Breaking Into and Succeeding in Dry Cleaning and Laundry, Become Dry Cleaner
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Dry Cleaner
Laundry
Coin Laundry
Mobile Laundry
Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Dry Cleaner
Become a Dry Cleaning Service Owner
Starting a Dry Cleaning Service
Getting Paid to Make Clothes Smell Fresh and People Happy
Being a dry cleaner is probably the most overlooked fashion-related career. Unlike being a fashion designer or stylist, a dry cleaner is far from the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle.
However, more than ever, people need dry cleaning services, including the rich and famous and whoever who simply needs to look their best in their favorite outfit.
Whether your clients own expensive designer garments or whether it’s just their favorite pair of blue jeans, people trust their dry cleaner to remove spots, repair hems and make sure those garments looking their best. Be respected and thanked by people from all walks of life by just doing what you do best; caring for their clothing as much as they do.
In this war against terrorism era, dry cleaners help patriotism alive by cleaning flags for free.
You can be a dry cleaner wherever you live, which is the beauty of this business. If you want to live and work in a small town, simply open a neighborhood mom-and-pop shop. If you want to live and work in a big city like Los Angeles and New York, this lucrative business can be yours too.
A dry cleaner has the privilege to decide the level of services they want to offer and there will always be customers to use those services.
For those with entrepreneurial spirit, becoming a dry cleaner is most likely a great fit. Training is available to anyone interested, oftentimes for only very little investment, even if you have never worked as a dry cleaner before.
Whenever you’re ready, income can be increased exponentially by implementing an unlimited array of new services as follows:
Wedding gown restoration
Alteration service
Coin laundry
Household item cleaning
Boxing
Storing
Shoe Repair
Delivery Service
Need more expansion?
With “wholesale” dry cleaning opportunities can grow your business whether you offer services to consumers or corporate clients. Decide what you do best and, as soon as you’re ready, you can also become a consultant to other dry cleaners.
Make sure to look as though you are your best customer and be the example for everyone else to live up to. Involve yourself in the community activities and regardless of where you are located your business will be noticed and will be appreciated.
Dry cleaning is sometimes considered a “mysterious” process, but it’s actually pretty simple: customers just want their clothes taken care of by an expert. Fill that need and success will surely follow.
This eGuide provides insightful formation, advices and tips for anyone who is contemplating in entering the Dry Cleaning Industry as well as for seasoned dry cleaners. Numerous hard-to-find resources are included to help you locate pertinent information, businesses and consultants that will help you achieve your success in this highly lucrative and competitive business.
One of the myths of “dry cleaning” is that the process is “dry.” Is it true?
So, what is a dry cleaner? Is he or she just somebody who removes stains and spots on a piece of clothing without using any liquids?
The answer is probably pretty surprising.
A dry cleaner is an expert in apparel and fabric cleaning and caring that utilizes the latest solvents, technologies and equipments to prolong the life of a piece of clothing or household item.
There are several career paths in this field that you can choose based on your strengths and interests. You’re not restricted to open a mom-and-pop dry cleaning store, if that’s not your interest.
Someof the career paths to choose from:
“Couture” or celebrity dry cleaner
“One price” dry cleaner
“Specialty” dry cleaner (i.e. specializing in leather clothing or bridal gowns)
“Wholesale” dry cleaner (also known as sub-contractor of other cleaners)
Corporate dry cleaner (whose clients are corporations)
Dry cleaning consultant (helping people in starting a business)
Among experts consulted and interviewed in this ebook are:
CEO of International Fabricare Institute, the most prestigious trade association in the industry
Author of a best-selling book on how to care for clothing who is also a talk show host who has appeared in The View morning TV show
Dry cleaning business consultant
Winner of American Drycleaner dry cleaning plant design
CEO of Coin Laundry Association
Third and fourth generation dry cleaners
Jennie S. Bev, StyleCareer.com CEO, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief has been featured and cited worldwide for her unique take on fashion, image, beauty, entertainment, art, and fun careers and start-ups and for her humanitarian works and activisms. She is known as an authority in these fields of business. Since 2003, StyleCareer.com has literally helped thousands of new entrepreneurs starting their businesses with confidence.
We have been cited and profiled in Entrepreneur, Teen People, San Francisco Chronicle, Radio Singapore International, Home Business, Canadian Business, The Independent, The Arizona Republic, The Daily Southtown, The Record, Tracy Press, Audrey, FabSugar.com, About.com, Choice Explorer, Dong, Fit, Femina, Dewi, Intisari, Tempo, Fit, Chic, Kartini, Nyata, Bisnis Kita, and many other US and international publications since 2003. We were also nominated for EPPIE Award for excellence in electronic publishing for non-fiction how-to category.
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Review by FabSugar.com in “Fab Site: StyleCareer.com”
This 78-page instantly downloadable StyleCareer.com eGuide Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Dry Cleaner brings you valuable insider tips, advice and suggestions not available elsewhere to help you embark on this highly lucrative career path.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Myths, the Realities and the Basics
What If I Know Nothing about Dry Cleaning?
Can I Be Successful as a Dry Cleaner?
What are the Advantages of Being a Dry Cleaner?
Mysteries and Myths Surrounding Dry Cleaning Businesses
Do Dry Cleaners Practice Gender Pricing?
What is Gender Pricing, Anyway?
Fashion Determines the Cut of a Garment
Fabric Determines Whether It Should Be Dry Cleaned or Laundered
Size Determines the Amount of Hand Finishing
What Professional Equipments Do I Need?
What are the Differences between Dry Cleaned and Laundered Garments?
Is Dry Cleaning “Dry”?
Are Dry Cleaners Always Responsible for Damages?
Does Dry Cleaning Cause Garments to Wear Out Sooner?
How High-Tech is Dry Cleaning Business?
What Solvent Choices are Available?
Getting Ready for the Big Break
Earning Potentials (it’s six figure!)
Size Matters
Smart Pricing Entices Loyal Customers
Additional Services
Cleaning Techniques (Do-It-Yourself)
Franchise and Turnkey Opportunities
Couture Dry Cleaner
Dry Cleaners’ Walk of Fame
One Price Dry Cleaner
Jobs in a Dry Cleaning Plant
Dry Cleaning Cycle
Automatic Window
Dealing with Unhappy Customers
Continuing Education
Conventions
Trade Shows
Recycling and Charity
Gaining Hands-On Experience
Career Game Plan
Market Research
Designing Your Plan
Location, Location and Location
Drive Up Window or Curb Service
Buying Equipments
Dry cleaning equipment suppliers
Chemicals
Auxiliary equipments
Dry cleaning heavy machineries
Pressing equipments
Commercial shirt laundry equipments
Customer service department
Computer systems
Training options
Where to Buy Supplies and Equipments
Where to Buy Solvents and Chemicals
How to Negotiate for Equipment Better Prices
Where to Get Free Training
License and Regulations
Promoting Your Business
Being Successful
Happiness is Important
Casual Dress Code
Customer Service
Industry News
Joining Chamber of Commerce
Grants
Industry Reports from Experts
More on Additional Services
This eGuide literally saves you hundreds or even thousands of dollars spent on professional workshops and training and hundreds of hours of research. It will help you break into the career of your dream faster without having to repeat the same mistakes that most newcomers do.
We have also included online and training resources from which you can learn to dry clean your clothes by yourself. This information alone will cost you hundreds of dollars elsewhere.
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