Make blinds by an individual entrepreneur. How to start a profitable blinds business. Registration of activities, documents, taxation system

Blinds are a popular type of light-protective products for windows in Russia. 4/5 of all consumers use blinds when arranging offices and other premises.

Now the demand exceeds the supply, even despite the large number of manufacturing companies of this product. The production of blinds is promising for investment. In this article, we will tell you about the relevance of the case, we will give a short project with calculations of key performance indicators.

Brief Market Analysis

The commercial blinds market in Russia appeared after the collapse of the USSR in 1992-1993. Then the first assembly firms arose. Now the competition in the field is high - there are many large, medium and small manufacturing companies on the market.

According to estimates for 2016, the following types of blinds are most popular among Russians:

• vertical - 25%;
• roll - 22%;
• horizontal - 19%;
• photo blinds - 12%.

The rest is occupied by pleated curtains, Roman blinds, wave-decor.

Among large manufacturers with large market shares 3 companies stand out that have proven themselves in Russia and the CIS countries. These are Proma, a leading supplier of equipment and components for the production of blinds, Katrice and Roltech, a full-service company.

What types of blinds are there?

Light-protective products are classified according to the following criteria:

Table 1. Classification of blinds.

Before starting a business, it is important to choose what to produce. Some types of products are simple and have a lower cost price.

Blinds production technologies

Making a product is a simple process. For example, vertical and horizontal blinds can be made without any special equipment. They are assembled from components that are purchased from manufacturers (large companies create themselves).

How blinds are made, watch the video:

However, during production, some nuances must be taken into account - the process itself may differ.

At the stage of business development, it is better to create blinds of the most common and demanded varieties. With the strengthening of the market position, it is possible to expand the assortment, purchase new machines, increase the scale and sales volumes.

Horizontal Blinds Manufacturing Processes

There are 2 main processes for the production of horizontal blinds - the creation of lamellas (cornices) and the assembly of a one-piece structure.

1. Lamellas are called plates that perform a light-shielding function. They are created from textiles, plastic, wood, metal.
2. All the necessary holes are punched in the cornice for installing fittings, a lock, a swivel mechanism.
3. Collect the cornice. A system is installed in it, which is necessary for the proper operation of the blinds.
4. After that, lamellas are inserted into the cornice. They check the work of the product, control the quality.

You can produce goods using both manual and semi-automatic equipment. High performance automatic machines are also sold.

Vertical blinds production

Manufacturing of this type of blinds is simpler - it is less laborious. First, a cornice is made - it is cut in accordance with the selected size and equipped with a control system. After that, slats are created, in which holes for the cords are punched. At the final stage, all components are assembled into a single structure.

Most of the manufacturing operations can be carried out manually. In this case, fewer machines are required - just a couple of presses and punches.

Making vertical blinds faster, their cost is lower, therefore it is recommended to immediately include them in your assortment.

Better to buy foreign (European) equipment. It is more expensive, but it allows you to make a better product.

Roller blinds

The price of machine tools for roller blinds is relatively low - and this is a significant plus.

Roller blinds are a roll of fabric equipped with a winding shaft and a control system with a spring / chain, less often an electric mechanism.

1. The fabric is cut to the required dimensions, the edges are hemmed.
2. A curtain rod with a corresponding control system is created, a shaft with a fabric is inserted.
3. The finished product is completed with fittings.

Roller blinds (like Roman ones) are more often used in residential buildings. They look nice and fresh compared to the usual curtains. It is better to include them in the assortment right away - especially since their cost is low.

Production of wooden blinds

They are made in much the same way as horizontal blinds, although the procedure still has some features.

The main feature is in the creation of lamellas. After cutting the planks of the required dimensions, their surface is laminated or coated with paint and varnish. This protects the paint from the sun.

After the cornice is cut down, the filling, the rotary rod and all the control mechanisms are manually mounted into it. Cords are passed through the lamellas, which are connected to the control mechanism. At the end, if necessary, the product is completed with additional fittings.

Wooden blinds look beautiful, reliable, and have a long service life.

Blinds business plan

To organize a business does not require a large initial capital. Our project takes into account manual equipment for blinds - the option with the lowest capital investment.

Table 2. Start-up costs for a blinds business.

The calculations are relevant for a city with a population of up to 1 million people. Additional costs include utility bills, advertising, and redecorating the premises.

Documentation

A businessman is faced with a choice - to conduct business as an individual entrepreneur or in the form of an LLC. If you are planning small volumes and sales in one region, you can become an individual entrepreneur. Conversely, working in the form of a legal entity is suitable for high volume production and sales.

When registering, indicate the OKVED code 25.23 " Blinds and roller shutters production ».

It is advisable to obtain a quality certificate for your product. There are no mandatory certification requirements, but having a voluntary certificate will have a positive effect on sales. Buyers, both wholesalers and private ones, are more willing to buy light protection devices, the quality of which has been verified by a certification center.

Premises

It is necessary to equip a production workshop and open an office for the company.

There are no big requirements for an industrial building. The creation process is not accompanied by great noise or harmful fumes. Due to their modest dimensions, the machines can be placed in a small workshop (no more than 50 sq. M). You can even create blinds in the garage.

However, a large warehouse will be required, where the finished product will be waiting for the sale. In the warehouse, racks and shelves should be installed.

It is most efficient to rent an office in a place with high traffic. Indoors about 20 sq. m organize workplace for receiving and serving customers, place product samples, hang thematic images, POS-materials (brochures, leaflets).

Equipment for the production of blinds

There are manual, semi-automatic and automatic blind making machines on sale. The main equipment for production will be a manual Magnum M600 machine for horizontal blinds worth 1.2 million rubles.

It is designed for punching holes, profiling, cutting lamellas. The basic width of the plates is 25 mm, but other dies for lamella widths of 16, 35, 50 mm can be installed.

Machine dimensions (in meters) - 3.9x0.5x0.73, weight - 140 kg, Poland. The technique is simple and reliable. Does not require electricity, although at any time you can change the material supply from manual to electric. This will increase the production volumes.

You will also need:

• press die cutting the cornice making a hole for the lace;
• press clamp of the first strip, which will pierce the lamella;
• scissors, screwdrivers, sewing machine.

Staff

To work in the workshop, 2 assembly workers are required. They will be engaged in the production of products, their assembly from components. We need 2 more employees - a measurer and an installer - who will take measurements at the facility and install the sold blinds. It is better to hire experienced workers.

Finding clients and creating a large sales network will require the services of a sales manager. He will be engaged in negotiations and the conclusion of agreements with wholesale buyers.

If you are acting in the form of a legal entity, you need to hire an accountant - for a permanent place or for outsourcing.

We need a logistic driver who will deliver goods to sales outlets.

Raw materials

With high competition, only high quality goods can win consumer sympathy. Therefore, buy high quality and durable components.

There are many intermediaries and material sellers on the market who sell raw materials for the production of blinds. When choosing a supplier, be sure not to overpay - check prices with other sellers. It is necessary to study the delivery time, available quality certificates, conditions for delivery costs.

Some companies advise on assembly technology and even train employees.

Marketing and sales

Most of the buyers - commercial organizations(80%). In everyday life, blinds are used less often (the share of orders from private clients is 20%).

These light protection devices are now widely used. For example, in:

• company offices and trade enterprises;
• state offices;
• business centers;
• medical centers;
• hotels;
• hairdressing and beauty salons;
• administrative buildings.

You can sell goods through construction, furniture stores, your point of sale... Collaborate with construction companies, conclude contracts for the supply of large quantities of blinds for new real estate.

Blinds business plan: payback calculations

The initial investment will amount to RUB 1.935 mln.

With a daily productivity of 20 sq. m for a working month (22 days), you can create 440 sq. m of the product.

Cost of 1 sq. m of a product 25 mm wide - 1200 rubles. Other sizes are more expensive. Let's take the average price of 1,500 rubles for the calculation. The monthly proceeds will amount to 660 thousand rubles.

Approximate monthly expenses - 400 thousand. Net profit per month minus expenses - 260 thousand rubles.

Subject to the sale of all products produced in a month, the payback period of the business will be 7.5 months.

Table 3. Economic justification ideas for business.

The blinds business is capable of generating stable, large income. Only horizontal blinds can give several hundred thousand rubles in profit per month. And with the expansion of the assortment, the business will bring in much more money. The most important thing is to organize sales. Seasonality should also be taken into account - in the warm season, goods are ordered much more often.

Attachments: from 600,000 rubles

Payback: from 4 months

Having decided to build a business, it is important to find a niche for the activity. After all, the service or product that will be distributed should be, first of all, in demand. To date, a business for the production of roller blinds can bring a good profit. Let's break it down in detail in this article.

Business concept

Roller blinds are in demand, therefore this business will pay for itself quickly.

You can sell the product:

• among the owners of apartments and houses;
• to office premises;
• to government institutions.

Roller blinds are popular because of their convenience and practicality in operation, as well as the ability to combine with any interior. Before starting production, you need to study the state of the market in the city or region in which business is planned. After all, if there are competitors in this field, then you need to think about your competitiveness.

What is required for implementation?

To implement this type of activity quickly and in short time it is necessary to prepare the premises, equip it, buy equipment and material. The premises will require furniture, office supplies and Appliances... For production, you need to purchase a machine for gluing adhesive tape, a table for cutting lamellas, a mechanism for processing the edge of the fabric.

To create a wide range of products, you will need various kinds of fabric, tape and accessories (bottom beam plug, fixings to the ceiling surface, self-locking mechanism, plastic chain, aluminum shafts, connecting, bottom beams). All this is best purchased from one manufacturer.

Step-by-step startup instructions

The production of roller blinds can be started by fulfilling the following conditions:

1. It is necessary to legally register a commercial business. The project can be formalized as a company with limited liability or how entity in the tax office.
2. Many entrepreneurs start production in their home or backroom. But for convenience and practicality, it is still better to take a room with an area of ​​30-50 sq. m for rent and supply it necessary equipment... From the latter, you will need a special table with all the accessories, a machine for gluing tape, a machine for processing edges.
3. You also need to purchase consumables, preferably in a wide range: fabrics, tape, fasteners.
4. For production to become profitable quickly, a well-coordinated team of workers is needed. It is necessary to assemble a team of an installer, measurer, shop worker, customer service manager and accountant. The last two positions are recommended to be carried out independently at the first stage.
5. For successful implementation products are needed good publicity, which will require certain costs.

Financial calculations

Start-up capital

The organization of a business for the production of roller blinds from scratch is costly.

• 300,000 - equipment and consumables;
• 150,000 - creation and registration of a product brand, advertising;
• 10,000 - unforeseen expenses;
• 4,000 - registration of an individual entrepreneur (to open an LLC, an amount of 20,000 rubles is required).

As a result, starting a business will require approximately 550-600 thousand rubles. It all depends on what scale you plan to keep within.

Monthly expenses

To promote your project, you will have to spend monthly:

• 15,000 rubles - rent of premises;
• 5,000 - advertising;
• 75,000 - salary for 3 employees;
• 3,000 - payment of utilities;
• 30,000 - taxes;
• 10,000 - unforeseen expenses.

As a result, the monthly costs will be approximately 120-130 thousand rubles.

How much can you earn?

Large blinds manufacturers have a monthly profit of 4-5 million rubles. Mid-tier firms achieve monthly profits of 1.5-2 million. A small shop in the first months after opening comes to a profit of 100 thousand rubles. This condition is achieved at a 100% cost markup. Supplies and other monthly costs.

Payback period

It should be borne in mind that there will be no profit in the first months. First you need to work in your own name, to promote the brand. Provided an income of 100-120 thousand, it is possible to recoup all investments and work for net profit in 4-5 months after the opening of the enterprise.

Business risks and cons

It is also necessary to take into account the difficulties that will have to be faced during the conduct of production business. Roller blinds are a seasonal product that is in great demand in the spring and summer when the time comes. renovation works... The presence of competitors in the face of clandestine workshops will significantly complicate the work. They do not pay rent, taxes, as a result of which they lower prices for goods.

Conclusion

The roller blind business, like any other commercial business, requires significant investment, hard work and perseverance. Only if these conditions are met, all costs will justify themselves, and the business will begin to work at full strength.

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Blinds production as separate species business originated in Russia in 1992-1993. And today this type of business is one of the most profitable. Since the blinds perfectly complement the modern interior, prevent the penetration of light into the room, reduce the noise level and are practical. Thus, the demand for these products is constantly growing and the profitability of the production of blinds reaches 30-50%.

Blinds production technology

Blinds manufacturing technology depends on their type. Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Know That production of vertical blinds is less labor-intensive than horizontal and it requires less investment. The production scheme of horizontal blinds is shown in Photo 2.

Stages of the production process:

1. Preparation for work - curtain rods are transported from the warehouse and sorted.
2. Hole punching. Depending on the size of the product and the location of the control center, technological holes are made for the installation of accessories.
3. Punching holes for rope retainer and swivel mechanism.
4. Eaves assembly *.
5. Manufacturing of lamellas from aluminum tape.
6. Assembly of blinds on a semi-automatic or manual machine.
7. Quality control of products.
8. Product packaging and completing with additional fittings.

* - eaves assembly takes place in the following order:

1. installation of supports with rollers. The roller should be on the side of the rope retainer;
2. an adapter for the V 13-29 mechanism and the V 13-28 device are mounted in the outer window;
3. installation of a rope clamp;
4. the pivot axle is being prepared. Its length should be less than the overall size of the cornice;
5. the axle is inserted into the mechanism, and the inserts are put on the caliper.

For the production of horizontal blinds, the following machines are required:

1. Machine for making blinds. It is designed for cutting strips of 16 and 25 mm, punching and profiling. Such equipment can be equipped with 3-5 punching dies.

2. Press die for cutting the cornice. This machine can work with various brands of curtain rods. He cuts the curtain rod, punching holes for the basket and clamping the cord.

3. Press for pivot and hold mechanism. He makes holes in the cornice, installs a special mechanism for holding and rotating the blinds.

Press for clamping the first lamella. This equipment carries out the punching of the tape in such a way that it allows you to make an attachment for fixing the first lamella. The press is used during the assembly of the blinds.

If, instead of an aluminum tape, you use material for making lamellas, you get pleated blinds. Such sunscreen designs are not limited in color palette. Pleated fabrics consist of fasteners, profiles, thread guides and controls.

Vertical blinds production

Today, the Russian market is mainly represented by manual equipment for the production of vertical blinds:

• Press for cutting fabric or aluminum tape. Photo 6;
• Lower punch for plastic;
• Top punch for plastic;
• Plastic press. The European leader in the production of machine tools is the Magnum Metal plant, located in Poland. In this plant, machines for the production of vertical blinds (VB1) are manufactured.

These machines have a number of advantages:

• They make round holes in the lamellas. This allows the installation of lamella holders of the most varied shapes.
• When producing an inclined product, you need to enter the dimensions of only the first and last lamellas and their total number in the product, and the machine calculates the length of all other lamellas automatically;
• The software includes up to 10 cut variations of various sizes;
• The machine produces folds for the lower and upper folds of the lamellas;
• The finished lamellas are laid automatically;
• Simplicity and ease of management.

Components for the production of vertical blinds - knives (dies) and profiling rollers. On the modern market you can find accessories for machines Magnum, Cocker, Hollis.

Roller blinds production

The design of roller blinds is simple. It includes a winding shaft, a roll of fabric, a control mechanism and 2 mounting brackets. Are functioning roller blinds by winding the fabric down or up using a spring, chain or electric mechanism, which can be installed both on the left and on the right, according to the customer's choice.

Equipment for the production of roller blinds:

1. Cutting table for the production of fabric roller shutters.

2. Mechanism for sticking tape on the pipe.

3. Mechanism for gluing the tape to the edge of the fabric.

4. Mechanism for gluing double-sided tape on the guides.

5. Mechanism for instant rewinding of fabric.

6. Control stands.

Features of the manufacture of wooden blinds

The production of wooden blinds has two features, which are related to the material of the lamellas. First, a wider cornice is needed for wooden blinds. Secondly, it is a non-standard preparation of the louvers slats. The cutting of wooden slats for blinds is carried out using a special saw. Further, the workpieces are assembled into a bundle and only then cut into separate lamellas of the required size. Then the lamellas are pierced under the thread and basket. This operation cannot be carried out on standard equipment, since the thickness of the wooden lamellas can be up to 50 mm. Finally, wooden blinds are assembled using the same technology as horizontal ones.

For the production of wooden blinds you need the following equipment:

• Manual and semi-automatic machines for the manufacture of wooden blinds;
• Cornice presses.

Features of registration of an enterprise for the production of blinds

To open a plant for the production of blinds, you can choose an LLC as a form of ownership. But, in the absence of large investments, you can register as an individual entrepreneur. During registration, you must indicate the following okVED of the main type of activity: 25.23 "Production of blinds and roller shutters".

Certificate of conformity

In order to increase the sales volume of Isolite blinds it is necessary to obtain a certificate of conformity.

Blinds production business plan

It is planned to open an enterprise for the production of Isolite blinds, which are installed on PVC windows, wooden and Euro windows. Their difference from conventional blinds is that they are installed on each skylight separately and as close as possible to the glass surface. The blinds are raised or the slats are turned by a control chain. All components of Isolite blinds for PVC windows must be made of plastic or aluminum.

Production room

A blinds factory must have production room with an area of ​​20-30 sq. m. The need for storage space may arise if it is necessary to store more than 2000 sq. m. of material. m. For location finished products it is necessary to purchase racks and equip tables with lower shelves.

Staff

This production requires a small number of workers. If the volume of manufactured products per day should be about 18 blinds, then 10 workers are needed for their production (8 assemblers, 1 manager and accountant).

Equipment for the production of horizontal blinds

In this business plan, we will list only the cheapest manual machine for making Isolite blinds on windows. It is good to install these equipment at the initial stage of business development, when there are no cash for big investments.

Capital expenditures:

1. Price of manual equipment:

• straightening hammer - 1200 rubles;
• pliers - 600 rubles;
• scissors - 500 rubles;
• tweezers - 700 rubles;

2. The cost of the power tool:

• pendulum saw - 3500 rubles;
• press for the upper cornice Isolite (U 005) - 25 thousand rubles;
• press for the lower bar (U 006) - 30 thousand rubles;
• Isolite line press - 27 thousand rubles.

3. The price of the machine for the production of blinds (М 600 / 4Р) - 520 thousand rubles;

4. Expenses for delivery and installation of equipment - 40 thousand rubles.

Total: 648,500 rubles.

Fixed monthly expenses of the company:

1. Rent of industrial premises - 8000 rubles;

3. Salary of 10 workers - 250,000 rubles;

4. Payroll taxes - 38,000 rubles;

5. The cost of paying for electricity - 1000 rubles;

6. Overhead costs - 6000 rubles;

7. Depreciation of equipment - 2000 rubles;

8. Income tax - (1,800,000 - 1,339,830 - 310,000) * 15% = 22,525.5 rubles.

Total expenses: 332,525.5 rubles.

Planned production volume - 1500 sq. m or 375 blinds per month.

The monthly income from the production of blinds: 375 blinds * 4,800 rubles = 1,800,000 rubles.

Calculation of the cost of materials for the manufacture of 1 sq. m Isolite blinds:

• Weight for the rope - 36.7 rubles;
• Rope - 2.7 rubles;
• Clip - 18.72 rubles;
• Ring - 50 rubles;
• Runner - 100 rubles;
• Control chain - 130 rubles;
• Lower chain - 110 rubles;
• Control circuit connector - 2 rubles;
• Lamella holder - 3.4 rubles;
• Swivel rod - 8 rubles;
• Stopper - 75 rubles;
• Bottom weight - 2.7 rubles.
• Wall bracket - 30 rubles;
• Staple - 30 rubles;
• Aluminum cornice - 120 rubles;
• Rope clamp - 50 rubles;
• Side mechanism - 100 rubles.

Total: 869.22 rubles.

The cost of an aluminum tape for the manufacture of blinds (4 sq. M.) - 96 rubles

Total costs for one blinds (4 sq. M.) - 3572, 88 rubles

Monthly production costs - 96 rubles * 375 blinds = 36,000 rubles

Cost 869.22 * 1500 + 36000 = 1,339,830 rubles

Payback period calculation

Total net profit at the enterprise will be: 1,800,000 - 1,339,830 - 332,525.5 = 127644.5 rubles per month.

With this monthly income, the payback period will be from 5 to 6 months.

Blinds are a convenient and versatile tool. We have this method of window decoration appeared relatively recently, but has already become popular. At first, blinds were used mainly in offices, but more and more often they are used in apartments. Manufacturing vertical blinds should be profitable.

“Even the most beautiful and powerful idea is completely useless until we decide to use it.” - Richard Bach

Blinds in our country have become popular relatively recently, but their convenience was quickly appreciated. These curtains provide excellent protection from sunlight, reduce noise levels and keep the temperature in the room, and, if designed correctly, decorate the room. At first, blinds were used mainly in offices, but now they are increasingly appearing on the windows of residential buildings.

There are blinds:

• vertical;
• horizontal;
• roll.

The first two types consist of plastic, aluminum, wood or fabric slats. Roller blinds are fabric. Blinds accessories can be ordered from manufacturing companies that also supply and install assembly equipment and train personnel.

Production technology

It is easier and cheaper to produce vertical blinds than horizontal blinds. In the manufacture of vertical blinds, lamellas are cut, connected and the fabric is treated with a dust-repellent compound that prevents fading in the sun. Such blinds consist of a bearing part (cornice), weights, runners, a connecting chain and a control chain. The manufacturing process for horizontal blinds is more complicated, but the demand for them is much higher.

To produce horizontal blinds the following equipment is required:

1. Machine for cutting strips 16 and 25 mm wide, punching and profiling. The equipment can be equipped with 3-5 punching dies.
2. Press die for cutting curtain rods, punching holes and clamping the cord.
3. Press for pivoting and holding mechanism.
4. Press for fixing the first lamella. It is used when assembling blinds.

In the production of fabric slats, pleated blinds are obtained, consisting of fasteners, a profile, guiding threads and control elements. A set of equipment costs approximately $ 7,500- $ 8,000 together with the installation.

Manufacturing of vertical blinds

The production technology of vertical blinds is simpler than that of horizontal structures. The business does not require large capital investments, which makes it more profitable. Components of vertical blinds:

• Decorative cornice.
• Lamels.
• Brackets.
• Latches.
• Chains, laces to adjust the angle of closure.
• Runners.
• Fastening equipment.

For a start, manual equipment will be enough, although you can immediately make production automated. You need to purchase:

• Press scissors.
• Rewinding machine for fabric.
• Sewing machine.
• Tools and materials (drill, screwdriver, grinder, etc.).

Lamellas for vertical blinds can be fabric, wood, plastic, etc. Their height depends on the size of the window, therefore, before starting production, you need to make measurements of a specific room. The width of the lamella is standard - 8.9 cm or 12.7 cm. The lamellas are cut on a hand-held machine, on which the fabric is also folded and holes for the holders are punched. The folds are stitched with a sewing machine or hot glue.

The assembly of vertical blinds takes place in the following sequence:

1. The cornice of the required length is selected.
2. The cornice is equipped with a swivel mechanism, runners, holders, etc.
3. Attach the slats to the runners.
4. Install weights in the lower bend of the lamellas.
5. Attach the chain to the weights.

How much does a business idea cost?

This type of business can be implemented at home and at the same time it will be quite profitable. Equipment prices depend on the manufacturer, but on average they are:

• Press scissors. They can be intended for one type of material or for several. This equipment is different in functionality. The productivity of the machine depends on its price and can be from 120 to 220 lamellas per hour.

Price - from $ 500 to $ 800.

• Fabric rewinding machine. You can do without it, but it will complicate the work. The machine, in addition to rewinding, helps to calculate the length of the roll.

Price - from $ 1,500 to $ 2,000.

• Sewing machine. A regular sewing machine, which can handle heavy fabrics, will also work.

Price - from $ 150.

• Fittings. Components for vertical blinds are inexpensive. For example, the price of a swing mechanism is about $ 2.
• Textile. Sold in rolls 12.7 cm and 8.9 cm wide. The price depends on the type of fabric.

Additional opportunities to increase sales

To attract customers, you have to offer them something that your competitors don't have. Good idea- production and installation of patterned vertical blinds. To implement this idea, you need a graphic editor "Lambrequins" 2.0 Pro, designed to create and select patterns.

It is also possible to install "Smart Blinds", controlled by a remote control or automated. Software on the contact control platform for electric actuators, creates a self-adjusting sunshade system. Use new technologies. To automate blinds you need:

• motors with gearboxes;
• wires;
• housings for motors;
• housing for the control center;
• platform with a microprocessor.

On the Internet, you can download a platform flashing program for a portable system. The costs will be small, and the price of the novelty will increase several times. Another opportunity to earn extra money: repair and maintenance of blinds. For the person who produces the blinds, small repairs will not be difficult.

Manufacturing and installation of blinds can be classified as promising areas of small business and individual entrepreneurship. A very small amount is needed to start, and the demand for blinds is stable.

Due to the simplicity of production, the market is filled with offers of vertical blinds, so their release will only be a convenient launching pad, subject to further expansion of the range. Consumers in European countries have already appreciated the quality of wooden blinds, but in Russia this segment is in its infancy. Buyers have long been ready to switch to this type of curtain, but manufacturers are in no hurry to meet demand due to expensive and complex technologies. It can be assumed that an entrepreneur who decides to master this type of blinds will benefit.

It is one of the most promising modern areas of business. The production process is quite simple and does not require huge production facilities and multi-million dollar costs. A business idea will be of interest to both beginners and experienced entrepreneurs.

Blinds are horizontal or vertical narrow plates connected to each other, designed to shade the room and regulate the air flow. Blinds are made from aluminum, fabric, wood and plastic. Today, there is a tendency to use blinds not only for their direct functional purpose, but also as a decorative element. The product successfully replaces classic curtains, wardrobe doors, plays the role of a screen and an office partition.

Blinds have gained popular recognition and popularity due to their durability, high quality, ease of use and care. The product does not require washing, steaming; during the production process, the plates are treated with an antistatic compound that protects it from dust and the sun. Modern technologies allow the production of plates different colors and textures for every taste and color.

Blinds production attracts entrepreneurs not only by the simplicity of the process, but also by a wide range of potential consumers. The product is purchased both by individuals for houses and apartments, and by state and municipal institutions, commercial companies.

Where to begin

Where to start translating a business idea into reality? First you need to register in tax authority if you start entrepreneurial activity from scratch.

Next, you need to select an office and production space. The simplicity of the process and the small dimensions of the equipment allow it to be located in a small room, be it a garage, a rented warehouse or a utility room of your own house. The rental price depends on your region, on average a small room of 50 sq. m will cost you 40,000 rubles a month plus utility bills (about 6,000). If you own the premises, the costs should include utility bills and property tax.

The office may be located directly during production, but it will be more efficient to rent premises closer to potential buyers. For an office, 20 sq. m, on which you need to place product samples and organize the employee's workplace. Renting an office will cost you 25,000 rubles, its furnishings and technical equipment - about another 75,000 rubles.

Equipment and materials

Moving on to equipment and materials. Different types of blinds are installed for vertical and horizontal blinds. production lines, equipment for horizontal products requires large financial investments... Therefore, we recommend that you conduct an analysis of the needs of the buyer in a particular type of product and, based on the data, start one of the lines, either horizontal or vertical, to begin with.

To produce vertical blinds you will need:

In total, you will spend 82,500 rubles on equipment. Production of this type involves the use of manual labor, you can find competent specialists or train your employees from scratch. At the initial stage, 3-4 people will be enough for you in the workshop.

For the production of horizontal blinds, manual, semi-automatic and automated equipment can be used. Buying handheld equipment early on will be an economically viable solution. To start production, it is necessary to install a Polish-made Magnum M 600 automatic machine in the workshop, with the help of which demanded blinds are produced for plastic windows PRIS. Total equipment costs:

• list of tools for vertical blinds - 82,500 rubles;
• Magnum M 600 - 550,000 rubles;
• transportation and installation - 50,000 rubles;

The total cost of equipping the workshop will be 682,500 rubles... Please note that according to the instructions, the machine must be installed in a room with an area of ​​50 or more square meters. m.

Suppliers, advertising, finance

After selecting the equipment, decide on the suppliers of raw materials and consumables, analyze the selected applicants and choose the most reliable one. The key point in the selection will be the location of the supplier. It is advisable to choose a supplier closer to the workshop, this reduces delivery costs and allows you to quickly replenish material stocks. At the start of the project, it makes no sense to collect material in reserve, it will be enough to spend 200,000 rubles on raw materials.

And the final point is financial statements. The company where the money is moving must have an accountant. You do not need to hire an accountant, you can conduct business on your own, contact specialized organizations, or let the accountant work remotely. All financial calculations will be carried out through the sales manager, and the accountant will deal directly with reporting.

Now let's calculate the total amount of financial investments:

• to register with the tax authority as an individual entrepreneur, you will spend 800 rubles when paying the state duty;
• purchase of raw materials and equipment - 882,500 rubles;
• office + furnishings and technical equipment - 100,000;
• workshop - 46,000 rubles;
• advertising - 7,000

In total, you will need 1,036,300 rubles to start the production of horizontal and vertical products. We do not include the salaries of employees as start-up costs, since you will have to pay this amount a month after opening.

Is it profitable or not, you ask when you see the total amount. Indicator profitability this industry varies from 50 to 70% depending on the region. Average cost of 1 sq. m of horizontal blinds PRIS is equal to 1,300 rubles, selling 100 sq. m per year, you will receive a revenue of 1,300,000 rubles. Under such conditions payback the project will take 10-12 months. But remember: technological production- that's not all, special attention should be paid to the promotion and sales mechanism. Do not expect that after opening you will be immediately overwhelmed with orders, for this you need to work hard. Be prepared for small seasonal fluctuations - according to statistics, the peak sales of blinds are in the spring-summer.

The production of blinds as a business does not require a special permit and license.... The industry is highly competitive, but the growing needs of consumers allow many manufacturing companies to successfully operate and earn money. The launch of any production is a risk, but this risk is minimized if you have conducted a full market analysis, developed a business plan and selected competent employees.