One of the most profitable types of business is sewing and selling curtains. Since the curtains perfectly decorate the interior of the room, they cannot be replaced by office-style blinds, which deprive the room of home comfort and coziness. Considering that there are not enough firms offering original design, if properly organized, the business of sewing curtains can bring good profits. In addition, at the initial stage, to open this type of business does not require significant investment of funds.
Instructions
Step 1
Before you open a curtain salon, it makes sense to study the situation with this area of business in the area. Conduct "marketing research": study the prices of competitors, analyze the general market situation and the main preferences of curtain customers.
Step 2
The main thing in the work of any enterprise or organization is its employees. The reputation of the curtains salon will depend on the quality of their work. The staff should consist of at least (this is at least) one master, who will deal with the sewing itself, as well as a designer-consultant, whose duties will include communication with potential clients. The main difference between a curtain salon and a regular fabric store is the presence of professional designers.
Step 3
The designer must be able to make all the necessary measurements, as well as competently offer the customer certain product options. If it is problematic for the buyer to choose curtains on his own (for example, he doubts whether the option he likes will suit him, or he wants to decide on the color scheme of the curtains), the designer's help will be very helpful.
Step 4
Now for the premises. It is not at all necessary that the salon with the presented samples of fabrics was combined with the production. The role of the store location should not be underestimated: the higher the traffic of people, the more chances that they will be interested. In addition, if the client does not want to order curtains from you, they will probably purchase fabric or accessories from you. Therefore, this additional source of income should not be ruled out either. Offer your customers a turnkey job. Thus, you will be able to get a fairly large amount of work.
Step 5
As you know, any kind of business is based on clients. Therefore, even before the opening of the salon, you need to think over how they will come to you. In addition to an advertising campaign to attract more buyers, you need to take care of a sign above the entrance that attracts customers' attention.
Step 6
To open a curtain salon, you have the following expenses:
- for registration;
- to obtain permits and licenses;
- for rent of premises for the salon;
- funds for accounting services;
- for advertising;
- to pay for staff work;
- for products.
Also, depending on the specifics of the business, you will need funds for the purchase of equipment, materials, sales organization, etc.
Step 7
How to open a curtain salon is well known to those people who have direct experience in this direction. Therefore, if there is a need to understand the nuances, it may be useful to attend special seminars or courses.
