(Newswire.net–May 6, 2013) Meridian, ID — Everyone loves a party and for the last 20 years, JukeBox Party Express has been bringing the party to its customer’s events. Rebounding from the worst recession in history and with an average 3-year life span of an inflatable operator, Robin Walker, owner of JukeBox Party Express , understands how to meet the challenges of surviving in this highly competitive and thin-profit-margin industry. With an inventory of over $1,000,000 in party inflatables, Mr. Walker believes that controlling costs while maintaining high safety standards and providing outstanding customer service are the keys to his successful business model.
There are numerous challenges facing inflatable party industry owners. Finding a staff of reliable workers who are willing to work a flexible schedule with few hours during off-season can be difficult. With little business during the winter months, inflatable party business owners must find profitable streams of income during the off season because expenses continue with little income. Liability insurance, licensing fees, marketing, office overhead, equipment storage, vehicle expense and inventory replacement are some of the ongoing expenses that must be managed. Owners are tested by other high costs involved in operating an inflatable party business. For instance, liability insurance for each piece of equipment can be as much as $1500 to $3000 per year and most businesses, schools and public venues require at least a $1,000,000 insurance policy. Although most cities have their own rules regarding licensing for doing business within their city, their requirements must be met regarding licensing, collecting and remitting sales taxes if applicable. The complexity and time commitment of overseeing the necessary tasks must be managed efficiently.
The day to day logistical operations can be challenging for the most dedicated and organized owners. Before equipment is taken to location, it must be cleaned and sterilized, checked for worn areas, tears, holes or other imperfections that can cause non-favorable results. After passing a strict safety inspection, a crew of workers pack the 200-300 pound inflatables, along with all the necessary accessories, and begin their deliveries for the day. With a tight schedule during busy summer months, precaution is taken to avoid traffic and any other incident that would make deliveries late. Set-up involves finding the perfect location, inflating the equipment and staking it down in case of wind. Each activity has its own unique safety concerns. The experienced staff members inspect the bungee cords, carabiners, springs, straps and all other parts. Upon approval of this inspection, guests are allowed to use the equipment. Small parties are usually supervised by the person hosting the party but for larger parties, staffing by the inflatable party company is necessary to supervise activities on the equipment. At the end of the day, inflatables must be inspected, cleaned, deflated, and packed. The large 40’x50′ laser tag arena require 8 men to disassemble it. If wet, when returned to the storage area, equipment must be inflated and allowed to dry in order to avoid mold and mildew.
Whether providing party equipment for small backyard gatherings or large organizations such as churches, schools, daycares or businesses, other industry members can gain insight about how to face the challenges from an industry leader that has persevered for 20 years, the JukeBox Party Express. ###
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