In the current interior, blinds occupy a dominant place. They compete with curtains and curtains. Such an interior detail serves as an excellent protection against sun rays, affects the circulation of heat in the room, and also reduces the noise level.
The production of blinds is not limited to anything. This is because it does not carry anything harmful. In addition, the activity of such a plan does not need to be licensed.
You also do not need to obtain expensive permits. All that is required from an entrepreneur is to register his business, choosing as organizational form OOO.
In order to do this, you will need to collect certain documents. Among them, one can single out a paper that confirms the payment of the state fee for the registration process, a statement that will say about the transition to the simplified tax system. In the event that the authorized capital will be contributed by property, it will be necessary to provide an appraisal certificate to the organization that is engaged in registration. After submitting all of the above documents, it remains only to wait for a response from the registration authority.
Make a profit with blinds
To date profitable business- production of blinds. The market for such elements appeared in Russia in 1992-1993. All this time this field of activity was developed very slowly.
That is, the business is promising for both beginners and experienced businessmen. Trying to organize it, you will find your niche in this entrepreneurial business. There will definitely be a profit, because the margin level reaches almost 80-100%.
Pay attention to the windows in private housing. In almost every home you will see tulle, curtains and blinds because they are very practical to use. Especially often they are used in offices, shops, schools. In general, for those who want to be in this business, there is a lot of work.
Don't worry about low demand
Low demand for the production of blinds is a thing of the past. It was due to the almost complete absence of advertising. Yes and that marketing activities which was, was not good. But in modern conditions all people have already understood how good this piece of furniture is.
These shortcomings of the past years must be taken into account. The entrepreneur is obliged to analyze them in any case. It is necessary to inform potential customers about the useful properties of the products that you are going to produce. They protect well from sunlight, have heat and sound insulation properties.
Almost all blinds are impregnated with a special substance that protects them from fading, dirt and dust. Accordingly, they do not need to be washed and ironed. Blinds, which are used in modern interior design, have many shapes, colors, textures. They can satisfy the aesthetic wishes of the most demanding customers.
What do you need to start a business
What is needed in order to establish the production of blinds? Simple vertical and horizontal aluminum products can be made at home or in the garage. You do not need any special equipment, only original components for assembly finished goods.
But manufacturers operate in conditions of very tough competition. Therefore, prices cannot be raised much. Thus, the profit from the sale will be approximately 10-20%.
From the production of which decorative elements can you get the most profit?
The most profitable types of blinds on the market are PVC roller shutters, open type blinds and wood products. All this should be taken into account when drawing up a business plan for the production of blinds. All these species are quite fashionable and, despite the crisis, are actively increasing the pace of their implementation.
The materials for their manufacture are very expensive, but despite this, margin trading is kept within 100-200%. If you decide to open your own business, you will need to write a short business plan. With it, you can make profitable decisions to increase profits.
Search for an office space
Requires a 25 sq. m. Its rent will cost about 5,000 rubles per month. You need to look for an office where they can find you. potential clients a lot. In other words, it is best to locate your business in the center. Also, over time, in addition to the office, you will need to rent a workshop for mass production of products. The rental price will depend on the area. Approximately 20 thousand per month.
Purchase of all necessary devices
The equipment will require at least 400 thousand rubles for its purchase. But it's still better to spend 600 thousand. Machines for the production of blinds can be manual, semi-automatic, automatic. Since at the very beginning there is not much money, it is best to purchase handheld devices. In extreme cases, semi-automatic. You will also need:
- Sewing machine.
- Several screwdrivers.
- Punch used for plastic.
- Regular and press scissors.
It is worth thinking about who to buy components for blinds from. In modern conditions, there are a large number of various companies that sell the elements necessary for assembly. And the closer such a company is located to your office, the cheaper the components for blinds will cost.
Search for colleagues
You will also need to hire staff. To start a business, you will need:
- Accountant.
- Installer workers.
- measurer.
- Sales manager.
The technology for manufacturing blinds of a horizontal type is simpler than vertical. But in both cases, the training will not take too much time. At first it will seem that they are mainly used only in the offices of companies and corporations. However, this is far from being the case. In the modern world, they can often be found in private homes. The traditional design makes these products an attractive decorative element. Thus, the production of blinds can become a promising and profitable business.
Sale and production of blinds – great idea for a budding entrepreneur. The main thing is to correctly implement this idea, and then it will bring a good financial return. An alternative and easier option is become a dealer of several manufacturers.
Blinds (fr. jalousie - "jealousy") - light-shielding devices consisting of vertical or horizontal plates, the so-called lamellas. The slats can be stationary or rotate around their axis to control light and air flows.
The task of the dealer is that he finds customers for time-tested successful companies receiving a percentage of the profits. But the income from the sale of orders is nothing compared to the full-fledged profit from a business built from scratch.
The production of blinds was patented in July 1841 by the American industrialist John Hampton, from that moment the official history of blinds is counted. Currently, blinds, which are used as window curtains, have gained the greatest popularity.
What will be required for the production and sale of blinds?
It is recommended to rent a territory, the area of which should be at least 50 square meters. It is best to rent a place in proven places - either in the building materials market or in a production supermarket. The next step - purchase of a production line. And here it all depends on what kind of blinds you are going to produce - horizontal, roll-up or in your plans to deploy complex production.
Consumables are different. If you are limited by the budget, it is recommended to take a closer look at the plastic. If there is enough money, then pay attention to the tree - the most reliable, but expensive option. Large-budget business owners can also purchase an automatic machine - it will save you from financial and time costs in the future, but it is quite expensive. Using automatic machine with the control panel, you need to set the parameters - it will do the rest on its own. In order to save Money you can purchase supported equipment that has already been used before.
In order to implement a business idea for the manufacture and sale of blinds, you will need at least three hundred and fifty thousand rubles. Taking into account the many expenses, investments will pay off in about six months, and the monthly profit will be about one hundred thousand rubles.
If your finances do not allow you to open your own production, then it is better to find a contract with large manufacturers by placing your orders at their facilities. Then the task of running this business will be reduced to the collection of orders and control over their execution. This approach to this business is the cheapest, it can be started without any money at all. However, its main disadvantage is that the final cost for the consumer will be high, since it consists of your profit and the cost of manufacturing blinds from the contractor. At the same time, this price cannot be reduced, discounted, etc. Also, this approach is highly competitive. In order to somehow level the price and make it more attractive, you can provide services for the installation of such curtains for free, that is, the margin for the manufacture of curtains will be more justified by a free service. And for the consumer, the offer will be more tempting.
Blinds and curtains installation business
Blinds fastening methods depend on their type. However, despite the wide variety, all steps are performed by the same tool. To start providing installation services you will need:
- hand tools (hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, breadboard knives, hacksaws for wood and metal);
- power tools (screwdriver, puncher, drill);
- a set of levels (levels);
- ladders and goats;
- measuring tool.
You can take measurements and fulfill orders on your own, or involve 1-2 generalists.
For several years, blinds have been confidently replacing curtains, curtains and curtains, thanks to their practicality, reliability, and durability. If you take their production as an idea for opening your own workshop, it will turn out to be quite simple in execution and can bring significant profit in as soon as possible. The main difficulty in this case is to decide what kind of blinds the workshop will produce.
Types of blinds
Blinds are products designed to protect residential premises from direct ultraviolet rays. In addition to their direct purpose, they are often used as a design element, decorating open cabinets, office partitions, wall niches, and so on. Products have a number of undeniable advantages: they are easy to wash, blinds are easily mounted and dismantled, they are more durable than absolutely all fabrics. Before making boards for a business such as the production of blinds, it is necessary to clearly define what kind of blinds will be made in the workshop? Today, the following types of blinds are sold on the home goods market:
- fabric vertical - do not absorb odors, are not afraid of sharp fluctuations in temperature and moisture;
- pleated - easy to maintain, retain their original appearance for a long time, suitable for windows of any shape;
- rolled- do not crumple, impregnated with a special composition that repels dust;
- interframe - specially designed for wooden windows;
- arched (arker) - designed for windows in the form of arches;
- blinds equipped with an electric drive - mounted in rooms with high ceilings, regulated by a remote control panel;
- protective - installed in outlets, offices, garages.
If the production of blinds opens from scratch, it is best to choose between fabric vertical and rolled products - the materials for their manufacture are inexpensive, and the technology should not cause difficulties even for a person with little experience in this field.
Production of vertical (fabric) blinds
A novice entrepreneur can equip a workshop for the production of vertical (fabric) blinds even at home or in a garage. The labor costs of such a business are minimal, and the technology itself is quite simple. If we talk about the initial investment in the project, they will not be significant, provided that the business pays off in the shortest possible time.
Purchase of equipment for the production of vertical blinds
Today, equipment for the production of vertical blinds of manual and automatic types is sold. On the early stages business, the best option is to purchase manual equipment, namely:
- sewing machine;
- machine for fabric processing;
- electric saw for metal.
In addition to the equipment for making blinds, you can’t do without tools such as scissors, a set of standard screwdrivers, and in cases where the electric saw breaks unexpectedly, you should also buy a jigsaw.
Selecting premises and hiring staff
As already mentioned, at the initial stages, you can open a similar type of business at home or in a garage (utility room). However, if the entrepreneur intends to expand the workshop, it is best to rent a room. Its area will depend on some factors that should be taken into account when a blinds workshop opens: equipment (its quantity), the number of employees, it may be necessary in the future to have separate rooms for an accountant, an office for a boss, a place for receiving customers. For the first time, premises of 20 sq. m. should be enough.
Initially, in addition to the entrepreneur himself, the workshop will work faucets only. If it is planned to produce 5-8 pieces of vertical fabric blinds per day, it is optimal to hire a staff of 2 people.
Costs and self-sufficiency
- press scissors for working with fabrics costs around 30,000 rubles;
- household sewing machine - about 10,000 rubles;
- electric saw for metal - 5000 rubles;
- working tool - 3000 rubles;
- fabric (for 8 blinds) - 28,000 rubles.
This table does not include components for the production of blinds, since their cost is insignificant. It is also necessary to calculate the costs of the workshop for the month:
- rent of premises (not Moscow and St. Petersburg, on average in Russia - 15,000 rubles;
- advertising campaign - 5000 rubles;
- salary (2 assemblers) - 50,000 rubles;
- payment of taxes - 40,000 rubles;
- payment utilities- 3000 rubles;
- additional expenses - 5000 rubles.
Thus, to open the production of blinds with 2 assemblers, approximately 194,000 rubles will be required.
At average price vertical fabric blinds 600 rubles and taking into account that 240 pieces of products will be produced per month, the monthly profit from sales will be 144,000 rubles, and net revenue 26,000 rubles.
Already after 8 months the company will become self-sustaining.
Production of roller blinds
Roller blinds have become more and more popular in recent years and, most likely, the demand for them will continue to grow. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the creation of a workshop for the manufacture of just such products. In addition, the production technology of roller blinds is quite simple.
Rent of premises, purchase of equipment
To begin with, an entrepreneur needs to decide whether he will be engaged in the manufacture of blinds at home (you need a large room to accommodate a cutting table) or whether he prefers to rent a room. Since the workshop is organized to further expand the business, it is optimal - find a small room(about 15 square meters) for an inexpensive rent.
Naturally, you should purchase equipment for the production of roller blinds, since for the production of products you only need a cutting table, as well as several devices to perform the following operations:
- winding the fabric of the blinds onto the shaft;
- sticking tape on the edge;
- sticking adhesive tape on the pipe;
- sticking adhesive tape (double-sided) on the guides.
Recruitment
In principle, one trained employee will be able to assemble about 5 roller blinds per day, but given that he will need to pay many times more, it is best to take a couple of assemblers with little experience who, in the early stages of the business, will be able to produce the same 5 products per day .
Costs and estimated payback
The average price of a cutting table is about 100,000 rubles. Additional mechanisms will cost the entrepreneur about 250,000 rubles. In principle, other machines for the production of blinds are not needed. For the purchase of the rest of the tool (scissors, electric saws for metal, etc.) it will be necessary to spend about 10,000 rubles. The monthly costs are as follows.
More and more people decide to replace traditional curtains with these products, so the blinds business has a lot of chances to turn into a very profitable one. So, it is worth considering in detail this type of entrepreneurship, as well as the features of the products that will be produced.
A little about the product and its purpose
Blinds are a device consisting of a system of plates or lamellas arranged in a vertical or horizontal direction and interconnected. First of all, such a product is intended to protect the room from direct sunlight, as well as to regulate the flow of light.
Often blinds are also used as partitions or screens, doors in dressing rooms or open cabinets. Very often they are given a purely decorative role. AT recent times Increasingly, these products began to combine the aesthetic and sun protection function. That is why blinds gradually cease to be products intended for office furnishing, and move into the category of consumer goods.
There are a number of characteristics that modern blinds must meet:
- no obstruction to air flow;
- the ability to adjust the level of illumination in the room;
- ease of use and ease of maintenance;
- economy and durability;
- aesthetics, variety in terms of materials and designs.
The production of blinds must be adjusted so that the final product meets all the above characteristics. And this must be taken into account when organizing a business.
Types of blinds
On the this moment blinds are usually classified according to several main characteristics. In terms of functionality, it is customary to distinguish between roller shutters and sun protection. The first ones are a roll, which consists of a pair of guides, and plates sliding along them. Typically, roller shutters are installed outside door and window openings, and their main function is to protect against adverse weather conditions and penetration by intruders. According to the method of closing and opening the blinds can be divided into horizontal and vertical. In relation to the scope of application, we can talk about the division into office, automotive and home.
The structure of the blinds allows them to be divided into such types as products with lamellas, solid, and also honeycomb. In the latter, the canvas is made of a set of layers resembling a honeycomb. According to the material from which the products are made, they can be divided into metal, plastic, wood, multiimpressive, fabric and bamboo. Fabric blinds can be classified into three more types depending on the method of opening: cassette, roller and pleated.
Blinds can be installed in one of three ways: by attaching to windows, walls or ceilings.
So, now that everything is more or less clear with the types of these devices, we can talk about the rest of the points.
Production
The equipment for blinds is selected depending on the type that you will be making. The production process of some species involves minimum costs. fabric roller blinds can be made by hand in any room, the fabric can be cut directly from the supplier. Assembling the blinds in this case will require a workbench and a metal saw.
For vertical, you must have a room with an area of twenty square meters, and the following tools: sewing machine, presses for fabric processing, as well as saws for metal. To start production, a small financial investment will be quite enough.
For horizontal blinds, you will need more substantial material costs. In this case, you will need to purchase presses for processing the upper and lower rails. In addition, a special machine is needed: automatic, semi-automatic or manual. With the help of the latter, you can do profiling, as well as cutting lamellae. Semi-automatic machines allow you to expand the cutting of lamellas. And with the help of automatic machines, you can assemble already cut lamellas into ladders.
At the moment the most profitable business on blinds is the production of PRIS products intended for installation on PVC windows. In this case, you will need a production area of at least 50 square meters, as well as the availability manual machine M600. In case of insufficient productivity of such a machine, you can use the semi-automatic M450 or automatic M4000.
Business organization from scratch
If you decide to organize a business on blinds, then your primary task will be to find production premises suitable area, as well as a platform where finished products will be sold. The best option would be to place the pavilion close to construction and furniture stores. In such a neighborhood, it will be quite possible to attract new customers and constantly make a profit.
You should consider a list of the future product range, paying attention to the abundance of different materials and models. The main feature of the blinds business is that all you need is some patience and a strong desire. At first glance, it seems that collecting them is quite difficult. However, at the moment, accessories for blinds are sold in ready-made. You only have to assemble the finished product from the individual parts in order to provide it to the client.
Majority Choice
Very popular in the design of windows of residential buildings have become horizontal blinds made of aluminum or fabric, which are perfectly combined with curtains. The tree, which is characterized by environmental friendliness and durability, is not deprived of attention.
The assembly of vertical blinds made of polyester is more relevant for office space. Roller shutters are usually made from bamboo or fabric, often they are applied with various patterns and designs, so they can be used with equal success for decorating the interiors of apartments, restaurants, shops, bars and other things.
It is important enough to provide the customer with a wide range of different types and colors of products, which will guarantee the attraction of potential buyers.
production moments
The business requires a room with an area of at least 30 square meters, as well as special equipment and components for the production of blinds. It is offered by many companies engaged not only in its direct sale, but also in delivery, installation, staff training, supply of components and others.
There are sets of equipment that do not need to be connected to the electrical network. And for their service requires no more than one or two people. Such tools will cost 5-8 thousand dollars. There are also manufacturers who buy outdated equipment, repair and modify it. Its cost will be much lower than the new one.
Can be a dealer
The question of how to assemble blinds is not the main one in business, since you can only sell them, that is, be an intermediary between the manufacturer and the client. AT this case you will receive all the components from which you will assemble finished products directly on the spot.
It will be very difficult to start the process of manufacturing components on your own, because this requires huge investments, but you can choose one or more manufacturers from which you will purchase. On the territory of Russia, only cornices are now produced, on which blinds are installed, and everything else is supplied from Asia or Europe.
Requirements
It doesn't matter whether you have your own production, or you simply act as an intermediary, there are points that need to be taken into account. The assembly of blinds is the stage that comes after preliminary work. Except own production it is necessary that the company has measurers and fitters in its staff.
Since the competition in the market is very high, customers have become more demanding in terms of service: if an employee of your company did not arrive to the customer promptly enough, you should not be surprised that he preferred your competitor, who offers the same product at a similar price.
conclusions
It turns out that the production and sale of blinds is so popular business at the moment, and this is due to the lack of need for a significant amount of capital investment. This is how you can diversify almost any small or medium business, because even with very high competition, the demand for blinds remains high, while it is not subject to seasonal fluctuations.
Blinds business investments can be recouped in about the first year of operation. It's simple: your entrepreneurial activity will be more productive the more diligently you work. Blinds sell very well in combination with false ceilings, plastic lining, and similar products. There is always a good demand for such resources, which means that your product will also receive attention.
Today, in almost every office, and often in an apartment, you can see blinds on the windows. Their manufacture and repair can become good business for a budding 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 with just a single employee. The fact is that it is not difficult to assemble and install blinds and the presence of special skills. Due to their durability and unpretentiousness in operation, blinds are always in demand on the market, especially if there is a wide choice and offer. Starting with one, you can gradually move on to the production of several types of blinds. This will significantly expand the range offered, and therefore increase the number of customers. There are many types of blinds, the most common and popular are aluminum and fabric, multi-impressive, metal, rope, plastic and with photo printing are also common and in demand. Blinds can be mechanical and have an electric drive.
Blinds also gained popularity 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 occasional care for themselves - to clean and put in order the mechanism that pushes 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 which type of blinds will be most profitable to produce. For offices, the most practical metal, plastic or aluminum blinds are most suitable. Their lamellae are best suited for cleaning and disassembly. The fabric base is more suitable for a house or apartment, they look much more profitable, but they require careful care and in order to put them in order, such blinds should be carefully disassembled and washed. Multiimpressive blinds made of metal or aluminum, it is enough to wash in a solution of ordinary detergent. Rope blinds, due to their low price and ease of manufacture, are also in deserved demand.
The most difficult to manufacture are multiimpressive blinds with electric drive. Usually they are mounted on large windows of showcases 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. Wherein Special attention should pay attention to the quality of the proposed materials. Does the paint flow or peel off during cleaning, is there a chemical smell, are there mechanical damages on fabric, plastic, etc.
For the manufacture of vertical blinds, the following tools and equipment will be required:
- a sewing machine, preferably a professional one, since it will have to sew a fairly dense fabric, and sometimes plastic;
- scissors for cutting lamellas;
- press scissors;
- punch, for making holes in plastic;
- electric jigsaw;
- screwdrivers;
- pressing scissors.
Main consumable in the manufacture of blinds is a tape for slats. Depending on what material they use, their cost will vary. For example, a fabric or plastic tape can cost from 100 to 250 rubles per meter.
If you want to make blinds with photo printing, you will have to purchase industrial printer. Its cost is quite high, but such blinds are usually more expensive.
Additional services
You should not limit your business to the production and sale of blinds. The buyer can always be offered an accompanying 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, the installation of blinds is a time-consuming process and requires patience and skill. Therefore, the customer is more likely to use this service, instead of installing blinds himself or looking for a master on the side.
Usually blinds are sold already complete with everything you need. This is a cornice on which everything will be attached, the lamellas themselves, control cords and fittings. Installing blinds on one window rarely takes more than 15-20 minutes.
Another source of income for this business can be the repair of blinds. Very often, with improper operation, the control mechanism in the blinds fails, they stop opening and moving. The lamellas can come off, sag or tear. There are many reasons for refurbishment. And it is much cheaper to fix such a breakdown than to buy new blinds. Often, along with the repair, it is possible to provide a service for cleaning the blinds.