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Rent-to-own News - Online registration opens for PrimeTime! buying show and conference

December 3, 2010

Registration is now open for PrimeTime! by Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG), parent company of RentDirect Nationwide. The event will be held on February 20-23, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada at The Venetian.

PrimeTime! is North America’s largest buying show and conference for appliance, electronics and furniture independent dealers. According to NMG, hundreds of guests have already visited the registration website at www.nationwideprimetime.com. The theme for the upcoming show is, Get Connected: Save, Network & Educate.

“Our independent dealers are succeeding in the new marketplace because they have learned how to adapt to the ever-changing industry. At PrimeTime!, we support their goals by providing the resources they need to stay aligned with what’s going on in business today,” said Robert Weisner, Executive Vice President of Nationwide Marketing Group.

According to NMG, at PrimeTime! in Vegas, dealers will be able to get connected to industry leaders, the most innovative products and educational opportunities available. The show offers big savings on merchandise purchased at the show through a unique CashBack Now program. Attendees can also take advantage of deep discounts on limited quantities of inventory in fast paced auctions hosted by NMG’s furniture division, Furniture Smart, and their rental division, RentDirect.

Those who register by Jan. 24, 2011 will be entered into a drawing for a free 3 night hotel stay, dinner for two and tickets to see the Blue Man Group, Phantom of the Opera or Jersey Boys at The Venetian in Las Vegas.

The show is also a valuable educational resource for many dealers. PrimeTime! University businesses courses are specifically tailored for the independent. Topics being offered at the next show include a smart grid panel discussion, profitable recycling opportunities, website development, email marketing, succession planning and financial management.

“For decades, PrimeTime! has been known for being the premier marketplace for independent dealers across the country. That’s because NMG has proven the services and programs we provide our members at the show cannot be found anywhere else,” said Weisner.

To register or for more information on PrimeTime! by Nationwide, please visit www.nationwideprimetime.com. To learn more about the many benefits of membership with Nationwide Marketing Group, visit www.nationwidemarketinggroup.org.

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A New Rent-to-Own Experience

by Neil Ferguson

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by Bill Keese

In order to expand your customer base, you can learn a lot by observing your competitors. But first, you need to figure out just who they are. If you think your only competition is the rent-to-own store down the street, you’re not considering the bigger picture. APRO’s executive director offers a big-picture perspective.

A Review of Online Customer Complaints

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