 APRO: The Official Voice of the Rent to Own Industry
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What to Know When You Rent to Own Computers
The rent to own industry continues to grow, and with a non-profit group such as our own Association of Progressive Rental Organizations (APRO) advocating for the industry in the U.S. Congress, it will remain a trusted and positive industry. In tough economic times, buying a computer outright can lead to very high costs. If you, as the consumer, are looking to save money while still being able to provide a computer for yourself or for your family, then the rent to own industry will be a very helpful alternative for you.
Within the rent to own industry, the highest quality computers are available. If you rent to own, it does not mean that the computer will be of lesser value than if it had been bought full price upfront at your typical department store. The computers available are from well known companies that are currently producing new, exciting models. But instead of having to spend so much up front, you are able to set up a payment plan for your rental that will work best for you. Also, if you find that you have a less than impressive credit score, or you have seen your credit limit cut in half - the best option probably available to you is turning to the rent to own industry.
So if you are looking for a way to finance a new computer, then rent to own is a very reliable and affordable option. You can get the best brands in the business, all while working through a plan that you can afford to pay. And with APRO advocating for the industry in important areas such as Congress and state legislatures, the industry will continue to be reliable. These are just some of the ways you can benefit from renting to own computers, find a local rent to own business near you to discover the many other ways you can benefit and save.
Here are a few of the computer manufacturers that carry and distribute rent-to-own computers:
Rent-to-own computers and computer accessories
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2012 APRO Dave Egan
Legislative Conference
April 17-19, Washington, D.C.
Mark your calendars!
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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. | |||
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CLICK HERE FOR OUR DIGITAL RTOHQ: THE MAGAZINE
RTOHQ: The Magazine’s upgraded digital format APRO's new, mobile-ready magazine is now available in addition to our print edition. The digital format provides the same informative content as our printed magazine, but also offers tools to make the reading experience more enriching. Access the table of contents page with one click or tap. Get additional information from advertisers by clicking on the links in their ads. The interface is easy to navigate and requires no special app—read our magazine on your computer, digital table or smartphone. Click here to access the digital version of RTOHQ: The Magazine November-December 2011.
Marketing Matters This year marks the launch of a marketing campaign initiated by APRO to build the rent-to-own customer base. It will be a multi-year endeavor employing multiple strategies. In this and upcoming issues of our magazine, we will address the many facets of marketing that affect our industry.
Striving for an A with the BBB by William E. Freeland Consumers often refer to the Better Business Bureau's ratings to help them make rental and purchasing decisions. National Rent-to-Own's human resource manager outlines the steps every RTO company should pursue to help earn an A+ from the BBB.
Creating an Extraordinary Customer Experience by Bill Keese Apple does it. Southwest Airlines does it. Can the rent-to-own industry also garner a national reputation for exceptional service and, in the process, attract new customers?
BB and BBQ on Beale Street Memphis' reputation for tremendous food, groundbreaking music and Southern charm is well deserved. It's not too early to start planning your trip there next July for APRO's 2012 Rent-to-Own Convention and Trade Show.
Card Talk by Ed Winn III Credit and debit card payments are on the rise in rent-to-own. So are the risks in keeping such transactions secure.
Rent-to-Own Families, Part VI by Kristen Card No, you're not seeing double, or are you? Our latest profiles of kindred colleagues include two sets of twins-the Botkins and the Kimbles. And in Kansas, a son and daughter help their dad keep business running Strong.
Future issues of APRO's magazine will be available in this same new format. Click here to access past issues that are not yet archived in the new interface.
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