Starting the blind cleaning business is one of the best
marketable business ideas you could latch on to. If you give the
requisite amount of time and dedication, there will be no cap on
your earnings. No wonder, there is pleasure unlimited in being
one's own boss. A lot of ambitious people like you have made
successful entrepreneurs of themselves, as they mastered the
principles of a successful blind cleaning service.
Investment:
7,000 - $15,000 if you purchase a blind cleaning
machine. To keep costs down at the start, rent cleaning
equipment initially.
Financing sources:
Apart from your own pockets, you have the
following helpful avenues to help kick start your Blind Cleaning
service:
A start up business loan from the bank: Nowadays big
banks are more open to funding finance upto $100,000 for new
businesses demonstrating long-term viability.
A start up business loan from a business-related or
government sponsored organization: There are a lot of non profit
organizations out there who can support the young blood(people
in the age group of 18 and 35 by providing start up loans upto
$15,000.
). Also helpful are Women's organizations to pitch in
with financial sources.
Government sponsored business start up programs: There are
Self-Employment Program started by governments which provide
start up investment and also help you develop your business.
Investors: Angel investors( also known as 'gap fillers' to
fund in the money when there is a shortage, people who have a
personal interest in seeing your business through) and venture
capitalists are helpful in funding your business and seeing it
through.
Pricing guidelines for service:
$10 to $15 per blind could
be charged. You could charge according to the competitive rates
and the demand for your service.
Advertising and Marketing Methods and Tips:
Direct
mailing Regional ads in the newspaper Online ads
Community bulletin boards Ads in the telephone
directory
Essential Equipment:
A proprietary cleaning solution based
on Ultrasonic technology, sheeting agent(to dry the blinds),
renting or purchasing a specialized cleaning machine. The
proprietary cleaning solution should take care of the spots,
smells and the dust, with fast action.
A little stepladder,
cleaning cloths, hand-held vacuum cleaner, buckets, drop cloths,
tools for repair and a vehicle to move your equipment around.
Income potential:
When you charge $12 per blind, for 22 days
per month, at an average of 35 blinds per day, you could earn
$420 daily, or $9240 monthly
Target market:
You could possibly design a customized blind
cleaning service according to the demands and preferences of
your customer. There is a large market out there comprising of
interior decorators, restaurants, lodges, hotels, hospitals real
estate, offices etc.
Not to speak of busy home owners who have
to maintain their homes, but cannot because of their busy work
life. The people who are allergic to dust and pollen would
gladly do anything for having their blinds cleaned.
Success tips:
Patience, perseverance, enthusiasm and you
should have the genuine feeling to empathize with people.
Training, skills or experience:
You get comprehensive
training online. The six foot ultrasonic blind cleaner and the
eight foot blind cleaners are available from the blind cleaning
stores and also online.
There are websites like www.omegasonics.com and www.dirtyblinds.com which
give you all the information and training neccessary to build
your business. Make the best use of the training and support
which is given to start the business. The only skill you need is
your ability to vibe with people and a feeling to help them.
Experience is not neccessary and you can start the Blind
cleaning business in tandem with your work and job.
Books or Trade publications:
101 Best Home-Based
Businesses for Women
101 Internet Businesses You Can Start from
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