If you have been looking to start out a part-time company for supplemental income on weekends or wish to work full time on your own but don't have a lot of money to shell out, you might look at establishing your own bounce house rental enterprise. Despite inflatables being fairly big, it can really be a one person business as they can be folded away, rolled, and then transferred to a truck bed or trailer using a hand car.

Commercial inflatables are a considerable investment, since they are expensive. There's a lot to consider when looking to purchase inflatable slides and about the differences in commercial inflatables produced in the US, compared to the ones that were made elsewhere. However if you look over how they are built and buy one with high quality, lead-free vinyl, properly reinforced stitches and even modern features such as a second blower tube, you will get many years of life out of your inflatables.

The first thing you ought to pay attention to is the quality of construction and safety features that are included with the commercial inflatables you are thinking about purchasing. Presuming you will be a successful businessperson, your bouncers are going to get lots of use and they need to last. Not only should the vinyl be hardy, it is also useful if you are able to replace the surfaces so that it continues to look great for a long time. And it should not contain lead whatsoever. As everyone knows, some commercial inflatables can contain lead and it will definitely pose a hazard to children when it produces dust from degradation and recurring use over time. Also some suggestion on slides. Inflatable vinyl is not normally slippery, therefore, waxing has become a normal preparation for getting a slide ready for use. However a few are available with a highly polished urethane coating, which in turn cuts down on the need to wax.

Safety is also paramount as accidents and lawsuits can instantly shut down a business. Are there flaps for the zippers? Do the blowers have a flap so if electrical power were to fail everybody inside does not get immediately trapped? Look at the netting and make sure it is a fine mesh and not big enough for kids' hands to be trapped in it.

Bounce houses are a common fixture but an obstacle course bounce house and inflatable games might be enjoyable too. Many manufacturers offer start-up kits with 3 or 4 products in a package.

These are a few of the things that you have to take into consideration when making your first equipment investment for your very own bounce house business. Be sure you go for manufacturers that have safety and quality at the top on their list because this will help establish your customer base, and attain your customers' trust, paving way for more referrals in the future. Having a business like this could really be rewarding as a part time business, a part to an existing business, or a full time entertainment company.