Start a Blind Cleaning Business
A window blind cleaning business works well as a home based business. Your customer base can come from homes and businesses in your neighborhood. The art of window blind cleaning has a very small learning curve. The most popular method for cleaning blinds is with an ultrasonic cleaner. Training can take less than a week.
In 2010, the average cost of cleaning blinds is $12.00 per blind. Ten minutes of cleaning time per blind allows thirty blinds to be cleaned, delivered and reinstalled in an eight hour day. Based on those numbers, you can expect a gross profit of $360.00.
Instructions
1. Research blind cleaning. Use a search engine to find local "window blind cleaning services". Check out those websites for general information in the FAQ section. Look at their pricing and turnaround. Find out the kinds of equipment and processes they use. This will give you an idea of the equipment and operations costs for your business plan.
2. Write your business plan. A business plan does not need to be an overwhelming document. Take a look at sample business plans to help spark questions that you will need to answer. Your business plan is there to give guidance as your business grows.
3. Make decisions about your blind cleaning business. Will you operate out of your home or will you be mobile based? Will you buy or rent your ultrasonic cleaner? Will you be working alone or do you plan on hiring employees? How will you advertise?
4. Advertise your blind cleaning business. Blanketing a neighborhood with flyers is an effective, yet inexpensive way to market. It is less than half the cost of an ad in the local paper. Your potential customer has your name in their hand and you can target the area where you want to work.
5. Make your company stand out. Add other services to your window blind cleaning. Window and screen cleaning is a service your blind cleaning customers may need. Who wants to look out clean blinds at a dirty window? Educate your customers. How can they maintain their blinds between your cleanings? Your expertise will be appreciated.
6. Check with the Small Business Administration for general information on running a small business. The SBA can also be helpful when writing your business plan. Check your city and state for restrictions, permits, licenses and tax information.
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