Sense and Sustainability
Building a sustainable detailing business isn’t just about the figures, we look at the bigger picture and provide strategies that you can use to run your business more effectively and maintain a great work/life balance.
Resources
Resources for our students to use, both for detailing and business skills.
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Would you work for free?
“Whilst you’re there” – a slippery slope in business We constantly see posts from industry professionals showing how they have “gone the extra mile” for their customers. “I wasn’t happy with a
Where to Start – Polishers.
We are regularly asked about what machine polisher someone should invest in, so we have put together a little guide to help those select the right genre of machine for their needs.
Competitive Pricing
How much should I charge for a valet? A question we are regularly asked. In this blog we talk about pricing, costing, and value – with hints & tips to avoid the pitfalls.
Bolt-ons for Business Growth
Once you’re ticking along with your detailing empire and the work is flowing through, you can look to add significant growth to your detailing business. Bolt-ons are what we call additional complimentary services – something
Naming Your Detailing Business
UKDA’s guide to finding the perfect name for your new detailing business – there’s lots to think about and we help get those creative juices flowing!
Quick Tip – Removing adhesive residue from glass
Residents parking permits, old tax disc holders, or even dealership stickers – they all can leave an annoying sticky residue on glass after they have been removed. To get rid of this, we have put a little guide together to help you through the various processes safely and efficiently.
Quick Tip – Using a bonnet stay
Our tip to make your detailing safer and more efficient without breaking the bank
Quick Tip – Cheap Machine Polisher Stand
The first in our series of quick tips for both new and experienced detailers – how to store your machine polisher between sets, keeping it clean, without breaking the bank.
Risk Assessing a return to work
With the lockdown beginning to lift in parts of the UK and a sense of normality starting to return, many detailing and valeting businesses will be looking to restart and get back to work. Before