This site (partnered with the British Inflatable Hirers Alliance - BIHA.org.uk) offers resources, support and forums for owners & operators of: Bouncy Castles, Inflatable Slides & Obstacle Courses, Bungee Runs, Sumo, Rodeo Bulls, Gladiator Duel, and much, much more....
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Please see below the various forum post achives which have been added to the main discussion forum since 2008.

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RCDs
0800 numbers
Hello !
Insurance
buying new
calendar scam
Lee Bishop - Did you sell your adults castle?
INPAS Trade Show and Expo 16 - 17 March 2010
Limbo
More used equipment for sale incl. testing equipme
FIRST POST (advice required)
Feel free to post messages on any subject
Are you receiving the FREE profit tip of the week?
Thread will have to be deleted at 9pm this evening
Yell.com we need to boycott these lot!
WARNING!!!
To all inflatable manufactures
Large Slide for sale - Excellent condition £650
soft play wanted
need help to look at a castle in the bath area
SHOW CANCELLED NEWPORT
annual testing in south west
Health & Safety Training Course
Inflatable Exhibition - Newport, S. Wales.28th Feb
Two used castles for sale.
Rodeo Advice
soft play equipment needed
PL INSURANCE
Party Bag Filler Help!!
TV Appearances
Contact Needed urgent - who called me?
Inflatable Testing Training Day - 24th March 2010
4 minute Video Footage of Crawley Show
Hi all
Anyone in Basingstoke area - ?
Booking Software
THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE RIDE ON
Bouncy Castle Portals / Bouncy Castle network
2nd hand items for sale - ESSEX
in the night garden bouncy castle
hitting a utility
cowboy!!
ITEMS FOR SALE - COMPLETE BUSINESS OR MAY SPLIT
What Extras Do people want (keep it clean)
Sale Ending Soon
Gibbons Fan Products Ltd
T-SHIRTS
Giant Inflatable Exhibition - Nr. LONDON, 20 Feb.
testing
BT phone book
Ball pools
Castles for girls?
A NIGHTMARE RIP OFF
Is there much want for softplay?
Inflatable ride blows into pond
Not Having a go ! (at tea websites)
generator to run 2 or even 3 blowers
Anyone looking to sell a box trailer?
12 top ways to get more bookings (free or almost!)
2nd Hand Castles & Blowers For Sale
Inflatable testing
Where to buy a 11x8 or 10x10 castle?
Yell.com
Convincing phishing scam ?
Bouncy Castle Repair Saturday morning workshop
sumo suits
Bouncy Castle Machinist Required
How to advertise???
Arranging the forum posts for your convenience
Announcing the winner of the BIHA comp.
Google Maps
security fencing
van stickers
first aid
Money Bags
Van Condensation Build Up
new member ( car insurance)
For Sale, 105' Obstacle Course.
sumo suits
Bouncy castles for sale.
THOMAS RIDE ON - IS THERE NO-ONE WHO HIRES THEM?
BOUNCY CASTLE REPAIRS MIDLANDS-LONDON-EAST ANGLIA
storage bags
storage bags
selling business
ATTACHING SAND BAGS
Testing and repairing castles, PAT testing.
Method Statement
castle for sale
Kit for sale

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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 seconds does it take for your main bouncy castle website to fully load up on the small screen of your mobile phone (smart phone).
      1 - 4 seconds
      5 seconds
      6 - 10 seconds
      11 - 15 seconds
      16 - 20 seconds
      21 - 25 seconds
      26 - 30 seconds
      31 - 50 seconds
      51 - 60 seconds
      More than 1 minute

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    • Do you hire out mini-marquees (AKA Gazebos, instant pop-up-shelters) and/or full-size marquees alongside your inflatables to boost cash-flow and profits?
      No
      Thinking about it now after the wet 2012 summer
      Yes - but mini-marquees and gazebos only
      Yes - we hire out full size marquees only
      Yes - we hire out all sizes of marquees

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    • You discover that one of your competitors is illegally hiring out domestic "toy" bouncy castles to the public - which could cause a serious injury to a child as they are not robust enough for commercial hiring. What action would you take?
      Just warn them that they are breaking the law
      Call Trading Standards but warning them first
      Call Trading Standards without warning them first.
      Do nothing, but wait for others to report them.

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    • Do you charge your customers a "booking deposit" when they book an inflatable with you either through the phone or online? (E.g charge their credit card or ask them to send in a cheque, bank transfer or PayPal payment)
      Never - we're happy for full payment on delivery
      Sometimes - depends on the booking
      Yes - but only if they are a new customer
      Yes - for every booking, unless very short notice
      Yes - we won't deliver without a deposit up-front

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    • How many bouncy castles and other play inflatables do you own which you hire out?
      1
      2
      3 - 5
      6 - 8
      9 - 10
      11 - 13
      14 - 16
      17 - 19
      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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