Our Boat Detailing Business Startup Course will teach you everything you need to know to plan your new business, get it up and running, help you with daily operations and hiring your crew and give you marketing ideas to help spread the word in your local area.
| Module 1 | Introduction |
|---|---|
| Lesson 1 | How The Course Works |
| Lesson 2 | Introduction to Deckhand Detailing |
| Module 2 | Assessing the Market, Location and Competition |
| Lesson 1 | Assessing Your Business Experience |
| Lesson 2 | Boat Detailing Experience |
| Lesson 3 | Assessing Your Local Market |
| Lesson 4 | Other Factors to Consider in Your Area |
| Module 3 | Create Your Company Image |
| Lesson 1 | Choosing a Company Name and Logo |
| Lesson 2 | Your Company's Contact Information |
| Lesson 3 | Office Space |
| Module 4 | Legal and Financial Business Setup |
| Lesson 1 | Applying For A Business License |
| Lesson 2 | Setting Up Financial Accounts |
| Module 5 | Bookkeeping For Your Boat Detailing Business |
| Lesson 1 | Bookkeeping and Invoicing |
| Lesson 2 | Receiving Customer Payments and Getting Paid For Your Hard Work |
| Module 6 | Taxes and Liability Insurance |
| Lesson 1 | State and Federal Taxes |
| Lesson 2 | Liability Insurance |
| Module 7 | Rates and Services |
| Lesson 1 | Your Service Offerings |
| Lesson 2 | Pricing Your Services |
| Module 8 | Your Web Site and Advertising Plan |
| Lesson 1 | Designing and Building a Web Site |
| Lesson 2 | Marketing and Advertising |
| Module 9 | Gear, Supplies and Equipment |
| Lesson 1 | Detailing Gear, Supplies and Equipment |
| Lesson 2 | Dollar Tree Products |
| Module 10 | Day to Day Operations |
| Lesson 1 | Scheduling |
| Lesson 2 | Customer Service |
| Module 11 | Hiring Employees or Building Your Crew |
| Lesson 1 | Finding and Hiring Good Workers |
| Lesson 2 | Training and Managing Your Crew |
| Lesson 3 | Ad Copy for Craigslist or Indeed for Boat Washer Position |
| Lesson 4 | Ad Copy for Craigslist or Indeed for a Boat Detailer Position |
| Lesson 5 | Creating an Employee Manual |
| Lesson 6 | Tips on Washing a Boat (for new hires) |
| Lesson 7 | Boat Wash Checklist (for new hires) |
| Lesson 8 | Boat Waxing Etiquette |
| Module 12 | Next Steps |
| Lesson 1 | Frequently Asked Startup and Business Questions |
| Lesson 2 | Next Steps To Take |