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Today we will tell you about the newest and perhaps the most profitable idea of the outgoing 2012.
The most interesting thing is that this case does not require any super knowledge.
As always, you will be required to share funds for the purchase of the necessary components. Believe me, the funds invested in this business will return threefold. Let's not stomp around and start ...
Every year, millions of motorists wager and cannot solve the same problem. And it's not like you might think.
Those who live in apartments and do not have their own garage simply have no idea where to put a set of winter tires.
Since ancient times, drivers have found more and more tricks: they put "shells" in the yard, stored rubber on the balcony, spent time and money building a garage.
However, times are changing and now it is not so easy to do the above things. You will be required not only to shed blood and sweat, but also to go through fiery copper pipes with boiling water.
This is where special organizations come to the rescue and provide you with storage space for a small fee.
As you probably already guessed, we will try to open such an organization and make a temporary storage warehouse for winter tires only.
Do you think this is a disastrous and worthless business? ... Then read on.
Business at the opening of a warehouse for storing car tires
I think this question arose for you as soon as this article appeared.
To be honest, when I learned that such establishments appeared in Russia, I also did not particularly harbor hopes.
However, I was soon told what the annual turnover of capital from these warehouses is obtained.
According to the data, the smallest amounts for the year vary in the range from 500,000-1,000,000 rubles. So there are no jokes here and it's worth paying attention to it.
If you think about it, everything explains itself, but it is recommended for this business.
If you started this warehouse in a big city and conducted a normal advertising campaign, then getting 100,000 customers in the first year is not difficult.
Again, these sayings are made on the experience of other people. Of course, if you really have nowhere to put the rubber, and it costs decent money, then you definitely don’t want to throw it away.
So you have to pay for various luggage storage like ours.
How to organize a storage warehouse for automotive rubber
And so we have already approached the very organization of our business. What is worth paying attention to and what stones are buried in business organization?
Let's figure it out. To get started, of course, you will need a place to organize a warehouse.
The choice of premises will be the most important step and it must be treated with special zeal. In terms of area, or rather the size of the area, I can advise you to choose a small but promising one for starters.
At first, it will be difficult for you to provide huge areas and it is better to find small premises for a confident start, but you must also take into account the fact that if your business goes uphill, you will need to expand these same areas.
Therefore, it is worth choosing a place that will allow you not only to successfully start, but also to expand your business in the future.
I also want to note the fact that the place of the warehouse should be accessible to customers and not be located 300 km from the city. After all, you are not :). You understand this is very inconvenient.
However, there are different situations.
And if it is not possible to locate the warehouse closer, then I advise you to organize an independent export of rubber from its owners.
It will even be very convenient and people will definitely like it. They do not have to go to you, they can dial the number and your employee or you yourself will come and pick up everything.
The next question that arises when organizing a temporary storage warehouse is how not to lose rubber and know which owner it belongs to. Everything is simple here.
When placing rubber in a warehouse, you must stick a statement to it with adhesive tape, which will contain the owner's phone number and other necessary notes.
To quickly find the desired kit, it will not be superfluous to place the rubber alphabetically. You can take the names of the owners as a basis and place them in order.
It will also be very correct to maintain an electronic statement, which will indicate everything that will help you find the necessary set of rubber in a matter of seconds.
Now to the account of your warehouse employees. Everything is very clear here. A storage warehouse does not inherently require a large number of people. At first, you can do everything yourself, and hire people already in the course of doing business.
It will also be important to conduct competent advertising. You will need to convey to future customers the understanding that in case of loss or damage to the kits, you will be fully responsible for them.
By the way, I forgot to say about the damage that when receiving the rubber in the statement, I advise you to describe all the chips and cracks with the owner, so that he assures that the damage to his offspring was not suffered in the warehouse - this is very important because people are different.
What should be considered when organizing this case
Storing goods in a warehouse is essentially a very profitable business, but it is also not without its drawbacks.
Chief among them is the location of the warehouse. This business should not be opened in small towns.
After all, our country is so vast and wide that in small towns there will be a huge number of garages and people simply will not need to buy a place for themselves in our warehouse, so everything is simple.
Therefore, this case is popular in large cities such as Moscow or Nizhny Novgorod. Please keep this note in mind.
Sample business plan for a tire warehouse
Business plan for temporary storage of winter tires:
- Purpose: the preservation of winter tires for the required period;
- Budget: 300,000 rubles;
- Capital turnover: 6 months;
- Area: 150,000 - small premises near the city;
- Salary to employees: at first you are your own employee;
- Advertising: 50,000 rubles;
- Car rental: 50,000 rubles;
- Risks: 50,000 rubles.
I'll tell you right away this is all about, so I think you'll figure it out. If so, I'll be happy to answer questions.
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An article about how you can and how not to store car tires, depending on various factors and conditions. At the end of the article - a video about 3 basic rules for storing tires.
Unfortunately, many motorists do not pay much attention to this issue. But the wrong choice of tire storage method can lead to a deterioration in their properties and technical parameters. This is especially true of winter tires, because in winter the safety of all road users depends on their quality properties.
General storage requirements
- Each wheel must be marked. indicating the installation location on the vehicle. If necessary, you can mark the outer and inner sides of the tire.
- Check pressure before storage(if the tire will be stored installed on the rim) with a pressure gauge, if necessary, bring its indicator to the values recommended by the manufacturer.
- Wash the wheel thoroughly after removal., inspect the entire tread surface. Remove stones and other foreign objects from the tread, make sure there are no cracks.
Storage with or without disks
Many car owners are faced with the question - is it right to store rubber on disks or is their removal a prerequisite? It can be stated unequivocally that both methods are acceptable, but there are a large number of nuances for each and them.
On disks
If this type of storage has been chosen, then the necessary requirements should be followed to prevent deformation and deterioration of the rubber properties. Under no circumstances should tires be mounted vertically on rims. If space permits, you need to lay a wooden pallet on the floor, on which to store the wheels horizontally. It is allowed to stack them on top of each other.
Some motorists hang the wheels from the ceiling. This type of storage is acceptable, especially when space is limited in the garage.
Without discs
With the storage method without disks, all the rules are opposite to those described above. Horizontal storage, stacking of tires and hanging is prohibited.
Installation is allowed only in a vertical position, and every three to four weeks the rubber must be rotated. A good solution would be to assemble a special rack that will be attached to the wall.
Ignoring these rules can lead to severe deformation of the tires and the subsequent impossibility of balancing at the tire fitting, that is, complete damage.
Storage at home
How not to store
- On the balcony, if it is not glazed. This type of tire storage is equivalent to street storage. Aggressive exposure to cold, wind, sun and moisture can cause permanent damage in three months.
- In the common apartment vestibule, on the landing and other places of mass passage of residents of the house. In addition to the inconvenience that the wheels will create, fire safety requirements are also violated, since in the event of an emergency, the evacuation of people will be difficult.
- Next to hot batteries, under flowing pipes, in cold unheated rooms. Such storage conditions will affect the quality of the rubber surface, which will subsequently lose its performance properties.
- On floors with sharp edges or uneven surfaces. This will cause deformation and damage to the tire, which will lead to the impossibility of its further use.
How can you store
- Glazed heated balcony apartments or houses.
- Dry storage room. This is a clean and dry place without temperature differences, exposure to sunlight. As a rule, pantries are dark, which is one of the positive factors for rubber storage. It is only necessary to make sure that moist air and steam from the kitchen or bathroom do not get into the pantry. It is also not allowed to store various chemicals nearby.
- Heated garage. Chemicals should not be stored near the tires, and sparks and open flames should not fall on the rubber itself during the work. However, if the garage is metal, then it is undesirable to store winter tires in it in the summer, because in this case the effect of temperature difference is great - during the day it is very hot in the garage, and at night the temperature inside drops. Such vibrations will lead to cracking of the rubber.
- dry cellar, if the temperature in it is more or less constant, and the humidity is within the normal range.
The influence of various factors on the safety of tires
When storing rubber at home, there are many factors that can affect its further condition.
- Room temperature. A feature of modern high-quality rubber is the strict observance of the temperature regime. Negative values are not recommended, but above +25 degrees is not allowed. For this reason, an unheated garage is not suitable, as is storage near radiators, heat guns and other heat sources.
- Sun rays. Their impact leads to drying and cracking of rubber. Cracks during visual inspection may not be detected, however, if the wheel falls into a pit during movement, then the likelihood that it will burst increases several times.
- Humidity. Tires with or without rims may only be stored in a dry place. It is not recommended to pack them in plastic bags, which create ideal conditions for moisture condensation. If tires are stored together with disks, then the latter begin to rust. Special non-woven bags are commercially available for storing wheels, and a separate bag is needed for each wheel.
- Chemical substances, of which there are a large number in any garage, have a destructive effect on tires. These substances are various oils, gasoline, acids.
- Deformation. Long-term storage in one position causes deformation of the rubber. It is recommended to turn it over from time to time.
- Storage periods. Depending on the composition of the rubber, the shelf life of a tire may vary, but usually it does not exceed six years. After this period, the use of the tire becomes unsafe.
It is convenient to have two sets of wheels - you can fasten them at any time. Save time and money on tire fitting. The only question is where to store? Consider the issue of seasonal storage of tires and wheels - what are the conditions and cost of this service.
What conditions?
Seasonal storage of tires suggests that they will be in a clean, dry, and well-ventilated place (temperature 10-15 degrees), but not in a draft. Do not leave tires in damp rooms, on greasy surfaces and in direct sunlight. According to the rules tires are stored upright to avoid deformation and for ease of handling. If they can only be stored in a horizontal position, then the wheels of passenger cars are stored in piles no higher than 1 meter, and truck tires - no higher than one and a half meters.Tires should be deflated to 50% of normal pressure before they are stored. Keep the nipples in place. Before laying tires, you need to make sure that the place is clean, free of dirt and moisture. Tires should not come into contact with oils, fuel, asphalt and be placed on special shelves or stands. The place where the tire comes in contact with oil swells, although it subsequently returns to its normal shape and looks undamaged on the outside. The allowable load on it will be reduced.
Some car enthusiasts treat their tires with silicone grease or rubber black before handing them over. As you know, these tools help restore the structure of rubber products. The rubber will not dry out and retain its original appearance.
Also useful to mark tires where what was on the car. For example, apply with a marker or school chalk on each wheel the designation “PL”, which means “front left”. “ZP” means “rear right”. This is especially true if the tires are directional and it is better not to swap them. In addition, each tire has its own characteristics - wear, tread depth. If the method with a marker or chalk does not work (it is erased), then we tie the collar. For example, one collar indicates that the wheel was front left, 2 - rear left, and so on.
What is the price?
You can try to create ideal conditions in the garage. If it is not possible to store an additional set of tires at home (for example, on a balcony) or in a garage, then it is better to give it to specialized companies (usually these are the same companies that sell wheels). The advantage is that you can fit tires and store wheels in one place.
The cost of the service is not high is from 50 to 100 rubles per month, depending on tire size. The maximum price for storing a set of tires / disks is 320 rubles / month. In total, it turns out that for a car with 15 ′ wheels, seasonal storage of four tires for 6 months will be from 1200 to 1500 rubles. Agree, not so much money. For an SUV, the cost will increase by one and a half times. It should be borne in mind that if you want to temporarily keep the tire along with the disk, then the price also rises.
When choosing a company where you will give the tires for storage, specify where they will be located. Some firms store wheels outdoors, which is bad. They should only be in special rooms.
With each seasonal tire change, car owners face the question of where to store the rubber. Well, if you have your own garage, but what about those who live in apartments and no longer have any premises where rubber can be stored? It was this occasion that led to the opening of a separate line of business - the so-called "hotels" for seasonal storage of tires. Wheels are stored in heated and well-ventilated rooms, where direct sunlight does not fall. The rubber is properly monitored - carefully dried and packaged. Such warehouses are a modern high-tech service, where everything is in its clearly marked places…
Rubber storage service is one of the types of business
The rubber storage service is exclusively urban and not of Russian origin at all. In Europe, for decades there has been a similar business, which is called the “Tire Hotel” - a hotel for storing tires.
It is better to open your own seasonal tire storage business with a working tire fitting - in fact, the client base has already been formed. This, however, is what most tire shops do, which have free space for this purpose.
Step by Step Plan to Start a Tire Storage Service
If the business opens what is called “from scratch”, then significant investments in advertising will be required. At a minimum, you need to bypass all the nearby tire services and offer them cooperation. Another mandatory marketing tool is your website on the Internet. In large cities and metropolitan areas, people have long learned to find services using the Internet. Therefore, without a website, you can miss the lion's share of customers.
Such a service can be offered not only if the client does not have his own place to store rubber. According to experts, proper care is important for rubber, and it must be stored at a certain temperature and humidity. Tires should never be stored upright - they should be hung or placed in a horizontal position, ideally on wooden pallets. Tires that are not mounted in a rim must be stored upright and should be rotated every four weeks to avoid pressure in one place only. They should not be hung and stacked one on top of the other. Deformations, microcracks, loss of strength and elasticity - all these are the consequences of improper storage of tires.
Of course, few car owners follow these rules - often the rubber is thrown somewhere in a dusty corner of the garage and lies there until the next season. Therefore, if you correctly explain to the car owner the benefits of this service, even those who already have a place to store tires can use it. Here is just some confirmation of the increasingly popular tire storage service:
This is an image from the "coupon", which shows that more than 500 people used the service of the Shinohran company.
Premises selection
To organize a business, you need a fairly spacious room. It is logical that the larger the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, the more rubber can be accommodated, and therefore earn more. The calculation is something like this: a set of tires (4 wheels) takes about 1m2 (depending on the storage method), respectively, 100 sets - 100m2. At the same time, it is not necessary to rent a large warehouse. This amount of rubber can fit in a much smaller area, due to the installation of two or three storey rack systems.
What equipment to choose for tire storage
The arrangement of a warehouse can take from 100 thousand rubles or more, depending on the condition and size of the premises. What can the money be spent on? In order to store rubber, you will need to purchase racks, racks or pallets. To maintain the desired temperature, it is necessary to install an air conditioning and ventilation system. Do not forget about the condition of the walls and ceiling, the repair of which can also take a certain amount (elementary whitewashing). To create the same site for advertising services, you need at least 30,000 rubles.
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financial calculation
Now about income. The cost of seasonal storage of one set of tires (4 wheels) averages from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles, depending on the diameter of the wheels. Or monthly storage of rubber may be offered, for example, 100 rubles / month per wheel. When the rubber is deposited, the car owner is issued a receipt. The return of wheels is carried out only on this paper.
From a room with an area of 500m2 for six months you can get: 500 sets x 2000 rubles per set = 1,000,000 rubles or 166,000 per month. From the amount received, you will have to subtract:
- Warehouse rental - 20,000 per month
- Tax (UTII or STS) - 10,000 per month
- Salary and insurance contributions (1 employee) - 20,000 per month
- Consumables (detergents, treatment products, etc.) - 5,000 per month
- Advertising - 15,000 per month
- Other expenses - 10,000 per month
- Total monthly expenses - 80,000 per month.
How much can you earn from a tire storage service
From here, the approximate monthly profit will be: 166,000 - 80,000 \u003d 86,000 rubles. This, of course, subject to the presence of a client base of 500 people (which still needs to be able to develop).
It is extremely difficult to determine the profitability of this business - a lot depends on the abilities of the business organizer. But there are facts that indicate whether or not you should open a seasonal tire storage business. For example, such a “banal” indicator as the number of city residents and their standard of living. Small and medium-sized cities of the Russian hinterland with a population of up to 200 thousand inhabitants are immediately excluded. After all, not every citizen can afford to allocate 2000-3000 rubles for six months, for “some kind of storage of rubber”.
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Many businessmen know firsthand that today it is possible to establish a profitable business with symbolic investments. Today we will consider the features of the implementation of one of these projects. It involves seasonal storage of tires. The idea will be on forces and beginners.
A few words about the legalization of this type of business:
- If it serves as an additional source of funds, then it will be possible to bypass such a moment as registration.
- If the plan is to open a car service, service station, tire fitting point, on the basis of which car owners will be able to deposit tires, then registration will be required. Available OPF: IP, LLC.
- There is something to think about: the target audience has great confidence in registered entrepreneurs. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to register, do not miss it.
room
The base for a seasonal tire warehouse can be a garage, however, its area will not be enough with the expansion of the client base. In this case, the solution would be to rent a warehouse. An alternative is to purchase several garages located in one place. Such a management decision will become appropriate, with a 100% guarantor of a large demand for the service. You can go the other way - contact the owners of service stations to talk about the possibility of renting unused premises. There is a high probability of a positive answer, since, considered by us, will attract potential customers of service station owners and vice versa.
A place
You can open a point in part of the settlement. The main thing is that the room allows you to maintain optimal microclimate parameters.
room
The object will have to be equipped with special 2-3-storey racks for tires. A good solution would be to allocate a separate cell to each regular client. Before renting a space, it is important to make sure that the roof does not leak. At the slightest leak, it should be excluded. As for the floor, the best option would be a wooden floor. Alternative - poured on the basis of sawdust.
No security whatsoever
This issue should be considered in a separate paragraph. In order to minimize encroachment on the tires of your customers, the facility must be equipped with reliable doors. Don't be stingy, buy set an alarm. One of the advantages of implementing the idea on the basis of a garage, which is located in a garage cooperative, is the initial presence of security.
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Tire theft can result in lawsuits, you will have to pay damages, pay for the lawsuit. All this once again confirms the usefulness of the security system. Another argument in favor of signaling is that stolen tires will cause an irretrievable loss of actual customers and a lack of trust from potential customers. Experienced businessmen recommend to insure accepted tires.
Additional services
Having opened a warehouse for tires, you can think about providing tire fitting services. The set of services can also be supplemented:
- washing wheels;
— blackening rubber;
- pumping up the wheels;
- repair of tires, tubes ...
Financial side of the project
The cost of the main service will depend only on your decision. Additional services are another matter - you need to focus on the pricing policy of competitors, but not to the detriment of your own. In any case, it is necessary to strive for the optimal cost / cost / income ratio. The main thing is that it is attractive to the target audience and to you.
Tip: when determining the cost of a service, consider the radius, quantity, and shelf life.
For a set of tires, one square will be sufficient. The area of a standard garage is 36 squares. At least 5 squares should be left for the passage. It will be useful to have a reserve area - 1 square. The remaining square meters will be enough to accommodate 29 sets. An error is not ruled out, so we will reduce the number of sets to 28 pcs.
For a month, completely “clogged”, the garage will bring about 11.2 thousand rubles. In the presence of a two-, 3-tier rack, the income will be 2 and 3 times more, respectively.
Customer acquisition
In small undertakings of this format, the first clients are represented by relatives and acquaintances. If they are satisfied, then information about your service will quickly spread throughout the village. Word of mouth will work. True, it will work in any case, even with the first customers who were dissatisfied.
It's important to know that a consistent, solid customer base eliminates the need for ongoing advertising fees. After the start, if the initiative is not registered, you should not resort to the media. Why once again attract the attention of "tax officials". You can limit yourself to simple business cards, ads. If your “brainchild” is registered, it will be justified through local print media, TV channels, and radio stations. Don't neglect:
- internet,
- social networks,
- thematic forums,
- leaflets,
- brochures,
- advertising on a car or in public transport.
If you have a good friend who owns a service station, a tire fitting point, then most likely he will not refuse to help you in terms of disseminating information about your services.
Conclusion
As you can see, the idea deserves attention. To put it into practice requires funds, a minimum of time. At the same time, there is no need for expensive, bulky units, any specific knowledge and skills. All you need to store tires is a garage and a responsible approach to business.
Good luck in your endeavors!
