Many communities need a golf club cleaning service to look after the hundreds of golfers that are using their clubs week in and week out without time to look after their clubs. Golf clubs are an item of price to many golfers, they want their clubs to look new and a good cleaning will often restore the clubs to nearly new appearance.
Cleaning a set of golf clubs can be very rewarding as you restore them to nearly new condition and polish them ready for use. The owner of the clubs will be pleased to pull the shiny clubs from his bag, many golfers do not spend a lot of time maintaining the appearance of their clubs other than knocking the dirt off.
Daily Routine for your Business
Most of the business for cleaning golf clubs will occur at the golf club pro shop. you will probably have to attend there daily during a busy season.
Distribution of flyers and business cards to increase your market
Schedule appointments to pick up and deliver when necessary
Clean towels and rags of grease and dirt
Who is Your Customer
What your customer, specific to this business needs:
The customer, a golfer, is going to want you to make his set of clubs sparkle and also want you to ensure that they are protected from chemicals and dampness as the appearance deteriorates with rust. He will also want you to be an ethical businessman as golf clubs can be very expensive.
Equipment and Other Items Needed
These are essential to your business and well worth the time and energy required to complete them.
- Business Plan
- Marketing Plan
- Bookkeeping System
- Appropriate Licensing
- Tax Department Licensing.
- Flyers and Business Cards
Specific to this business:
- supply of towels
- wire scrub brush
- supply of gentle dishwashing soap
- cleaning cloths
Work Your GolfClub Cleaning Service
Cleaning a set of golf clubs can be very rewarding as you restore them to nearly new condition and polish them ready for use. The owner of the clubs will be pleased to pull the shiny clubs from his bag, many golfers do not spend a lot of time maintaining the appearance of their clubs other than knocking the dirt off.
The woods cannot be put in water as they will swell and the finish will be ruined, they have to be cleaned with a damp cloth.
The face of the club can be cleaned with a soft wire brush or better yet a toothbrush as scratching the club must be avoided. Dip the cleaning tools, brush or rag in a weak dish soap solution and be sure that the soap residue is removed after cleaning.
Sources of Business
Some Suggested Markets for your business:
The market for this golf club cleaning service will be the pro shop of neighboring golf clubs as well as sports shops where clubs are sold
- Pawn shops
- Second-Hand sports stores
Resources
- Wikipedia on Golf
- Golf.com
- To Easy Unique Home Business
- To Small Business Ideas from GolfClub Cleaning Service