If you are looking for a type of business that requires minimal investment, pay attention to the installation of plastic windows. Today these products and services are in great demand. Plus, you don't need a lot of financial resources to get started. So, how to open a plastic window installation business.
Registration of a company for the installation of plastic windows
First, you should decide if you are going to work with legal entities. If so, you will need to register an LLC.
If you plan to serve only individuals, it will be enough to become an individual entrepreneur (individual entrepreneur). Starting with an individual entrepreneur, you can later open an LLC.
Finding a manufacturer and choosing a way of cooperation
You can either work under a manufacturer's franchise, or simply become a dealer. Often, entrepreneurs who start a business of installing plastic windows choose a dealership.
You can start with this option of cooperation, and when you acquire knowledge, connections and a client base, later you can open your own production.
Rent of premises for office and warehouse
Having concluded an agreement with the manufacturing company, select a room for a warehouse and office. In this case, it is not at all necessary that they are next to each other. You can rent an office in a convenient (passable) place in the city, and choose a warehouse on the outskirts so that you don't have to overpay for square meters.
In your office you will need office equipment (fax, telephones, computers with Internet access), consumables for it, furniture and stationery. Here you will receive clients, so the premises must be renovated and look presentable. In addition, you will definitely need a car to transport plastic windows.
Personnel for your company for the installation of plastic windows
The business of installing plastic windows cannot be imagined without personnel. You will need to hire the following specialists:
- sales manager;
- an office manager who will take orders for installation;
- an accountant (at the initial stage, it will be quite enough to come);
- a measurer, as well as a wizard for installing windows (their number, depending on the amount of work);
- driver (one or two, depending on the number of orders).
Advertising is the key to the success of your company in the installation of plastic windows
You can't do without advertising in business, but you should choose wisely so as not to throw your money down the drain. Be sure to create a website and find specialists to promote it for key queries - this gives an excellent result.
Now for the standard advertising. If your office is located in a residential area, you can start with flyers / leaflets that are distributed in the mailboxes of the area, as well as stickers in the elevator, at public transport stops (or even in the transport itself). Subsequently, you can place advertisements in local media, on billboards.
