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 our annual convention. 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

 

Each year, APRO's Convention and Buying Show features 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 these dynamic educational seminars.

For summaries of  APRO's most recent seminars, login to APRO's E-Community at the top of our website and download handouts from various sessions.

 

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.





APRO's 2010 Legislative
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RTOHQ: The Magazine
RTOHQ: The Magazine is the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations' award-winning rent-to-own industry magazine, and it's available here.
Click the links below to download each article as a PDF

Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | January-February 2010
Download the entire January - February 2010 issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine by clicking on the link above (PDF).

 

The Year of the Tiger
by Kristen Card

According to Chinese astrology, the Year of the Tiger begins in February 2010. Tiger John Cleek is making the most of it as he winds down his two-year term as APRO’s president. He reflects on personal and industry-wide accomplishments and the love of family that sustains him.

 

Following the Leaders

In the 30-year history of the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations, 17 rental dealers have served as president. To mark APRO’s special anniversary, 15 of these leaders share their experiences in helping to shape the rent-to-own industry.

 

The Keep Rate Conundrum
by Ed Winn III

Calculating keep rate does not seem to improve the rent-to-own business in any discernible way—and yet this calculation, beyond all the others, has had enormous legal and political implications for rent-to-own almost since its inception.

 

Vendor Spotlight: What's in a Name?
by Neil Ferguson

These three departed rent-to-own vendors--Joe Eason, Tom Kitchens and Norm Smith--live on, their names indelibly linked to key industry events and honors.

 

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