How to Become a Bouncehouse Distributor

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Bouncehouse inflatables are usually first on kids' fun-time agendas at local carnivals or festivals. Every kid loves the moonwalk and similar bouncehouse inflatables. To become a bouncehouse distributor requires hard work, but to see happy kids might make the job worth the effort, and it's more fun than most desk jobs. Enjoy having your own unique type of business, and become a bouncehouse distributor.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1
Calculate how much you can make as a bouncehouse distributor. Know that revenue depends on whether you want a part-time or full-time business, the amount of inventory you're willing to buy and maintain and how many employees you're willing to hire.
Step2
Benchmark—-find out what the average rates for bouncehouse rentals are locally. Ask about prices, length of rentals and what type of inflatables are being rented.
Step3
Price bouncehouses with various manufacturers. Check out online manufacture listings to compare prices or telephone individual manufacturers for prices. Know that you can pay $1,000 and up for equipment.
Step4
Price other equipment needed, e.g., sandbags, stakes, hammer, vacuum, hand truck, trailer, business licenses and advertising.
Step5
Estimate insurance costs. You'll want to have good liability insurance in case of injuries on equipment.
Step6
Start small at first. Purchase one or two inflatables and other necessary equipment to set up, transport and maintain inflatables to become a bouncehouse distributor.
Step7
Buy appropriate insurance and business licenses. Check with an attorney to make sure you've covered all of your bases with regards to liability and contracts.
Step8
Set up a solid home accounting system and come up with a good advertising/marketing plan. Make contacts and begin to advertise and sell your business to become a bouncehouse distributor.

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