Mar 18 2008
Business Services
If your organization is involved in or considering using bikes as part of your programming, we can help you by providing expert insight into the business realities of this type of operation and the staff training to achieve your goals.
Staff Training:
Whether you just need staff to be able to triage the bikes that are used on your property or manage a rental fleet, you will want them to understand how to fix things efficiently and safely. Anytime a mechanic puts a wrench on a bike, he or she assumes a certain liability for the safety and performance of that machine. Not knowing what to do puts your organization at risk as well as risks the customers experience with you. Meanwhile, knowing what to fix, what to sub-contract and how to maintain a fleet, lets your organization operate with a cushion of safety, within a budget and have the flexibility to better serve your customers.
Staff training is custom fit to your needs using the following parameters.
- Your maintenance/repair “level of service” objectives
- Available staff and time
- Potential cost/return on investment
- Desired level of investment
- Use of fleet
- Age of fleet
Program Development:
With gas prices increasing, we may soon see the day where bikes become more mainstream in the US. Many schools are starting to use bikes as incentives for students to leave their cars home when they come to campus. We’re also seeing schools ask us for help designing campus bike programs that students can be part of and take pride in. This is a great trend which we are proud to support. It’s also something that should not be undertaken lightly. If you are considering programing at your school that includes bikes, we are happy to help. Choosing the right bike is part of it but whats more critical is assessing your needs and coming up with a sustainable program that actually achieves your goals. We can help with this. We’ve got the experience and we’re not affiliated with any brand so our recommendations are totally impartial. Our goal is for your program to empower!
Business Consultation:
We offer business consultation services to assist you in creating or expanding your business plan into the bicycle field. Our experience can help you can set and achieve realistic goals. If you are considering entering the bicycle business or including it into your existing operation, this service will provide an insight into the industry and potential profit and loss areas. Areas of specialty include repair shop setup/design, level of service, rental operations and staffing requirements.
