Today, in almost every office, and often in an apartment, you can see blinds on the windows. Their manufacture and repair can be a good business for a novice entrepreneur. This type of activity is also good because it does not require large initial investments. To organize your own business, it is enough to have an initial capital of 40-50 thousand rubles.
Also, this business can be started alone or having all the only employee. The fact is that it is not difficult to assemble and install blinds and special skills. Due to its durability and unpretentiousness in operation, blinds are always in demand in the market, especially if there is a wide selection and offer. Starting with one, you can gradually proceed to the release of several types of blinds. This will significantly expand the range of products, and therefore increase the number of customers. There are many types of blinds, the most common and popular aluminum and fabric, multi-texture, metal, rope, plastic and with photo printing are also popular and in demand. Blinds can be mechanical and have an electric drive.
The blinds also received their distribution due to practicality, unlike curtains, they collect dust less, do not fade in the sun longer, do not tear and are easy to clean. At a reasonable price, blinds can last a very long time, requiring only occasionally to take care of themselves - to clean and tidy up the mechanism that opens the blinds.
Business organization
To organize a business for the manufacture of blinds, you will need to rent a small room where production, a warehouse and the sale of finished goods will be located. It will also be necessary to purchase equipment, components and material for the manufacture of blinds.
Before purchasing equipment and material, you should decide what type of blinds will be most profitable to produce. For offices, the most practical metal, plastic or aluminum blinds are most suitable. Their lamellas are best cleaned and disassembled. The fabric base is more suitable for a house or apartment, they look much more profitable, however, they require careful care and in order to put them in order, such blinds should be carefully disassembled and washed. Multifactured blinds made of metal or aluminum, it is enough to rinse in a solution of ordinary detergent. Due to the low price and ease of manufacture, rope blinds are also in deserved demand.
The most difficult to manufacture are multifactured electric blinds. Usually they are mounted on large windows of shop windows or offices. Their production requires additional equipment and components.
For high profitability, you will need to find a reliable supplier offering materials at a low price. In this case, special attention should be paid to the quality of the materials offered. Does the paint flow or peel off during cleaning, is there a chemical smell, are there any mechanical damages on the fabric, plastic, etc.
For the manufacture of vertical blinds, the following tools and equipment will be required:
- a sewing machine, better professional, since it will have to be stitched with a fairly dense fabric, and sometimes plastic;
- scissors for cutting lamellas;
- pressing scissors;
- punch for making holes in plastic;
- electric jigsaw;
- screwdrivers;
- pressing scissors.
The main consumable material in the manufacture of blinds is a tape for lamellas. Depending on what material they use varies and their cost. For example, a fabric or plastic tape can cost from 100 to 250 rubles a meter.
If there is a desire to make blinds with photo printing, you have to purchase an industrial printer. Its cost is quite high, but such blinds are usually more expensive.
Additional services
Do not limit the business only to the production and sale of blinds. The customer can always be offered a related installation service. Especially if the order turned out to be large, for example, to the office, then the buyer is likely to agree. At first glance, installing blinds is a laborious process and requires patience and skill. Therefore, the customer would rather use this service, instead of installing the blinds themselves or looking for a master on the side.
Usually blinds are already sold complete with everything you need. This is a cornice on which everything will be fixed, the lamellas themselves, control cords and accessories. Installing blinds on one window, rarely takes more than 15-20 minutes.
Another item of income for this business may be the repair of blinds. Very often, during improper operation, the control mechanism in the blinds fails, they stop opening, shifting. Lamellas can come off, sag or tear. There can be many reasons for repair. And it’s much cheaper to fix such a breakdown than to buy new blinds. Often, along with repairs, it is possible to provide a service for cleaning blinds.
The blinds in the modern interior of the office or apartment took their rightful place, displacing curtains and curtains. In addition to the aesthetic decoration of the room, they perform a practical task - they protect from sunlight and reduce the degree of street noise. Therefore, the production of blinds is a very attractive area of \u200b\u200bbusiness.
Blinds as an object of business
Despite the fact that the blinds appeared on the Russian market in the early 90s of the last century, their production did not receive decent development. That is, the prospects for advancement in this direction are open for both newcomers to business and experienced entrepreneurs.
In the production of blinds, harmful materials that impose certain restrictions are not used. Also, special permissions or licenses will not be required. The only thing a future entrepreneur needs is the official registration of his business as an IP or in the form of an LLC.
With a small amount of initial capital, production can begin with aluminum vertical or horizontal blinds. This will require only structural elements that can be assembled at home or in the garage using a hand tool. Having decided on the type of future products, you can draw up a business plan.
Varieties of blinds
- Vertical type. Their basis is a cornice, to which weights, runners and lamellas (thin plates) of fabric, polyester, plastic, aluminum, wood are attached. Acquire vertical blinds more often for registration of office, hospital, school and other rooms.
- Horizontal type. Lamels for them are made of the same material as for vertical blinds. More expensive models made of wood or bamboo will require considerable investment. Horizontal blinds are installed both in office and in residential premises.
- Roller shutters, blinds. In their design, lamellas made of paper, fabric, polyvinyl chloride, bamboo and other flexible material are rolled up. There are shutters open and closed with a box that protects against settling of dirt and dust. Install them in apartments, restaurants, boutiques, cafes. Paper roller blinds are in greatest demand due to their low cost.
Consumer and assortment
It is no secret that a wide range contributes to successful business. At the same time, the target consumer audience must be taken into account. So, for office premises muted pastel colors are more suitable, creating a business atmosphere. Bright color shades are more often acquired for residential premises, games or children's rooms. If you pay attention to the windows, then the blinds can be seen in the buildings:
- offices
- kindergartens, schools;
- universities
- shops, boutiques;
- government agencies;
- cafes, restaurants, canteens;
- hotels
- production facilities;
- hairdressing salons, beauty salons, etc.
As you can see, the scope of implementation is quite extensive, therefore, with the maximum possible number of samples of blinds, their sales will not be a big problem. However, it is worth noting the seasonality of sales - with relative stability all year round, in summer the demand for blinds increases.
Business advertising
Having chosen the direction of production, it is necessary to pay attention to the correspondence of price and quality. If the emphasis is placed on blinds for industrial premises, then the best option is the economy class model. When advertising your products, you can accurately indicate the positive characteristics for all types of blinds:
- guaranteed protection against sunlight;
- temperature decrease by 3-4 ° С;
- simplicity in operation;
- practicality;
- reliability;
- durability.
In addition, the blinds are perfectly combined with tulles, curtains, curtains.
Selection and rental of premises
To do business, you need a production workshop and an office to receive orders. It is desirable that both rooms are located close to each other. A workshop with an area of \u200b\u200bat least 25 square meters is suitable for equipment placement. m. It is advisable to rent an office near large construction and furniture markets or markets - here is the greatest concentration of potential buyers of blinds. It is good if there are points of sale of suspended or suspended ceilings, euro lining, etc. The amount of rent will depend on the area of \u200b\u200bthe premises and the distance from the city center.
If necessary, storage of more than 2000 square meters. meters of material for the blinds may need a warehouse. Finished products can be placed on shelves or tables equipped with lower shelves.
Purchase of equipment for the production of blinds
To start the business, if the initial capital is small, you can purchase the following hand-held devices:
- press for cutting aluminum or fabric tapes;
- lower and upper punches for plastic;
- press for plastic.
There is equipment for the production of blinds that does not require power. Its cost is $ 5–8 thousand, and for maintenance you need only 1-2 people.
Larger production will require more serious equipment:
- a machine for manufacturing, which cuts tapes, punches them and profiles;
- a press stamp for the cornice - cutting it, punching holes, clamping the cord;
- a press for clamping the initial lamella, which fixes it during assembly.
Machines for the production of blinds differ in technical characteristics and, accordingly, in cost:
- hand-held devices profile, punch holes, cut tapes 16 wide; 25 mm;
- in semi-automatic equipment, the process of cutting and punching is automated, the width of the tapes is 16; 25; 35; 50 mm;
- automatic machines, in addition to cutting and punching, carry out the assembly of blinds.
Wooden blinds are assembled in the same way as horizontal blinds, but their production has its own characteristics. Firstly, wood lamellas require a wider cornice, and secondly, due to the properties of the material, they are not manufactured on standard equipment. Wooden planks are cut using a special saw, then the workpieces are assembled into bundles, then cut into individual lamellas of the necessary parameters and punched under the thread and basket. The thickness of some wooden blinds can reach 0.5 cm, so there are separate machines and presses for cornices for them.
In addition, you will need scissors (regular and “press”), screwdrivers of different diameters, a sewing machine.
You can save by buying used equipment. Some companies buy second-hand machines, repair and modernize them, and then sell them at a lower price than their new counterparts.
Materials for blinds
There are many dealers selling materials for the production of blinds: woven (cotton, non-woven, fiberglass), plastic, metal (aluminum), etc.
When choosing the initial components, focus not only on the cost, but also on the characteristics: fire resistance, shrinkage after cleaning, the quality of impregnation, as well as the method of applying patterns - woven or printed.
You can choose a company that has a wide range of materials and colors and delivers. Some dealers also provide assembly training for workers.
Recruitment
To work, you will need to hire an accountant, measurer, installer, sales manager. The production of high-quality goods will require skilled labor, therefore it is better to give preference to professionals - people with experience in this field. At the initial stage of business, it is important to earn a good reputation. In the future, with the expansion of production, the number of employees can be increased.
Starting investments in business
Having started production on the most inexpensive equipment, in the future you can expand your business at the expense of profit.
Approximate financial calculation:
Capital Expenditures:
- hand tools - $ 100;
- power tools (pendulum saw, presses for the lower bar and for fishing line) - $ 2700;
- machine for the manufacture of blinds - $ 17300;
- delivery, installation of equipment - $ 1300.
Total: $ 21,400.
Monthly expenses:
- rent of a production workshop - $ 250;
- remuneration of employees - $ 8300;
- payment of electricity costs - $ 30;
- overhead - $ 200;
- equipment wear - $ 70;
- taxes - $ 1950.
Total: $ 10,800.
When calculating the minimum starting investment, we summarize the costs of equipment and monthly expenses (for two months): $ 21,400 + $ 10,800x2 \u003d $ 43,000.
So, to open a business for the production of blinds, you will need a minimum initial investment of $43000 .
How much can you earn by selling blinds
Sales volumes depend on the population in your city, as well as on the number of competitors, business activity, etc.
The proposed calculation is aimed at regions with an approximate population of 1,000,000 people.
- The cost of materials for the manufacture of 1 unit. blinds 4 sq. m. - $ 90.
- Planned output and income: 250 units. blinds per month x $ 150 \u003d $ 37500.
- Net profit \u003d $ 37,500 - 250 x $ 90 - $ 10,800 (monthly expenses) \u003d $ 4,200 / month.
As you can see, with a competent approach, the payback period of a business will be approximately 10 months, and profitability reaches almost 70% .
The production of blinds is a completely profitable business, it all depends on your desire to work and earn money.
Every day more and more people decide to replace traditional curtains with these products, so the production of blinds has a high enough chance to turn into a successful type of business.
Blinds - a device that is a system of plates (lamellas), which are either vertically or horizontally and interconnected. The product is primarily used to protect the room from direct sunlight and adjust the light output. Blinds are also used as screens and partitions, doors in open cabinets and dressing rooms.
Requirements
Blinds quite often play a decorative role. Recently, these products are increasingly combining sun protection and aesthetic. In this regard, the blinds are gradually moving from the category of products for arranging offices into a commodity.
Modern blinds should have a number of characteristics:
- The ability to control the level of illumination of the room.
- The absence of any obstruction to the flow of fresh air.
- Ease of maintenance and ease of use.
- Durability and profitability
- Variety in terms of designs and materials, aesthetics.
The production of blinds must provide all of the above characteristics.
Types of Blinds
There is a classification of blinds according to the main characteristics.
According to the functional purpose of the blinds are divided into sunscreens and roller shutters, the latter are a roll consisting of two guides and sliding plates on them. Most often installed outside windows and doorways, the main function is to protect from adverse weather conditions and the penetration of intruders.
By the method of opening and closing the blinds are divided into vertical and horizontal. Regarding the scope, there is a section on office, home and automotive.
The structure of the blinds can be classified into three types: products with lamellas, solid and cellular. In the latter, the canvas consists of several layers in the shape of a honeycomb. Products also differ in the material from which they are made: plastic, metal, wooden, bamboo, multi-texture and fabric. Tissue, in turn, are divided into three types according to the method of opening: rolled, cassette and pleated.
In terms of installation method, there are three varieties: fastening to the ceiling, windows and wall.
Equipment and manufacturing technology
The set of tools and equipment for the production of blinds depends on the type that needs to be made.
Some types of blinds involve minimal manufacturing costs. Roll fabric blinds can be made manually in any room, fabric cutting is possible directly from its supplier. For their production, it is necessary to use a metal saw and a workbench. Vertical blinds are produced in a room of 20 sq.m., the following tools will be needed: a metal saw, a press for processing fabrics, a sewing machine. In order to start production, you can limit yourself to small financial investments.
Video production technology of horizontal blinds:
Video about making vertical:
The manufacture of horizontal blinds will require more substantial initial material costs. In this case, it is necessary to purchase presses for processing the rail: upper and lower. A special machine will also be used: manual, semi-automatic or automatic.
- Manual machines are used for profiling, punching and cutting lamellas (widths 16 and 25 mm)
- Semi-automatic machines will expand the cutting of lamellas by 35 and 50 mm.
- Automatic machines have the additional function of assembling chopped lamellas into ladders.
The most profitable direction in the manufacture of horizontal blinds today is the production of PRiS blinds, which are designed for installation on PVC windows. In this case, a production area of \u200b\u200bat least 50 square meters is required. and the use of the manual machine M600. If the productivity of this machine is too low, you can use the semi-automatic M450 or automatic M4000.
Financial performance
Expenses
- The acquisition of the M 600 / 4P Isolite will cost about $ 15,500.
- You need to create inventory for a sum of about $ 6,000.
- Contingencies can be around $ 2,000.
It is possible that you will be able to keep within a smaller amount, but, in order to avoid trouble, it is better to rely on exactly $ 23,500 initial investments.
Income and business profitability
To calculate these parameters, we turn to the same horizontal PRiS blinds. Average selling price per 1 sq.m. This item equals $ 290. If you sell 100 sq.m. per month of these products, which is a very mediocre result, revenue is $ 29,000. After making the necessary calculations, you can make sure that the profitability of the business is approximately 80%, this is a fairly high figure. Initial investment in production pays off in at least a few months, the maximum payback period is six months. But to achieve such results, it is necessary to make efforts to achieve high quality products, establish a sales market and organize an advertising campaign.
Today, blinds have taken a strong position in the modern interior of rooms, increasingly replacing traditional curtains. And there are many explanations for this: the blinds perfectly protect from sunlight, reduce noise and, even, affect the heating of the room. In addition, they do not require regular washing and ironing and, as a rule, have a special coating that provides protection from dirt and dust.
Initially, blinds were used primarily in offices and public buildings, but now they are increasingly seen on windows in apartments and country houses. And thanks to the constant improvement of models, the emergence and application of new technologies, blinds began to perform not only protective functions, but also play the role of the original decor element.
Thus, due to the demand for the product, the blinds manufacturing business is a fashionable, profitable and promising business with the possibility of continuous improvement and expansion. In addition, the advantage of manufacturing blinds is the absence of restrictions. Such production is not classified as harmful, is not subject to mandatory licensing and does not require any special permits.
First of all, for organizing a business it is necessary choose the location of the future point of production and sale. You can, of course, engage in the manufacture of blinds at home, but a much more profitable option will be to rent a small area in a hardware store or supermarket, in the construction market.
The next step will be product range development. First of all, it must be borne in mind that blinds come in different types: horizontal, vertical and roll. Horizontal and vertical blinds consist of lamellas made of various materials: plastic, metal, aluminum, wood and fabric. Especially popular in the design of windows of residential premises are horizontal blinds made of fabric or aluminum, which can be perfectly combined with curtains. Also, ecological and durable wood are not deprived of attention. In the meantime, in offices you can see vertical blinds made of polyester.
Rolettes are usually made of bamboo or fabric, often with all kinds of patterns and patterns, and are used with equal success both in the interior of apartments and in the design of shops, restaurants, bars, etc.
An important factor for success is the availability of a wide range of different types and colors of blinds at the outlet so that the potential customer can easily choose options.
It should be noted that there are two options for organizing a business for the manufacture of blinds.
First option - become a dealer of one of the largest companies for the production of blinds. Such companies, in addition to supplying equipment and components necessary for the assembly of blinds, provide training and assist in organizing a business.
In this case, depending on the selected blinds models, certain equipment will be required. To assemble some of the types, it will be sufficient to purchase a sewing machine, while others may require a machine.
If you choose the option of doing business as a dealer of one of the companies, the costs of organizing it will be in the range from 40 to 100 thousand rubles, and the income will be from 20-50 thousand rubles. This option of creating a business for the manufacture of blinds is the simplest and therefore has become widespread. At relatively low cost, this option allows you to satisfy almost any client due to a large offer and an assortment of quality products, as well as to take into account all fashion trends and trends in a timely manner.
The second option for setting up a blinds business is to create own production. To do this, you need a room with an area of \u200b\u200bat least 30 sq.m. and special equipment. Such equipment is offered by many companies that, in addition to its direct sale, provide a range of services for the delivery, installation, training of personnel, and the supply of components. It should be noted that there are sets of equipment that do not require an electrical connection. Moreover, only 1-2 people are needed to service them. The cost of such equipment is in the range of 5-8 thousand dollars.
In addition, some manufacturers of equipment for the manufacture of blinds are engaged in the purchase of used equipment, its repair and modification. The price of such equipment is much lower than the new. In this case, the choice of equipment is influenced by the size of the estimated production volume and financial capabilities. The number of employees necessary for doing business depends on the same factors.
Minimum costs when choosing the second option for organizing a business for the manufacture of blinds will amount to 250 thousand rubles. The monthly income will be in the range of 30-80 thousand rubles. It should be borne in mind that today the manufacturing and sale of blinds is characterized by a fairly high level of competition. In this regard, the importance of advertising. To attract potential customers, leaflets and business cards can be used that are handed out to all people interested in the product, including window installation companies, printing in specialized publications. In addition, an additional circle of customers can be reached using the Internet by posting information about the services provided on specialized sites and forums, as well as on its own web page.
Initial investments in the blind business are usually paid off in one year. To increase the profitability of the event, you can also provide a number of services related to the creation of a complete look of the interior of the premises. Among them may be the decoration of the premises with plastic, suspended ceilings, wallpaper, drywall, parquet.
It is one of the promising modern areas of entrepreneurial activity. The production process is quite simple and does not require huge production facilities and multi-million costs. The business idea will be interesting for both beginners and experienced entrepreneurs.
Blinds are interconnected horizontal or vertical narrow plates intended for shading a room and regulating air flow. Blinds are made of aluminum, fabric, wood and plastic. Today, there is a tendency to use blinds not only for their intended purpose, but also as an element of decor. The product successfully replaces classic curtains, cupboard doors, plays the role of a screen and office partition.
The blinds received popular recognition and popularity due to their durability, high quality, ease of use and care. The product does not require washing, steaming, during the production process the plates are treated with an anti-static compound that protects it from dust and the sun. Modern technologies allow the production of plates of different colors and textures for every taste and color.
Production of blindsattracts entrepreneurs not only by the simplicity of the process, but also by a wide range of potential consumers. The product is purchased both by individuals for houses and apartments, and by state and municipal institutions, commercial companies.
Where to begin
Where to start translating a business idea into reality? First you need to register with the tax authority if you are starting a business from scratch.
Next, you need to choose an office and industrial premises. The simplicity of the process and the small dimensions of the equipment make it possible to place it in a small room, whether it be a garage, a rented warehouse or a utility room of your own house. The rental price depends on your region, on average a small room with an area of \u200b\u200b50 square meters. m will cost you 40,000 rubles per month plus utility bills (about 6,000). If you own the premises, the costs should include utility bills and property tax.
An office can be located directly during production, but it will be more efficient to rent a room closer to potential buyers. For the office you will be enough and 20 square meters. m, on which you need to place product samples and organize the employee’s workplace. Renting an office will cost you 25,000 rubles; its furniture and technical equipment will cost another 75,000 rubles.
Equipment and materials
We move on to equipment and materials. Different vertical lines are mounted for vertical and horizontal blinds, equipment for horizontal products requires large financial investments. Therefore, we recommend that you analyze the needs of the buyer in a particular type of product and, based on the data, start one of the lines, either horizontal or vertical, to start with.
To produce vertical blinds you will need:
In total, you will spend 82 500 rubles on equipment. Production of this type involves the use of manual labor, you can find competent specialists or train your employees from scratch. At the initial stage, 3-4 people will be enough for you in the workshop.
For the production of horizontal blinds, manual, semi-automatic and automated equipment can be used. Buying manual equipment at the beginning of the work will be an economically sound decision. To start production, it is necessary to install a Polish-made Magnum M 600 manual machine in the workshop, with the help of which they produce popular blinds for plastic PRIS windows. Total equipment costs:
- list of tools for vertical blinds - 82 500 rubles;
- Magnum M 600 - 550 000 rubles;
- transportation and installation - 50 000 rubles;
The total cost of equipping the workshop will be 682,500 rubles. Note that the machine according to the instructions must be mounted in a room with an area of \u200b\u200b50 or more square meters. m
Suppliers, advertising, finance
After selecting the equipment, determine the suppliers of raw materials and supplies, analyze the selected bidders and select the most reliable. The key point in the choice will be the location of the supplier. It is advisable to choose a supplier closer to the workshop, this reduces delivery costs and allows you to quickly replenish inventory. At the start of the project, it makes no sense to collect material in reserve; it will be enough to spend 200,000 rubles on raw materials.
And the final point is financial reporting. The company where the money revolves must have an accountant. You do not have to accept an accountant on staff, you can conduct business yourself, contact specialized organizations or allow an accountant to work remotely. All financial calculations will be carried out through the sales manager, and the accountant will be directly involved in reporting.
Now calculate the total amount of financial investments:
- for registration with a tax authority as an individual entrepreneur, you will spend 800 rubles when paying a state duty;
- purchase of raw materials and equipment - 882 500 rubles;
- office + furniture and technical equipment - 100,000;
- workshop - 46,000 rubles;
- advertising - 7,000
Total 1,036,300 rubles you will need to start production of horizontal and vertical products. We do not include employee salaries for starting expenses, since you will have to pay this amount a month after opening.
Profitable or not, you ask, having seen the total amount. Indicator profitabilitythis industry varies from 50 to 70% depending on the region. The average cost of 1 square. m of horizontal blinds PRIS is 1300 rubles., selling 100 square meters. m per year, you will receive revenue of 1 300 000 rubles. Under such conditions payback the project will be 10-12 months. But remember: technological production is not everything, special attention should be paid to the mechanism of promotion and sales. Do not expect that after opening you will immediately be filled up with orders, for this you need to work hard. Be prepared for small seasonal fluctuations - according to statistics, the peak of sales of blinds falls in the spring-summer.
The production of blinds as a business does not require special permission and license. The industry is highly competitive, but the growing needs of consumers allow you to successfully work and earn a lot of manufacturing companies. The launch of any production is a risk, but this risk is minimized if you conducted a complete market analysis, developed a business plan and selected competent employees.
