You’re Not Alone
Whether it’s the high cost of living, wanting to be your own boss, or simply looking for ways to diversify your income, Americans are starting “side-hustle” businesses faster than nearly anytime in history. According to SideHustleNation.com, a leading website designed to help side-hustlers get started and thrive, 39% of working Americans report having a side-hustle. That represents approximately 80 million people. To quote the late, great infomercial king, Ron Popeil, “But wait… there’s more”.
Planning to Start a Side-Hustle – by Generation
Roughly 17% of working Americans plan on starting a side-hustle in 2024, and depending on the age-group, the numbers can increase dramatically.
- Overall Population: 39%
- Baby Boomers: 24%
- Gen X: 40%
- Millennials: 50%
- Gen Z: 45%
Source: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/side-hustle-statistics/
Big Sky Dog Wash as a Side-Hustle?
How much Time & Effort
To answer that question, one must ask “What makes a good side-hustle?” In most cases, a side-hustle is something you do in addition to your regular / day job. Since you’re still working a full-time, or even part-time, job, a side-hustle that doesn’t require a ton of extra time is ideal. Every aspect of the Big Sky Dog Wash has been designed to simplify the ownership and operations to achieve something we call MOE: Minimal Ownership Effort. Some of the ways we’ve made it simple:
- “Plug & Play” connections – Electric and water/sewer connections are pre-installed to the outside of the unit. Your electrician and plumber and simply connect your unit when it arrives. No work is required inside the unit to connect to utilities
- Climate Controlled – for year round use by your customers
- Leveling system – allows for easy set-up when the unit arrives, or when it needs adjusting should settling occur
- Auto-clean system – Every night your unit will give itself a bath to cut down on cleaning requirements
- High-Capacity/No Mix Treatment system – reduces the time between soap refills and simplifies the process
- Self-Serve Dog Wash Unit – your customers use your unit without you having to be there – it is effectively a large vending machine
Return on Investment
According to investopedia.com, a healthy profit margin for a small business is 7%-10%. Even at relatively light usage, a Big Sky Dog Wash can generate a 30% profit margin or even higher.