Hurricane Season Is Here

[Gaulkin]

Aside from the laundry business idea im also contemplating starting a junk removal business. It will be one or the other but i haven't decided which one to pursue yet. I live in the heart of Miami and we are over due for a hurricane since we didn't get one last year. There is competition in Miami for junk removal so i know there is a market. I have a pick up truck, a trailer and a friend that is willing to work with me for less then half the profit in the beginning. All i need to do is build my website and advertise. Does anyone have any other knowledge about this venture?

[Gaulkin]

ps. My truck dimensions are 12'L x 9.5'W x 4'H. I check competitors rates and for a full load they are charging $400. For solid waste like dirt, concrete ext. there charging $500 for a full load.

[zoobie]

Good luck!

Why don't you advertise first. Think about the website later.

[Gaulkin]

I can make it free like my real estate website so why not.

[DavidG]

Thats a great idea...1-800-Got-Junk has been posting flyers around Kendall/Sunset area...Im sure they charge around $400-500 per load like you said.

Youre right...we are due for a Hurricane at any moment now

[Gaulkin]

yes 1800-got-junk has a franchise in kendall because ive seen the truck parked somewhere. Its worth a try since the start up cost is so low and the potential to franchise it.

[zoobie]

I can make it free like my real estate website so why not.

If it helps...

But flyers/leaflets and other ads will be of big help.

[crackah]

mate, a website will not work that well for this type of business.

[Gaulkin]

Thanks guys, i was thinking about using bandit signs in my marketing strategy. Do you think these will work good?

[ltressel]

Gaulkin,

I would check city ordinances for their bandit signs regulations.

Second, do you already know where you will dump the junk and their prices?

I would try craigslist listing for some effective but free advert. Perhaps advertising on any circulation-here in California we have penny saver that comes every Wednesday.

Just a few thoughts-

LT

[Gaulkin]

Thanks for the advise.

[TranquilSkye]

You could network with similar businesses like lawn/landscaping maintenance, housekeeping, public storage facilities, etc. Customers may ask them if they haul junk and when they say no they'll have your info to point them too.

[Gaulkin]

I can dump it for free, the county takes all it away for no charge.

[Gaulkin]

I was thinking about using the name "junk of wheels" what do you all think?

[paul.b]

yeah a website is not needed. concentrate more on offline marketing.