• Equipment rental businesses offer products that people and businesses need on a short-term basis and at affordable rates. Individuals who are thinking of starting an equipment rental business have many options to choose from. Exploring your options before you invest in equipment and supplies can help ensure that you choose the right equipment to specialize in.
  
  

Party Rentals

• Equipment rentals for parties, weddings and other large-group events can range from popcorn poppers, deep fryers and cotton candy machines to cash registers, tables, chairs, sound systems and more. Many party rental businesses also rent out bounce houses for children's parties, as well as tables and chairs for weddings and parties. Depending on the demographic that you wish to target, you may opt to focus on equipment rentals for specific events or for a wide variety of occasions.
  
  

Medical Equipment Rentals

• Hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities may experience the need for additional medical equipment on a temporary basis, such as ventilators, hospital beds and gurneys. Individuals receiving medical care at home may also be in need of wheelchairs, dialysis machines, hospital beds and other medical supplies and equipment on a temporary basis. Offering medical equipment rentals on either a temporary or a rent-to-own basis can be a lucrative business venture that carries with it the added satisfaction of providing medical supplies and equipment to individuals in need.
  
  

Construction Equipment Rentals

• Purchasing and maintaining a forklift, utility vehicle, pressure washer or other type of construction equipment can be an expensive endeavor. Individuals and companies needing construction equipment on a short-term basis turn to construction equipment rental businesses. Some businesses specialize in heavy machinery rentals, while others specialize in generators and electrical equipment. Still other businesses choose to specialize in aerial lifts and landscaping equipment.