need to know every thing help!

[chris07]

Hi, i was thinking about starting a mobile detailing company. I have a lot of questions if you can only answers a few thats more then fine. I need to know every thing. help!

1. what type of permits and licensing is needed in the state of florida.

2. what insurance do i need?

3. what is you most effective advertising methods?

4. soft ware for printing receipts and customers using credit cards

5. what order do you do things in? from wash to dry off and interior?

6. what products or services do you up sell on?

7. what are the best tools to have?

8. what are the best soaps and waxes?

9. what types of towels, brushes and mitts do you use?

10. what places do you target?

11. how do you mange your employees?

12. how do you like your set up? what would you change?

13. how do you keep customers coming back?

14. what sets you apart from other detailing businesses?

15. what don’t you like to do?

16. how do you mange your time?

17. what pays more doing a lot of cars for low prices or just a few at high prices?

18. do you have a web site?

19. how do you book appointments?

20. do you ever run specials or discounts?

If i missed anything or you have a better way of doing something please let me know. you can email me a chrisack07@aol.com

[PerroneFord]

Chris, these questions fall into three categories.

Category 1 is basic info, So:

1. Call DBPR in Florida

2. Contact an insurance agent.


Category 2 is basic detailing information

#5, #7, #8, snd #9 are all questions you should be able to answer for yourself from your experience. Why don't you tell us what you've been doing or using for the past year or so and we can compare and contrast to what works for us.

Category 3 is basic business questions:

#4, #5, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #16, and #17 are all effectively answered in basic college level business courses, or through materials that should be available through your local chamber of commerce or community college. Give them a ring.

The remaining questions are generally personal responses so I'll address them here:

#16 I don't care for fabric upholstery or engines
#18. No
#19 Face to face
#20 I individually quote every person

Your post makes it seem like you want someone to tell you how to set yourself up in business. Thousands of books have been written on that subject. Homestly, if you haven't been doing this seriously for at least a year, it seems a bit premature to start thinking of doing it as a business.