Our continuing look at home based laundry businesses is now examining the types of laundry businesses that you can offer. While most people would assume that residential customers would be the bread and butter of their business, there may be other potential clients that you haven't considered yet. Expanding your focus beyond washing for families can help your business expand as well.
To capture the attention of these other potential customers, you will need to ensure that your website is up to date and looks professional. You can also expect to be asked about discount pricing for bulk orders and what your pick up and delivery policies are. Ensure that these things are printed on an easy to read sheet that you can leave behind with the client to consider. Everyone in business is busy, and having the information they need to make a decision presented in an easy to read and professional format is important.
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- Hair or Nail Salons - These businesses go through towels and other linens like crazy. Offering them rapid turn around service on their towels, capes and other linens can mean easy money for you. Be prepared to pick up and drop off for these clients as it's hard for them to get away during the day.
- Restaurants - Larger restaurants often utilize bulk linen services that swap out linens daily. Smaller restaurants may not be ready for that level of service, but they still need their linens done regularly. Seek out those smaller establishments and see if your business can help them with their linen needs.
- Day Care Center - Many day care centers utilize crib sheets, towels, blankets and pillows on a daily basis. Keeping up with these items is difficult, especially if the facility doesn't have a washer and dryer of its own onsite. Talk with the facility director about setting up a weekly pick up and drop off. Consider a Friday afternoon pick up with an early Monday morning drop off.
- Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Offices - These businesses have substantial linen needs regularly. Some massage therapists see ten to twelve clients a day. That is a lot of sheets and blankets that need to be cleaned.
- Auto Detail Centers - Those rags they use to shine up your ride inside and out are made from microfiber and need to be cleaned regularly to help them retain their highly absorbent properties. The next time you're in line to get a wash, talk with the manager about their laundry needs.
- Paint and Ceramic Studios - Aprons and smocks galore! These studios need to keep their aprons and smocks clean and ready for the next paint and sip party so add them to your list as you're making the rounds to local businesses.
- Floral Shops - Many florists offer their wedding customers aisle runners as part of their bridal package. These runners must be cleaned and rerolled after the wedding is over. While there is a significant amount of fabric involved, a commercial washer and dryer should make this job a snap! While you are there, ask them about laundering their rags, aprons and other specialty items.
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Adding commercial laundry clients to your business can sustain your business as the ebb and flow of your residential clients progresses. Need help buying laundry equipment in North Carolina? Give T & L Laundry Equipment a call. Our professional staff can help you choose the right machine to fit your company's needs. Schedule your appointment today!
