Rent-to-own News - Industry stats due July 11

The fiscal health and viability of the rent-to-own industry is only as stable as the statistical data it is able to amass and present to the public.

Click to take the survey.

And there is no more authoritative document on the financial health and well-being  of the rent-to-own industry than APRO's annual statistical survey.

The comprehensive financial analysis is the economic touchstone of the industry and is used by Wall Street, bankers, legislators, policy makers, the media and the public to clarify and promote the unique role the rental purchase industry plays in the economy.

However, without the participation of APRO members, this valuable resource cannot become reality.

The deadline for completing the 2008 annual survey is July 11.

"The entire financial stability of the rent-to-own industry is based on this survey," says Richard May, APRO public affairs director. "This is where the economic muscle of rent-to-own is flexed each year."

In addition to investors, pundits and policy makers, product manufacturers and service providers also depend on the results of the report to better serve dealers nationwide.

Click here, to take a shorter, more succinct version of APRO's online survey.

Members will need to register a new account on the site, as it is not affiliated with the APRO Web site, e-communities or related user access fields.

 
Industry Insights will compile and analyze the data, which will be subjected to strict confidentiality agreements. The data is submitted via a 128-bit SSL secure website and maintained on a secure server.

No APRO staff member nor any industry company or individual, nor anyone outside of Industry Insights will have access to any individual data. Upon receipt of your company’s survey form, all company identification will be removed and a confidential code number assigned.

Participants will receive a free copy of the aggregated industry report and an individualized Company Performance Report that will compare your company’s reported figures to the aggregated results of other similar sized firms.

Non-participating APRO members can purchase the final report for $500.

For assistance completing the form contact Greg Manns at Industry Insights, Inc. at 614.802.2310 ext. 108 or by email at gmanns@industryinsights.com.

For additional questions, contact Richard May at 800/204-2776 or by email at rmay@rtohq.org.

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