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Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Dry Cleaner
Become a Dry Cleaning Service Owner
Starting a Dry Cleaning Service
Getting Paid to Make Clothes Smell Fresh and People Happy

Being a dry cleaner is probably the most overlooked fashion-related career. Unlike being a fashion designer or stylist, a dry cleaner is far from the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle.

However, more than ever, people need dry cleaning services, including the rich and famous and whoever who simply needs to look their best in their favorite outfit.

Whether your clients own expensive designer garments or whether it’s just their favorite pair of blue jeans, people trust their dry cleaner to remove spots, repair hems and make sure those garments looking their best. Be respected and thanked by people from all walks of life by just doing what you do best; caring for their clothing as much as they do.

William Fisher, CEO of International Fabricare Institute,
the industry's most prestigious trade association,
interviewed in this eGuide

In this war against terrorism era, dry cleaners help patriotism alive by cleaning flags for free.

You can be a dry cleaner wherever you live, which is the beauty of this business. If you want to live and work in a small town, simply open a neighborhood mom-and-pop shop. If you want to live and work in a big city like Los Angeles and New York, this lucrative business can be yours too.

A dry cleaner has the privilege to decide the level of services they want to offer and there will always be customers to use those services.
For those with entrepreneurial spirit, becoming a dry cleaner is most likely a great fit. Training is available to anyone interested, oftentimes for only very little investment, even if you have never worked as a dry cleaner before.

Whenever you're ready, income can be increased exponentially by implementing an unlimited array of new services as follows:

Wedding gown restoration
Alteration service
Coin laundry
Household item cleaning
Boxing
Storing
Shoe Repair
Delivery Service

Need more expansion?
With "wholesale" dry cleaning opportunities can grow your business whether you offer services to consumers or corporate clients. Decide what you do best and, as soon as you're ready, you can also become a consultant to other dry cleaners.

Make sure to look as though you are your best customer and be the example for everyone else to live up to. Involve yourself in the community activities and regardless of where you are located your business will be noticed and will be appreciated.

Dry cleaning is sometimes considered a "mysterious" process, but it's actually pretty simple: customers just want their clothes taken care of by an expert. Fill that need and success will surely follow.

This eGuide provides insightful formation, advices and tips for anyone who is contemplating in entering the Dry Cleaning Industry as well as for seasoned dry cleaners. Numerous hard-to-find resources are included to help you locate pertinent information, businesses and consultants that will help you achieve your success in this highly lucrative and competitive business.

One of the myths of "dry cleaning" is that the process is "dry." Is it true?
So, what is a dry cleaner? Is he or she just somebody who removes stains and spots on a piece of clothing without using any liquids?

The answer is probably pretty surprising.

Steve "The Clothing Doctor" Boorstein
shared tips in this eGuide

A dry cleaner is an expert in apparel and fabric cleaning and caring that utilizes the latest solvents, technologies and equipments to prolong the life of a piece of clothing or household item.

There are several career paths in this field that you can choose based on your strengths and interests. You’re not restricted to open a mom-and-pop dry cleaning store, if that's not your interest.

Someof the career paths to choose from:

"Couture" or celebrity dry cleaner
"One price" dry cleaner
"Specialty" dry cleaner (i.e. specializing in leather clothing or bridal gowns)
"Wholesale" dry cleaner (also known as sub-contractor of other cleaners)
Corporate dry cleaner (whose clients are corporations)
Dry cleaning consultant (helping people in starting a business)

Editor-in-Chief Jennie S. Bev and co-author Debbie Cook have talked to many fashion professionals, including successful dry cleaners, trainers, and trend consultants to provide you with the best and the most comprehensive self-study guidebook filled with insider information, tips and advice for breaking into and succeeding as a dry cleaner and starting a lucrative business.

Among them are:

CEO of International Fabricare Institute, the most prestigious trade association in the industry
Author of a best-selling book on how to care for clothing who is also a talk show host who has appeared in The View morning TV show
Dry cleaning business consultant
Winner of American Drycleaner dry cleaning plant design
CEO of Coin Laundry Association
Third and fourth generation dry cleaners

About the Authors

Jennie S. Bev is THE fashion and image career expert, whose reputation has been acknowledged by prestigious media internationally. She has been profiled and mentioned in Entrepreneur, Teen People, Canadian Business, Home Business, Dong (France), San Francisco Chronicle, The Independent, Daily Southtown, The Arizona Republic, Femina (Asia) and Dewi (Asia).

Editor-in-Chief Jennie S. Bev was named 2003 EPPIE Award finalist in Non-Fiction How To category for excellence in electronic publishing. She has published over 40 books and 900 articles in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany and Southeast Asia. She is also a college professor based in San Francisco Bay Area.

Debbie Cook wears many hats in both her professional and personal life. Due to a restless drive and her entrepreneurial spirit she constantly delves into projects that range from organizing herself and others through her business DSC Enterprises; to working alongside her husband in the daily operation of their family business Wardrobe Cleaners Plus.

She has traveled far and wide to speak to groups about living an organized life including a memorable trip to Egypt where she spoke while floating on the Nile. Debbie and her husband are third generation dry cleaners with direct consumer and corporate clienteles.

This 85-page instantly downloadable StyleCareer.com eGuide Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Dry Cleaner brings you valuable insider tips, advice and suggestions not available elsewhere to help you embark on this highly lucrative career path.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Myths, the Realities and the Basics
What If I Know Nothing about Dry Cleaning?
Can I Be Successful as a Dry Cleaner?
What are the Advantages of Being a Dry Cleaner?

Mysteries and Myths Surrounding Dry Cleaning Businesses
Do Dry Cleaners Practice Gender Pricing?
What is Gender Pricing, Anyway?
Fashion Determines the Cut of a Garment
Fabric Determines Whether It Should Be Dry Cleaned or Laundered
Size Determines the Amount of Hand Finishing

What Professional Equipments Do I Need?
What are the Differences between Dry Cleaned and Laundered Garments?
Is Dry Cleaning “Dry”?
Are Dry Cleaners Always Responsible for Damages?
Does Dry Cleaning Cause Garments to Wear Out Sooner?
How High-Tech is Dry Cleaning Business?
What Solvent Choices are Available?

Getting Ready for the Big Break
Earning Potentials (it's six figure!)
Size Matters
Smart Pricing Entices Loyal Customers
Additional Services
Cleaning Techniques (Do-It-Yourself)
Franchise and Turnkey Opportunities
“Couture” Dry Cleaner Dry Cleaners’ Walk of Fame“One Price” Dry Cleaner Jobs in a Dry Cleaning Plant
Dry Cleaning Cycle
Automatic Window

Dealing with Unhappy Customers
Continuing Education
Conventions
Trade Shows
Recycling and Charity
Gaining Hands-On Experience

Career Game Plan
Market Research
Designing Your Plan
Location, Location and Location
Drive Up Window or Curb Service
Buying Equipments

Dry cleaning equipment suppliers
Chemicals
Auxiliary equipments
Dry cleaning heavy machineries
Pressing equipments
Commercial shirt laundry equipments
Customer service department
Computer systems
Training options

Where to Buy Supplies and Equipments
Where to Buy Solvents and Chemicals
How to Negotiate for Equipment Better Prices
Where to Get Free Training

License and Regulations
Promoting Your Business
Being Successful
Happiness is Important
Casual Dress Code
Customer Service
Industry News
Joining Chamber of Commerce
Grants
Industry Reports from Experts
More on Additional Services

This eGuide literally saves you hundreds or even thousands of dollars spent on professional workshops and training and hundreds of hours of research. It will help you break into the career of your dream faster without having to repeat the same mistakes that most newcomers do.

We have also included online and training resources from which you can learn to dry clean your clothes by yourself. This information alone will cost you hundreds of dollars elsewhere.

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