Car Wash Business Plan in Nigeria – Deciding to start your own car wash is one thing while having a plan to that effect is another thing. One thing is certain, and that is the fact that there are several steps you need to take in order to successfully set up a car wash outfit anywhere in Nigeria.
Following these steps is one thing, implementing these steps in the most effective and efficient way is another, this is why you need an outright plan from the onset. Before starting your car wash venture, one of first things you should out line even before proceeding with writing your business plan is having your business aim and objectives, these two will give you an idea on what your business plan should look like.
On this post, as much as our focus will be on car wash plan, I will give you an hint of what your business plan should look like, also there are steps of starting car wash business which will be briefly explained to your understanding.
The idea for this is to be able to open a car wash business that will be successful on the long run, hence the need not be in hurry to launch your business, take your time and put things today, before starting, not rushing into it will save you from a lot of mistakes, and even if you make any mistake, you can easily correct yourself and solder on.
Like I said, you first of all need a well written feasibility study on car wash business in Nigeria.
Why You Should Go Into Car Wash Business
One thing most people are yet to know is how lucrative car washing business has become in Nigeria today, many reasons has contributed to the lucrativeness of car wash business, here are few reasons;
- We now have smarter car wash operators
- Most car owners hardly have the time to wash up their cars
- The number of car owners are on the rise, coupled with the fact the previous car owners are also adding more whips to the list.
- Starting a car wash business is cost effective, depends on how big you want yours to be.
- Price for washing cars is on the rise, for example, in Enugu where i used to wash my car for N700/N800 now charges me N1,500 for the same car, also note that price for washing a car most times depends on the size of the car, this is in Enugu, prices there cannot be compared to prices car wash business in Abuja or Lagos, a simple search for car wash prices in Lagos and Abuja or Port Harcourt will give you an Idea of prices in these big cities.
Car wash business has taken a new dimension, unlike how it used to be before when touts were mostly the ones washing cars, these days there are loads of university graduates who took to this business due to lack of jobs and they are making ends meet, no wonder the number of smart operators are on the rise.
Starting with a good plan as well as siting in a good location gets your business a lots of customers, which converts to cash in your pocket, you could make up to N20,000 on a daily basis, Imagine washing 20 cars for N1,000, it could be more or less, however, adequate planning is required.
What You Need To Get Start With Your Car Wash Business
When you see a car wash center anywhere in Nigeria, what comes to mind is this business is easy to set up, true to that assertion, there however, some things the you need before you can begin operation, below are the list of the things you need to get started;
Capital – No matter how small you want your car wash to be, you still need some amount of capital to get started, this is the reason why your capital has to be the first thing you should have after getting a business plan for car wash in Nigeria. You can get your washing equipment and offer residents home service for a fee, you can subsidies your prices, the essence is to raise capital for a permanent venue.
For someone who needs capital, you can actually hunt for your customers at places such as their homes, restaurants, gym centers, their offices, shopping malls, business centers etc, the essence is to have as much customers as you can have, those who actually need your services.
Buy Equipment – Car wash equipment are not all that difficult to get, here are the things you need to begin;
- Washing Buckets
- Sponges
- Brushes
- Washing material (eg a piece of cloth)
- Car cleaning solution (Used to polish the car after wash)
The above are the basic things you need, even if what you have in mind is setting up a mobile car wash where you move from home to home, office to office. however, if your plan is to open a home elaborate car wash center, below are additional equipment you should get;
- Pumping machine for pumping water
- Tanks for storing water
- Hose and nozzle
- vacuum cleaner
- Pressure washer
- Sprayers
These additional equipment would give your business a more mature look, also create a space where customers can wait while their car is washed.
Location – Car wash outfit is one that is seriously dependent on the location it is sited, some of the best location for your car wash business is close to a shopping mall, Joints where people come for relaxation, car stands etc, the essence is to locate your business in places where car owners can easily access, also bear in mind that an important resources for this business is water, have your business location where water can be accessed easily.
Employ Workers – One or two people working with you will make the work load lighter, especially if there are more cars to wash and customers are in a hurry. Also remember to employ trust worthy people.
Business Plan – A car wash proposal can be inform of a car wash proposal, what matters the most is the information contained therein, a proper business template should contain the following;
- An executive summary of the business
- The business overview
- Business Opportunity
- Competition in the industry
- Your Marketing strategy
- financial projection as well as financial forecasts
- List out your vision and mission statement etc.
To get the full CAR WASH BUSINESS PLAN (Including The Financial Productions And All), pay N10,000 to
GTBank (Guaranty Trust Bank)
Account Name – Okite Joseph ikenna
Account No – 0044083736
Once payment is made for the Full BUSINESS PLAN, send the following (i) a valid email address and (ii) your payment details to any of these numbers – 07039768549
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