2007-03-28 07:51:14 · 7 answers · asked by jerry m 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
thongs, soap and water..that is
2007-03-28 07:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Princess AJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would recommend that you secure a good insurance plan and seek out legal advice about anything related to insurance and any employees you might have or obtain in the future. After all that is taken care of, I believe that it will be relatively easy for you to get started once you have all the equipment that you require since just about every business has windows, particularly car dealerships and restaurants. Second get cards made with your name and your phone number and the name of your business on the card. Do you have a name yet? Ask the YAC (yahoo answers community) to help you find one if not. They're pretty good as a resource. Also have flyer's made that will help you get an edge over any competition you may face. Perhaps you can offer one day out of the month free service to a long term customer, say if you subscribe for a months service, you do a freebie. You can work out the particulars of that one at your leisure. You are very fortunate, starting a business. This must be an exciting time for you. I wish you a lot of luck.
2007-03-28 15:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by sustasue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would say is aquire a license for your business... then get insurance for your business.. and track all income and expenditures as the IRS will usually require this at tax time.
Get with a graphics designer or publisher to create some professional flyers and business cards. Many people will barter for such work.. Check craigslist.
2007-03-28 15:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by izzzy12k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure you have all the gear. Research the market. See what other companies charge. Come up with rates about 10% to 20% lower (in the begining). Then start handing out flyers. Go to a feew companies and shake some hands. Get your name out there. Get yourself some good loyal customers that will help to get your name around.
2007-03-28 14:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by NIKK F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely use craigslist and start by underbidding all your competition and get a list of satisfied references started. When you have that, notch up your price on CL and list your referrals. Once you get a steady clientele you can expand like a regular biz. It's free, and very effective because there are people looking for lower cost workers via CL and it helps you both.
2007-03-28 14:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by BS,MS,Ph.D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put an ad. in your local paper and maybe do some free washes for friends that will let you and for them to give you recommendations.
Send out some flyer's and you will be well on your way!
2007-03-28 14:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by xxmexx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a business plan. Google "microloans" for your area.
2007-03-28 14:54:47 · answer #7 · answered by pretzel2222 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋