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Tip Of The Week Archives
Mark Jerram and Nick James

Every week we will email you a free profit tip, technique, or strategy about running a successful Bouncy Castle Rental Business.

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19 Ways to advertise your hire business for free
Mark Jerram
19 ways to advertise your business free of charge 1. Thompsons Local 2. BIHA Website 3. LeisureScene Website 4. Referrals from customers 5. Press releases 6. Search engines esp. Goggle + y . . . keep reading
30th Oct 2010 - Big changes in the way your hire company is listed in Google.
Mark Jerram
If you have been a full member of the BIHA / BouncyCastleOwner.com for any length of time you will have noticed that I have a minor obsession with Google Maps (also known as Google Places or Local Li . . . keep reading
The Seven Deadly Sins of Inflatable Hire (Video)
Mark Jerram
Video on YouTube showing 7 deadly sins of inflatable hire. param name=" . . . keep reading
Excellent opportunity to be promoted in both ThomsonLocal and Google Maps simultaneously
Mark Jerram
Excellent opportunity to be promoted in both ThomsonLocal and Google Maps simultaneously The British Inflatable Hirers Alliance (BIHA) and Thomson Local are pleased to announce a partnership allowing members to take advantage of some fantastic Corporate Advertising opportunities with Thomson Local online and in the print directory. . . . keep reading
Complete list of discussion forum threads (topics)
Mark Jerram
Complete list of discussion forum threads (topics) Here is the link for the complete list of 1,565+ topics (threads) on the discussion forum on BouncyCastleOwner.com (Since 2008) . . . keep reading
Why you should ALWAYS display the BIHA logo shield on your business stationery and website etc.
Mark Jerram
If you are a member of the BIHA then you have full permission to download the BIHA logo shield, and put it onto your website or business cards, letter heads, vans, uniforms, or anywhere else connected . . . keep reading
How to Instantly Increase Your Hire Bookings By 10% or More
Welcome to another profit-producing tip from www.BouncyCastleOwner.com and www.biha.org.uk HOW TO INSTANTLY INCREASE YOUR HIRE BOOKINGS BY 10% OR MUCH MORE BY ACCEPTING PAYPAL FROM YOUR CUSTOM . . . keep reading
Different names of bouncy castles and other play inflatables throughout the world.
Mark Jerram
Bouncy castles - traditionally very popular for childrens' birthday parties, are known by different names throughout the world. In the UK, they tend to be known as bouncy castles or inflatable castle . . . keep reading
Check that your website works when viewed on a mobile phone
Mark Jerram
Why it is vitally important to check your website works when viewed with a mobile phone? If you have a web site, you need to get or borrow either an iPhone, Blackberry, Droid smart phone, or any other phone which can surf the net. And then you need to visit your web site using one of those phones to see how usable your site is. . . . keep reading
12 magic words to reassure your customers that you will deliver the inflatable(s)
Mark Jerram
When someone books an inflatable to hire from you, whether it is for a small back-garden party for half a dozen children or a massive event with thousands of people, one of the concerns at the back of the organiser's mind is: "Will the inflatables turn up on the big day?? . . . keep reading

Why you should wear your company name and logo everywhere you go.
Mark Jerram
Do you regularly wear a jacket, tee-shirt or sweater with your company logo on the front or back? . . . keep reading
How to double your profits - virtually overnight (Tip 1)
Mark Jerram
Welcome to the "Tip of the Week" 17 Nov 2009 fromBouncyCastleOwner.com (inpartnership with the BIHA) Thanks to this excellent profit generating tip go to Julie at KBLEvent Hi . . . keep reading
One of the biggest secrets to success -- Delegation, Joint-Ventures And Outsourcing
but without the hassle of taking on employees. Here's how to do it and keep your books nicely balanced. . . . keep reading
Why getting friendly with your competition can reap such big dividends! ( You wouldn't have been told this at school or college!)
Mark Jerram
This week's Tip Of The Week is another short and effective idea. If you get friendly with your competitors -- you can pass business to them when you are too busy and similarly they can do the s . . . keep reading
How To Make One Small Change To Your Website (and leaflets) And See Your Bookings Skyrocket!
Nick James
This is a very simple idea but extremely effective -- Just add a PayPal button to your website and tell your prospective customers that this is a payment option. Many people love paying by Pa . . . keep reading
What Two Colours On A Bouncy Castle (or any other play inflatable) That Should Be Avoided Like The Plague!
Mark Jerram
Try and avoid the colours yellow and white in too much quantity. Small amounts of yellow or white are OK. The reason these two colours should be avoided like the plague is simple. Over tim . . . keep reading
What You Should Never Say To a Prospective Customer
When They Phone You To Book A Bouncy Castle. Never say the price of your bouncy castle rental first of all. If you do it is very likely that the customer will say "thank you" and contact the next rental company. Instead, try and . . . keep reading
How To Get FREE Advertising And PR In Your Local Newspapers And Radio Stations.
Mark Jerram
Here's an idea that can be very effective in getting FREE advertising in your local press and other media. Find out what charities and good causes your local newspapers support (E.g. Childhood leu . . . keep reading
Why The Choice of Your Business Name Is So Important.
Nick James
When you are deciding on a name to call your bouncy castle rental company try and ensure that it begins with a letter close to the beginning of the alphabet e.g. A or B. The reason for this i . . . keep reading
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Forum for manufacturers, suppliers, repairers, testers and anyone else supplying goods or services to the inflatable hire industry.
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How many bouncy castles and other play inflatables do you own which you hire out?
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3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 10
11 - 13
14 - 16
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20 - 29
30 or more

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  • Which is your most popular add-on hire product?
    Jenga (all 3 sizes)
    Connect-4
    Croquet
    Giant Chess
    Giant Drafts
    Didi Cars
    Pitchburst
    Boom Blasters
    Giant dartboard
    Basketball Shooters

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  • Do you charge a little extra for hiring bouncy castles to weddings? (and other very special events?)
    No, we keep the same hire price
    We charge an extra £10
    We charge an extra £20
    We charge an extra £30
    We charge an extra £40
    We charge an extra £50
    We charge an extra £60
    We charge an extra £70
    We charge an extra £80
    We increase price in accordance with their budget

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  • Do you use Facebook and/or Twitter as a marketing tool to reach your local prospects and customers?
    Yes
    No

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  • There are 10 main benefits of your membership to the BIHA and this sister site (BCO). Which one do you find MOST useful?
    Learning about Health & Safety / Legislation etc.
    Getting help & advice from the Discussion Forum
    Displaying the BIHA logo to increase your prestige
    Learning from the mistakes (& successes) of others
    Directory listing of your business on BIHA website
    Receiving ideas to help increase your hire profits
    Saving money on PL insurance and other services
    Getting the FREE Tip of the Week from this site.
    General sense of belonging / Less loneliness!
    Hearing about special deals etc.from manufacturers

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  • Which payment methods do you accept from your customers who hire inflatables?
    Cash and Cheque only
    Cash, Cheque and PayPal only
    Cash, Cheque, PayPal and Credit/Debit cards

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  • Do you ask your customers for referrals when they are happy with your inflatable hire service?
    No, never.
    No, unless the customer recommends me to a friend
    I sometimes ask for referrals
    I always ask for referrals at every hire
    I have a system to collect referrals at every hire
    I have a system & they get rewarded for referrals

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  • Should hire prices of your inflatables be included on your website?
    No, I prefer people to call me to discuss prices
    Yes, but only one price e.g. From £50 per day
    Yes, all my prices are displayed on my website
    Cannot answer as I don't yet have a website

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  • How much do you charge for a standard 12ft x 12ft bouncy castle (including 12 x 12's with a 4ft+ safety step) delivered LOCALLY in your town.
    £35 per day
    £40 per day
    £45 per day
    £50 per day
    £55 per day
    £60 per day
    £65 per day
    £70 per day
    £75 per day
    £80+ per day

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  • What is your most profitable type of inflatable which you hire out?
    Childrens bouncy castles
    Adult bouncy castles
    Small inflatable slides (Max 6ft to platform)
    Large inflatable slides (incl. mega slides)
    Castle/slide combis
    Sumo/super hero suits
    Bungee runs
    Rodeo bulls / surf simulators / multi-rides
    Bouncy boxing / Gladiator duel
    Activity centres / Obstacle courses

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  • Do you reduce hire prices in the winter?
    Yes
    No
    Only if the customer wants additional hire items
    Sometimes

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  • Do you own an Apple iPhone (e.g. 3G, 3GS or 4)
    No
    Yes

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  • Has The Soaring Price Of Fuel Made You Stop Taking Bookings Further Afield?
    Yes
    No

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