Getting started in the balloon business
by Tammy Latimer on 05/23/11
Do you think just anybody can start a balloon business? There are some keys to success that will you not only start off on the right foot, but stay in business and be profitable. Get connected with the industry. Check with manufacturs sites and www.balloonhq.com for information. I also highly recommend www.conwinonline.com. On Conwin's website you will find a great article entitled "Starting a Balloon Business.
Be sure to invest in the proper equipment you will need to do the job right. Be professional and look professional...the right tools help with this. You will want to invest in a great balloon inflator. Safely securing your helium cylinder is an absolute MUST at all times. Tanks have to be chained and secured. This is true even when you are decorating for an event. Keep a tank safely secured on a cylinder stand when in use.
Learn what others are doing. You never want to copy design ideas, but use them as inspiration to help you create one of kind designs that will set you apart from the competition. Good luck and happy decorating!
