How to Open an Umbrella Repair Shop

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If you are planning on opening your own business, an umbrella repair shop is one that is a sure hit. In this article you will be able to learn how to open an umbrella repair store.

Umbrellas are being used to protect as from the harmful rays of the sun and from the rain.

This is definitely a market that will surely last due to the fact that people will never get tired of using umbrellas. In this time and age of global warming people are more attracted in buying umbrellas.

How to Repair an Umbrella?

The basic step before you can open an umbrella repair shop is of course to learn how to repair and/or fix them. In learning how to repair and/or fix umbrellas you will also have to familiarize yourself with the parts of an umbrella: stems, spokes or the stretchers, nexus, canopies and the aesthetics. You will also have to understand the different kinds of repairs that need to be done once an umbrella is brought to you. An umbrella has many parts and understanding each one of them will make you a better repairman that the rest who are already in the business. You also have to learn how to analyze each and every umbrella brought to you before you make any repair. You have to understand every specific of the different types of umbrellas before indulging into the business.

Location of you Shop

An umbrella repair shop can be done as a home based business. You can also look for a place to start your shop as long as it is accessible to your clients. An umbrella repair shop will not require a big space though you will need to have enough space to move around and a storage area for your tools and the umbrellas brought to you for repair. Parking spaces should also be available for your clients.

Financing the Business

An umbrella repair shop will not require a large amount of start up capital. You will only be required to invest in tools and materials that you will need in doing the repairs.

Business Permits

Any business venture will require business permits and licenses to operate. Go to your local and/or state licensing division and inquire from them what are the required permits and licenses that you will need in the operation of your umbrella repair shop. You will be required to pay certain amount of fees before you can obtain the necessary permits and licenses.

Advertising your umbrella repair shop

In any business venture the most crucial part is always advertising. How to market a business is somehow easy but tedious to do. A website is always a must do in this time and age of computer literacy and of course being a byword from previous satisfied customers is the most effective ways to advertise.

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Mrs Sami said on May 1, 2010
Dear, can you suggest me some similar repair jobs where there is not big investment and place are needed. Advice me how to contact needy people to help them in doing this job plz, contact at E-Mail : dextergrid@yahoo.com, with thank Mrs Sami