WAHM's - How to Start a Bounce House Business
You can see bounce houses everywhere in the warmer months. You might have even rented one in the past. And there's a good chance that you've thought about starting a bounce house business yourself.
Bounce houses rent for anywhere from $85.00/day on the west coast to $250.00 & up in other parts of the country. Here in Indianapolis, we rent ours for around $225.00 for four to six hours. So if you charge $150.00 for your rental, you can make an extra $300.00 per week in income.
Of course, there are some expenses that come with the rental. You'll need a truck or a small trailer. A good dolly, extension cords, business cards, insurance and other small business items. Most people who start up a rental company do the deliveries and bookings themselves. That's the joy of it. You work when you want to.not when you're told to. On the other hand the downside is that if you want the income you might as well accept that it's going to be there on the weekend and that's when you'll be working.
Insurance is the biggest cost. Although it seems to get cheaper when more units are added, start up costs are tough. Bounce House purchase prices average around $1500.00 but insurance will be around $750.00. That means your first year start up is going to cost around $2500.00. If you rent your unit for $150.00, you'll still have paid for your costs in less than 20 rentals. And, of course, the more you charge, the quicker your investment will pay for itself.
Bounce Houses might only be the beginning. There are so many other items you can offer your customers. We start with two bounces and five years later we had over 50 rental items. Growing this business is as easy as setting up your units. If someone sees it, they'll want to rent it. So, before you know it, you might have giant slides, interactive games, obstacle courses or casino equipment.
To get going on your new business you just need to follow these simple steps.
-Find out from your state and local board what you need to start a bounce rental business. There might be restrictions on what you can do.
-Check on suppliers. You can look on the web for "bounce house" or "inflatable games".
-Find out about insurance. You can get information from inflatable suppliers. Make sure NOT to make a purchase until you secure insurance.
-Once you have insurance locked up, place your order.
-It'll take some time to get your equipment and you have work to do while you're waiting for it to arrive. Make up fliers and business cards. Do a press release. Get your phone number and web address. Don't forget to tell everyone you know about your new business.
-Although you're starting to advertise, it's not recommended to book your units before they arrive. That's just asking for trouble.
-As soon as your equipment arrives, inspect it for damage before the delivery truck leaves. Make sure it's all there (most units are sold with a blower).
-It's so much fun to blow up your unit the first time. The neighborhood kids will want too play and you need to let them. Watch them have fun and learn all about your new bounce. Remember, the more people see it, the more people will rent it.
It's hard to believe it's so easy. These are broad tips but the start up isn't a whole lot rougher than this. Once you follow the steps, you'll be selling FUN, and you'll be making a profit! What a great business!
Bounce houses rent for anywhere from $85.00/day on the west coast to $250.00 & up in other parts of the country. Here in Indianapolis, we rent ours for around $225.00 for four to six hours. So if you charge $150.00 for your rental, you can make an extra $300.00 per week in income.
Of course, there are some expenses that come with the rental. You'll need a truck or a small trailer. A good dolly, extension cords, business cards, insurance and other small business items. Most people who start up a rental company do the deliveries and bookings themselves. That's the joy of it. You work when you want to.not when you're told to. On the other hand the downside is that if you want the income you might as well accept that it's going to be there on the weekend and that's when you'll be working.
Insurance is the biggest cost. Although it seems to get cheaper when more units are added, start up costs are tough. Bounce House purchase prices average around $1500.00 but insurance will be around $750.00. That means your first year start up is going to cost around $2500.00. If you rent your unit for $150.00, you'll still have paid for your costs in less than 20 rentals. And, of course, the more you charge, the quicker your investment will pay for itself.
Bounce Houses might only be the beginning. There are so many other items you can offer your customers. We start with two bounces and five years later we had over 50 rental items. Growing this business is as easy as setting up your units. If someone sees it, they'll want to rent it. So, before you know it, you might have giant slides, interactive games, obstacle courses or casino equipment.
To get going on your new business you just need to follow these simple steps.
-Find out from your state and local board what you need to start a bounce rental business. There might be restrictions on what you can do.
-Check on suppliers. You can look on the web for "bounce house" or "inflatable games".
-Find out about insurance. You can get information from inflatable suppliers. Make sure NOT to make a purchase until you secure insurance.
-Once you have insurance locked up, place your order.
-It'll take some time to get your equipment and you have work to do while you're waiting for it to arrive. Make up fliers and business cards. Do a press release. Get your phone number and web address. Don't forget to tell everyone you know about your new business.
-Although you're starting to advertise, it's not recommended to book your units before they arrive. That's just asking for trouble.
-As soon as your equipment arrives, inspect it for damage before the delivery truck leaves. Make sure it's all there (most units are sold with a blower).
-It's so much fun to blow up your unit the first time. The neighborhood kids will want too play and you need to let them. Watch them have fun and learn all about your new bounce. Remember, the more people see it, the more people will rent it.
It's hard to believe it's so easy. These are broad tips but the start up isn't a whole lot rougher than this. Once you follow the steps, you'll be selling FUN, and you'll be making a profit! What a great business!
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Don't start your new business without reading Cheryl's guide How to Start a Bounce House Business. If you're ready to buy your bounces, find out all you need to know at Moonwalks for Sale
posted by Vittoria @ October 30, 2011
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