How to Start a Bouncehouse Business

The bouncehouse rental business is known by names like bouncehouse, moonbounce, jump house, and other similar names. This is a growing business that has room for more individuals looking for an entrepreneurial experience. You can be as involved or dis-involved as you want by supervising the bouncing all day or just dropping it off at the house for parties and then picking it up later.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Research the market. Find out as much about the business as you can. Determine where and how many bouncehouses are for rent in your area. Look on the Internet and in phone books. Call the existing companies and ask how much it costs to rent the house and for how long. Ask how long they have been in business and whether they are insured.

2. Incorporate. This will protect your personal finances from a business liability.

3. Buy a bouncehouse. There are several retailers online, but look for quality. Good quality bouncehouses should be double stitched and have a warranty included. Many retailers offer this, but if the price is too good to be true, it probably is.

4. Acquire insurance. There are several companies that offer liability insurance. Contact your insurance agent to see if they will insure your business first, and if they won't, ask for other options.

5. Secure a location. The location can be public or private. Rent space in an open area of a mall, a busy town square, a park, carnival, zoo or other public location with lots of people. The public location will need to be manned. The other option is to rent the bouncehouse for private parties. The private location can be unmanned.

6. Advertise. Go to the venue and offer your services. Pass out flyers in a busy town center, parks, or other location with parents and children. Sponsor the local Little League team or ice hockey team and get your name out there. Advertise on the side of the bouncehouse.

7. Set up the bouncehouse the day of the event. Follow manufacturer directions. Lay a tarp when needed and keep the equipment clean. Have fun!