How to Start a Pressure Washing Business

Pressure Washing | Business Opportunity

If you are looking for a very profitable business to run from home and are willing to work or share some of the profits and hire employees here is a business that is realistic in producing up to 10K-15K in revenue per month. Margins with employees, gas, ins., advertising, should net you about 4K-8K per month.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• $2000.00 Start up Cost.
• Computer / Internet
• Adwords Account
• Desire to really WORK for your money
• This is not a passive income you will need to be active in the business

1. Do your Homework before you invest.

   I suggest you rent a pressure washer for the weekend or if you already have one or can borrow one, pressure wash your own house. Keep in mind it will be harder for you at this stage because you will not have all the right tools and the experience. (IT GETS EASIER)

2. I suggest starting the business on the side (Don't Quit your Day Job). A lot of the work can be scheduled around your schedule on Nights and Weekends.

3. Create a catch name that reflects what you do.

   examples.
   Mikes Pressure Washing
   Water Blasting of Crystal Beach
   Ship Shape Pressure Washing (*Specialize in cleaning Hulls of Boats)
   you get the idea.

   This is going to be important when it comes to advertising especially online advertising for SEO purposes.

4. Now that you have a Name. Let's get set up with the basic equipment to get STARTED (*This is just a list of things to get you goin')

   Purchase or Acquire the following items.

   * 20" Flat Surface Cleaner - $400 or more
   * Turbo Nozzle - $60
   * X-Jet - $130
   * 24' Extension wand - $150
   * 100' of 3/4" quality water hose - $50
   * Get a Website or Landing Page - I can set you up on www.pressurewashingpowerwashing.org/yourname.html for a $25 setup fee and provide content for a 1 page landing page.
   * Get a list of Equipment rental companies to rent equipment
   (I suggest rent equipment for the first 5 jobs so the business can pay for its own equipment) Home depot rents pressure washers for about $60 per day you may also try other rental companies also.

5. MARKETING

   Let's get this party started.

   * Have web page created ** MUST **
   * Open Google Adwords Account Deposit $100 into this account ** MUST **
   * Open CraigsList Account ** MUST **
   * Business Phone # ** MUST **
   * Business Cards - This can actually wait if you want to
   * Go to Office Depot and get a simple sale receipt book.

6. I am assuming you already have a truck or van or trailer you can tow.

   Search eHow for articles on setting up a business
   *Checking Accounts / Financial Software
   *DBA / Regulations / etc.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't be afraid this is an easy business it just takes a little capital investment and work

• Don't quit you day job until you are positive this is something you want to do long term.

Resources

• Pressure Washing Resources
• Pressure Washing Chemical Mix
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