Remember when food trucks were radically new?
It took some convincing for passersby to be sure their meals would be safe as well as delicious.
But what if you could buy a new dress from a truck?
Maybe some fabric or yarn, or a pair of shoes, a bouquet of flowers or even cigars?
Its happening.Rolling boutiques are a growing wave of small businesses.
Could you imagine taking your small business on the road?
The time may be right to consider a mobile format.
If youre keen to break free from a stationary business, these tips can help you get started.
Some of the mobile businesses you see on the road have undergone build-outs with $50,000 budgets.
Theyve also been very candid about the process ofstarting a fashion truck.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help… Those specialized service providers can come with heavier price tags than youve come to expect for your sedan.
A mobile business also requires a more insurance than you might be ready for.
And youll have to prepare for regular city or town fees to operate your truck.
A parking spot could cost $250 per month or more.
Promote Your Business as Much as Possible
Good news!
People arent walking by your business at all hours of the day.
They only see your business when youre driving to and from events or when youre parked at them.
If youre stationed on the street, potential shoppers may be nervous about approaching you.
Theyre often excited and surprised to peek inside.
Shes got to be ready to answer questions from curious passersby sometimes the same questions, over and over.
Despite the challenges of starting a mobile business, shes already seeing the benefits.
It lets me go to my customers instead of relying on them to discover and get to me.
Your Turn: Have you thought about starting a mobile business?
What would your truck offer?
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
