The pragmatist in me would say my children can sit on the lawn or on plastic folding chairs along with their friends and friend’s parents.
At National Event Supply, we don’t have a definitive answer to this question. We’re anxious to hear what you have to say. At this point in time we’ve received a few inquiries regarding child size Chiavari chairs and child size white resin folding chairs but not enough demand to warrant stocking and selling them to the Canadian Market. What are your thoughts on this? Do you have a lot of requests for child-sized event furniture? Do you agree or disagree with my statements? Let me know in the comments. I’m eager to hear what you have to say.
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Tents in Canada are a fantastic option for outdoor events when you want the assurance that no elements will get in the way of the day’s activities. Because of this, and because of the seasons the majority of Canada experiences, a large portion of party rental companies have either already invested in tents to rent out or are seriously considering adding in the near future.
I found this infographic on the different types of tent options for every occasion. While I don’t feel this infographic is nearly inclusive enough on all the different types of tents that exist, it does provide a good overview of why one may choose a frame tent over a pole tent for example. It also showcases additional upsell items that it might make sense to offer as part of your rental inventory. If you have a blog, I’d suggest including this on your blog as a way to add additional value to your potential customers. It may help them have a better understanding of the tents and accessories available before they rent.
Additional accessories you should consider promoting to your clients to go along with a tent rental include folding tables for their event, Chiavari chairs or white resin folding chairs, as well as the different banquet tablecloths that they may need.
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Polyester tablecloths, especially white polyester tablecloths, are a staple to almost any event. Because they are such a staple, party rental companies, banquet halls, hotels and restaurants are constantly looking for ways to optimize the cost of their polyester tablecloths. Alternatively, spandex tablecloths have come out as a sleek, clean and contemporary way for banquet tables and cocktail tables to be outfitted. Unfortunately based on our customer feedback, it appears that spandex tablecloths are not only hard to find but often expensive to purchase in Canada. Because we sell folding tables, chiavari chairs and much more to party rental companies, we often get asked for ways they can optimize their costs to help their bottom line. In particular, with polyester & spandex tablecloths we get asked "How Much do Wholesale Tablecloths cost in Canada?" This post will attempt to provide you a range of costs for wholesale tablecloths available in Canada.
Polyester tablecloths are widely used in restaurants, hotels, banquet halls and any other event venue to cover folding or restaurant tables and provide an aesthetically pleasing background for the food, atmosphere and event décor. Polyester tablecloths come in a variety of sizes specifically designed to meet different folding table dimensions and shapes. On average you can find that regardless of colour, a polyester tablecloth will range in price from $12.95 CDN to $69.95 CDN (not including taxes and shipping). The range in price is due to the size of tablecloth purchased, how the hem is finished and the weight of fabric material.
Spandex tablecloths are easy to maintain, sleek tablecovers that are quickly becoming the new normal for cocktail receptions, buffet tables and a multitude of other variations. The most common sizes for spandex tablecloths include a 6ft rectangle spandex tablecloth, an 8ft rectangle spandex tablecloth and a high cruiser table spandex tablecloth. On average, regardless of colour, a spandex tablecloth will range in price from $19.95 to $89.95 CDN (not including taxes and shipping). The range in price is due to the size of tablecloth purchased, how the hem is finished and the weight of fabric material.
National Event Supply announced a new line of event linens in March. We offer a variety of styles and colours of spandex and polyester tablecloths that should provide you with quality for the price.
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We have a wide selection of plastic folding tables and wood folding tables in stock. If you’re interested in obtaining a quote with shipping to your location: