When it comes to life in general, people often have the best intentions, but unfortunately, still make plenty of mistakes.
When it comes to businesses, the same is true.
I have heard over and over about mistakes that were made in the party rental industry that were completely caused by a human.
Here's the scene: an employee of an inflatable party rental company gets a call from a new customer wanting the Wild Rapids water slide for their next birthday party.
Because they are scheduling with a pen and paper, they missed the fact that the Wild Rapids had already been rented for the same date and time.
It isn't until the day of the event that someone notices that there is a scheduling conflict.
It happens constantly...
even with people who are very thorough about checking and double checking.
To avoid the frustration of not receiving the rental item that you truly wanted, try scheduling your next party online.
Here are five reasons why you should schedule your next party with a company that offers real-time online ordering.

1. Unlike humans, computers can't make mistakes.
   So, when an order is placed through a system that offers real-time online ordering, the system automatically takes the selected items out of the inventory, making it impossible to double book an item.
   It should be noted that many companies say they offer online ordering, but really, you (the customer) are really only filling out a request form.
   In reality, a person is completing the order.
   In order to avoid this problem, seek out a company that offers real-time online ordering.
   
2. You know the price before you complete the transaction.
   Many company owners across the country quote different prices depending on what part of town you live in.
   For instance, if you live in a wealthy part of town, you may be getting charged hundreds of dollars more for the same service.
   Because computers have no grey area, charges cannot be changed due to location.
   Therefore, when renting online, you will know exactly what you're getting charged, and why.
   
3. It's more convenient.
   When ordering online, you have the convenience of shopping right from your own home.
   You can see only what's available for the date and time of your event and know exactly what you're getting without having to talk with anyone.
   
4. You can order with confidence.
   Companies that use real-time online ordering systems are actually using the exact same system that you are using to place your order.
   Therefore, you can order with confidence knowing that you're seeing exactly what the company is seeing.
   
5. Order from a company that you can trust.
   There are literally thousands of party rental companies in the U.
   S.
   alone.
   The majority of the companies are small companies that are trying to make a few extra bucks on the weekend.
   In general, companies that use a business system are more likely to be successful because they're treating their business more like an real business instead of a side job.
   For you, that means they will be more likely to take your party needs more seriously as well.
   

There are many great reasons to shop online.
However, I understand that there are people out there that are scared to shop online.
Whether you decide to rent online, or call a company and book a rental with a person, seek out a company that uses a business system that takes all the guesswork out of the employee's hand and puts it in a computer's hand.
You'll be happy with the results!