how much money can I make or profit from a car wash business?
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It is hard to categorically say how much income you can expect to make from a car wash business. The rule of thumb is 15-20% return on investment on a 5-7 year window. It really depends on the type of car wash you decide on and the services you will offer.\n\nYou need to consider the following factors to ensure greater profitability in your car wash business:\n\n1. Location - you need to choose a location that will support the operations of your business, and it should be very visible\n\n2. Type - what car wash operation are you planning to operate (self service car wash or in-bay automatic, which can either be friction automatics or touch free automatics)\n\n3. Equipment - Unless the car wash business you are thinking of is the self service type, an automatic car wash business requires significant capital equipment\n\nOne good resource I found in the car wash business is Hill and Foss Car Wash Business Systems. They have an FAQ section that answers some of the common questions in starting a car wash business. http://www.hillandfoss.com/faq.html\n\nHope this helps\nIsabel Isidro\nFor information on starting a business, visit http://www.powerhomebiz.com
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It's possible to make a site which is easy, simple, and makes you money. Check out how I did it at http://www.all-about-car-selection.com/Our-Story.html
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Not always needed but could be useful.  My neighbors both (husband and wife) do this and make good money-from 55.00 to 75.00 per hour but don't always have steady work.  There are down sides like sitting in a car all night and you can't even start it if it's cold to warm up.  And forget about a potty break!
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You could baby sit or clean houses or wash cars...five bucks a car, two cars a day, five days a week. You do the math.\n\n                          have fun!
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Sure you could make money in this if you wanted to try to put the effort into it.\n\nBut consider this.....how easy is it to sell this product.\n\nYou are selling the idea that for a prepaid fee a person will be entitled to legal services that are already paid for.\n\nHow often is the average person in need of legal services?   \n\nRarely.\n\nHow hard will it be to sell this to skeptical consumers (really your ciricle of friends)?  Very tough.\n\nSo is it worth it?   Probably not.
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check this site out it good and i make extra money here\n\n\n\nhttp://www.cashcrate.com/index.php?ref=79151
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Try looking up cleaning systems, best thing to do is make fliers for the car wash business, and go to business parks. Also do not hire people to wash the cars unless you are there. Word From The Wise
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Hey there! Running your own online business can be an extremely lucrative venture as well as one that requires very low start up costs. I run my own business from home, and make a little over $500 a week. I am hoping to double that amount by the end of June. Check out www.live-wealthy.ws . The site features an online DVD presentation that you can view to see what the company is all about, and what they can do for you, as well as an income calculator so you can see just how much you can make. The earning potential is unlimited! Some members are earning hundreds to thousands of dollars a week with this program!! www.live-wealthy.ws features a 7 day free trial so you can check the program out for yourself, and see all of the tools and support that are available to you. To become a full member, you only pay $10. This can easily be recouped within the first day that you start if you start working the program from day one. If you are interested sign up, and should you need any help at all, you can email me personally at ecommsolutions@yahoo.com . I would be happy to help you out any way I can! Good luck on all of your future endeavors!
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Absolutely none, as I am too lazy to start a business. I can think up all sort of ways to make $$$, but never want to follow-through. Good luck!
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try investing in google, if i had any money i would do that.  you can also try entering contests (i think kiis fm and others give away cars) and then sell the car...or banks...
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if your looking for a partnership in business,try using the cash with expressed idea that your time as to be included,a great venture is cleaning bulk liquid trailers(the insides),generates 6 to 7 mil.a year minus operating costs.check in your area if there is one and if regulations allow it
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I have been in this business for five years and I made 250k last year. The year before that was 70k. The other three years were at about 25-35k. It may take you some time but it is well worth it.
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My advice is for you to read more of the business, so you can determine what you think you want and can given your present resources. The book "101 Best Businesses to Start" estimates that first year potential earnings for this business can be $40,000, while startup expenses can be $5,000 or even lower. Industry experts, however, recommend raising $50,000 for a startup capital in order to be able to invest in heavy duty cleaning equipment and have more resources to spend in marketing the business.\n\nYou can start by reading the article "Starting a Janitorial and Cleaning Service Business" at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol95/janitorial.htm . The article contains information on startup strategies, operational considerations (prices, manpower, finding suppliers), and marketing the business. \n\nFrom the article, here are some tips to help market your business:\n\n1. The first step to marketing your business is deciding who your potential customers are and determining the types of services you could offer. \n\n2. The best way to market this business is through cold calling. Drive through the area to look for newly opened businesses, buildings or facilities. Then introduce yourself to the landlords ­ your potential clients ­ and request for an opportunity to bid on their cleaning contract. \n\n3. Draw up a better and more professional proposal by learning firsthand the needs of the potential customer, as well as the layout of the facility (e.g. type of carpeting, etc.)\n\n4. Networking is another effective strategy to get ahead in the janitorial business. Aside from newly opened buildings, get a list of companies that are downsizing or laying off cleaning staffs.\n\n5. Word of mouth is another effective form of advertising a janitorial service. It can be generated through favorable feedback from your existing clients that will hopefully filter to other building owners or entrepreneurs in your area.\n\n6. If you decide to embark on advertising, you can try placing an ad in newspapers or trade journals in your area. \n\n7. You can also try direct mailing to potential customers, sending them information and brochures about your business.\n\nFor more in-depth information about the business, we have compiled a list of books on the topic and you can either purchase the book or borrow them from your library. The list of recommended books on starting a cleaning business can be found at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/bookstore/homecleaning.htm\n\n- Commercial and Residential Cleaning Services: A Resource Guide to Developing and Maintaining Your Own Janitorial or Home Cleaning Business (Author: Walter Fenix)\n- Janitorial Service Businesses : Strategies for Promoting, Estimating, and Bidding Cleaning Services \n- The Janitorial Contractors Bible \n- Introduction to Janitorial Service Contracting : How to Succeed in Your Own Cleaning Business \n- Cleaning Up for a Living: Everything You Need to Know to Become a Successful Building Service Contractor \n- Introduction to Janitorial Service Contracting : How to Succeed in Your Own Cleaning Business
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There are 2 components to the business you want to start. 1) mobile and 2) dry cleaning.\n\nYou may be able to get started with your day to day car. As business develops though, a van will be necessary.\n\nFor the dry cleaning, you probably don't want to invest in starting one from scratch, so use one that is up and running. My suggestion is finding a local dry cleaner to partner with. Tell them you are starting this business and you need to service a number of clients in the area and what kind of discounts they can offer.\n\nOnce you've determined a price, you can market that price plus a profit to your perspective clients. Take into account, driving time, gas cost, and the dry cleaner's turn around.\n\nYou are basically going to begin this business as the dry cleaner's driver, but once volume picks up and you are sending them lots of business, you will need to renegotiate the cost to make it more profitable for you. \n\nThe hardest part is getting started.\n\nGood luck!
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How about a car wash get a couple of friends and make a few signs .and write down what u need the money 4 . I did it a few times and one day we made 650.00 in 7 hrs. we split 3 ways not to bad right .charge $7.00 a car the car wash is $10.00 so it will be a bargain( Tell me if u try it or IM me and i can help u .Dudes
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I would suggest setting up a flat rate for each service within a certain mileage limit of your home. If you make more than $400 in a "hobby" then you must file Schedule C- Business profit or loss. If you run this like a business, you are eligible to deduct milage regardless of what you charge your clients. \n\nHourly rates of $15-30 are not unreasonable because if these affluent people's time is spent making the big money, they wouldn't second guess your prices.
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I own my own commercial cleaning service and yes, there is great money in it, let alone you are your own boss. I got started with an ebook that you can find on this site under the service business. It helped me with bidding jobs, how to secure a contract, some great cleaning tips and lots more. It may be what would help you. \n\nI went from cleaning one office once per week to now, cleaning them as well as an industrial account or two, every night of the week and sometimes on the weekend.\n\nCongratulations on making a decision to start your own business.