Dry Cleaners - advice sought

I am in the first stages of deciding to set up a dry-cleaners from scratch. Does anybody here own, or work in a dry cleaners? I know it's a long shot - but a mentor would be a great help.

sorry cannot help with this but I no I use the one near me alot

Know idea but best of luck to you let us know how it goes and I hope someone can help

Good on you !!! Market the area before you start if you can secure a few contracts eg football kits uniforms and home delivery eg this will help as you start . The dry cleaning product is very toxic do your homework be safe and have a contingency plan

Thanks Gem, the target area I am thinking about does not have a dry cleaners, I know I have to get clearance from DEFRA and to have licence for using various products and for running a dry cleaning premises. I have seen a great place on the high street to let that would probably be ideal I've identified a manager to headhunt and have business and management experience. But I know nothing about the dry cleaning industry.

if you need Health and Safety stuff I can help I no I am a sado but is my job

great stuff Milly! might well take you up on that - prettty soon

Find out what new business grants you can get all new business are being encouraged in the current climate when i started my Plumbing business what ever money i spent on tools and equipment i could claim half back

keep your overheads to a minimum

good luck

whmon wrote:Thanks Gem, the target area I am thinking about does not have a dry cleaners, I know I have to get clearance from DEFRA and to have licence for using various products and for running a dry cleaning premises. I have seen a great place on the high street to let that would probably be ideal I've identified a manager to headhunt and have business and management experience. But I know nothing about the dry cleaning industry.

I cant help you with the dry cleaning buisness but you sound like you know about buisness so I hope it turns out a great earner good luck