What You Will Need to Start Your Bounce House Rental Business

Do you dream of quitting your job and becoming an entrepreneur? It can be challenging to juggle starting a business and keeping your job out of necessity. A bounce house rental business is one that can be easy to start with little investment of time and money and still allows you to keep your job until you make a profit.

This is possible because most bounce house rentals take place on weekends. If a bounce house is rented for the week, it can be set up in advance the night before. Once your income from your inflatable rental business takes off, it will be easy to quit your job.

This business model is relatively easy and virtually stress free. Sure, you’ll need some marketing, but your job is simply to deliver and set up the bounce house. Once the rental time is over, you will need to deflate it and take it back.

You will need a vehicle with a cargo area or a trailer. You can start with one bounce house and add more as your business grows. The inflatable will come with its own fan, but you may want to think about having a generator in case you rent it to a space without electricity, as the fan will require power. Some inflatables come with a water slide. If you are going to offer the water park package, you must have some very long hoses.

You may also want to have a helper for deliveries and pickups, as some bounce house units can weigh anywhere from 100 to 400 pounds. Your helper can also serve as a monitor when needed and will find a perfect high school boy for the job.

There are varying degrees of durability in the materials used to build a bounce house. The price will reflect the durability factor. There are some inflatables that will cost between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00. These models would be suitable for a private birthday party, but if you are looking to rent your units out as a larger entertainment attraction, you should plan on spending $4,000.00 and up for the highest commercial grade.

In either case, you’ll want your jumpers to be made of commercial-grade PVC material. The extra investment will be worth it because your unit will last longer and you won’t have trouble keeping your customers safe. Commercial grade bounce houses have more springs and give your customers a better experience as well as keep them safe.

Insurance will be required and compliance with state regulations and taxes is a must. You don’t want to risk such a profitable business going out of business because you didn’t pay attention to their requirements. Every state is different, so do your due diligence.

There are so many ways to market your bounce house business. The obvious thing to do is to have a website, or an ad in the local newspaper or in the yellow pages. But word of the month is always one of your best forms of advertising.

To kick off, offer your discounted bounce house to a friend whose child is having a birthday party. Ask for recommendations in return. As you start to grow, you will attract more and more customers as long as you provide a positive experience.

If you have an unused bounce house, consider donating it for a day at a local charity or minor league event. This could earn you a lot of business if you use your inflatable as a bouncing billboard.

Finally, make sure your rental contact information is clearly visible at every event where your bounce house is featured. You never know if someone who attends the event or just drives by will be your next customer.