2007-12-21 07:18:50 · 8 answers · asked by Ray G 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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2007-12-21 07:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems like a good idea, and I'm surprised someone is not already doing it. You would have to do some market research to determine if there would be enough demand, and then you would have to build up a clientele. A good approach may be to survey retirement communities to see what the residents think of the idea. For example, if you get 10-20 clients in one community, you could schedule them all on one day, then another community on another day.
If it works, you could even hire barbers to take care of clients for you. You might arrange a monthly fee that clients pay you directly while you pay a salary to employee barbers.
The service could command a premium price, because clients would not have to drive to you and they would not have to wait for you to finish people who came in ahead of them. There are many possibilities. You could do it in a small bus in which you provide haircuts, so that you don't have to clean up clients homes and use ordinary chairs. The bus may have to have a ramp or lift for disabled clients. You could combine the service with manicures and pedicures, hair dyes, shaves, etc. It would be worth doing some research, and it may make more money than paying rent for a barber shop and waiting for clients.
2007-12-21 15:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others saying this would be popular with older folks. Advertise at retirement communities, to have a haircut day. Also hospices and such for ill people. If the investment overhead isn't too high, it should be worth a try. Use your own car, and your own barber kit. The only thing you'd be missing would be the hydrolic barber chair, but otherwise the set up would be minimal. Definitely go for it!
Start out small like that. Then, if there's enough business to warrant it, you can upgrade to a van with a chair and full set-up.
2007-12-21 15:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by lmn78744 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does and it will work.
A lot depends on you, on how much service oriented personality you have. It not only works on seniors but also with busy people who may not be able to fit barber's appointment schedule. Your own van with stand up clearance and a chair with all the accessories will boost your business.
A dozen Barber Vans may then service all business clubs, resorts, hotels, Golf clubs etc. in your city or county.
2007-12-21 16:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by StanTheMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen a dog groomer on wheels, so I'm sure the same concept would be popular with humans. The possiblities are endless. There are a lot of older people that can't drive. I know I would have appreciated it when I was on bed rest or in the beginning of pregnancy when the chemicals made me sick. You oould also advertise at hospitals. There are patients on long term care.
Good luck!
2007-12-21 15:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by sammie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; particularly in a location where there many senior citizens who may find it difficult to get out. You need to have a clientele in close proximity, as travelling long distances between clients is wasteful of your time.
2007-12-21 15:25:00 · answer #6 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that sounds like a great idea. It would be especially good for older folks who may not drive anymore,
2007-12-21 15:23:40 · answer #7 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes..if you can afford the gas
2007-12-22 13:48:06 · answer #8 · answered by mnr257 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋