Looking for a way to make extra income or to be able to stay at home and care for your children or an aging parent? Think about starting your own laundry delivery service. In our previous post, we examined the steps necessary to start your own in-home wash, dry, fold laundry service. As your business expands, adding laundry delivery to that service can help you reach and attract even more customers. If you need commercial laundromat equipment in North Carolina, make the call to T & L for big savings.
It's no secret that working professionals, single parents, families, and students are busier than ever. The demands of work, school, extracurricular activities, and social engagements seem to increase by the year. Offering your customers the ability to have their dirty laundry picked up, washed and returned to them is a service that will be in high demand.
Here are the things you need to consider before you begin a laundry delivery service.
What are the costs involved with starting this service?
The startup costs for this business are relatively low. Purchasing a used van to pick up and drop off your customer's laundry can be your biggest expense. Advertising for your business and having a website built can also be costly, but there are an abundance of free or low-cost ways for you to get the name of your business out there.
Know who your clients are.
Identifying the types of people who would utilize this service is key. Where do these people work? How do you get their attention? What system do you use for rewarding your customers? Knowing the answers to these questions will reduce the amount of time it takes for you to build a sustainable business and will help you retain your clients once you've captured their attention.
Do you know the local and state licensing requirements?
Having the right permits and insurance to operate this type of business may be confusing. Contact your local Small Business Association and get their help so that you know which permits and licenses you will need in order to operate your business. Don't forget to save your receipts for all licenses and permits. Those are expenses you can write off at tax time.
Calculate your expenses.
When you set the prices for your laundry delivery service, take into consideration the various expenses that you will incur to perform this service. The cost of flyers, business cards, website management, utilities, gas, oil changes, car and equipment maintenance, insurance, driving costs, and cleaning products should all be factored into the price your customers pay.
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T & L Laundry Equipment has been helping laundry business owners be successful for more than 40 years. Our passion is the laundry industry, and we work hard to deliver the sales, service, and selection that vended and commercial laundry owners demand. With in-house financing available and the largest and most complete product selection in the area, T & L has become the leader for laundromat equipment in North Carolina.
We proudly offer Speed Queen and Continental products and have everything you need to outfit your home, laundromat, or commercial laundry with professional, reliable, and energy efficient equipment. Our goal is to become your partner in success, not just another vendor. Hundreds of satisfied laundromat and commercial laundry customers rely on T & L Laundry Equipment to provide top quality service, sales, and support each year.
Call or come by the showroom today and put our team and experience to work for you!
