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Added for You - How to Start a Mobile Oil Change Business; Strategic Planning
Now that you’ve decided to use printed mugs as promotional gifts to represent your company or organization, it is important to carefully design what will appear on the space your clients will see. Having the right design can help create an impression of your organization that will gain you new business and strengthen existing relationships. As an item your clients and potential clients can view on a daily basis, creating the right image is absolutely key. How you get from deciding on printed mugs to sending in the design for your final product is a process that requires careful consideration and planning. By following a few simple steps, you’ll be well on your way to the perfect promotional product!First, consider the size of the mug and the constraints that will put on your design. Even if you have chosen the largest mug on which to place an image of your company, your space is still li
“3) Change oil at night to avoid traffic and improve efficiency. a. Is this possible?”
It is possible and you will need proper lighting and try to have tools, which have glow in the dark coatings on the handles or actually glow in the dark. You will also need adequate flood lighting on the vehicle and these lights need to be mounted on your mobile oil change truck or trailer and they must be Industrial Quality, not the $9.95 Home Depot models. If you go to a local hardware store, flag a Snap-on Tool guy down or go into Home Depot and ask fo
Here’s the Scenario for Economic Development Strategy After a six-month national search, your firm has developed a short list of three highly competitive sites for your client’s new manufacturing facility. You’ve had helicopter tours of Greenfield sites and met with local government and economic development officials. You’ve gathered information on available workforce, historic weather patterns and school systems. You’ve been placed on the ‘rubber chicken’ circuit, treated to local cuisine as part of each community’s efforts to wine, dine and attract your client.Each site meets the basic criteria for your client, a major multi-national food products company. While incentives for each vary, the differences are offset by the unique attributes that each community offers, making the situation basically a toss-up. So, which location do you recommend?Before you answer, here’s one
For this reason many have considered starting a Mobile Oil and Lube Business instead of operating out of a fixed site location. As the Founder of The Oil Change Guys; a mobile oil change franchise business, folks looking to get started often ask me for advice. One recent notable inquiry of this type came from Virginia, a state which our firm has chosen not to register in to sell franchises, asks some very good questions which you might wish to consider for yourself if indeed you are thinking of starting a mobile oil change business.
“Dear Sir, I have been thinking for the past 2 weeks about doing mobile oil changes. This seems like a very good business, as well because everyone must do it and if you can do it for less than stationary businesses, it is a no brainer for the customer. And if I must charge more, then many wealthier people will still go for it because they don’t have to worry about forgetting or taking time out of their day to go do it.”
Indeed the gentleman has observed the need and desire of the local consumer base near him. He rightfully noticed that there is costs savings in going mobile for this type of auto service business and has already found a target market or segment of the local demographics he wishes to provide these services too. Furthermore this entrepreneur has a plan already formulating in his head, much the same as you might if you were to consider such things;
“The plan that I have in my head is this: 1) Put out flyers in wealthier demographics to start with, charge more to start out with to cover the inefficiency and cost of learning and development.”
This makes sense, yet we must remember that oil changing is an every 3-month deal and you need to follow up day before to remind the customers that it is time for their scheduled oil change and get oil filters too and be ready when they ask to do their boats, back up generators, garden tractors, etc., as these can be good side business add-ons.
“2.) Put customers on a 3-4 month schedule, offer discounts for a year pre-pay.”
Yes, this is smart thinking as all small businesses must be cognizant of cash flow, as cash is king and to that point here are some other thoughts perhaps you can use in tailoring your Business Plan and Strategic Thinking for your own Mobile Oil Change Business.
http://www.oilchangeguys.com/oilbbs/
The gentleman continues with his questions, as well he should and considers issues regarding traffic congestion in Virginia outside the Beltway and the “Mixing Bowl” Freeway Interchange, which is more like a parking lot during rush our than anything which resembles a modern freeway. He asks:
“3) Change oil at night to avoid traffic and improve efficiency. a. Is this possible?”
It is possible and you will need proper lighting and try to have tools, which have glow in the dark coatings on the handles or actually glow in the dark. You will also need adequate flood lighting on the vehicle and these lights need to be mounted on your mobile oil change truck or trailer and they must be Industrial Quality, not the $9.95 Home Depot models. If you go to a local hardware store, flag a Snap-on Tool guy down or go into Home Depot and ask for
So you have started your job search, and now you have a few interviews setup. Remember after you get past the initial stage of getting the interview set up the next biggest thing will be to make a wonderful first impression. In this article we'll take a look at dressing professionally and making a great first impression.There are certain tips you should follow when preparing for an interview and the type of wardrobe and jewelry you may wear. In different parts of the world and even in some sections of your country fashion will be different based on where you live. One way you can always make sure that you do not go wrong is to come dressed professionally. For a man that would be wearing it suit with a tie and for female that would be wearing business appropriate attire such as a dress suit.These are the top ten do's and don'ts.For men, make sure that you wear a suit
“Dear Sir, I have been thinking for the past 2 weeks about doing mobile oil changes. This seems like a very good business, as well because everyone must do it and if you can do it for less than stationary businesses, it is a no brainer for the customer. And if I must charge more, then many wealthier people will still go for it because they don’t have to worry about forgetting or taking time out of their day to go do it.”
Indeed the gentleman has observed the need and desire of the local consumer base near him. He rightfully noticed that there is costs savings in going mobile for this type of auto service business and has already found a target market or segment of the local demographics he wishes to provide these services too. Furthermore this entrepreneur has a plan already formulating in his head, much the same as you might if you were to consider such things;
“The plan that I have in my head is this: 1) Put out flyers in wealthier demographics to start with, charge more to start out with to cover the inefficiency and cost of learning and development.”
This makes sense, yet we must remember that oil changing is an every 3-month deal and you need to follow up day before to remind the customers that it is time for their scheduled oil change and get oil filters too and be ready when they ask to do their boats, back up generators, garden tractors, etc., as these can be good side business add-ons.
“2.) Put customers on a 3-4 month schedule, offer discounts for a year pre-pay.”
Yes, this is smart thinking as all small businesses must be cognizant of cash flow, as cash is king and to that point here are some other thoughts perhaps you can use in tailoring your Business Plan and Strategic Thinking for your own Mobile Oil Change Business.
http://www.oilchangeguys.com/oilbbs/
The gentleman continues with his questions, as well he should and considers issues regarding traffic congestion in Virginia outside the Beltway and the “Mixing Bowl” Freeway Interchange, which is more like a parking lot during rush our than anything which resembles a modern freeway. He asks:
“3) Change oil at night to avoid traffic and improve efficiency. a. Is this possible?”
It is possible and you will need proper lighting and try to have tools, which have glow in the dark coatings on the handles or actually glow in the dark. You will also need adequate flood lighting on the vehicle and these lights need to be mounted on your mobile oil change truck or trailer and they must be Industrial Quality, not the $9.95 Home Depot models. If you go to a local hardware store, flag a Snap-on Tool guy down or go into Home Depot and ask fo
Sooner or later everyone has dreamed of quitting their job and starting their own business. Unfortunately the main thing that stops or prevents someone from making the dream a reality is usualy what I call the 'two F's', and this is 'friends' and 'funds'. You can probably understand 'funds' as a lack of money needed, but why 'friends' ? Because I have said and I have heard others over the years say 'I am thinking of starting my own business', as soon as you say this to your friends, do they tell you it's a great idea ? No, they tell you 'oh it will fail', or 'there's no money in that' or some other negative comment, friends very rarely tell someone 'hey that is a great idea, you should try it!', the reason why is because it wasn't their idea, or they were not the one who first brought the idea up in conversation. I am telling you right now, when it comes to starting your own business, the only frien
“The plan that I have in my head is this: 1) Put out flyers in wealthier demographics to start with, charge more to start out with to cover the inefficiency and cost of learning and development.”
This makes sense, yet we must remember that oil changing is an every 3-month deal and you need to follow up day before to remind the customers that it is time for their scheduled oil change and get oil filters too and be ready when they ask to do their boats, back up generators, garden tractors, etc., as these can be good side business add-ons.
“2.) Put customers on a 3-4 month schedule, offer discounts for a year pre-pay.”
Yes, this is smart thinking as all small businesses must be cognizant of cash flow, as cash is king and to that point here are some other thoughts perhaps you can use in tailoring your Business Plan and Strategic Thinking for your own Mobile Oil Change Business.
http://www.oilchangeguys.com/oilbbs/
The gentleman continues with his questions, as well he should and considers issues regarding traffic congestion in Virginia outside the Beltway and the “Mixing Bowl” Freeway Interchange, which is more like a parking lot during rush our than anything which resembles a modern freeway. He asks:
“3) Change oil at night to avoid traffic and improve efficiency. a. Is this possible?”
It is possible and you will need proper lighting and try to have tools, which have glow in the dark coatings on the handles or actually glow in the dark. You will also need adequate flood lighting on the vehicle and these lights need to be mounted on your mobile oil change truck or trailer and they must be Industrial Quality, not the $9.95 Home Depot models. If you go to a local hardware store, flag a Snap-on Tool guy down or go into Home Depot and ask fo
"There are no jobs in (fill in your city's name)." Its not what you know but whom you know that gets you a job in (same city's name)."How often have you heard those statements? Are they true? They are if you believe them. You will not find a shortage of people willing to spread that negative message. Before you buy into the alleged truth, consider the sources. Typically, those that utter these discouraging facts are either members of the press or people who personally have difficulty finding employment. I would be willing to bet that those same people would find it difficult anywhere.Lets take a look at the media. It shouldn't come as a surprise that negative news sells better than happy news. You'll notice that news programs seldom use a warm fuzzy feel good story to lure you back after a commercial. It's not sensational enough and it won't generate good ratings. They're not going to
“2.) Put customers on a 3-4 month schedule, offer discounts for a year pre-pay.”
Yes, this is smart thinking as all small businesses must be cognizant of cash flow, as cash is king and to that point here are some other thoughts perhaps you can use in tailoring your Business Plan and Strategic Thinking for your own Mobile Oil Change Business.
http://www.oilchangeguys.com/oilbbs/
The gentleman continues with his questions, as well he should and considers issues regarding traffic congestion in Virginia outside the Beltway and the “Mixing Bowl” Freeway Interchange, which is more like a parking lot during rush our than anything which resembles a modern freeway. He asks:
“3) Change oil at night to avoid traffic and improve efficiency. a. Is this possible?”
It is possible and you will need proper lighting and try to have tools, which have glow in the dark coatings on the handles or actually glow in the dark. You will also need adequate flood lighting on the vehicle and these lights need to be mounted on your mobile oil change truck or trailer and they must be Industrial Quality, not the $9.95 Home Depot models. If you go to a local hardware store, flag a Snap-on Tool guy down or go into Home Depot and ask fo
Many people sit at home & wish they could live the lifestyle they desire. That lifestyle is achievable for any everyday person. They just need to want it badly enough & to be prepared to do what it takes to get there.In everyday life you see people who have what appears to be a dream job. They can go to work when they want & seem to have an easy life. In order to get to that easy life most people have worked hard & are now at the stage where they are benefiting from their hard work & perseverance.These people have learnt to work in entrepreneurial time. They are no longer trading their time for money. They have developed a business structure so they manage their time efficiently & effectively.People who develop this skill do work hard to get to where they want to be, they work harder than you could ever imagine. They face difficulty & adversity, but rather than giving up or beli
“3) Change oil at night to avoid traffic and improve efficiency. a. Is this possible?”
It is possible and you will need proper lighting and try to have tools, which have glow in the dark coatings on the handles or actually glow in the dark. You will also need adequate flood lighting on the vehicle and these lights need to be mounted on your mobile oil change truck or trailer and they must be Industrial Quality, not the $9.95 Home Depot models. If you go to a local hardware store, flag a Snap-on Tool guy down or go into Home Depot and ask for their industrial lighting catalog you will find the grade of lighting necessary to do the job.
“b. How do I get under the hood at night when cars might be locked and in the garage?”
Too much trouble if folks are not home or forget to pre-shut off the alarm system, so it is best if they leave the garage door open for you. If the cars are under a carport or outside, it might be wise to put a fender key lock box. Ask your customers if you can make and extra key and put it in a hide a key location that they know about. Some more expensive Jags, Mercedes, Corvettes, Bentleys, etc. have very expensive keys to make some up to $500.00 so this may not be feasible. If you do use a lock key box then Make sure it is secure they can fall off.
“4.) Keep routes that minimize driving time between changes.”
Yes. This is crucial to your efficiency, perhaps you may wish to look into some routing and scheduling software as well to help you as you add customers. Also when you do sales, remember to concentrate on specific areas simultaneously rather than doing blast willy nilly widespread blanketed money mailers. You need to target by tract, not necessarily all at once per zip code, if you use direct mailers.
“The primary questions that I have about this are: 1) How do you change the oil? Do you suck it out of the dip stick opening?”
Our company is a proponent of dip stick siphoning for used oil removal, some disagree, yet after doing many studies on this we have found that the customer and the efficiency of your oil change technicians are better served using these techniques. Perhaps this might explain more:
http://www.washguy.com/_cwg/00000034.htm
“2) How long does this take to do an average oil change?”
This is a very good question because it all depends on how you are running your business. We recommend 60% fleet business and up to but no more than 40% residential services. You see it takes only on average about 10 minutes each for rent a cars, post office jeeps, work trucks, which lined up and similar motors and types. But it takes a lot longer for cars on a onsey-twosee basis. Our company is not completely sold on the idea of a valet type concierge mobile oil change for personal cars only. But if this is your intention then you should figure 15-minutes minimum, generally 20 min on average for each oil change, not including travel and that is without screwing around and shoot the breeze with customers (in and out).
It is okay to talk with customers, I know starting out that I always did, because I liked to learn about their businesses and market sectors for insight and knowledge, but that knowledge comes with a price. Remember that efficiency = profits. A mixture of commercial residential is recommended. But not solely residential, I think it is not a good idea due to problems in efficienc
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