Rent-to-own News

Rent-to-own News - Statistical Survey deadline extended to October 31!

July 11, 2008

Turn your statistics into Gold!

 

Financial analysts and investment bankers depend on APRO's annual statistical survey to gauge the value of the entire industry...and that survey depends on you! 

 

Extended deadline October 31!

 

The value of your business is linked to the statistical economic story we have charted for the past 15 years using this statistical instrument.

 

A Bankable Industry

The financial security and investment potential of the RTO industry is directly tied to APRO members' participation in the annual statistical survey.

 

Financial Analysts

APRO has 30 identified financial analysts who use this survey to follow rent-to-own and report to investors on the value of RTO companies and the health of the industry and your business. The value of your business is tied to the value of rent-to-own on Wall Street.

 

Investor Research

APRO's economic web pages are consistently the most visited on APRO's Web site. The necessity and importance of APRO accurately representing the economic and financial picture of the rent-to-own industry is critical.

 

Comparative Analysis

 

See how your business stacks up to comparable sized companies. See where your company has improved and where it could stand improvement.

Participating APRO members get a free copy of the APRO statistical survey which will be compiled and analyzed by Industry Insights under strict confidentiality agreements.  

The survey is available to non-participating APRO members for $500. 

 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to add value to your industry.

 

Take the Survey Now!




 

 

About APRO
The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations is the official voice of the rent-to-own industry and the most accurate and trustworthy source of rent-to-own news in the industry. Founded in 1980, APRO is the national, nonprofit trade association advocating and representing the rent-to-own industry before the U.S. Congress, state legislatures, courts, media and the public.

For more information, visit www.rtohq.org.




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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.

Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | June - July 2008
Download the entire June- July 2008 issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine by clicking on the link above (PDF file size is approximately 11 MB). by APRO

 

The Connectors
By Kristen Card
Taking into consideration APRO’s 2008 Convention theme, “Rent-to-Own Connections,” we debut RTOHQ: The Magazine with a series of profiles on some of those in our industry who use their insights about rent-to-own and their abilities of persuasion to connect with members of Congress: Congressman William Lacy Clay, Steve Kruse, RSSS’ Ellison Crider, Missouri’s Mighty Cs (Larry Carrico, “Tiger” John Cleek and Dan Cole), Lyn Leach, Bryce Company’s Bryan Collins, Tom Bernau and Benefit Marketing Solutions.

 

Identity Theft in the Rent-to-Own World
By Ed Winn III
These days, businesses are being held more accountable for the records they keep and the safeguards they use to protect them. Should your customers’ personal and financial information fall into the hands of thieves, you might be liable for the damages caused.

 

APRO’s 2008 Convention Education: Your Gateway to New Ideas
The education schedule at APRO’s 2008 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show in St. Louis has been revamped to provide an entire day of great ideas that you can take back to your stores. Check out the complete schedule and seminar descriptions in this issue.

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