Knowing how to start your own wash and fold business will make you an entrepreneur fast. You can work out of your own home or rent a small, inexpensive building. Check with the county recorder in your area to make sure that you have filed all of the correct paperwork to be a legitimate business. Every county has different rules.
Print Cards and Brochures
Print cards and brochures for your business. Make sure that your customers can contact you whenever they need to. Your brochures should include all of the products and services that you offer. If your prices are not going to change for a long time (most advisable), you can print them in the brochure.
Pass your cards and brochures out wherever you can.
Buy Equipment
Buy the proper equipment for your business.
If you are allowed to run a wash and fold laundry business out of your home in your county, you can fill your garage with commercial grade washers and dryers. If you run the business out of your home, you should include pick up and delivery in your service.
If you rent a building for your new business, you will need to decide if you will allow walk in traffic to wash and dry their clothes themselves. If so, you will need machines that charge money.
Advertise
Post an advertisement in your local yellow pages directory. Post an advertisement in your local newspaper. You need to get the message out as much as possible.
Knowing how to start your own wash and fold business will help you to escape the rat race.
Open a Business Bank Account
Visit your local county recorders office to file a fictitious business name statement. Once this document is filed, you can use it to open your business bank account in most counties. You will also be required to post it in the newspaper.
Ask about the other requirements for your county. You may need to obtain a resale license, file for a business license and register with the state.
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Pick Up and Deliver
Offer a pick up and delivery service if you can afford it. Wash and fold laundry service is very convenient, but if you can offer pick up and delivery, you will be above your competition.
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