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Is it difficult to get
started?
No, in fact we make it easy
for you. We provide all the required documentation to register your business in your locality (United States, Canada, and
elsewhere). All you need to do is follow easy step-by-step
instructions provided in our Home Inventory Business Start-up to start and operate your Home Inventory Service.
What about other companies and
individuals offering a Home Inventory Business Start-up?
As the demand for home
inventory services grows so does the number of those offering a home
inventory business start up. We advise looking for a Better Business
Bureau Accredited Business Seal and confirming that it legitimate. In
addition, we advise that you be aware of false and misleading claims of
originality, uniqueness, industry leadership or claims of being "the only
one with a BBB A+ rating".
Healthy competition is good
for our industry and is a part of our society. It leads to increased
quality, product innovations, improved processes and growth. KC Home Inventory is
committed to providing
the highest quality products and
services to property owners that offer asset protection and
peace of mind. We work with insurance companies to stay current on industry trends and to ensure that
clients receive the fullest settlements possible with accurate documentation.
As a leader in the Home Inventory
Services Industry, we provide full on-going support and training through our comprehensive training materials
and with our
Home Inventory
Business Software.
Read more about KC Home
Inventory.
Read Better Business Bureau Reliability Report for
KC Home Inventory
What about start-up costs?
This service is
low-cost,
both to start and maintain. There are no hidden costs or inventory
requirements. You can start this service from your home with very low
overhead. Your costs will be the business start-up kit, which you will earn
back with your first paying customer and some small printing and marketing
costs as you get the word out about your new service.
What equipment do I need?
A digital camera and a
camcorder. A desktop or laptop computer with printer and
disc writer are strongly recommended. A portable scanner is helpful if
you intend on providing document scanning
services. Visit our
Home Inventory Business
Resources for special offers from
select vendors.
Can I work from home?
This business can be run
successfully from either home or office, wherever you feel most comfortable.
You will need to visit your customer's home to record their inventory.
How much time will I have to
devote to this business?
How much time you devote to
the business depends on how much money you wish to make. Obviously, the more
time you spend, the more money you can make. You could spend 10-15 hours a
week and make a good part-time income, or work 40 hours or more and earn
excellent full-time money.
Can I Still Provide This
Service And Work My Current Job?
The hours required for this
business are flexible enough to allow you to continue your current job at
the same time. You will set your own hours by scheduling your appointments
according to your availability. Many start out on a part time basis
and work into a full time basis.
Do I need to be licensed?
Operating a Home Inventory Service
DOES NOT require any special licensing or
certifications. A very few communities may require an ordinary
business license. Check with your City or County Hall.
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Beware of any website offering Home Inventory Business Certification or
promises of sending you referrals for a fee. These are quite simply a
scam. We strongly recommend always looking for a Better Business
Bureau Accredited Business Seal. If there isn't one - there's usually
a good reason. If you have any questions, concerns or want to
check the legitimacy of any such offer - we are happy to assist.
Call us during normal business hours at
1-800-631-7022 or e-mail using our
contact form.
Do I need to be bonded?
As with any business that
provides a service inside their customer's home, we
do strongly advise you become bonded. We do
provide complete instructions and examples.
The cost is minimal and provides your customer with
peace of mind that they are working with a reputable
provider of Home Inventory Services. Plus,
being bonded gives you a competitive
advantage because you can assure your customers they
are protected. Many service suppliers utilize
their bond as a marketing tool and make prominent
mention of it in their advertisements and
literature.
More information is
available on our
Forum.
How do I Price my Services?
We provide complete easy to
follow pricing guidelines and formulas for you to
calculate pricing for your
services in the Home Inventory Business Start up
Kit. Pricing factors for your services will
include the size of the home, the amount of time to
inventory the home and a few other incidentals.
You will be able to make adjustments according to
your market area. The national average works
out to $100 per hour.
What type of support do you
offer?
We offer personalized
on-going support, just call us toll free 800-631-7022 during business
hours:
(Monday
through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Central Time Zone except Holidays) or send us an e-mail. In addition, we do
offer a
Home Inventory Professional Forum for you to share your
experiences, insights and news with other Home
Inventory Service Professionals.
Should I use an Online Home Inventory Storage Solution?
KC Home
Inventory DOES NOT recommend any Online Home Inventory Websites.
It does seem like a legitimate solution on the surface. Extreme security
and encrypted storage online are often promised on these sites. However,
many of these Online Home Inventory sites are no longer in existence. What
happens to the customers home inventory information now that the site has
been shut down?
Visit our forum for more information or call us 1-800-631-7022 during
business hours.
Should I get the Jewelry
and Collectible Props Set?
We highly recommend the
Jewelry and Collectible Prop Set to quickly and
efficiently organize and photograph small items:
otherwise you will be left to improvise which is not
a professional approach. Your customer will be
expecting you to be prepared for all their
valuables, large or small.
The prop set is a
collection of props and stands we have found useful
for jewelry, artwork, china and other small,
difficult to photograph items. It also
includes a reversible backdrop which enables you to
focus your photography on the item free from
distracting backgrounds and patterns.
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