Party supply rental

Many companies and families are renting bounce houses, air castles, slides, moonwalks, and jump houses. Party supply rental companies typically come to the site of the party and set up all the supplies and will either stay at the party to make sure everything is working or they will come back and pick it up later.

To start your own party supply rental company, you will need to purchase different inflatable bounce houses along with other party supplies like ice cream machines, cotton candy machines, and popcorn machines. In addition to purchasing the different machines, you also need to purchase the blower to go with it. If you purchase the inflatable machines that are made by Disney, you will need to purchase a license. The investment in your company will cost you around $5,000 or more. If you choose to purchase more equipment like rock climbing structures, you will need to purchase helmets, ropes, and harnesses too.

Once you start a party supply rental company, you need to worry about finding enough room in your home to hold all the equipment. Even though the machines might be deflated, they still take up a lot of room especially if you have snow cone machines, video games, and dunk tanks. Consider renting a storage space to warehouse all of your equipment. Keep in mind that you need a way to transport all the equipment. You may want to consider purchasing a large truck to house the equipment and to safely transport it.

Starting your own party supply company will take a lot of time in the beginning because you need to make flyers, print business cards, and spend time marketing your business. Spend some time networking your business when you are other parties so people know how to get in touch with you if they are having a party. Use Craiglist and newspaper ads to your advantage to get in touch with some new customers. Once you book some parties, plan on spending time at the party. You need to maintain the equipment to make sure everything is working properly. It normally takes an hour or two just to set up with equipment and at least an hour to take it all down and pack it up.

Once you have all the equipment, you can easily make $100 an hour. This is because of the cost of all the different products you offer. To earn more money, offer more than just bounce houses, invest in popcorn machines, snow cone machines, and other party supplies to boost your income. The bad thing about becoming a party supply specialist is that the job is normally seasonal unless you work with clients that have access to basketball courts or other large indoor facilities.

Networking is one of the best ways to become successful with your party supply company. If you don't get your name out there, people won't know who to call. Make sure to leave your business cards everywhere you go and be sure to create a web site with a price list. This will help people find out what type of equipment they can rent and they can get the price without contacting you.

There are some risks associated with a party supply company. Make sure you have liability insurance to protect yourself in case people are injured on your bounce houses and other equipment. It is also important to supervise your equipment at all times, which may be required in your state. Many states also require that you have your party rental equipment inspected each year, which could mean you might have a surprise inspection. You will need to insure the storage unit you are renting along with the truck you use to transport your equipment. To avoid lawsuits, make sure your equipment is kept clean. There are special disinfectants you can use to keep your bounce houses clean and free from germs. Safety is the key to staying in business so it important to purchase all the additional safety features that are sold for bounce houses and other equipment.