Valeting buisness
Discussion
Lots of people doing it = lots of competition. Hence the stupidly low prices.
Will take you time to get established. I know a couple local to me who don't now advertise at all - they don't need to & have more work than they know what to do with but they've been going well over 15 years.
You'll be working outside in all sorts of weathers.
Expect to spend on advertising - local papers/free magazines of the type that get pushed through everbody's letterboxes. Don't forget public liability insurance.
You'll need to register with HMRC as self-employed & keep records to fill in a self-assessment tax return annually.
Will take you time to get established. I know a couple local to me who don't now advertise at all - they don't need to & have more work than they know what to do with but they've been going well over 15 years.
You'll be working outside in all sorts of weathers.
Expect to spend on advertising - local papers/free magazines of the type that get pushed through everbody's letterboxes. Don't forget public liability insurance.
You'll need to register with HMRC as self-employed & keep records to fill in a self-assessment tax return annually.
Edited by paintman on Sunday 29th November 10:51
Yes you can do it and succeed.
1. Look smart and professional and trustworthy
2. Act smart and professional and trustworthy
3. Van with numbers/email/basic website
4. Web linked to area covered so comes up on searches
5. Always return calls, turn up on time etc
6. Do a good job - be anal about detail
And lastly stick at it. Too many are jack the lads that come and go.
After a while if you'll start getting work from main dealers but always keep the one-offs going. You'll find if you park the van prominently you'll get enquiries as you're working.
You will be amazed at the number of people who want valeting but only think about it when they see a van.
Don't bother with flyers in papers etc they're expensive and bear little fruit.
Good luck mate.
1. Look smart and professional and trustworthy
2. Act smart and professional and trustworthy
3. Van with numbers/email/basic website
4. Web linked to area covered so comes up on searches
5. Always return calls, turn up on time etc
6. Do a good job - be anal about detail
And lastly stick at it. Too many are jack the lads that come and go.
After a while if you'll start getting work from main dealers but always keep the one-offs going. You'll find if you park the van prominently you'll get enquiries as you're working.
You will be amazed at the number of people who want valeting but only think about it when they see a van.
Don't bother with flyers in papers etc they're expensive and bear little fruit.
Good luck mate.
Edited by V6Pushfit on Sunday 29th November 11:20
Good ones get regular gigs. I turned up a customers one Fri PM, and a valeter was on hand to cleaning cars.
The guy who owned the business paid a valeter to attend every fri to clean employees cars. A small cost to him through the books. Reduces absenteeism on a fri, gives a boost to loyalty and everyone enjoys a nice clean car @ the weekend.
Quite a forward thinking and successful business owner.
The guy who owned the business paid a valeter to attend every fri to clean employees cars. A small cost to him through the books. Reduces absenteeism on a fri, gives a boost to loyalty and everyone enjoys a nice clean car @ the weekend.
Quite a forward thinking and successful business owner.
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