Holiday Lights Profit Potential
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A holiday light installation business targeting affluent neighborhoods, providing professional installation and removal services during the holiday season.
Key Points:
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Service Overview:
- Install Christmas lights on homes
- Charge ~$600 for installation
- $200 for lights (customer keeps them for 10 years)
- $60 for removal in January
- Takes about 1 hour per house
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Target Market:
- Affluent neighborhoods
- Homeowners who don't want to climb ladders
- Entire neighborhoods can be serviced efficiently
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Business Model:
- One person made $20,000 in a single neighborhood
- Zero inventory costs (customers buy lights)
- Minimal equipment needed
- Can service multiple houses per day
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Marketing Strategy:
- Start with one house in neighborhood
- Word of mouth spreads through neighbors
- Flyer the neighborhood
- Knock on doors after completing nearby installations
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Expansion Opportunity:
- Could upsell Halloween lights
- Potential to change bulb colors for different holidays
- Recurring annual revenue from same customers
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