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Old 08-26-2006, 07:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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valet car parking

anyone ever consider starting a valet parking company? I dont see too much start up money other then advertising. The money could be good if you do it right. anyone have any info on starting up/ what is needed? I did a google search and didnt find much except a forum on it but it gets like 1 new post every other week.
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Eh, I think it would be good in the right city and area. You would have to look VERY profesional. Things could EASILY go down hill when someone sues you for "missing" or missing a valueable item.
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Old 08-26-2006, 10:10 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Yes thank you. I know about that but I need information on how to start the business.
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Old 08-26-2006, 10:48 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Get your company name registered
Find employees
I'm pretty sure some insurance is in order.
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Old 08-26-2006, 11:34 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Get your company name registered
Find employees
I'm pretty sure some insurance is in order.
general liability insurance, garage keeper insurances and workers comp. for employees.



wouldn't there be some sort of contracts and agreement of payments? Or would I have to hire a lawyer for all of that?
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Old 08-27-2006, 01:46 AM   #6 (permalink)
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What happened to your GGW business ideas? Why the sudden change?

What are you going to do when your start this business and want a change?
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Old 08-27-2006, 07:25 AM   #7 (permalink)
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anyone ever consider starting a valet parking company? I dont see too much start up money other then advertising. The money could be good if you do it right. anyone have any info on starting up/ what is needed? I did a google search and didnt find much except a forum on it but it gets like 1 new post every other week.

There is great money in this. I'm sure price ranges can vary but its about €30 to have your car valeted here.
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Old 08-30-2006, 12:50 PM   #8 (permalink)
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hahaha I am a car valet in hershey PA and I can tell you there is deff. money to be made if its done correctly. The work is easy and employees can be paid below min. wage thanks to tips. If a 15 or 20 dollar fee is applied to each car and you have a busy area there is certainly money there. on the downside a garage needs to be purchased and insurance and security are expensive costs. let me know and keep me posted
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Old 08-30-2006, 01:46 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Through college, I worked first for a valet parking company at a major entertainment center in my area and then for a private valet parking company that did only private parties and requests.

GREAT money.

Some liability associated.

Its more about the image that you present and how you differentiate from the competition.

We were called "Valet of the Dolls" (www.valetofthedolls.com) - all girl valet company that could do themed costumes if necessary. We did everything from Pamela Anderson's birthday bash to Grammy After parties and corporate events in between. Lots of fun.

What I do know - from a business perspective is that the owner needed business licenses in EACH of the cities we did parties (because of the liability insurance associated with people's vehicles). It also required a good relationship with various police departments (in order to get streets blocked off and temporary no-parking signs and placards).

Align yourself with event planners and caterers - where you can offer packaged services.

http://www.motortrend.com/features/e...asphaltjungle/ Check the article.
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Old 08-30-2006, 06:44 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Through college, I worked first for a valet parking company at a major entertainment center in my area and then for a private valet parking company that did only private parties and requests.

GREAT money.

Some liability associated.

Its more about the image that you present and how you differentiate from the competition.

We were called "Valet of the Dolls" (www.valetofthedolls.com) - all girl valet company that could do themed costumes if necessary. We did everything from Pamela Anderson's birthday bash to Grammy After parties and corporate events in between. Lots of fun.

What I do know - from a business perspective is that the owner needed business licenses in EACH of the cities we did parties (because of the liability insurance associated with people's vehicles). It also required a good relationship with various police departments (in order to get streets blocked off and temporary no-parking signs and placards).

Align yourself with event planners and caterers - where you can offer packaged services.

http://www.motortrend.com/features/e...asphaltjungle/ Check the article.
www.valetgirlsparking.com

This is exactly the type of valet I wanted to have. I am going to have to go to the library or somewhere and find out what contracts are involved...
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so how is your business start up coming along? i too am interested in setting up a female valet service in the san francisco bay area and i wanted to know if there have been any drawbacks or downfalls in your progress.
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Old 01-14-2008, 11:17 AM   #13 (permalink)
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