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Work for yourself and start an ironing business!

Love ironing?  Make money from customers who dislike, or can't find the time to iron and start your own ironing business. Create an extra income for you and your family. Pick your own hours, be your own boss and work from home. Sounds good! Find out how to get started!

What do you need to get started?

Starting an Ironing business is a popular job from home, because it's easy to start. No franchise fees to pay, trade fees or high start up costs.

Get yourself an iron, a good industrial iron will make life a lot easier for you. Plus  wire  hangers, customer labels,  garment covers, clothes rails, trouser guards, polythene rolls, and ironing board. Pay a visit to ironing supplies, for £65 you can buy a start up kit. Which includes, 500 hangers, garment roll and 350 trouser guards.

Marketing and advertising

A website and email address is essential. It will enable customers to get more information, about the services you provide and costs. Include a contact page, so customer can book online. Your own website will give you a good online and local presence. Don't forget to add terms and condition of business.  

Market your business by putting a few adverts in your local shop windows, launderette and tell your friends to tell their friends too. Spread the word, don't be afraid drop leaflets from door to door!

Sign up for a free listing with the yellow pages and other local directories in your area. Online directories offer free listings and are excellent at generating extra local visitors to your site. Read our article to find out the top advertising and marketing tips! Create a friendly and good image of your business. T -shirts with your logo on, will give the impression of a professional service.

How much to charge?

Charge for anything from £5-£20 for a bin bag of clothes that need to be ironed! You can easily build up a steady income and strong customer base as many customers will require a repeat business. Expect to earn around £300 per month part -time!

• Top tips
  Research your market and find out if services are currently available. If they are find out their costs and USP. (Unique selling point) Don't forget your local dry cleaning shops. Make a list and compare.
• Make it easier for your customers and think about offering a collection and drop off service as part of your features.
• Include an introductory fee,  i.e 10% off your first order
• Promote your business at every opportunity
• Leaflet drops have proved extremely popular for this type of business. Work area by area

More information

Ironing suppliers

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