Smarter Small Biz/Boat Detailing Business Startup Online Course

  • $100

Boat Detailing Business Startup Online Course

  • Course

Our Boat Detailing Business Startup Course covers everything you need to know about starting, running and growing a successful boat detailing business. This course is perfect for the person just starting out in business or for a detailer who isn’t as comfortable with the business side of things.

This course covers marketing; supplies, equipment and gear to get started with; how to work with customers; insurance you should have; bookkeeping; hiring crew if you want to grow the business and more.

Even if you already have experience running a small business, this course will teach you the specific things you’ll need to know about starting, operating and growing a boat detailing business.

What you'll get out of this course

When you're done with our Boat Detailing Business Startup Course, you'll be able to:

  • Set up your new business in regards to bookkeeping, accounting software, taxes, licenses and insurance.

  • Create your list of services and rates that shows you understand how to price a job based on the size of the boat and scope of the work.

  • Market and advertise your new company that won’t cost a lot of money when you’re just starting out.

  • Hire your first employee when you’re ready to build a crew, ask the right interview questions and pay them fairly based on their experience and the work they do. We also include an employee manual outline and boat washing and waxing checklist to give to new employees.

  • Create and manage your master list of customers, boats and jobs – no matter how big it becomes.

  • Deal with customer issues and other problems that can arise.

  • Learn a whole lot more that will help you get started quickly and smoothly!

Our Boat Detailing Business Startup Course also comes with:

  • Email support - we’re here to help you get started quickly and successfully!

  • A certificate of course completion.

  • Discounts on our full line of high-quality, easy to work with boat detailing products through our online store with a special discount code for detailers.

Course Outline

Introduction

How the Course Works
    Introduction to Deckhand Detailing

      Assessing the Market, Location and Competition

      Assessing Your Business Experience
        Boat Detailing Experience
          Assessing Your Local Market
            Other Factors to Consider in Your Area

              Create Your Company Image

              Choosing a Company Name and Logo
                Your Company's Contact Information
                  Office Space

                    Legal and Financial Business Setup

                    Applying for a Business License
                      Setting Up Financial Accounts

                        Bookkeeping For Your Boat Detailing Business

                        Bookkeeping and Invoicing
                          Receiving Customer Payments and Getting Paid For Your Hard Work

                            Taxes and Liability Insurance

                            State and Federal Taxes
                              Liability Insurance

                                Rates and Services

                                Your Service Offerings
                                  Pricing Your Servicse

                                    Your Web Site and Advertising Plan

                                    Designing and Building a Web Site
                                      Marketing and Advertising

                                        Gear, Supplies and Equipment

                                        Detailing Gear, Supplies and Equipment
                                          Dollar Store Products

                                            Day-to-Day Operations

                                            Scheduling
                                              Customer Service

                                                Hiring Employees and Building Your Crew

                                                Finding and Hiring Good Workers
                                                  Training and Managing Your Crew
                                                    Ad Copy for Craigslist or Indeed for Boat Washer Position
                                                      Ad Copy for Craigslist or Indeed for a Boat Detailer Position
                                                        Creating an Employee Manual

                                                          Checklists for Your New Hires

                                                          Tips on Washing a Boat
                                                            Boat Wash Checklist
                                                              Boat Waxing Tips and Etiquette

                                                                Next Steps

                                                                Frequently Asked Startup and Business Questions
                                                                  Next Steps to Take