More and more people decide to replace traditional curtains with these products, so the blind business has a lot of chances to turn into a very profitable one. So, it is worth considering in detail this type of entrepreneurship, as well as the features of the products that will be produced.
A little about the product and its purpose
Blinds are a device consisting of a system of plates or slats located in the vertical or horizontal direction and interconnected. First of all, such a product is designed to protect the room from getting into direct sunlight, as well as to regulate the flow of light.
Often, blinds are also used as partitions or screens, doors in dressing rooms or open cabinets. Very often they are given a purely decorative role. Recently, more and more often in these products began to combine aesthetic and sun protection function. That is why gradually the blinds cease to be products intended for equipping the office, and move into the category of consumer goods.
There are a number of characteristics that modern blinds must meet:
- absence of any obstacles to air flow;
- the ability to adjust the level of illumination in the room;
- ease of use and ease of care;
- profitability and durability;
- aesthetics, variety in terms of materials and designs.
Production of blinds it is necessary to adjust so that the final product meets all the above characteristics. And this must be taken into account when organizing a business.
Types of Blinds
At the moment, it is customary to classify blinds according to several basic characteristics. In terms of functionality, it is customary to distinguish between roller shutters and sunscreens. The first are a roll, which consists of a pair of guides, and plates sliding on them. Typically, roller shutters are installed outside door and window openings, and their main function is to protect them from adverse weather conditions and intruders. By the method of closing and opening the blinds can be divided into horizontal and vertical. In relation to the scope, we can talk about the division into office, car and home.
The structure of the blinds allows us to subdivide them into such types as products with lamellas, solid, as well as cellular. In the latter, the canvas is made of a set of layers resembling a honeycomb. According to the material from which the products are made, they can be divided into metal, plastic, wood, multi-texture, fabric and bamboo. Fabric blinds can be classified into three more types depending on the method of opening: cassette, roller and pleated.
Installation of blinds can be done in one of three ways: by attaching to windows, walls or ceilings.
So, now that everything is more or less clear with the types of these devices, we can talk about the remaining points.
Production
The equipment for the blinds is selected depending on the type that you will produce. The production process of some species involves minimal costs. Fabric roller blinds can be made manually in any room, the fabric can be cut directly from the supplier.The assembly of blinds in this case will require a workbench and a saw for metal.
For vertical, you need a room with an area of twenty square meters, and the following tools: a sewing machine, a press for processing fabrics, and also saws for metal. To start production, small financial investments will be quite enough.
For horizontal blinds, you will need more substantial material costs. In this case, you will need to purchase presses for processing the upper and lower rails. In addition, a special machine is needed: automatic, semi-automatic or manual. Using the latter, you can do profiling, as well as cutting lamellas. Semi-automatic machines allow you to expand the cutting of lamellas. And with the help of automatic machines, you can collect already cut lamellas in ladders.
At the moment, the most profitable business for blinds is the production of PRiS products designed for installation on PVC windows. In this case, you will need a production area of at least 50 square meters, as well as the presence of a manual machine M600. In case of insufficient productivity of such a machine, you can use the semi-automatic M450 or automatic M4000.
Starting a business from scratch
If you decide to organize a business with blinds, then your primary task will be to find a production area of a suitable area, as well as a site where finished products will be sold. The best option would be to place a pavilion nearby with construction and furniture stores. In such a neighborhood, it will be possible to attract new customers and constantly make a profit.
A list of the future product range should be thought out, paying attention to the abundance of various materials and models. The main feature of the blinds business is that you only need some patience and a strong desire. At first glance it seems that collecting them is quite difficult. However, at the moment, accessories for blinds are sold ready-made. You only need to assemble the finished product from individual parts in order to provide it to the customer.
Majority choice
Very popular in the design of windows of residential buildings have become horizontal blinds made of aluminum or fabric, which are perfectly combined with curtains. The tree, which is characterized by environmental friendliness and durability, is not deprived of attention.
The assembly of vertical blinds made of polyester is more relevant for office premises. Roller blinds are usually made from bamboo or fabric, often various patterns and drawings are applied to them, so they can be used with equal success for interior decoration of apartments, restaurants, shops, bars and other things.
It is important enough to provide the client with a wide range of different types and colors of products, which will guarantee the attraction of potential buyers.
Production moments
A business requires a room with an area of at least 30 square meters, as well as special equipment and accessories for the production of blinds. It is offered by many companies involved not only in its direct sale, but also in delivery, installation, staff training, supply of components and more.
There are sets of equipment that do not need to be connected to the electrical network. And their service requires no more than one or two people. Such tools will cost 5-8 thousand dollars. There are also such manufacturers who buy outdated equipment, repair and modify it. Its cost will be much lower than new.
You can be a dealer
The question is how to assemble blinds, not the main one in the business, since you can only deal with their sale, that is, to be an intermediary between the manufacturer and the client. In this case, you will receive all the components from which you will collect finished products directly on the spot.
It will be very difficult to independently start the process of manufacturing components, because this requires huge investments, however, you can choose one or more manufacturers from whom you will be purchased. On the territory of Russia, only curtain rods are now produced, for which the blinds are mounted, and everything else is supplied from Asia or Europe.
Requirements
It doesn’t matter if you have your own production, or you simply perform the functions of an intermediary, there are moments that need to be taken into account. The assembly of the blinds is the stage that comes after the preliminary work. In addition to its own production, it is necessary that the staff of the company should have measurers and assemblers.
Since the competition in the market is very high, customers have become more demanding of the service: if an employee of your company has not arrived quickly enough at the customer, you should not be surprised that he preferred your competitor who offers the same product at the same price.
findings
It turns out that the production and sale of blinds is such a popular business at the moment, and this is due to the lack of the need for a significant amount of investment. In this way, almost any small or medium-sized business can be diversified, since even with very high competition, demand for blinds remains large, while it is not subject to seasonal fluctuations.
Business investments in blinds can be recouped in about the first year of work. Everything is simple here: your entrepreneurial activity will be the more productive the more diligently you work. Blinds sell very well in combination with suspended ceilings, plastic lining, as well as similar products. There is always a good demand for such resources, which means that your product will also enjoy attention.
