News & Updates
Insights, guides, and updates from the CIOS team.
Rent vs Buy: Is It Ever Better to Hire Tools in Perth?
Should you buy that tool or just hire it for the weekend? Here's how to work out the real cost of buying versus hiring, and when each one makes sense.
How Much Could You Earn Hiring Out Your Gear in Perth?
Curious what a drill, a pressure washer or a trailer could realistically earn if you listed it? Here's a general guide based on typical Perth hire pricing.
Garden and Camping Gear Hire in Perth: Getting Outdoors Without Buying It All
From scarifiers to swags, here's how to hire garden and camping equipment locally in Perth instead of buying gear you'll use a handful of times a year.
Trailer Hire in Perth: What You Actually Need for a Move, Tip Run or Landscaping Job
Box trailer, car trailer or something bigger? Here's how to work out what trailer you actually need in Perth, and how peer to peer hire compares to a depot.
What Happens After You Hit Book on CIOS
Booking, approval, payment, pickup. Here's exactly what happens behind the scenes between the moment you hit book and the moment you collect the gear.
How to Write a CIOS Listing That Gets Booked Every Time
The difference between a listing that gets ignored and one that gets booked regularly comes down to a few simple things. Here's exactly what to do.
Founding Listers: Why Being Early on CIOS Actually Matters
CIOS has fewer than 20 listings live right now. That's not a downside for the people listing today, it's the entire advantage. Here's what being a Founding Lister actually gets you.
Why Perth's Sharing Economy Is Just Getting Started (And How to Get in Early)
Airbnb changed how we travel. Uber changed how we move. CIOS is changing how Perth people hire and lend equipment, and the early movers are the ones who'll benefit most.
How the CIOS Deposit and Approval System Protects Perth Equipment Owners
Worried about lending your gear to someone you've never met? Here's exactly how the CIOS deposit and approval system protects Perth equipment owners, step by step.