RTO Education Resources

RTO Education Resources - APRO's Rent-to-Own Seminars

The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations offers educational seminars designed for owners and employees at a number of industry events. Take advantage of the valuable networking and educational opportunities by learning how to make yourself, your business and your industry better.

 

APRO's annual Convention and Buying Show

 

For two days each year, APRO's Convention and Buying Show features the country's top speakers and offers a wide range of seminar topics addressing the vital issues that affect the rent-to-own industry. Owners, employees and vendors from across the country attend APRO’s Convention to learn the latest industry trends and business improvements through the more than 25 educational seminars.

 

Topics include expanding the rent-to-own market, trends in technology and products, leadership principles, legal and legislative updates, RTO finances, implementing a strategic plan, the always-popular roundtables—which encourage all attendees to participate—and much more.

 

APRO's annual Dave Egan Legislative Conference

 

If you’re politically active and in the rent-to-own business, the Dave Egan Legislative Conference is your opportunity to join dealers on Capitol Hill and spread the message about the value of rent-to-own in America. In addition to meeting with your U.S. legislators, each conference also features a keynote address designed to help you improve your business back home.

 

Use this link to learn more about APRO's Dave Egan Legislative Conference.

 

State rental dealer association meetings

 

Many state rental dealer associations hold meetings throughout the year to address current rent-to-own industry issues. These seminars and speakers educate both RTO business owners and their employees.

 

Contact your state association president and/or check APRO's industry calendar to find out when your state is hosting an upcoming meeting.





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Progressive Rentals Magazine
Progressive Rentals is the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations' award-winning rent-to-own industry magazine, and it's available here.

Complete issue of Progressive Rentals April - May 2008
Download the entire April - May 2008 issue of Progressive Rentals by clicking on the link above (PDF file size is approximately 9 MB). by APRO

 

Make the Connection!
APRO's 2008 Rent-to-own Convention and Buying Show
By Shelley Martinek and Neil Ferguson

Meet us in St. Louis and make your rent-to-own connection at APRO's 2008 Convention and Buying Show, August 11-14. It's the industry's must-see event of the year and we've got all the details and registration forms within these pages.

 

In Search of the Industry's Finest
By Richard May
APRO's annual RTO Customer of the Year and Employee of the Year awards shed light on what makes this industry great. We're asking for your help in finding this year's recipients--we'll even pay you for your efforts! Check out profiles of past recipients and then start your search.

 

Rent-to-own and Islam
By Ed Win III
What do rent-to-own and Islam have in common? Quite a lot, actually. Islamic populations governed under Sharia law are being told they cannot enter into transactions where interest is charged. Enter ijara--rent-to-own Muslim-style.

 

APROfile: Scott Brown
By Kristen Card
Scott Brown, a former record-breaking swimmer, now dives into his ColorTyme franchises with ambitious goals, plans and processes for unsinkable success.

 

Association of Progressive Rental Organizations
1504 Robin Hood Trail
Austin, Texas 78703
800/204-2776, ext. 103
Fax 512/794-0097