Insights, updates, and ideas for the hire industry

With US tariffs shaking global supply chains, UK construction growth slowing, and manufacturers like JCB shifting production overseas, hire businesses face rising costs and tighter margins. Discover the four biggest challenges for 2025 — and how HHQ can help you stay competitive.

Tired of endless calls, emails, and hire delays? Most hire systems still make customers wait for availability checks, quotes, and off-hire confirmations. In this blog, we reveal how Hire HQ’s self-serve Connect portal puts customers in control — and frees your team from time-draining admin.

From juggling kit availability to handling customer comms, hire desks are being stretched to breaking point. Let's dive into the day-to-day pressures they face, why it’s taking a toll, and how Hire HQ takes the weight off.

From juggling kit availability to handling customer comms, hire desks are being stretched to breaking point. Let's dive into the day-to-day pressures they face, why it’s taking a toll, and how Hire HQ takes the weight off.

Reduce ETA calls, impress your customers and streamline deliveries with real-time GPS tracking through your Hire HQ portal. Here’s how it works — and how easy it is to set up.

We’ve teamed up with Hire Association Europe (HAE) – and we couldn’t be more excited. Together, we’re bringing two like-minded organisations closer, both focused on helping hire businesses thrive.