Business in a Box
Making Play Work for You!
What is "Business in a Box"?
Becoming a new operator of a soft play based family entertainment centre is not an easy task and a large number of potential operators fail to realise their dream due to inexperience in one of many key areas regarding this market place.
With this in mind we have developed our ‘Business in a Box’ model which provides an A - Z strategic path, fully supported by our IN HOUSE staff, to develop your business.
Based around and incorporating the tried and tested Critical Path Support Package, the ‘Business in a Box’ model is the only fully comprehensive support service to realise a successful play centre.
IMPORTANT: All of our services are provided absolutely FREE, in fact the only cost you will incur is for the quality play equipment that we will supply to you!
What Can I Expect with the Business In a Box Model?
Buying quality and visually impressive play equipment is just one of the key factors in developing a soft play area, but it is important to remember that your ultimate objective is to make a profit! This can only be achieved by installing play equipment that has been designed to achieve the optimum layout for your building, which will drive down your running costs and drive up your profit.
Site Viability Analysis
Commercial: Through state of the art business modelling we will guide you through the commercial analysis of any site you identify for your play project including pressure testing and interpretation of the results against demographics and industry norms.
Physical: Site visits will assess the suitability of the site with regard to internal structure and location suitability.
Business Planning and Financing the Project
We will write your business plan for you targeting the key areas any potential Operator or Financier would expect to see. We will guide you through generally used financing options and introduce you to our specialist asset finance partner.
Maximising Operational Profitability:
Attend our training workshop to understand techniques that can be employed at the planning stage to drive up turnover and drive down operational costs without compromising customer service or duty of care responsibilities
Understanding Product Mix:
Attend our training workshop to understand the product mix that works for your site, from innovative play equipment for the different target ages to quality servery offerings for parents / carers.
The Building:
Planning 'Change of Use': It is likely you will need 'Change of Use' for the building. We have been successful in obtaining change of use and know the techniques to apply - will make the Change of Use application for you!
Building Regulations: Any works to the building will require Building Control approval. We will guide you through this process and provide you with the site specific specifications you will need to gain necessary statutory approvals regarding heating, lighting, toilet, emergency egress, etc.
Fire Risk Assessments: Is a legal requirement and we can assist you in fulfilling with your statutory responsibilities.
Operational
To run a successful operation, use our expertise for the following key areas:
- Operational Procedures
- Pre-Opening Marketing Guidance
- Human Resource Management
- Health and Safety Management and Risk Assessment
- Data Capture Methods to Further Promote Business
- Key Performance Indicators to Manage the Business Daily
- Staff Training Programme
- Promotional Literature and Logo Design
- Ongoing Support and Audit of Trading Data
- Comprehensive Maintenance Packages
- Partners in Play to source ancillary product including introduction to specialist insurance companies who operate in the play sector
Focus on Quality:
As part of the ongoing commitment to quality, House of Play has continued to develop an extended product range together with revolutionary manufacture and installation techniques.
Focus on Safety:
Providing an exciting but managed environment for children is paramount to the success of a play operation. All of our products are designed to the latest standards, principally BS8409:2002, and are independently inspected to certify this fact. This process together with a stringent inspection routine and risk assessment management system allows the appropriate level of comfort for both users and the operator of the site.
We are so confident in our offering that we would be happy to put you in contact with some of our existing operators who have taken part in the ‘Business In a Box’ model so that you can hear about their experiences first hand.
So the question is…what next? We would suggest that a visit to our offices to develop your business strategy and to help you find your new premises would be the next logical move, it will also be a fantastic opportunity to meet the team, and for us to impress you with our in house skill set and show you why we are the leaders in our market and not the followers!
To arrange a meeting or to discuss your project in further detail then please contact us on 01302 846876 and ask to speak to one of our “Business Specialists”.
