How to Start a Laundry Business here in the Philippines
September 8, 2011 5 Comments
Laundry Shops can be seen like mushrooms popping in and out of the metropolis. If you take a look closer, these laundry shops are mostly full of laundry either packed in plastics ready for pick-up, sorted in baskets ready for washing, or inside the machine spinning.
A laundry business is one of the simplest business that you can think of since it doesn’t require a lot of skill to operate and manage. A simple individual can be one of your staff and anyone can manage this business because it is not too complicated.
Because it is a simple business doesn’t mean it is not profitable, so if you are looking for a simple business that you can start today, then laundry business is the one for you!
Here are the simple steps that you can follow in order for you to start your own laundry business:1. Register your laundry shop’s Business Name.
- It is important that you already have a business name in mind so that you can already start. At the very least, reserve your name online or personally in DTI (for sole proprietorship) or SEC (for partnership and corporations). This will give you a kick start in order for you to act. Once you have your business name, you will surely feel more excited and raring to go! This is very important specially to those first timers in the business industry. In most cases, the hardest thing to do is to take the first step. So this is the first baby step for you.
2. Look for a location for your laundry. 
- Simultaneous to your business name registration, you should also be looking for a location of your laundry. A good location is accessible and in good proximity to your target market. Make it clear to the lessor the terms and conditions in renting their space including, but not limited to the rules for site construction, turn-over, penalties and withholding taxes. You will be needing your Lease Contract in the succeeding business permit registrations.
3. Attend a Comprehensive Laundry Business Seminar.
- There are a lot of institutions offeringlaundry seminars nowadays. Attending such will cost you just a few bucks, so if you are really serious in plunging into business and you want to know from the experts, this is a must. Laundry Seminars costs about P2,000-P4,000 depending on the experience you will get. Some laundry seminars are all theoretical and there are some that can offer you a hands-on experience. My advise, choose wisely.
4. Dress-up your laundry shop.
- By dressing-up means completing everything you need in and out of your store. You will basically need the machines (washer and dryer) and its fixtures, cabinets, tables, and counter. You will also need to do the painting job, electric connections, drainage and exhaust, and also the signage in and out of your laundry shop.
- Take note that you can either choose to do it your own, buy a laundry franchise, or contact a laundry consultancy company that can help you with the overall construction for just a minimal fee. Good laundry consultancy companies can provide everything you need at a reasonable price. Beware of those who offer consultancy at a very low price as the quality of workmanship might suffer and your machines might get easily damaged and eventually cost you more in the long run.
5. Recruit your personnel.
- For a start, you will need at least 2 staff for your business to get it going. People who are jobless and those who are willing to be a household helper are the qualified staff for your laundry shop.
6. Train your staff and yourself with the operations.
- It is important that you as the owner knows the ins and outs of the operation. You can train alongside with your staff so that if any problems arise concerning your staff, you can always be there to the rescue!
- Good Laundry Consultancy and Training Companies usually include training of your staff in their package so if I were you, I will opt for these good deals. There are also a few laundry seminars that give Hands-on exercises to their attendees so that you will through practice and not just in theory.
7. Register your business with the local government.
- You can do this immediately after you have completed step 1 and 2. Once you have your business name and lease contract, you can start processing your Barangay Permit. Next is to process your Mayor’s Permit, then your BIR Registration. Employee benefits is also a must in the Philippine business setting nowadays so registration in SSS and Pag-IBIG is also mandatory.
You are now more than ready to start your own business and I hope you enjoy the laundry business world!
For more questions and inquiries, you can contact me at my contact details below and I would be more than willing to help you.
DJ Dimaliuat
Laundry Consultant
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Hi to all, I have been planning to open up a home based laundry business. I have plenty of space in the house that is suitable for the needs in terms of space and a good place to hang and dry clothes.
Reason why i opt to do it a home is that i am not really sure if i can profit from this if i will rent a place. It is just for a start. Do you guys know of any company that offers laundry equipments on installment basis. I only have one fully automatic washer at home and is planning to add another heavy duty washer and gas dryer. Can somebody help me on this?
Hi Edgar,
Even you rent a space, a laundry business is still profitable as you can see with different laundry shops all around the city.
With regards to your concern in getting laundry equipment through installment, you can use a credit card that offers 0% interest. If you cannot or don’t want to use a credit card, I think there are companies that offer laundry equipment thru installment, of course with some premium on their end. Oxychem Corporation is one of them.
Hope this helps.
-DJ
Yes, i can help you. I am also an organizer / and a laundry set-up OFW here in Jeddah. I am not a consultant as my best friend Dj Dimaliut is a certified in our country. I’m here in this laundry business for almost 18 years as an OFW. setting up laundry shop and a industrial-commercial laundry in many hospitals,camps,and hotels. I just only share my experience and expertise in the field of laundry and the hygienic procedures.
Sure you can have a profits of your new laundry business if the residential location is near the site of a market place, shopping centers/groceries,along a high way, or near a colleges,schools. In the said place if your area is on the mention site,well you can expect a good profits,but if you have a friend area which is near on the place i mention,you can negotiate your friend that you will used a small part for receiving laundry soiled and if ever the their will be a laundry soiled,he/she will send you a text msg. for pick-up.If you’re not available on the time which there will be a customers,just instruct your friend to weight and leave also the price list in every kilo or piece.Maybe you can convince your friends to be your partner as the area will be used for receiving.
Well,the laundry machines- you can check or get in the net, if what company have an installment plan for a laundry machines.Regarding your existing machines in your house, it can help but for sure it can not operate or run for approximately 8 loads minimum per day and the weight use of your machine is just for a household appliances and its not for a heavy duty and commercial use.
My last advice is just go,visit my friend mr.dj.,and can can give you the full and honest advice. The thing i do is just share my experiences and some techniques,to the beginners espcially to minimized the consumption,and stain removing.
I hope you get some ideas and add more to Mr.Dj Dimaliuat.
Just a Post Script…..: if ever who would like to have a large Industrial-Commercial Laundry Business to be erected or build in the Philippines that can cover-served by contract to more hospitals,hotel,motels,establishment camps,resorts,you can email me in=robajamonde@yahoo.com.( i’m one of the laundry planner from A-Z here in jeddah saudi arabia for almost 18 years and done so many accomplishment regarding laundry either hospitals,industrials,commercial.
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