If you decide to start your own business, but do not yet know which one, you should think about creating a laundry. In this growing service industry, you can make good profits, but at the same time, it will take a lot of money to create it.
Instructions
Step 1
Before starting a laundry, you need to conduct market research for these services in your area. At the same time, you should find out what is the need of potential customers for laundry services, what price they are willing to pay for them. It is necessary to take into account all forthcoming costs, tax payments, projected profits, etc. This should be a business plan according to which you will proceed next.
Step 2
Next, you need to decide on the premises, whether you will rent it or acquire it as property. Typically, a laundry is opened on non-residential floors of buildings. Moreover, they must be equipped with communications for water supply, drainage and electricity. You can install a mini laundry even in a beauty salon, store, fitness center. This will require an area of about 15 square meters and one washing machine.
Step 3
Once you decide on the premises, you need to purchase equipment. It is better to purchase it from one supplier, so you can count on a decent discount. Some laundries are additionally equipped with centrifuges and drying chambers. Don't forget about chemicals and accessories.
Step 4
A well-located and well-equipped laundry can pay off in 1-1.5 years. At the same time, you can earn not only washing clothes, but also open a small cafe or shop, where visitors can pass the time while their order is being fulfilled. You can take orders over the Internet, arrange for the delivery of linen using 1-2 couriers, provide urgent laundry services, which are usually paid double.
Step 5
As for the personnel, it will be enough for the laundry to find one or two operators and an accountant, as well as arrange a director. Therefore, do not forget to include their salaries in the expense items of the business plan.
