Many people dream of their own business, even if it is small. One option is to open a shoe repair shop. Such a workshop will always be provided with orders, while you can start work with a minimum of equipment and materials.
Shoes tend to wear out. She is torn, her heels are trampled, "zippers" break. Very often, due to a trifling breakdown, they are sent to the landfill, although the shoes could still serve. It is in such a situation that people turn to the master - sometimes it is better to pay several hundred rubles for repairs than to go to the store for a new pair of shoes.
To open a workshop, you first of all need a room. It can be either a small kiosk or any other room, even a basement. At the same time, it should be clean, light, tidy, your clients should not experience unpleasant feelings when entering it.
You can get started without even having any equipment, literally on your knees, but this is an extreme option. It is difficult, if not impossible, to carry out high-quality repairs without equipment. The simplest machine that allows you to perform several operations will cost you about 20 thousand rubles. You will also need a shoe sewing machine, tools. And, of course, consumables - various heels, onlays, heels, leather, glue, nails, threads, "sliders" for "zippers", etc. etc. Since people bring different shoes for repairs, you will have to stock up on a variety of consumables, which increases your upfront costs.
The reliability of repair depends on the quality of consumables, so do not buy the cheapest ones. If the repairman has performed poorly, the second time he will not be contacted. Conversely, quality work can win regular customers. Shoe repair is a fairly profitable business, so all investments will quickly pay off. Since you will have to work with glue, and dust from shoes does not add to health, take care of good ventilation. It would be best to install a table with a hood located directly above the workplace.
In addition to shoe repair, you can offer other in-demand services. For example, install a button and rivet machine, a key cutting machine. All this will bring you additional income.
If your workshop is located far from the central crowded streets, you will have to take care of advertising as well. It can be as a variety of pointers with the address of the workshop, and advertisements in local newspapers and city radio. Over time, you can expand your business by finding more spacious premises and hiring workers.
