Valet Parking Service
Here’s a classy way to park your new business in place.
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
THE BRIEF:
Are you comfortable behind the wheel and able to handle a fast-paced environment? Drive right up to entrepreneurship as the owner of a valet-parking service. Restaurants, hotels and convention centers can all use the services of a well-dressed, bonded parking staff. The key is having your own team of drivers to keep clients’ customers — and their cars — on the move. To make a great impression on customers that is sure to secure lots of repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals, be sure your staff聽maintains incredible customer service.
ASK THE PROS:
How much money can you make?
鈥淭his business can be started with minimal cash and the profit potential is excellent, as rates for valet parking services are in the range of $75 to $100聽per hour for a two-to-three person crew. And it goes almost without saying that tips can really add up!鈥 鈥斅槎股 staff
What do you need?
“A driver’s license, the ability to obtain third-party liability insurance, and an outgoing friendly personality are the three essentials for starting a special-events valet parking service. Also, we suggest securing聽uniforms that are聽emblazoned with your business name and slogan.”聽鈥斅槎股 staff
What鈥檚 the most important thing to know about this business?
鈥淢arket your valet parking services directly to consumers hosting parties and events, corporations hosting conventions and other event and wedding planners, trade show organizers聽and charity groups and organizations.鈥 鈥斅槎股 staff
The Market
Market your valet parking services directly to consumers hosting parties and events, corporations hosting conventions and other event and wedding planners, trade show organizers, and charity groups and organizations.
Needed Equipment
A driver’s license, the ability to obtain third-party liability insurance, and an outgoing friendly personality are the three essentials for starting a special-events valet parking service.