| "body"> | | | | Adequate parking spaces could be an added |
| Delaware has a booming economy consisting mainly | | | | advantage. A long-term gross lease could be a good |
| of industries such as those producing chemical | | | | choice, but make sure the lease agreement has no |
| products, rubber, plastic, processed foods, and paper. | | | | hidden clauses. The zoning restrictions have to be |
| Agricultural products such as soybean and corn are | | | | considered, too, making sure they are not violated. |
| also a major source of it's the state's economy. | | | | Once you have decided on the kind of equipment, |
| Businesses that can be launched anywhere and yet | | | | compare prices from various dealers and then |
| safely expect great return on investment is a | | | | purchase the equipment. Select the washer extractors |
| commercial laundromat business. Delaware can be a | | | | carefully--front-load or top-load washer/dryer. Make |
| great place to start a laundromat business. | | | | sure they have warranty and are serviced and |
| Start-up Tips for a Laundromat: | | | | maintained regularly, which can increase their life span |
| A Laundromat is an excellent business to start, as no | | | | considerably. |
| matter what the economic situation, clothes have to be | | | | If it is a fully automated laundromat, you could install a |
| cleaned and washed. Research has shown that | | | | timer to open and close the main doors or you could |
| laundromats have a ROI of 20 to 30%. | | | | be a 24-hour laundromat, depending on what suits your |
| It will be necessary to determine the kind of | | | | needs. If it is a partially automated laundromat, you |
| laundromat you would like to start: coin-operated or | | | | may need to hire some suitably skilled and |
| card-operated, automatic or partially automatic. You will | | | | experienced staff. It will be an added advantage if |
| need to decide if you will be offering other services | | | | they have some experience in repairing washing |
| such as dry cleaning or ironing. Consider any franchise | | | | machines. |
| options carefully and decide if you want to opt for a | | | | Advertise your services by giving out fliers with the |
| franchise or operate your own business. | | | | newspaper, by prominent signboards, by leaving a |
| Consult with an attorney and decide on the type of | | | | couple of fliers in the college bulletin boards. You could |
| entity to form as well as get all licenses and permits | | | | also have a vending machine supplying coffee or soft |
| that are mandatory. Insurance is also recommended. | | | | drinks. |
| Estimate the start-up costs and arrange for the | | | | You could manage the business more efficiently if you |
| money if you need more than what you have. | | | | use the services or products in the market to help |
| Select an ideal location for your business, a busy | | | | new entrepreneurs. |
| shopping mall or an area with a high density of | | | | Starting a laundromat is an excellent business option |
| students or rented condos. Make sure that the shop is | | | | for those seeking part-time income with as little |
| visible, located in an area with high traffic levels. | | | | supervision as possible. |