{ "success": true, "data": { "id": 1951516, "msgid": "interested-in-opening-a-laundry-business-here-are-the-initial-capital-details-and-how-to-start-from-scratch-1788198643", "date": "2026-09-01 00:03:00", "title": "Interested in Opening a Laundry Business? Here Are the Initial Capital Details and How to Start from Scratch", "author": "", "source": "VIVA", "tags": "bisnis", "topic": "Business", "summary": "The article provides a practical guide for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start a laundry business in Indonesia. It outlines key preparatory steps, including identifying target customers, choosing a business scale, and estimating initial capital, which ranges from around Rp8 million for a small home-based operation to Rp15 million for a larger setup. The piece emphasises the importance of market research and careful planning before investing in equipment and premises.", "content": "

A laundry business can be an option for those who want to build a\nservice business with a customer need that tends to be recurring. The\nmarket is quite broad, ranging from students and workers living in\nboarding houses to families who need a practical service for washing\nclothes.<\/p>\n

However, opening a laundry business is not just about buying a\nwashing machine and putting up a banner. There are several things that\nneed to be prepared from the start, from determining the target\ncustomer, choosing a location, calculating capital, preparing equipment,\nto setting service prices.<\/p>\n

So, how much capital needs to be prepared and how do you start a\nlaundry business from scratch? Here is the review.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Determine the Target Customer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The first step is to determine who your prospective customers are.\nThis will affect the location, price, type of service, and even the\nnumber of machines that need to be purchased. If you are targeting\nstudents and boarding house workers, you can look for a location around\nboarding house areas or campuses. Meanwhile, residential areas can be an\noption if the target is families.<\/p>\n

    Do not rush to rent a place before conducting a survey. Pay attention\nto the number of competitors, laundry prices around the location,\npopulation density, and access to the business premises.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Choose the Business Scale<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You do not have to immediately open a laundry with many machines. For\nbeginners, the business can be started from home if you have enough\nspace.<\/p>\n

      One simulation of a small-scale business with one washing machine and\none dryer estimates equipment needs of around Rp8 million. This figure\nalready includes the machines, supporting equipment, and initial stock\nof detergent, fragrance, and laundry bags.<\/p>\n

      If you want a larger capacity, the capital will naturally increase.\nSome laundry business calculations place small-scale capital at around\nRp15 million, especially if using more than one machine and preparing\nmore complete operational equipment.<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Prepare the Main Equipment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Equipment is one of the biggest expenses when opening a laundry. At a\nminimum, you need to prepare a washing machine, a dryer or drying area,\nan iron, an ironing board, digital scales, shelves, laundry baskets,\nhangers, and packaging supplies.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/interested-in-opening-a-laundry-business-here-are-the-initial-capital-details-and-how-to-start-from-scratch-1788198643", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }