 Well here I am...now what should I do?, Starting in the Buisness of Detailing |
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  Jan 19 2006, 02:26 PM
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Hey guys...I'm finally back after a few months of inactivity. I just moved to Rockport, Texas and we love it here. Weather is great (70's during day and hardly no rain), perfect weather for detailing. So after the encouragment of my family members and some people that I have never met before I am seriously looking into the business of detailing work. I have a house in the Country Club, and you are "not supposed to run a business out of your home" and no "signs or advertisements" are to me displayed on the property. So...I was thinking, I met the owner of a local self service and automatic car wash today, I wonder how I could do if I set up shop there...people wash their cars, come out I will chamois it down, and spray wax to a good shine, do rims, tires, running boards etc. and on their way. Let me know what you think about this idea and please let me know of any ideas you guys have or have good success/ experience in. Thanks for all of your help!
Derek -------------------- |
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Jan 19 2006, 03:00 PM
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 I ran out of ideas...  Group: Lifetimer Posts: 10,424 Posts Per Day: 1.48 Thanks Received: 31 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 28-January 05 From: Gatineau, QC Member No.: 158 Mood: Indescribable |
A mobile detailing business is good! use their driveways or garages! As long as you have shade you're alright!
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Jan 19 2006, 04:46 PM
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I think its a great idea.
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Jan 20 2006, 07:58 AM
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I ran out of ideas... Group: Lifetimer Posts: 10,424 Posts Per Day: 1.48 Thanks Received: 31 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 28-January 05 From: Gatineau, QC Member No.: 158 Mood: Indescribable |
Oh and money for products and tools is required!
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Jan 22 2006, 01:46 PM
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Club Regular Group: Members Posts: 229 Posts Per Day: 0.03 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 7-September 05 From: Rockport, TX Member No.: 1,352 Mood: Accomplished |
Yes...I understand that, I have a selection of my own personal detailing supplies but of course more will be nessary. I am thinking about making fliers and putting it in doors of the houses in country club. Offer detailing at their house...let me know what you think.
Thanks --------- Oh yea...any good ideas for a buisness name? -------------------- |
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Jan 22 2006, 01:47 PM
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A good investment might be one of those 10'x10' tents that you can put up over the car you are detailing. You can get a wall for one side, providing adequate shade. If you were to have it logo'd, people would see you at work and might look you up!
-Roy -------------------- "If what Jesus said was good, what can it matter if he was God or not?" - Kurt Vonnegut
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Jan 22 2006, 10:35 PM
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Club Regular Group: Members Posts: 229 Posts Per Day: 0.03 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 7-September 05 From: Rockport, TX Member No.: 1,352 Mood: Accomplished |
Very true....Well my campaign 2 hand out fliers to all the houses and condos in the country club will begin tomm. I am hoping for some success and calls. Any more help is very welcome...I will b needing to get one of those tents espically in the summer as it get 110 degrees easily...this time of year it not to bad
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Jan 23 2006, 07:49 AM
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I ran out of ideas... Group: Lifetimer Posts: 10,424 Posts Per Day: 1.48 Thanks Received: 31 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 28-January 05 From: Gatineau, QC Member No.: 158 Mood: Indescribable |
Get A Shine Mobile Detailing?
Like some have said... A tent is a good thought! Flyers is a good idea! Make yourself an internet site! Make sure you offer packages... Some people would only want one coat... some are freaks like us and would go for the whole thing... Get a good buffer! -------------------- 2017 Santa Fe Sport SE 2.4L AWD (mine)
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