You can find bounce houses for around $75.00 a day on the West Coast. The same bounce will probably rent for over $250.00 on the East Coast. Here in the heart of the country we're more in the middle. Generally a bounce will bring $225.00 for a 6 hour event. So, if you use a more average amount of $150.00, you can still have an extra $300.00 per week to pay your bills.

Whenever you have a business you have expenses. If you're renting bounces you're going to require some basic tools. A truck or SUV with a small trailer is necessary. Also extension cords, insurance, dollys, business cards and some other small business supplies. Almost all rental company business owners do their own bookings and deliveries when they're first starting out. And they can book events when, and where they want. If you need time off, you just don't book that day. On the downside though, if you want to make money, you work when the customer wants you to work. And that means weekends!

Your most expensive cost still be insurance. You can save on insurance by purchasing more units, but many people want to start with just one. One bounce house will run around $1500.00 and the insurance for that unit will cost about $750.00. If you rent your unit for $150.00 you pay off your investment in less than 20 rentals. Of course, you can pay it off faster if you charge more. However, if you're in California it will probably take you longer to pay off the original investment.

Moonbounces aren't the only thing you can rent. We started five years ago with two moonbounces and now have over fifty interactive games. Jousts, Giant Slides, Obstacle courses, video games, casino equipment and fun foods. So, as you can see the business will grow as large as you want it to. About the only way to fail is to purchase the equipment and leave it in your garage. Inflatable moonbounces and other inflatables are their own best advertisement.

To get going on your new business you just need to follow these simple steps.

-Check with your local & state boards on what's needed to start a bouncehouse rental business. You might find restrictions on what you can do.

-Check on suppliers. You can look on the web for "bounce house" or "inflatable games".

-Ask the suppliers to give you insurance info. Do NOT make a purchase until you've secured insurance.

-As soon as you've secured your insurance, order your unit(s)

-While you're waiting for your equipment, get some fliers made up, business cards and a dedicated phone number. Tell EVERYONE about your new business.

-DON'T book your units until they're in your possession. Disappointing your first customers won't be a good way to start your business.

-As soon as your equipment arrives, inspect it for damage before the delivery truck leaves. Make sure it's all there (most units are sold with a blower).

-It's so much fun to blow up your unit the first time. The neighborhood kids will want too play and you need to let them. Watch them have fun and learn all about your new bounce. Remember, the more people see it, the more people will rent it.

It looks easy, doesn't it? And it really is. You'll be making money by selling fun. Could any business owner ask for more?