{"id":47,"date":"0014-06-10T14:07:44","date_gmt":"2014-06-10T14:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.einflatables.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2019-07-16T13:16:59","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T13:16:59","slug":"14-setting-your-business-up-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.einflatables.com\/blog\/3_starting-an-inflatable-business\/14-setting-your-business-up-for-success.html","title":{"rendered":"Setting Your Business Up for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Setting Your Business Up for Success<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In order to be successful in any business, you\u2019ll need to be organized and disciplined. In this new age of the smartphone, it\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you can work and schedule bookings from anywhere. <em>Forget about it!<\/em> You need to set up a proper office where you can work away from the distractions of family, friends, TV and the fridge. If you do, you\u2019ll be more organized and will be able to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-49\" src=\"https:\/\/www.einflatables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/tropical-unit--300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.einflatables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/tropical-unit--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.einflatables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/tropical-unit--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.einflatables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/tropical-unit-.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are a variety of factors that go into setting up a home office. Let\u2019s get into some specifics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Space<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your office is the hub of your business. This is where you will answer phone calls, book rentals and communicate to your employees. When you\u2019re just beginning your inflatable rental business, it makes the most sense to set up a home office. A home office is extremely cost-effective, and when set up properly, you can accomplish the same tasks as you would in an office building.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the necessary items you\u2019ll need to operate out of your home office.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em;\">A spare room or a designated area in your house\/garage to use as office space<\/span><\/li>\n<li>A desk and a quality office chair <em>(You\u2019ll be spending a lot of time in this chair, so make sure it\u2019s comfortable!)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>High-speed Internet access<\/li>\n<li>A phone line separate from your home phone or your cell phone <em>(You may consider adding a two-line landline phone system, or you can look into applications such as Google Voice, which allow you to have a separate telephone number that forwards to your cell phone)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>A fax machine<\/li>\n<li>An all-in-one printer, scanner and copier<\/li>\n<li>A desk calendar and a yearly planner <em>(Or, if you prefer, choose a calendar application online or on your computer)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>A newer computer <em>(Choose whatever operating platform you are most comfortable with \u2013 Mac or PC)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Basic office supplies <em>(pens, notepads, stapler, files, file folders, etc.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Invoice pads<\/li>\n<li>Accounting software <em>(you\u2019ll want to always stay on top of your expenses and your finances!)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Rental software <em>(like Inflatable Office or RentMaster\u2026having one of these will make booking rentals much easier!)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Office Suite <em>(you\u2019ll be drafting word documents and spreadsheets on a frequent basis) <\/em><\/li>\n<li>A custom letterhead with your business name, logo, and contact information<\/li>\n<li>File folders and file cabinets<\/li>\n<li>Space to store your inflatable units. <em>(This could be in a garage, or any space reserved in your home) <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that all of the equipment and the space you use in your home for your business becomes a tax write off for you, and it is completely tax deductible.\u00a0 You may want to consult with an accountant or a tax professional for more information on how this works, and how to properly document your office and storage costs.<\/p>\n<p>Once your home office is set up, take the time to layout a weekly office work schedule. Treat your home office just as a regular office, and only work on items that are related to your inflatable rental business. Try not to attend to personal matters while working in your home office. This is the hub of your business, so take your time here seriously.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting Your Business Up for Success In order to be successful in any business, you\u2019ll need to be organized and disciplined. In this new age of the smartphone, it\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you can work and schedule bookings from anywhere. Forget about it! 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