How to Start a Moonwalk Business
During the warm spring and summer months, just about everywhere you turn, you can see kids of all ages jumping around on a moonwalk. A moonwalk business requires very little overhead, low start-up costs and can turn a hefty profit.
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Research the moonwalk industry and learn all that you can about the business. Review industry periodicals, search through childrens' party websites, and attend party planning tradeshows.
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Develop a business plan that covers all areas of the moonwalk business, such as initial investment, start-up fees, profit margin, moonwalk costs, marketing strategies and advertising fees, and insurance rates. Enlist the help of a professional consulting company if necessary.
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Visit with financial lenders in your area who specialize in small business loans. Present them with your well-constructed business plan and apply for a small business loan, if necessary.
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Locate companies that manufacture and sell moonwalks. Shop around for the best price and pay attention to small, local retailers who may be able to offer more competitive rates.
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Speak with insurance companies to find out about insurance requirements for a moonwalk business in your specific area. Obtain an insurance policy from a reputable company that offers the most affordable premium.
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Acquire any necessary business licenses as required by your state and local town officials.
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Arrange to have your moonwalks and all accessories and supplies delivered four to six weeks prior to the start of the outdoor party season.
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Purchase a pick-up truck, commercial van, or truck with a trailer that you can use to transport the moonwalk to and from parties.
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Create a professional website for your moonwalk business. Include contact information, services and products offered, rates, and reservation request forms. Include colorful photos of your moonwalks, if possible.
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Advertise your moonwalk business in local newspapers, children and parenting magazines, and online web forums. Print out business cards and flyers and distribute them to local businesses, restaurants, schools, churches, and community organizations.
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Place a help-wanted ad in the classified section of your local paper and with online job boards. Hire two to three employees that have clean driver's licenses. Order criminal background checks to safeguard yourself since your business deals primarily with children.
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