For some businesses, renting static premises simply doesn’t suit your aims. It may be that you have a diverse and widespread customer base, that you require a constant pool of new clientele, or simply that you have a serious case of wanderlust.

Irrespective of your reasons, setting up a mobile business is no easy feat. Many would argue that it’s simpler than more traditional approaches to enterprise, yet it still leaves a lot of things to think about: the cost of setting up, finding the means to make your venture mobile, and the power to run it.

This may seem rather daunting, but luckily for you we’re here to help. Follow these top tips to get your mobile business on the road in just three easy steps. 

Step One: Map Out Your Start-Up Costs 

The key to building any enterprise lays in the funding. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and nor was it built for free. In order to accumulate, you first need to speculate, so map out exactly how much you’ll need to get your venture off the ground. The most important things to consider are the basics: how much will it cost to find a suitable vehicle, and how much will you need to equip and outfit said wheels. Even the most conservative estimates would suggest a figure between £5,000 and £10,000, so spend some time working out how you’ll raise this. If you don’t already have it in savings, then would a business loan suit your purposes? If so, which lenders would you approach, and what ideas would you present to them? 

Step Two: Find a Vehicle 

Perhaps the most important piece of equipment for any mobile business is the wheels that take it around the country. An ordinary car might suffice for some, if all that you need is a means of getting from A to B with your stock, but others will need a much more special vehicle. Catering firms, for example, will require a large van that can be outfitted with the necessary equipment and storage space. Take into consideration how much this will cost to insure and fuel, and try and source the most economical option possible. 

Step Three: Secure a Power Supply 

Once you have the beginnings of your empire, you’ll need to find some way to power it. The equipment that you use won’t run on fresh air, so a reliable power supply, such as these from Critical Power Supplies, is essential.You’ll find that there are plenty of economical options available, but this is one area where price really shouldn’t be a consideration; after all, if your energy supply fails, it could cost you a lot of business, and lead to damaged or unusable stock if you rely on perishables.

Once you’ve ticked all of these boxes, all that’s left to do is hit the road and turn your new venture into a roaring success.


Pano Savvidis
Pano Savvidis

Digital marketing expert since 2010. My passions include travelling, swimming and listening to good music.