Starting an inflatables business, beginning with the introduction of sumo suits.

For those with a keen business acumen, and who are willing to take a dip into the world of buy to rent, then sumo suits can be a great starting point. From these, one can then progress and become more involved in other areas of party inflatables such as bouncy castles, Zorb balls, water slides etc.

The sumo suit is a good starting point, as the start up costs are relatively low compared with other areas of the inflatables line. Bouncy castles can cost many thousands for example, so it may be wise to start off with an ounce of caution and this is where sumo suit hire come in.
For one, they are very popular and still growing. They are always a hit with all age groups and so word of mouth can be generated quickly. You can have your company name and number, or email address printed on the suits. Another idea would be to get them printed on the safety mat or ring as well, so there is a constant reminder of your business and brand. You could also give out printed cards to the party goers with all your relevant contact information. This way, you will be almost guaranteed to add some potential customers to your list.

Obviously, a website would be ideal as well, or at least a regular blog giving readers the opportunity to follow your businesses movements. This move will make sure your company can be reached by the masses and also prove how dedicated and knowledgeable you are in your product.

The beauty of sumo wrestling suits and other inflatables, is that they can be compacted down to a small size and require only minimal extra equipment to install. This means that to begin with, a large family car or small work van would suffice. If the business grows, then so too could your means of transport with it. Have the name of your company, number and email address on the transport if possible, again as a form of free advertisement. The key is to get your brand out there as much as possible. Increase your visibility, so you are known to an ever growing list of potential customers.

Take into account how far and wide you are willing to travel to. The cost of petrol can have a decisive effect on this decision, but make it clear your areas of delivery branch out to. Lastly, before taking up a venture in any inflatables product, such as sumo suit hire, be sure to research into insurance. You must be insured and your customers will want to know that you are and be needed to sign a disclaimer in case of any accident.

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Outlaying the prices of sumo suits. How much the different varieties cost to buy.

Firstly, if you are interested in buying sumo suits, either for personal use or as part of a rental business, you must first ensure you research the selection available. There are an awful lot of products out there, and you don't want to dive head first into buying equipment that you may later regret. Before I discuss further the figures, always make sure you buy from a reputable company, and if you're not sure, then try and read reviews and gauge which is the best for you.

There are plenty of options when buying sumo suits. In terms of sizes, they range from infant, junior, teen and up to adult. The suits can come with a padded safety mat or not, although customers may wish to request to use one, so it is recommended. The suits usually come with helmets and neck braces inclusive with the price. In terms of cost, you can buy very cheap single sumo suits for under £50, but if you are buying these to rent, then they will not last long and you will end up buying a lot of them in the long run, which may not be cost effective.

A pair of quality sumo suits with a mat will cost £500-£700. This will differ slightly for the smaller infant and junior size ranges. Without the mat, a pair of sumo suits will cost £300-£500. This may sound expensive, but when you consider the fact that you could then rent these out for between £70 and £100 a day, then you will see that this could be a very profitable venture.

You can also acquire double sumo wrestling suits, where two people can fit into a single sumo character for added fun. These would cost around the £700-£900 mark with the mats included and £500-£700 without the mats. Obviously you can charge a little extra for these as more people are participating in the games. There are other slight variants on these suits and some can be customised and extras can be obtained, but these are the ball-park figures for purchasing quality, professionally made sumo suits. More importantly, these are the kind of suits that can handle the wear and tear of parties and repeated use. As mentioned before, if you intend to buy for a one-off occasion, then definitely go for the cheaper high street or online stores to get one, as these will be fine for limited use. For business purposes however, the higher priced suits are the only way to go.

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