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Anyone who needs basic rental items such as tables and chairs for their home to host a party has only five steps to complete : 1- Look online for potential Party Rental Companies and view their web site. 2- Check out photos and information on the different types of chairs and tables available. 3- Make a list of the items you need to rent along with any questions you may have about the services or items. Some Rental Companies have their price list posted online – you can print it out to use as a guide. 4- Call the Rental Company you would like to use to get a quoted price (written). Aside from the rental costs of the items, expect to pay state tax, a delivery/pick-up fee, and maybe a labor charge (for additional services such as set up and break down). HINT: You may be able to save the delivery/pick-up charge by doing a self-pickup and return – depending on how many rental items you need, this may be a feasible option for you. The Rental Company should at this poi...

SAVE MONEY ON STAGE RENTAL BY ASKING 6 QUESTIONS Ask yourself: 1-How big of a stage do I need? 2-What height should the stage be? 3-Do I need the stage dressed? 4-Can the stage be installed/removed during business hours? 5-What is the physical location of the stage? 6-Can I use a self-install style stage? 1-Stage size is determined by what you put on it. A common size for a band stage is 12' x 16' which allows enough room for a drum set, keyboard, and two to three additional performers (maybe a vocalist, and two guitars). But the number of band members as well as the size of the instruments are what will dictate the stage size (think grand piano ). Any supporting equipment which needs to be on the stage such as speaker monitors should also be factored in. A dance performance may have a number of dancers, and depending on the style of dance, may require a significant size stage. For a lecture with one speaker you can get by with a much smaller stage (8' x 8...

When dressing a stage for a political event, Flags cannot be overlooked. Flag Protocol: When displayed from a staff, the flag of the United States of America should hold the position of superior prominence, in advance of the audience, and in the position of honor at the speaker's right as he faces the audience. When used on a speaker's platform, the flag, if displayed flat, should be displayed above and behind the speaker. Any other flag so displayed should be placed on the left of the speaker or to the right of the audience. CLICK HERE For a printable list of flag protocols: HOW TO DISPLAY THE FLAG Mark Saponaro Email me camelotspecialevents.com