Start your own automobile detailing business : your step-by-step guide to success / Entrepreneur Press and Eileen Figure Sandlin.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-170) and index.

Fueled by peoples passion for cars, the automobile detailing industry has been on the fast track for more than a decade. Now is the time for you to jump in the drivers seat and set out on the road to success. Start Your Own Automobile Detailing Business will give you the jump start you need to enter this exciting industry with a realistic overview of the ins and outs of setting up shop. Packed with essential tools and tips, this guide will continue to direct you long after youve turned the last page. In addition to giving you a behind-the-wheel look at day-to-day operations, it will give you immediate access to a wealth of information, including: Professional advice on how to write a business plan, analyze the market and establish an internet presence · Easy-to-understand descriptions of three types of detailing operations: mobile, express and site-based · Practical work sheets to help calculate costs, keep track of expenditures and stay organized · A comprehensive list of contacts for organizations, suppliers, government agencies and industry professionals.