The inflatable season is in full swing. However, just because you are booking events every weekend does not mean that you should stop marketing your business. Actively promoting your inflatable rental services year-round is the best way to ensure that your business continues to grow. One great way to market your inflatable business this time of year is through yard [...]

In an ideal world everything would go right 100% of the time. Unfortunately we do not live in an ideal world and things go wrong all the time. Many times the things that go wrong are small things that can be easily fixed, but sometimes larger things go wrong and we find ourselves worried and confused about what to do [...]
There are a number of nuances to owning a business that most people do not think about, nor do they even realize that they have to think about. When you first purchase your bounce house or slide from the inflatable slide manufacturer you may believe that you have all of your ducks in a row. You’ve got your insurance set [...]
Where you store your inflatable equipment is a big decision for your business and one that will need to be re-evaluated periodically as your inventory changes. You have two options when storing inflatable equipment; you can store it in your home, or in an off-site facility. If you have the space and opt to store the equipment in your home [...]
When you own a home-based business you quickly start to see how much time you wind up spending away from your family. You may even be at your home doing paperwork or working on your next marketing idea, but that doesn’t mean that you’re available for them to hang out with. Children grow up so fast, and spending time with [...]
As technology has changed so, too, has the ability to create moonbounces and inflatable slides. Now they’re more affordable than ever, and because of this some manufacturers have decided to create home versions of the large commercial moonbounce products that you are currently renting out. Because of this you’ve likely seen a bunch of websites that try to talk parents [...]
One of the most critical components of managing an inflatable business is balancing your costs against your revenue, in an ongoing effort to maximize your business' profits. Each month you need to know what your sales were and your monthly costs. It is important to have a good estimate of the ongoing costs to operate your inflatable business each month [...]
It’s one thing when you own your own business and you are the only employee, but things get more complicated when you hire employees. Suddenly you are not the only person that you have to worry about, and not only do you have to worry about the safety of your other employees, you have to worry about how they will [...]
One of the first questions that people ask when they even start to think about owning their own bounce house business is whether they should stick with bounce houses or if they should also purchase slides from an inflatable slide manufacturer. The question is actually a very good one, as things have changed drastically for people in the bounce house [...]
In any industry it is important that you maintain regular training to keep yourself and your staff up to date on procedures and information. The inflatable industry is no exception to this. Many organizations offer safety programs for inflatable operators. These types of programs often include certifications awarded upon completion, that you can then inform your customers and prospects of, [...]
Not very long ago the only thing you needed to have in order to have a successful business was a good local reputation. Now, however, things have drastically changed and you need to have much more than just a good reputation to have any type of thriving business, but especially if you are looking to have a rental business. One [...]
During the busy season, most moonbounce rental owners tend to set up their jumper at the party it is intended to be at and take it down the same day, simply because it is likely that the moonbounce will need to be used next day and another party. There are some instances, however, when it is much easier to leave [...]
Starting your own business can be very exciting, especially when you get the first bounce houses that you have ordered from the manufacturer. It is that day when you finally realize that the business that you have just started is truly a real business. But do you know what to expect when your bounce house finally arrives? Taking proper care [...]