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Health Clubs

Local health clubs may allow you to put a display on their counter. Detail businesses have had success from working with the club manager to find clients that would or could use their services. Take service menus and business cards. You can wash or detail the manager’s vehicle on a regular basis as  a trade-off for him/her giving you this information.

Marinas

Watercraft work is a good niche. You will find lots of activity in the spring and the fall when the season is starting or ending. Boats are very profitable because you can charge by the foot. They are a good opportunity because most detailers do not aggressively prospect for boat detailing. All of the Detail King® chemicals are safe and effective on all boat finishes.

Airport Parking Lots

Most airports have off-site parking lots where customers park their car and then get shuttled to the airport. You can work with the owner or manager of the lot to provide detailing services for these customers. You can detail the car while the vehicle owner is out of town and have it ready for them when they return.

Parking Lots and Garages

Most cities have big buildings with attached parking lots for clients and tenants. You can arrange to rent a space in the lot and market to the tenants of the building. This concept also works for retirement communities. You can rent space from the condominium management and market to the clients.

Limousine Companies

Limousines need to be maintained on a regular basis and they only make money when they are out on the road. They do not want to send out their limousines when they are dirty or smell bad because then they are not making money. Going to these companies has been successful to many detail business.

Car Rental Agencies

These companies will not provide steady business, but are good to go after. The opportunity here is when a car comes in that is excessively dirty and/or needs special attention. Also, when the rental cars are being sold, they require a good detail so that the rental agency can get top dollar at the auction.

10:07 - 2007-Dec-3