Anthony Ko
I'm 16 years old and I want to start my own washing/detailing service. I am going to be legit and buy from top notch companies and always do my best. I was wondering if this is a smart investment for my age. I'm going to spend about $600 of my own money in this business. How can I start the business and expand it? What should I start out with and what should my prices be? My family has owned multiple full service car washes and one day I will take over but why not start now? Any advice is helpful thank you! Also what pressure washers would you recommend
Answer
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.
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.
If a cord is plugged into an outlet, is your electricity still running?
CeeCee
If you have a cord plugged into an outlet, for example: a lamp cord, and you are not using the lamp and it has not been turned on. Is your electricity still running its power through that cord?
Answer
Well, yes and no. There are different ways of measuring electricity. I'll explain Voltage, Amperage, and Wattage to you.
Voltage is how much "pressure" the electricity has as it tries to push it's way into something. Think of voltage as water pressure in a pipe. That is why you see DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE signs, if you get close enough, electrical energy will force it's way into you much the same way a jet of water from a good pressure washer will tear a hole in your skin.
Amperage is how we measure electrical current. Think of it as water flowing thru a pipe. The faster the flow, the higher the current. Electrical current is measures in Amperes, or Amps for short.
Wattage is simply a measure of power. Volts x Amps = Watts. If you want to put that into perspective, 1 horsepower is 746 Watts, so a 1/2 horsepower garage door opener for instance uses 373 watts of power, not including the built in light.
Now, if you leave your lamp plugged in, there is "electrical pressure" (voltage) present at the switch on the lamp, but since the switch is open (OFF) the light bulb itself is cut off from the voltage. Without any voltage to create a current flow (amperage) in the wires, the light bulb can't consume any power (wattage) or affect your electric bill in any way.
Well, yes and no. There are different ways of measuring electricity. I'll explain Voltage, Amperage, and Wattage to you.
Voltage is how much "pressure" the electricity has as it tries to push it's way into something. Think of voltage as water pressure in a pipe. That is why you see DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE signs, if you get close enough, electrical energy will force it's way into you much the same way a jet of water from a good pressure washer will tear a hole in your skin.
Amperage is how we measure electrical current. Think of it as water flowing thru a pipe. The faster the flow, the higher the current. Electrical current is measures in Amperes, or Amps for short.
Wattage is simply a measure of power. Volts x Amps = Watts. If you want to put that into perspective, 1 horsepower is 746 Watts, so a 1/2 horsepower garage door opener for instance uses 373 watts of power, not including the built in light.
Now, if you leave your lamp plugged in, there is "electrical pressure" (voltage) present at the switch on the lamp, but since the switch is open (OFF) the light bulb itself is cut off from the voltage. Without any voltage to create a current flow (amperage) in the wires, the light bulb can't consume any power (wattage) or affect your electric bill in any way.
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