How To Start A Blind Cleaning Business.

Introduction: How can I start a blind cleaning business?
Starting a blind cleaning business can be broken down into a few different strategies.
This is a low cost business startup that is related to the cleaning industry. It's very similar to starting any other type of cleaning service. Blind cleaning is a specialty janitorial/cleaning service.
The Big Question: Which is better, mobile or stationary?
The answer to this is that both have their negatives and positives. I'm going to start with an analysis of the most popular blind cleaning systems, the onsite system by Blind Butler, and then proceed to compare the pros and cons of each. I do this as a 25-year expert in blind cleaning.
Blind Butler:
Cons:
1) Inclement weather can cause some problems, however the fixes are very simple.
2) You must have Power, as well as Water on-site if you choose not to be self-contained.
Pros:
1) Low Cost. Takes under $1000 to build your own system.
2) 100% mobile easy set up and teardown.
3) Very fast, efficient, and effective. Clean most blinds in less than 2 minutes.
4) Can be 100% self-contained.
5) No drying required.
6) Cleans wood blinds as well.
7) Uses wash and wax system.
Now let's look at the Ultrasonic systems:
Cons:
1) Expensive at a whopping $15-$25K.
2) Very expensive to make mobile; costs $45-$75K.
3) Can harm blinds if used improperly.
4) Blow Drying is needed.
5) Can't wax a blind.
Pros:
1) Does a good job of cleaning.
2) Can clean many other products.
3) Relatively quick.
When starting a new business, there are several preliminary items you'll need to accomplish:
1) Determine if you have a market for service.
2) Estimate market potential.
3) Develop strategic marketing plan.
4) Follow marketing plan.
It's very simple to determine if you have a market for a blind cleaning service. Simply call 3 or 4 window covering retailers and ask. They would know better than anyone, since those are their expertise. Call 3-4 cleaning services, 3-4 janitorial services, and 3-4 window washers. If 12 out of 15 say it's a good idea, then you have a pretty firm confirmation that it's a good idea.
Now, it's time to estimate your market potential. The best way is to simply drive around the neighborhoods of your market and look at windows with blinds. Virtually every office and home has blinds. Estimate the average quantity of blinds per home multiplied by the number of homes. Then repeat the same for commercial properties.
Run the numbers. If you can take down, wash, and re-hang 40 blinds a day at $12 each; how much will you earn? Now determine how you're going to get 40 blinds per day. That's $120,000 a year. The average job is 10 -14 blinds and takes about and 1 to 1.5 hours.
1) Advertising can get expensive, but does work by using coupon booklets.
2) Build Strategic Partner Networks with Realtors, Cleaning Services, Window Washers, and Janitorial Services, all via email. See this video for free instructions: (dfdkfsfsfuiheuifweoiufh)
3) Lastly, use a flyer distribution service
Keep in mind that there are many other ways to build your business.
The final step is to determine if you're going to offer additional services. The # 1 choice for most Blind-Cleaning services would be Window Washing and Window Covering sales.