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DOWNLOAD: Rental Agreement For Bouncy Castle Companies
Nick James
DOWNLOAD: Rental Agreement For Bouncy Castle CompaniesIt is absolutely essential for bouncy castle rental companies to hand out a Terms & Conditions of Hire form. You can download this vitally important form here . . . keep reading


12 Free and Low Cost Marketing Ideas To Turn Around A Failing Bouncy Castle Hire Business - In Superfast Time.
Nick James
Whether it's pride or just human nature that prevents bouncy castle owners from asking for help sooner, it's just plain silly to keep "toughing it out" when there are so many strategies and proven ideas for generating new bouncy castle business fast. You see, there is really no shortage of new business, there is only a shortage of knowledge of how to get this business. So if you are one of those bouncy castle owners who could use a few hundred extra pounds/dollars (or even a few extra thousand!) to help out with this month's mortgage and other bills, here are a few strategies to get your business buzzing with new customers. . . . keep reading


Why You Should ALWAYS Get Your Customers To Sign A Disclaimer When You Rent Out A Bouncy Castle
Nick James
Why You Should ALWAYS Get Your Customers To Sign A Disclaimer When You Rent Out A Bouncy CastleIt is a very sensible to ensure your customers sign a disclaimer before they rent a bouncy castle or other inflatable from you. This is to "cover your back" in the event of a problem. Here's a few things you need to know . . . keep reading


A Superb "add-on" Hire Product (and business opportunity!) For Your Existing Bouncy Castle Rental Business.
Nick James
A Superb One of the best "add-on " hire products is now available for bouncy castle owners. Many of your customers will want to hire this product for their parties, and also it is in high demand by many companies in your local area, and there is currently almost no competition! Get in quick, it is very inexpensive to buy, yet the rental prices are relatively high. Also, set up times are under 5 minutes. You can build a regular and loyal client base with this excellent product. . . . keep reading


5 Ways To Get The Air Out Of Your Bouncy Castle At The End Of The Rental Period.
Nick James
Contrary to popular opinion bouncy castles are not airtight. During normal use air is constantly blown into the inflatable via the fan. This gives it its shape and rigidity. Paradoxically, air is constantly leaking out of the seams. They are deliberately designed like this in order to give the users a high quality of bounce! In addition, because it is not air tight, it makes it considerably easier to remove the air and roll up at the end of the hire period. This article looks at the several different ways to get the air out (some are pretty obvious whereas other ways are "high tech"). Just pick the technique which you prefer. . . . keep reading


GENERATORS -- What Size/Power Should I Use For My Bouncy Castle Fan?
Nick James
Many Bouncy Castle Owners are not sure what size and power of generator they need to have to run a standard fan which is 1.1kw/1.5hp. If a generator is 2.7kw, does this mean it's powerful enough to run 2 fans? Actually No! Here's why . . . keep reading


How To Get A Lot More Off-Peak Season Business For Your Bouncy Castles.
Nick James
During the summer peak times, bouncy castle hire businesses tend to be busy and profits can be very high. Unfortunately during the off-peak season (usually the winter) bookings tend to be less. However there is a way to be busy during this normally quieter period that suits most hire businesses. . . . keep reading


How To Prevent Your Bouncy Castles From Being Stolen
Nick James
Bouncy castles are very desirable pieces of equipment. Fortunately they can be difficult to steal because of the weight and bulkiness. However, on rare occasions a thief will try and steal one. Here are the ways that you can prevent this from happening. . . . keep reading


Caring For Your Bouncy Castle
Nick James
Caring for your Bouncy Castle should be minimum fuss as there are very few problems that can occur, and by asking your customers to adhere to a few basic rules and advice you can avoid most of these. . . . keep reading


What Is A Bouncy Castle?
Nick James
Bouncy castles are large cold air inflatables that people (usually children) can enter and bounce around on. They have been marketed under a variety of names Astrojump, moonwalk, bounce house, moon bounce, or jolly jump in the US . . . keep reading


Revealed: Secrets That Highly Successful Bouncy Castle Hire Companies Use To Build An Extremely Profitable Business And How You Can Copy Them!
Nick James
Some bouncy castle hire companies only make small profits whereas others rake in massive profits all year round. You can copy what these successful companies do if you have the know-how. This report does just that . . . keep reading


Top Success Tip: - How To Get Bouncy Castle Insurance At The Lowest Premiums
Michael Scott
By demonstrating to the Insurer that you have acted reasonably, prudently and in a manner that will allow the Insurers to perceive you as a Risk 'that will not have a claim', which can be demonstrated by using 'best practice' principles! The main areas of claim can be eliminated by having a good . . . keep reading


Top Success Tip - Choosing The Best Name Of Your Bouncy Castle Hire Business
Nick James
Help! I'm starting a bouncy castle hire business -- What is the best name I can call it that will help bring in the most business? . . . keep reading


The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
Nick James
Important new legislation came into effect on 28th May 2008 that will compel businesses (including bouncy castle and inflatable hire businesses!) to adhere to new rules or else risk a prison sentence or a maximum fine of £5,000 . . . keep reading


How To Make Sure That Adults Don't Play On (And Break) Your Childrens' Bouncy Castles.
Nick James
Generally speaking small bouncy castles (i.e. those smaller than 15ft x 15ft - approx. 5 metres x 5 metres) are only suitable for children to play on. How do you make sure that adults don't jump on them and possibly risk damaging the unit. There is a very simple way and involves giving them a simple piece of paper . . . keep reading


82 Blunders Which Could Damage Your Bouncy Castle Hire Business
Nick James
This article looks at 82 blunders and mistakes that some established bouncy castle hire businesses make that could do serious harm to their business, reduce profits or even in the long run destroy it!! These blunders must be identified and avoided to ensure a healthy business which can become more and more profitable. The first blunder is . . . keep reading


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