Starting
blind cleaning business is one of
best marketable business ideas you could latch on to. If you give
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
principles of a successful blind cleaning service.Investment:
7,000 - $15,000 if you purchase a blind cleaning machine. To keep costs down at
start, rent cleaning equipment initially.
Financing sources:
Apart from your own pockets, you have
following helpful avenues to help kick start your Blind Cleaning service:
- A start up business loan from
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
young blood(people in
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
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
competitive rates and
demand for your service.
Advertising and Marketing Methods and Tips:
- Direct mailing
- Regional ads in
newspaper - Online ads
- Community bulletin boards
- Ads in
telephone directory
Essential Equipment:
A proprietary cleaning solution based on Ultrasonic technology, sheeting agent(to dry
blinds), renting or purchasing a specialized cleaning machine. The proprietary cleaning solution should take care of
spots, smells and
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.