{"id":1082,"date":"2021-09-30T09:20:05","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T09:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidstoysclub.co.uk\/?p=1082"},"modified":"2021-09-30T09:21:44","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T09:21:44","slug":"how-to-start-your-own-bouncy-castle-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstoysclub.co.uk\/how-to-start-your-own-bouncy-castle-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start Your Own Bouncy Castle Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bouncy castles<\/a> are one of those amazing inventions that will never go out of fashion. What child (or adult, for that matter) doesn\u2019t love a good bounce?<\/p>\n

If you are looking to spread joy around the local area, you may be wondering how to start your own bouncy castle business. No idea where to start? Read on!<\/p>\n

How To Set Up A Business?<\/h2>\n

The first thing you need to do is to register yourself as a business. In the UK, this means visiting the www.gov.co.uk website, and working out what type of business you will be.<\/p>\n

Are you a sole trader? <\/strong>Do you want to start a limited company<\/strong>? Are you in a partnership<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Once you have answered these questions, you should be able to navigate your way fairly easily through the website.<\/p>\n

You will need to register for self assessment<\/strong>, so that you can pay your taxes and run your business in a legal, above board way.<\/p>\n

Now that you have set up and registered your business, you are official and ready to start making millions, right?<\/p>\n

Well\u2026 Sort of. You can\u2019t just sit back and expect the hordes to come to you – you will need to set up your client base.<\/p>\n

You can advertise on social media<\/strong>, or go old school and pin up notices <\/strong>in local shops and community notice boards.<\/p>\n

Many local papers<\/strong> will also be able to offer you advertising space, either for free or for a small fee.<\/p>\n

The best way for your business to get spread around is by word of mouth<\/strong>, so make sure you have plenty of business cards printed, ready to hand out at functions.<\/p>\n

You could consider offering your services for a reduced fee as you are getting yourself established, so that word can spread.<\/p>\n

How To Start Your Own Bouncy Castle Business?<\/h2>\n

The first thing you need to do is research<\/strong>. Check your local papers and classifieds to find out if anyone is offering a bouncy castle hire business. This will allow you to be aware of any competition.<\/p>\n

Next, you will need to buy your equipment<\/strong>. You will need:<\/p>\n

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  • Bouncy castle, with groundsheet, rain cover and anchor stakes.<\/li>\n
  • Extension cable at least 25 metres long.<\/li>\n
  • Safety cut out device.<\/li>\n
  • Public liability insurance.<\/li>\n
  • Sack truck for transporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    It is recommended that you start out with a 12x12ft bouncy castle, as this is the most popular size and the best for folding and storing in between uses.<\/p>\n

    Once you have all the gear, you will need to advertise<\/strong>. Tell everyone you know with small children, and get them to tell their friends.<\/p>\n

    Print out advertising leaflets<\/strong> and stick them up all over your locality. You could also consider setting up a social media page<\/strong> to advertise your business.<\/p>\n

    Be organised<\/strong> when taking bookings, to ensure that you do not accidentally double book and cause disappointment and potential loss of business.<\/p>\n

    You will need to keep detailed notes<\/strong> of your income and expenditure, to make sure that you keep on the right side of the tax man.<\/p>\n

    This video has some great tips on getting you started on setting up your bouncy castle business:<\/p>\n