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Investigate Before You Invest

Failing to research can put you in a bad situation, costing both time and money. If you are interested in the dry cleaning business, then this opportunity cannot be missed. Don't get caught holding the short end of the stick

7:58 – 8:30 AM

Welcome, acknowledgements and introductions

8:30 – 9:15 AM

Winging it won't get you there. Have you created a road map to success or do you just think you know what to do and how to do it? Starting a drycleaning business is a huge step…but poor planning and lack of in-depth knowledge are the primary reasons for failure and major financial losses. Hear why a business "plan" is essential.

9:15 – 10:00 AM

Location, location, location and demographics. Consideration of competition, investigation, checking it out for yourself, matching your business plan and the type of operation you wish to open and the demographics of the people you wish to secure as customers, are all part of the inexact science of knowing what has a better chance of working. Find out what criteria works best for a dry cleaning business.

10:15 – 11:15 AM

Lease negotiations and provisions. Are you already paying rent on a building with nothing inside it? What are landlords really looking for? How long a lease should I sign? Learn which factors are essential for your success when negotiating a lease.

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Independent or Franchise – what's right for you? Did you seek information about a franchise only to have a broker contact you? Can you (should you) buy from a company located far away? Have you been promised a “turn-key job? ” Are the franchise fees really worth the money? If you are asking yourself these questions then this session is for you.

12:00 – 1:00 PM LUNCHEON

1:00 – 1:30 PM

Solvents, regulations and media scrutiny. Public perception, TV news, and the Federal government all have their ideas about dry cleaning. Your choice of a cleaning process today will have a major impact on your future.

1:30 – 2:15 PM

What equipment do I really need? Will I be over equipped or under equipped? Do you have any idea what questions to ask? Do you even know the names of the various types of equipment and what they do? Get these answers and many more.

2:30 – 3:00 PM

An insider's guide to drycleaning insurance – structuring coverage that will save money and keep you protected. It's not as simple as getting a regular business policy. Are you familiar with terms such as: bailee, work-in-progress, contamination coverage, boiler and machinery? You cannot miss this session.

3:30 – 4:15 PM

The BIG QUESTION – Can I make money? We'll talk about typical percentage benchmarks.

What's Included:

•  Comprehensive support materials, information and guidance – all in an indispensable workbook that can be used as a quick on-the-job reference to the knowledge presented at the conference.

•  Time to speak with others coming into the industry as well as the expert presenters.

•  A whopping $300 discount on a second registration (Only $199)

•  $200 savings on your first years' Drycleaning & Laundry Institute professional affiliation.

•  Additional extraordinary discounts on additional business building training and information items.

•  Transportation to and from either of two recommended close-by hotels.

•  Buffet luncheon and tour of Drycleaning & Laundry Institute's School of Drycleaning Technology .

Please register online at http://www.startadrycleaners.com/ or you can register by telephone. If you have questions about this opportunity or would prefer to register by telephone, call Dave Norford or Brian Johnson at 1-301-622-1900.

 

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