In this presentation we compare the 2 types of blind cleaning systems. The wrong decision can be a $20,000 mistake. Both systems have their pros and cons. Steve Dale has set up over 1500 people in the blind cleaning business since 1986. http://www.blindbutler.com

1. Starting a blind cleaning business can be broken
down into a few different strategies.
This is a low cost business startup that is related
to the cleaning industry. It’s very similar to
starting any other type of cleaning service.
Blind cleaning is a specialty cleaning services.

2. The Big Question is Mobile or Stationary?
 Both have their negatives and positives. I’m going to
start with an analysis of the most popular blind
cleaning systems, the onsite system by Blind Butler.
And then compare the pros and cons of each. I do this
as an expert in blind cleaning.
 Cons:
 Inclement Weather can cause some problems however
the fixes are very simple.
 Must have Power and water on site if you choose not to
be self-contained.

3. The Big Question is Mobile or Stationary?
 Pros:
 Low Cost. Under $1000 to Build Your Own System
 100% Mobile Easy Set Up and Teardown
 Very Fast. Clean Most Blinds in Under 2 Minutes
 Can be 100% Self-Contained
 No Drying Required
 Cleans Wood Blinds
 Wash and Wax system

4. Now Let’s Look at The Ultrasonic Systems:
 Cons:
 Expensive $15-$25K
 Very Expensive to Make Mobile $45-$75K
 Can Harm Blinds if Used Improperly
 Blow Drying is Needed
 Can’t Wax a Blind
 Pros:
 Does a Good Job of Cleaning
 Can Clean Many Other Products

5. When Starting a New Business There Are Several
Preliminary Items You’ll Need.
 Determine if You Have a Market For Service
 Estimate Market Potential
 Develop Strategic Marketing Plan
 Follow Marketing Plan
 It’s fairly simple to determine if you have a market for a
blind cleaning service in your market. Simply call 3 or
4 window covering retailers and ask. They would know
better than anyone. Call 3-4 cleaning services and 3-4
janitorial services and 3-4 window washers. If 12 out of
15 say it’s a good idea then you have pretty good
confirmation that it’s a good idea.

6. Now It’s Time To Estimate Your Market Potential.
 The best way is to simply drive around in your market
and look at windows with blinds. Virtually every office
and home has blinds. Estimate the average number of
blinds per home X the number of home. Then do the
same for commercial properties.
 Run the numbers. If you can take down wash and
rehang 40 blinds a day at $12 each, how much will you
earn? Now determine how you’re going to get 40 blinds
and day.

7. How Do I Get Customers?
 A properly optimized website is best.
 Advertising can get expensive but does work by using
coupon booklets
 Build Strategic Partner Networks with Realtors,
cleaning services, window washers, and janitorial
services via email.
 Use a flyer distribution service
 There are many other ways to build your business.

8. The Final Step
 The final step is to determine if you’re going to offer
additional services. The # 1 choice for most blind
cleaning services would be window washing and
Window covering sales.
 http://www.blindbutler.com
 Steven K Dale
 9-17-2014