Hi Readers,
Well, it sure has been a loooonnngggg time. As a mother, I've been so incredibly consumed with kids' activities (as well as my own). WHEW! Thankfully, we made it through Summer, the majority of Fall, and are now inching our way into the coveted Holiday Season! I LOVE the holidays!
Yesterday, I attended the Market Street Holiday Expo. All the aromas of delightfully baked goods, hot cocoas, turkeys, etc....oh how it made my mouth water! Yummy... but I cant help but think how even though this is the inflatable business' "slow season", how unusually BUSY we've been. You see, Texas doesn't actually have "4 Seasons" like most states. Oh no, not Texas. We've got TWO seasons.....summer and winter. LOL! So, our business typically runs for about 9 months out of the year. With Thanksgiving & Christmas just around the corner (YES - we've ALREADY had calls for bookings these days), I wanted to give a few quick, fun, little ideas on how you can thank your customers during this holiday season - no matter WHAT the business you have is.
Always give your customers something that makes them feel appreciated as a customer. Give them something they'll appreciate - and not throw away - as the longer they keep the item, the more promotional success it gives your business.
This holiday season, send out Holiday Cards to all of the customers you have. This will make them feel special this season when they see you've remembered them. Chances are, it'll keep your business fresh in their mind the next time they're looking for services you offer.
I'm making out my Holiday Cards as we speak (when you've got a lot of customers, it takes a longer time personally filling each out). Start early so that you're not in a time crunch a day or two before Christmas.
Good Luck in your Holiday Card endeavors and chat soon....
Monday, November 8, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Now that we've gotten acquainted, let's review some safety tips...
As a bounce house business owner, my partner and I have had to endure extensive training in bounce house safety. As a business owner, this has saved our business from liability. But, as a mother, this has a saved our kids from unnecessary injuries.
Most parents don't know alot of the rules/guidelines that come along with bouncing. Now that we've gotten acquainted a bit, I thought I'd share some basics with you. Here you go...
When renting a bounce house, parents, schools, and organizations should be careful in which company / operator is selected. The following issues / questions should be considered:
1. Did the bounce house owner / operator provide you with a copy of the insurance?
2. What experience does the bounce house owner / operator have?
3. What training did the bounce house owner / operator receive?
4. What safety measures are put in place by the bounce house owner / operator?
5. Does the bounce house owner / operator provide supervision of the bounce house?
6. For the safety of the children, the following measures should be put in place:
* a tarp should be placed underneath the bounce house;
* the bounce house should be staked down or alternatively weighted down with weights or sandbags;
* the bounce house should be thoroughly inspected once it is inflated to make sure that there are no holes or tears in the unit;
* the bounce house should be attended by the owner / operator or other adult while in use by the children;
* children under the age of 3 should be kept out the unit;(Safety experts may disagree on this age requirement or minimum age for use of bounce houses.)
* children of mixed age ranges and sizes should not be in the unit at the same time. In other words, it would be dangerous to have 12 year old children bouncing around with a 4 year old children.)
* the maximum number of children should not be exceeded.
These are just some basics to watch for in being safe with bounce house playing. As we move forward with this blog with time, and as more come to me, I will certainly keep posting, but this is a good start. As I've said previously, if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave your comments and I will most certainly review.
Amanda R.
5/16/10
www.bounceyourheartout.com
Most parents don't know alot of the rules/guidelines that come along with bouncing. Now that we've gotten acquainted a bit, I thought I'd share some basics with you. Here you go...
When renting a bounce house, parents, schools, and organizations should be careful in which company / operator is selected. The following issues / questions should be considered:
1. Did the bounce house owner / operator provide you with a copy of the insurance?
2. What experience does the bounce house owner / operator have?
3. What training did the bounce house owner / operator receive?
4. What safety measures are put in place by the bounce house owner / operator?
5. Does the bounce house owner / operator provide supervision of the bounce house?
6. For the safety of the children, the following measures should be put in place:
* a tarp should be placed underneath the bounce house;
* the bounce house should be staked down or alternatively weighted down with weights or sandbags;
* the bounce house should be thoroughly inspected once it is inflated to make sure that there are no holes or tears in the unit;
* the bounce house should be attended by the owner / operator or other adult while in use by the children;
* children under the age of 3 should be kept out the unit;(Safety experts may disagree on this age requirement or minimum age for use of bounce houses.)
* children of mixed age ranges and sizes should not be in the unit at the same time. In other words, it would be dangerous to have 12 year old children bouncing around with a 4 year old children.)
* the maximum number of children should not be exceeded.
These are just some basics to watch for in being safe with bounce house playing. As we move forward with this blog with time, and as more come to me, I will certainly keep posting, but this is a good start. As I've said previously, if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave your comments and I will most certainly review.
Amanda R.
5/16/10
www.bounceyourheartout.com
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Let's Get Acquainted!
Hello Fellow Parents!
My name is Amanda R. and I make up 1/2 of the title "The Amanda's" (my partner, Amanda M., holds the other 1/2 of the title). We are the owners of Bounce Your Heart Out, LLC - a family owned and operated inflatable bounce house rental company located in Prosper, TX - and have been come to be given this nickname throughout the community.
As loving moms, who have enjoyed many years of bouncing themselves (and still do might I add), we strive at giving back to the community through laughter and joy. We strongly believe that kids are our future and a happy kid makes for a happy parent. Come on parents....you know this is true! I have a two year old for crying out loud! If he isn't happy, I'm definitely NOT happy! :-) And, as moms I also know that there isn't any "perfect" technique to parenting. Goodness, do I wish there was a book or bible that tells us exactly what to do or how to do it. But, unfortunately, its just someone else's opinions.
However, I know, that its my friends' opinions who have experienced parenthood ahead of me whom I listen to the most and are the first ones I run to for advice on anything parent related. Although I am a first time mom, and my son is very young (again, he is only two-just turned two a few days ago at that), there is a subject I am familiar with that I can, in fact, offer plenty of advice and information to that most moms/dads/guardians don't: bounce houses & safety
This is why I decided to start this blog. So many people (big & small) have injuries each year on trampolines, pools, bounce houses, etc because they simply didn't know the rules/guidelines or were simply misguided. If I can help even one person from getting a bruise on a forehead or knee, then my blog was well worth it. Over the next several posts I will blog about Fun Facts, Safety Tips, & Guidelines to Bounce House Fun. For any of you out there that are thinking of opening a bounce house business that might have any questions or if you are a parent/guardian with any questions, please feel free to ask. I will be more than happy to assist.
So, let's begin shall we?
My name is Amanda R. and I make up 1/2 of the title "The Amanda's" (my partner, Amanda M., holds the other 1/2 of the title). We are the owners of Bounce Your Heart Out, LLC - a family owned and operated inflatable bounce house rental company located in Prosper, TX - and have been come to be given this nickname throughout the community.
As loving moms, who have enjoyed many years of bouncing themselves (and still do might I add), we strive at giving back to the community through laughter and joy. We strongly believe that kids are our future and a happy kid makes for a happy parent. Come on parents....you know this is true! I have a two year old for crying out loud! If he isn't happy, I'm definitely NOT happy! :-) And, as moms I also know that there isn't any "perfect" technique to parenting. Goodness, do I wish there was a book or bible that tells us exactly what to do or how to do it. But, unfortunately, its just someone else's opinions.
However, I know, that its my friends' opinions who have experienced parenthood ahead of me whom I listen to the most and are the first ones I run to for advice on anything parent related. Although I am a first time mom, and my son is very young (again, he is only two-just turned two a few days ago at that), there is a subject I am familiar with that I can, in fact, offer plenty of advice and information to that most moms/dads/guardians don't: bounce houses & safety
This is why I decided to start this blog. So many people (big & small) have injuries each year on trampolines, pools, bounce houses, etc because they simply didn't know the rules/guidelines or were simply misguided. If I can help even one person from getting a bruise on a forehead or knee, then my blog was well worth it. Over the next several posts I will blog about Fun Facts, Safety Tips, & Guidelines to Bounce House Fun. For any of you out there that are thinking of opening a bounce house business that might have any questions or if you are a parent/guardian with any questions, please feel free to ask. I will be more than happy to assist.
So, let's begin shall we?
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