Should I Buy an Inflatable Movie Screen?
As inflatable rental company operators we often struggle with making decisions on which sectors and niches we should go into next. The possibilities are endless when it comes to new and exciting avenues to make money as a party rental company operator.
One of the hottest trends in the past few years for party rental companies, especially inflatable rental company operators has been inflatable movie screen rentals. Inflatable movie screens are awesome if you have ever been to an outdoor movie event. The renters love having movies outside under the stars for their school, church, company, or even pool side in their very own backyard. Is the inflatable movie screen game for you?
You can buy simple small movie screens at some of the big box stores and warehouse stores. If you are thinking about buying one of these screens for your party rental company you should stop now and stick with your core rental company items. When a customer calls to rent a piece of equipment, often times they are expecting a more commercial grade piece of equipment that they would not otherwise purchase themselves.
Purchasing the equipment necessary for a commercial-grade inflatable movie screen operation is easy. You simply need to purchase a screen, some basic audio equipment, a dvd player, some basic cords, and a projector. There are reputable inflatable movie screen manufacturers in the United States and overseas who can provide you with a great product and great service.
The movie screen behaves and handles much the same as a normal bounce house or water slide. They roll the same, are made from the same material, and cost about the same to purchase. The audio and video equipment can seem daunting and intimidating at first, but once you set up the equipment a few times you become accustomed to it.
The most difficult thing about inflatable movie screen rentals is logistics. Many times when you are an existing party rental company you will have jam-packed days on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You know what it’s like to be doing pickups well into the evening and early morning. Imagine coordinating the time, employees, and vehicles to have another setup in the early evening and having someone stay there to man the equipment while the movie night is happening. Managing the logistics of inflatable movie screens is the hardest part of starting an inflatable movie screen business.
Once you figure out your movie screen setup procedures you will need to train your employees to do the same, and up to your strict standards. They need to understand all the video and audio components and how to properly handle the electronics so as not to damage them. There is a lot more handling required than a bounce house, tent, or tables and chairs.
The best thing to do when considering whether or not your business is ready for inflatable movie screens is to talk with others who currently are in the business. Talk to the guys who are in the trenches doing the set ups every weekend and talk to the owners and operations guys who manage the scheduling of these screens.
Inflatable movie screens are an exciting and challenging niche in the inflatable rental company’s endless list of possible business opportunities!
