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Another 26 Marketing Ideas To Promote Your Bouncy Castle Hire Business
Nick James
There are many different ways to market and promote your Bouncy Castle Hire Business effectively. Here are 26 ways that are easy and proven to work . . . keep reading


How To Ensure The Rain Does NOT Spoil The Bouncy Castle Party!
Nick James
One of the biggest problems with hiring bouncy castles outdoors in temperate climates (such as the UK) is the unpredictable weather. One day it can be glorious sunshine and your phone doesn't stop ringing. The next day it can be dark clouds and heavy rain. Unfortunately, heavy rain causes all sorts of problems for bouncy castle owners. . . . keep reading


How To Pull In Extra Profits By Offering Add-On Rental Products & Accessories
Nick James
Many bouncy castle hire companies make the mistake of just renting out bouncy castles and other inflatables to their customers. However, a lot more mo . . . keep reading


The 14 Best FREE Marketing Ideas For The Bouncy Castle Hire Business
Nick James
There are many ways to get free marketing and advertising for your bouncy castle hire business which work anywhere. Here are the best 14 ideas that you can immediately benefit from especially if you are on a tight budget. . . . keep reading


Inflatable Hire Disaster Preparation Kit
Nick James
Hiring inflatables usually goes very smoothly. However, at times, on rare occasions there will be unexpected "emergencies" such as a puncture or a breakdown or when a blower stops working or even if one loses their diary, or mallet while out delivering!! These types of "emergencies" seem to always happen on the busiest weekend of the season!! However, if you are aware what these "emergencies" and potential "disasters" are likely to be, you can prepare for them and make contingency plans. The most important 15 items to carry in your "disaster preparation kit" to cover your back if you have an "emergency" are. . . . keep reading


10 Tips For Buying New Inflatables Safely
Nick James
When you order a new inflatable from a manufacturer you need to know that they will honour their promises, especially if you are obliged to pay a deposit before manufacturing can begin. There are 10 tips which you must be aware of to make sure that the inflatable you ordered exactly meets your specifications, and also the price!! If you follow all 10 of these tips when purchasing inflatables, then if you do encounter a problem, it should be easier to resolve. The first and most important tip is to always. . . . keep reading


The Secrets of How to Start and Run a Profitable Bouncy Castle Hire Business (Part3)
Nick James
If you know the trade secrets of running a bouncy castle business, not only will it be much easier and more enjoyable, but you are much more likely to succeed….This report has been written to show absolute beginners exactly how to profit from this lucrative business in a step by step way and avoid the mistakes that others have made in the past who perhaps. . . . keep reading


The Secrets of How to Start and Run a Profitable Bouncy Castle Hire Business (Part2)
Nick James
If you know the trade secrets of running a bouncy castle business, not only will it be much easier and more enjoyable, but you are much more likely to succeed….This report has been written to show absolute beginners exactly how to profit from this lucrative business in a step by step way and avoid the mistakes that others have made in the past who perhaps. . . . keep reading


The Secrets of How to Start and Run a Profitable Bouncy Castle Hire Business (Part1)
Nick James
If you know the trade secrets of running a bouncy castle business, not only will it be much easier and more enjoyable, but you are much more likely to succeed….This report has been written to show absolute beginners exactly how to profit from this lucrative business in a step by step way and avoid the mistakes that others have made in the past who perhaps. . . . keep reading


10 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Bouncy Castle Hire Business
Nick James
Many people start up a bouncy castle hire business on their own without getting proper advice and support from others in the industry. However, this approach leaves them wide open to make mistakes that can harm their inflatable hire business and slow its growth. . . . keep reading


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