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