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Subjects - How to Start a Mobile Oil Change Business; Strategic Planning
Every automobile with a reciprocating engine needs an oil change to remain in good running order. So it stands to good reason that an oil change business might be a good one to start. Of course opening up a business with a location on a busy street and going through the planning process can be a real bear, no to mention set you back half a million dollars.
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
For this reason many have considered starting a Mobile Oil and Lube Business instead of operating out of a fixed site location. As the Founder of The Oil Change Guys; a mobile oil change franchise business, folks looking to get started often ask me for advice. One recent notable inquiry of this type came from Virginia, a state which our firm has chosen n
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
t to register in to sell franchises, asks some very good questions which you might wish to consider for yourself if indeed you are thinking of starting a mobile oil change business.
“Dear Sir, I have been thinking for the past 2 weeks about doing mobile oil changes. This seems like a very good business, as well because everyone must do it and if you can
“Dear Sir, I have been thinking for the past 2 weeks about doing mobile oil changes. This seems like a very good business, as well because everyone must do it and if you can
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
do it for less than stationary businesses, it is a no brainer for the customer. And if I must charge more, then many wealthier people will still go for it because they don’t have to worry about forgetting or taking time out of their day to go do it.”
Indeed the gentleman has observed the need and desire of the local consumer base near him. He rightfully
Indeed the gentleman has observed the need and desire of the local consumer base near him. He rightfully
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
oticed that there is costs savings in going mobile for this type of auto service business and has already found a target market or segment of the local demographics he wishes to provide these services too. Furthermore this entrepreneur has a plan already formulating in his head, much the same as you might if you were to consider such things;
“The plan tha
“The plan tha
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
I have in my head is this: 1) Put out flyers in wealthier demographics to start with, charge more to start out with to cover the inefficiency and cost of learning and development.”
This makes sense, yet we must remember that oil changing is an every 3-month deal and you need to follow up day before to remind the customers that it is time for their sched
This makes sense, yet we must remember that oil changing is an every 3-month deal and you need to follow up day before to remind the customers that it is time for their sched
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
uled oil change and get oil filters too and be ready when they ask to do their boats, back up generators, garden tractors, etc., as these can be good side business add-ons.
“2.) Put customers on a 3-4 month schedule, offer discounts for a year pre-pay.”
Yes, this is smart thinking as all small businesses must be cognizant of cash flow, as cash is king an
“2.) Put customers on a 3-4 month schedule, offer discounts for a year pre-pay.”
Yes, this is smart thinking as all small businesses must be cognizant of cash flow, as cash is king an
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
to that point here are some other thoughts perhaps you can use in tailoring your Business Plan and Strategic Thinking for your own Mobile Oil Change Business.
http://www.oilchangeguys.com/oilbbs/
The gentleman continues with his questions, as well he should and considers issues regarding traffic congestion in Virginia outside the Beltway and the “Mixing
http://www.oilchangeguys.com/oilbbs/
The gentleman continues with his questions, as well he should and considers issues regarding traffic congestion in Virginia outside the Beltway and the “Mixing
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
Bowl” Freeway Interchange, which is more like a parking lot during rush our than anything which resembles a modern freeway. He asks:
“3) Change oil at night to avoid traffic and improve efficiency. a. Is this possible?”
It is possible and you will need proper lighting and try to have tools, which have glow in the dark coatings on the handles or actually
“3) Change oil at night to avoid traffic and improve efficiency. a. Is this possible?”
It is possible and you will need proper lighting and try to have tools, which have glow in the dark coatings on the handles or actually
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
glow in the dark. You will also need adequate flood lighting on the vehicle and these lights need to be mounted on your mobile oil change truck or trailer and they must be Industrial Quality, not the $9.95 Home Depot models. If you go to a local hardware store, flag a Snap-on Tool guy down or go into Home Depot and ask for their industrial lighting catalo
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
you will find the grade of lighting necessary to do the job.
“b. How do I get under the hood at night when cars might be locked and in the garage?”
Too much trouble if folks are not home or forget to pre-shut off the alarm system, so it is best if they leave the garage door open for you. If the cars are under a carport or outside, it might be wise to pu
“b. How do I get under the hood at night when cars might be locked and in the garage?”
Too much trouble if folks are not home or forget to pre-shut off the alarm system, so it is best if they leave the garage door open for you. If the cars are under a carport or outside, it might be wise to pu
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
a fender key lock box. Ask your customers if you can make and extra key and put it in a hide a key location that they know about. Some more expensive Jags, Mercedes, Corvettes, Bentleys, etc. have very expensive keys to make some up to $500.00 so this may not be feasible. If you do use a lock key box then Make sure it is secure they can fall off.
“4.) Ke
“4.) Ke
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
ep routes that minimize driving time between changes.”
Yes. This is crucial to your efficiency, perhaps you may wish to look into some routing and scheduling software as well to help you as you add customers. Also when you do sales, remember to concentrate on specific areas simultaneously rather than doing blast willy nilly widespread blanketed money mail
Yes. This is crucial to your efficiency, perhaps you may wish to look into some routing and scheduling software as well to help you as you add customers. Also when you do sales, remember to concentrate on specific areas simultaneously rather than doing blast willy nilly widespread blanketed money mail
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
rs. You need to target by tract, not necessarily all at once per zip code, if you use direct mailers.
“The primary questions that I have about this are: 1) How do you change the oil? Do you suck it out of the dip stick opening?”
Our company is a proponent of dip stick siphoning for used oil removal, some disagree, yet after doing many studies on this we
“The primary questions that I have about this are: 1) How do you change the oil? Do you suck it out of the dip stick opening?”
Our company is a proponent of dip stick siphoning for used oil removal, some disagree, yet after doing many studies on this we
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
have found that the customer and the efficiency of your oil change technicians are better served using these techniques. Perhaps this might explain more:
http://www.washguy.com/_cwg/00000034.htm
“2) How long does this take to do an average oil change?”
This is a very good question because it all depends on how you are running your business. We recommend
http://www.washguy.com/_cwg/00000034.htm
“2) How long does this take to do an average oil change?”
This is a very good question because it all depends on how you are running your business. We recommend
t?
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
60% fleet business and up to but no more than 40% residential services. You see it takes only on average about 10 minutes each for rent a cars, post office jeeps, work trucks, which lined up and similar motors and types. But it takes a lot longer for cars on a onsey-twosee basis. Our company is not completely sold on the idea of a valet type concierge mob
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
le oil change for personal cars only. But if this is your intention then you should figure 15-minutes minimum, generally 20 min on average for each oil change, not including travel and that is without screwing around and shoot the breeze with customers (in and out).
It is okay to talk with customers, I know starting out that I always did, because I liked
It is okay to talk with customers, I know starting out that I always did, because I liked
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
o learn about their businesses and market sectors for insight and knowledge, but that knowledge comes with a price. Remember that efficiency = profits. A mixture of commercial residential is recommended. But not solely residential, I think it is not a good idea due to problems in efficiency. But I agree with your nighttime theories.
“3) Can I sell the use
“3) Can I sell the use
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
d motor oil, or do I have to pay to dispose of it?”
Generally there are rules about this, but you could use it to heat the shops of the other businesses, which have the same address if you have a shop in an Automotive Complex, here are some thoughts on that;
http://worldthinktank.net/wttbbs/index.php?s=ac948ac8a07595c1d6d3cd609a9f17ef&showtopic=793
The
Generally there are rules about this, but you could use it to heat the shops of the other businesses, which have the same address if you have a shop in an Automotive Complex, here are some thoughts on that;
http://worldthinktank.net/wttbbs/index.php?s=ac948ac8a07595c1d6d3cd609a9f17ef&showtopic=793
The
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
PA has specific rules for used oil and you need to follow those to stay legitimate and remain an ecologically friendly business. By doing so you will be doing the right thing and able to advertise this fact, thus you will get more referrals and a stronger customer base. Please be thinking on these issues if you plan on starting a mobile oil change business
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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