Articles by Kevin Appleton

How achievement awards contribute to the rental industry
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Published on: 10 September 2021
Appleton Column: What are industry awards really for, and how do judges know true achievement when they see it?
How to improve sustainable practices in rental
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Published on: 02 August 2021
Appleton Column: When it comes to sustainability in the equipment rental sector, Kevin Appleton says businesses should stop the virtue-signalling and look for meaningful actions
The pace of change
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Published on: 09 February 2015
Kevin Appleton discusses the impact that technology has had on service industries and the rental sector in particular
Six steps to acquisition failure
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Published on: 23 April 2014
Kevin Appleton has made his fair share of acquisitions over the years. Here, he offers his guide on common pitfalls to avoid.
Kevin Appleton’s advice on choosing a consultant
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Published on: 23 April 2014
Understand the nature of your problems – strategic or operational? - before appointing a consultant, writes Kevin Appleton.
How to survive in a depressed market
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Published on: 12 November 2012
Appleton Column: Why waiting for business to return to ‘normal’ isn’t the answer 
What small rental companies can teach us
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Published on: 26 July 2012
Appleton column: How larger firms can benefit from the example of small, family-owned rental businesses