{"id":796,"date":"2026-04-02T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/?p=796"},"modified":"2026-04-02T22:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:02:18","slug":"should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;144249&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you constantly tangled up in inventory tracking or feel like managing your rental items could be smoother? If so, it might be time to consider whether a barcode system is right for your business. Implementing a barcode system can streamline operations, dramatically reduce human error, and free up time for you to focus on expanding your business and enhancing customer service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, should you implement a barcode system for your rental business? Absolutely, if you&#8217;re looking to boost efficiency and accuracy in your operations. Whether you rent audio equipment, party supplies, or heavy machinery, barcoding each item can help you manage your inventory precisely and easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s dive into how a barcode system can transform your business, making tracking and managing your rental items easier.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;106611&#8243; el_id=&#8221;Link1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#understanding-barcodes\" >Understanding Barcodes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#why-rental-businesses-should-barcode-inventory\" >Why Rental Businesses Should Barcode Inventory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#setting-up-a-barcode-system\" >Setting Up A Barcode System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#best-barcode-placement-for-common-items\" >Best Barcode Placement for Common Items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#so-do-rental-businesses-need-a-barcoding-system\" >So, Do Rental Businesses Need A Barcoding System?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"understanding-barcodes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Barcodes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barcodes are black-and-white lines or patterns that help computers quickly and accurately identify items. When you scan a barcode with a reader, the device translates the barcode into a number or string of characters, which is often referred to as a serial number. Here\u2019s how the process works:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Generating Serial Numbers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Businesses <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/generator\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create or generate serial numbers that they assign to their inventory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Serial numbers may be assigned to individual units of a high-value item type, like tractors or a single serial number might be used to account for many low-value items, like linens or cutlery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assigning Barcodes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The assigned serial numbers are then linked to barcodes. These barcodes are printed and attached to the inventory items.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scanning Barcodes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/barcoding-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">barcode scanner is used to read the barcode<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, translating it back into the assigned serial number. In this way, a barcode scanner functions similarly to a keyboard, reading the information in the barcode and inputting it into a database automatically.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information is matched with details in the database, such as price, quantity, or description, making inventory management much more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do All Barcodes Work The Same?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/types-barcodes-which-right-your-business-tapgoods-eg2tc\/?trackingId=UaqpntU5YV9X8YyhWEEGzQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Not all barcodes are the same<\/a>. They come in different types, designed for various uses based on the amount of data they can hold and how they are scanned. The two main types are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1D Barcodes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These are the traditional barcodes you often see on grocery items and are also called linear barcodes. They use spaces and bars of different widths to encode information which is generally numerical. 1D barcodes are great for general purposes but can only hold up to 85 characters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2D Barcodes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Unlike 1D barcodes, 2D versions can include more information and use a matrix of dots, squares, and other shapes. Common examples are QR codes. They can hold a wide range of data, including numbers, text, and URLs, and can store up to 2,000 characters. This makes them useful for more complex applications like storing web links, addresses, or multiple pieces of data about an item.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Should You Use 1D and 2D Barcodes?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1D barcodes are typically used in retail for managing inventory and sales because they are quick to scan and simple to implement. These are best used for cases where you only need to track a product name, quantity, or price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, 2D barcodes are useful in environments where more information needs to be stored or where space is limited. They are commonly used in marketing for linking to websites, and in operations to provide detailed shipment information or to track items through the order process.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;759&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;284598&#8243;][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;138402&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tapgoods.com%2Fpro%2Fdemo%2F|title:Schedule%20a%20Demo%20with%20TapGoods|target:_blank&#8221;]Book a Demo with TapGoods[\/vc_button][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;122317&#8243; el_id=&#8221;Link2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-rental-businesses-should-barcode-inventory\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Rental Businesses Should Barcode Inventory<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you understand what barcoding is and why it&#8217;s used, you might be asking, &#8220;Okay, but why should I implement barcoding in my rental business?&#8221; Changing your operations is indeed a big step, and tagging all your inventory takes time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your business is running smoothly, or if you&#8217;re pressed for time, you might hesitate to start this process. However, the advantages of using a barcode system greatly outweigh the initial time investment for these reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Speed and Efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Barcoding accelerates check-in and check-out. You can handle transactions much faster, which means less waiting for your customers and quicker turnovers for your equipment. If you have a large inventory, it might even be worth your time to implement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/what-is-rfid-for-rental-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RFID tagging<\/a> alongside a barcoding system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accuracy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With barcodes, you&#8217;re less likely to face errors during transactions. Accurate tracking reduces the chances of mix-ups or losses, which can save you a lot of headaches and keep your customers happy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inventory Control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Barcodes give you real-time data on what\u2019s in stock, what\u2019s out on rent, and when it&#8217;s due back. This means you always know where your items are, which helps prevent overbooking and ensures you meet customer demand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost Savings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: By reducing errors and improving efficiency, you also cut down on costs. Less time spent fixing problems means more time spent growing your business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing a barcode system might seem daunting at first, but the long-term benefits make it worthwhile for your rental business.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;779&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;168097&#8243;][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;138157&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tapgoods.com%2Fpro%2Fdemo%2F|title:Schedule%20a%20Demo%20with%20TapGoods|target:_blank&#8221;]Book a Demo with TapGoods[\/vc_button][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;112695&#8243; el_id=&#8221;Link3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"setting-up-a-barcode-system\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting Up A Barcode System<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing a barcode system can streamline your operations, improve inventory management, and enhance customer service. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on how to set up a barcode system for your rental business!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Choose the Right Barcode Type<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide whether 1D or 2D barcodes will best suit your needs. 1D barcodes are sufficient for basic inventory tracking, such as checking items in and out. If you need to store more information or want to use the barcodes for marketing purposes (like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/qrfy.com\/?utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=CPC&amp;utm_campaign=17305796286&amp;utm_term=qr%20code%20generator&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5v2wBhBrEiwAXDDoJS0N-NjM7iOKgLYwrqwGhu-Fz3Rv2EkkVtfD0UHtJ58jvrOaBGc2mBoChxEQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QR codes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> linked to promotional content), consider 2D barcodes. Many businesses are adopting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/what-is-rfid-for-rental-businesses\/\">RFID tags<\/a>, which are worth exploring for streamlining operations when you have a lot of inventory!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/barcodes-vs-rfid\/\">RFID vs Barcodes<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Create Your Serial Numbers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/serial-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serial numbers<\/a> are unique identifiers given to items in your inventory. They help you keep track of each specific item, whether it&#8217;s a large piece of equipment or a set of linens. A typical serial number might have a mix of letters and numbers, such as ABC12345. This format helps keep each number distinct and easy to read.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/feature\/inventory-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some rental software can automatically generate serial numbers for you.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a big help because it ensures that each number is unique and saves you time. When you add a new item to your inventory in the software, it creates a serial number for that item without you having to do anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serial numbers are crucial for tracking each item in your inventory. They help you see which items are rented out, which are available, and when items are due back. This makes managing your inventory a lot smoother and helps prevent mix-ups with items that might look similar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some good rules to follow when creating serial numbers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the same format for all your serial numbers. This makes it easier to manage and understand your inventory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin serial numbers with letters that indicate the type of item. For example, use &#8220;TENT&#8221; for tents and &#8220;CHR&#8221; for chairs. This helps you quickly identify what the item is just by looking at its serial number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your serial numbers are long enough to stay unique but not so long that they&#8217;re hard to use. Usually, six to eight characters are enough.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Purchase Barcoding Hardware<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan on using barcodes to track your inventory, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/articles\/best-barcode-scanners.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a scanner is nonnegotiable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are some criteria you can use to pick the best scanner for your needs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the barcode system is compatible with your existing inventory software. It should easily integrate without needing to change much of your current processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose scanners and software that are user-friendly, especially if your team is not very tech-savvy. Simple interfaces and clear instructions will help reduce training time and errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the environment in which the scanners will be used. If your inventory is stored in large warehouses, you might need scanners with a longer range. For rough environments, look for durable scanners that can withstand falls or harsh conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine which type of barcode is suitable for your needs. For instance, 1D barcodes are common for general items, while 2D barcodes can store more information. Decide which one you will use, and make sure your scanner is compatible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following these guidelines, you can choose a barcode system that enhances your inventory management, making your operations smoother and more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Generate and Print Barcodes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to generating and printing barcodes, you have a couple of options. You can either <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5v2wBhBrEiwAXDDoJQGHDAmE9U8awpsw75W_-ZfGW6oVMaBCl3JRppVNw34qqSf_We0oiRoCQwwQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use a service to purchase high-quality barcode labels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or invest in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/articles\/best-barcode-printers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">barcode printer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both methods have their advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purchasing barcode labels from a professional service ensures you get durable, high-quality labels.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is especially helpful if you don\u2019t want the hassle of printing them yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you have a lot of items or frequently add new inventory, buying a barcode printer might be a good investment.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This allows you to print barcodes as needed and can be more cost-effective in the long run.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you decide to use a service or print barcodes yourself, here are some best practices to ensure your barcodes work well and last long:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the barcode is large enough to be easily scanned but not so big it takes up too much space on your item. <\/span><b>Typically, a barcode should be about an inch wide.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Barcodes are most often printed in black on a white background<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This high contrast helps ensure that barcode scanners can read them easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your items are used outdoors or handled frequently, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/cats\/labels\/waterproof.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>choose labels that are waterproof and tear-resistant<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This ensures that the barcode remains readable throughout the item&#8217;s life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;783&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;120907&#8243;][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;104543&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tapgoods.com%2Fpro%2Fdemo%2F|title:Schedule%20a%20Demo%20with%20TapGoods|target:_blank&#8221;]Book a Demo with TapGoods[\/vc_button][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;822630&#8243; el_id=&#8221;Link3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Label Your Inventory<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properly placing barcodes on your inventory is key to ensuring they are effective and help streamline your operations. Here are some best practices for labeling your inventory with barcodes, along with examples of where to best place them on different types of items.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose a Consistent Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Always place barcodes in the same general location on similar types of items. This consistency speeds up the scanning process because your staff will know exactly where to look.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure Visibility and Accessibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Place barcodes where they can be easily seen and scanned. Avoid locations that require moving the item or getting into awkward positions to scan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid High-Wear Areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Keep barcodes away from areas that are likely to get worn out or dirty. This helps ensure that the barcode remains scannable throughout the life of the item.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Protective Covering<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For items that are used outdoors or in rough conditions, consider using a clear protective overlay to protect the barcode label from damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;171342&#8243; el_id=&#8221;Link3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-barcode-placement-for-common-items\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Barcode Placement for Common Items<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-17\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"5\"\n           data-wpID=\"17\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"1\">\n\n                    <thead>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row  remove-borders \" >\n                                <th class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-278ADA wpdt-bold wpdt-align-left wpdt-fs-000020 remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:27.3305084746%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Item Category                    <\/th>\n                                                <th class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-278ADA wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold wpdt-fs-000020 remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:72.6694915254%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Placement of Barcode                    <\/th>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd remove-borders \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left wpdt-tc-3A5A73 remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Tables and Chairs                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Place the barcode on the underside of the tabletop or a non-visible part of a chair leg.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even remove-borders \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left wpdt-tc-3A5A73 remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Power Tools and Equipment                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Attach the barcode on a smooth, flat surface that doesn\u2019t interfere with the use of the tool. Avoid grips or moving parts.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd remove-borders \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-tc-3A5A73 wpdt-align-left remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Tents and Large Fabrics                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Attach the barcode to the storage bag or on a tag sewn into a seam, where it won\u2019t interfere with setup or take-down.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even remove-borders \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-tc-3A5A73 wpdt-align-left remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Sound Equipment and Electronics                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center remove-borders \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Place barcodes on the back or bottom of the equipment, ensuring it does not block vents or interfaces and is on a flat area for easy scanning.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-17'>\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n.wpdt-bc-278ADA { background-color: #278ADA !important;}\n.wpdt-fs-000020 { font-size: 20px !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-3A5A73 { color: #3A5A73 !important;}\n<\/style>\n<style>\n        \/* table font color *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tbody td,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tbody td,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tfoot td {\n        color: #092D55 !important;\n    }\n            \/* th background color *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable.bt[data-has-header='1'] td.wpdt-header-classes,\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting {\n        background-color: #0084FE !important;\n        background-image: none !important;\n    }\n            \/* th border color *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead tr > th{\n        border-bottom-color: #0084FE !important;\n        border-right-color: #0084FE !important;\n        border-top-color: #0084FE !important;\n        border-left-color: #0084FE !important;\n    }\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting {\n        border-color: #0084FE !important;\n    }\n            \/* th font color *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable.bt[data-has-header='1'] td.wpdt-header-classes,\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th {\n        color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    }\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting:after,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting_asc:after {\n        border-bottom-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    }\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting_desc:after {\n        border-top-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    }\n        \n        \/* td inner border color *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable.wpdtSimpleTable td,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable td {\n        border-color: #C1D2E4 !important;\n    }\n                                        \/* table outer border color *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr:last-child td,\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr:last-child td.wpdt-merged-cell:last-child,\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr:last-child td.wpdt-merged-cell,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr:last-child td {\n        border-bottom-color: #C1D2E4 !important;\n    }\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr td:first-child,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr td:first-child {\n        border-left-color: #C1D2E4 !important;\n    }\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr td:last-child,\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr td.wpdt-merged-cell:last-child,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr td:last-child {\n        border-right-color: #C1D2E4 !important;\n    }\n                                        \/* odd rows background color *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.odd td,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.odd td {\n        background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    }\n            \/* even rows background color *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.even td,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.even td,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.has-columns-hidden tr.row-detail > td {\n        background-color: #EDF2F7 !important;\n    }\n                                \/* table font size *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable {\n        font-size:18px !important;\n    }\n            \n                <\/style>\n[vc_single_image media=&#8221;782&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;380242&#8243;][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;209062&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tapgoods.com%2Fpro%2Fdemo%2F|title:Schedule%20a%20Demo%20with%20TapGoods|target:_blank&#8221;]Book a Demo with TapGoods[\/vc_button][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;107327&#8243; el_id=&#8221;link3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"so-do-rental-businesses-need-a-barcoding-system\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, Do Rental Businesses Need A Barcoding System?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNeed\u201d is a strong word. Will barcoding your inventory make or break the success of your business? Not necessarily. If you don&#8217;t implement a barcoding system, your business isn&#8217;t doomed to fail. However, it&#8217;s important to recognize that barcoding your inventory can significantly impact your operations in positive ways, leading to smoother processes and higher profits.<\/span><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing a barcoding system can streamline how you manage your inventory, making it faster and more accurate. This means less time spent on manual checks and more time available for focusing on other important areas of your business, like customer service and growth initiatives.<\/span><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a barcoding system may not be an absolute necessity for every rental business, the benefits it offers make it a worthwhile investment. By reducing errors, saving time, and improving efficiency, barcoding can help take your business to the next level. If you\u2019re aiming to make operations more efficient and boost profitability, then a barcoding system should definitely be on your radar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Related Content<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/serial-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What are Serial Numbers and Should You Use Them?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;150936&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion sign=&#8221;plus&#8221; active_tab=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;What is barcoding in business?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1688678253-1-57&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;133076&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barcoding refers to the use of barcodes to automate the tracking and management of inventory. Barcodes are black-and-white patterns that scanners read to retrieve information about items quickly. This system streamlines processes such as check-in, check-out, and inventory audits, making them more efficient and less prone to error.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How do small businesses create barcode inventory?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1709577923163-1-6&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;732896&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small businesses can create a barcode inventory system by following a few straightforward steps. First, generate unique serial numbers for each inventory item. Then, use barcode software to create barcodes that represent these serial numbers. Finally, print these barcodes on labels and securely attach them to the respective inventory items, ensuring each item can be quickly and accurately identified and tracked through its barcode.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you create your own barcode system?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1709577971305-2-8&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;808690&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a small business can create its own barcode system by purchasing or subscribing to barcode generation software, obtaining the necessary scanning hardware, and integrating this system with the business\u2019s existing inventory management software. It involves setting up the hardware (scanners and\/or label printer), designing and printing the barcodes, and training staff on the new system.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How do barcoding systems work?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1709578008333-3-2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;602326&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barcoding systems work by encoding data into visual patterns (barcodes) that a scanner can read. When a barcode is scanned, the scanner translates the patterns into digital data\u2014typically a serial number\u2014that is then matched with information in a database. In this way, a barcode scanner functions similarly to a keyboard, reading the information in the barcode and inputting it into a database automatically.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;What do you need for a barcoding system?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1714080962147-4-2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;167727&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To set up a barcoding system, you&#8217;ll need several essential components. First, barcode software is crucial for generating and managing barcode data, creating unique serial numbers that are encoded into each barcode. You also need a barcode scanner to read the barcodes and translate the encoded information into digital data. Additionally, you&#8217;ll need appropriate labels and supplies for printing and securely attaching barcodes to your items.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_raw_js]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[\/vc_raw_js][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;144249&#8243;]Are you constantly tangled up in inventory tracking or feel like managing your rental items could be smoother? If [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":799,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-streamlining-operations"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business? - TapGoods Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how using a barcode system can improve inventory tracking, reduce errors, and save time for rental businesses.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business? - TapGoods Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn how using a barcode system can improve inventory tracking, reduce errors, and save time for rental businesses.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"TapGoods Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tapgoods\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-04-02T15:00:26+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-03T03:02:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/getty-images-Ic5zRE9m5SI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Haley\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@tapgoods\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@tapgoods\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Haley\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"11 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Haley\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/41a8189e4cc1c43ea0b625c94fba32cf\"},\"headline\":\"Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business?\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-02T15:00:26+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-03T03:02:18+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/\"},\"wordCount\":3166,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/getty-images-Ic5zRE9m5SI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Streamlining Operations\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/\",\"name\":\"Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business? - TapGoods Blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/getty-images-Ic5zRE9m5SI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-02T15:00:26+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-03T03:02:18+00:00\",\"description\":\"Learn how using a barcode system can improve inventory tracking, reduce errors, and save time for rental businesses.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/getty-images-Ic5zRE9m5SI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/getty-images-Ic5zRE9m5SI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":1707,\"caption\":\"barcode-system\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"TapGoods Blog\",\"description\":\"Tap into the rental industry with the latest tips, trends, and renting insights.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"TapGoods\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TapGoods-logo-696px.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TapGoods-logo-696px.jpg\",\"width\":697,\"height\":697,\"caption\":\"TapGoods\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tapgoods\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/tapgoods\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/41a8189e4cc1c43ea0b625c94fba32cf\",\"name\":\"Haley\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6ef2308de04d12f2705eabaee08664f8e31a94d035a2857a5468c3dd6b938af1?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6ef2308de04d12f2705eabaee08664f8e31a94d035a2857a5468c3dd6b938af1?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Haley\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business? - TapGoods Blog","description":"Learn how using a barcode system can improve inventory tracking, reduce errors, and save time for rental businesses.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business? - TapGoods Blog","og_description":"Learn how using a barcode system can improve inventory tracking, reduce errors, and save time for rental businesses.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/","og_site_name":"TapGoods Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tapgoods","article_published_time":"2026-04-02T15:00:26+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-03T03:02:18+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2560,"height":1707,"url":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/getty-images-Ic5zRE9m5SI-unsplash-scaled.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Haley","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@tapgoods","twitter_site":"@tapgoods","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Haley","Est. reading time":"11 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/"},"author":{"name":"Haley","@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/41a8189e4cc1c43ea0b625c94fba32cf"},"headline":"Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business?","datePublished":"2026-04-02T15:00:26+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-03T03:02:18+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/"},"wordCount":3166,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/getty-images-Ic5zRE9m5SI-unsplash-scaled.jpg","articleSection":["Streamlining Operations"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/","name":"Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business? - TapGoods Blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/getty-images-Ic5zRE9m5SI-unsplash-scaled.jpg","datePublished":"2026-04-02T15:00:26+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-03T03:02:18+00:00","description":"Learn how using a barcode system can improve inventory tracking, reduce errors, and save time for rental businesses.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/getty-images-Ic5zRE9m5SI-unsplash-scaled.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/getty-images-Ic5zRE9m5SI-unsplash-scaled.jpg","width":2560,"height":1707,"caption":"barcode-system"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/streamlining-operations\/should-you-use-a-barcode-system-for-your-rental-business\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Should You Use a Barcode System For Your Rental Business?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/","name":"TapGoods Blog","description":"Tap into the rental industry with the latest tips, trends, and renting insights.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#organization","name":"TapGoods","url":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TapGoods-logo-696px.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TapGoods-logo-696px.jpg","width":697,"height":697,"caption":"TapGoods"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tapgoods","https:\/\/x.com\/tapgoods"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/41a8189e4cc1c43ea0b625c94fba32cf","name":"Haley","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6ef2308de04d12f2705eabaee08664f8e31a94d035a2857a5468c3dd6b938af1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6ef2308de04d12f2705eabaee08664f8e31a94d035a2857a5468c3dd6b938af1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Haley"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=796"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/796\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapgoods.com\/pro\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}