This site (partnered with the British Inflatable Hirers Alliance - BIHA.org.uk) offers resources, support and forums for owners & operators of: Bouncy Castles, Inflatable Slides & Obstacle Courses, Bungee Runs, Sumo, Rodeo Bulls, Gladiator Duel, and much, much more....

Join our online community of inflatable business owners who are learning new skills, making better business decisions, using new tools and improving their hire businesses.



This Bouncy Castle Owner website, it's discussion forum, the BIHA, and not forgetting the popular Private FACEBOOK GROUP is an "Aladdins Cave" for bouncy castle hire companies (currently approx. 1,500 members).

This website aims to give you every trade secret, every resource, every technique, template, tool, tip, "how-to" articles and cutting-edge technology,(e.g. an online booking system) and ACCESS to cheap USED inflatables for sale to help you become more successful and safer in your bouncy castle / play inflatable hire business - STARTING TODAY!

...If you've got a question or a problem, bring it to the forum and let us help you fix it… When you make more money, we are all made richer in the experience…as they say, a rising tide lifts all boats…

IMPORTANT: Once you are logged into this website then you have full access to E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G inside this website and ALSO inside the "Members Only Area" on the BIHA website at biha.org.uk

Video footage of the INPAS Inflatable Trade Show held on 23/24 Feb 2014 at Bruntingthorpe Proving Grounds, Leicestershire, UK.


Video review of the BIHA (and this forum) from Claire at Fun 4 Kidz (12-2-2012)

Video review of the BIHA from Paul at BounceUK.biz (Hampshire) at the Pineapple Leisure Trade Show (16-2-2014)

Testimonial of the BIHA from Mr Dave Benson Phillips (TV Presenter - cbeebies)

Testimonial of the BIHA (and this forum site) from MrBounce.org (London).

Please see below a short video explaining more details about this website...

Why you MUST have a website for your inflatable hire business.

We help get your website to the top of the Search Engines! LIMITED OFFER.

Short video explaining the benefits of an Online Booking System.

Here's an example site built with the BCN Booking System:
bouncy castle hire in Manchester

BouncyCastleOwner.com is an online community of people who either own an inflatable hire business or are considering starting one. This active community is for those who are serious about building a more profitable and successful business.

The discussion forum is packed with extremely helpful, real world advice and tips straight from successful bouncy castle owners. We provide you with all the tools and resources you need to achieve your dream of running a successful inflatable hire business -- without having to learn it all the hard way.

Why not have the profitable bouncy castle business you've been dreaming of? You can struggle, or succeed. The decision is obvious...Join Us Now! It's only $1 for a 30 day trial.

(Note: This site is owned and managed by the BIHA - click on bouncy castle hire to view the BIHA website. If you are a BIHA member you can enjoy ongoing FREE subscription to this site and its' discussion forum - Send an email to: mark.jerram@ntlworld.com )

This site also helps bouncy castle hire companies to get a presence on the internet (Sometimes before they have even started trading). In the interests of fairness we can only offer this service to a very limited number of companies, and we cannot cover more than one company in one geographical area. Please contact us if you are interested in this service.

You can also view some samples of the type of thing we cover by clicking here.


FEATURED ARTICLES
Great Christmas add-on hire product
Now we're nearing the end of the busy summer season, many hire companies are turning their attention to the next main busy part of the year which is December. Many people hire out inflatables in halls for Christmas parties. However, a brand new hire product has just been introduced. keep reading

Safe Use and Operation of Play Inflatables, including Bouncy Castles.
HSE
You can read this very important document by clicking on: http://www.pipa.org.uk/publicBestPractice.pdf keep reading

New Inflatable Play Fitness Club for Kids - BIG EARNING POTENTIAL
INTRODUCING www.jumpgym.co.uk 10 ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF £3995!! £14,995 is the price that will be charged once 10 areas are sold What Jump Gym is... Jump Gym is a bran keep reading

7 lies and myths of the bouncy castle rental business
Nick James
Are 7 Bouncy Castle Lies and Myths Stopping You Earning All The Money You Can Handle Let's face it -- you'd rather be making all the money you can handle from your bouncy castle or inflatable rental business than, not! Am I right? Well, I've got to be frank and up front with you because there are a few niggly lies that have been flying around and it has affected quite a lot of people in the business we're in. So, without much more intro, let's get into it… keep reading

Top 10 reasons why you NEED a website
Mark Jerram
Your inflatable hire business deserves the same amount of attention as any other business - large or small. Technological advances in a world that never pause now enable small businesses to compete with large corporations, and having a website is now an extremely affordable way to market your small business. We have compiled a list of the top 10 reasons why you need a web site: keep reading

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Great Christmas add-on hire product
Now we're nearing the end of the busy summer season, many hire companies are turning their attention to the next main busy part of the year which is December. Many people hire out inflatables in halls for Christmas parties. However, a brand new hire product has just been introduced. . . . keep reading

Safe Use and Operation of Play Inflatables, including Bouncy Castles.
HSE
You can read this very important document by clicking on: http://www.pipa.org.uk/publicBestPractice.pdf . . . keep reading

New Inflatable Play Fitness Club for Kids - BIG EARNING POTENTIAL
INTRODUCING www.jumpgym.co.uk 10 ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF £3995!! £14,995 is the price that will be charged once 10 areas are sold What Jump Gym is... Jump Gym is a bran . . . keep reading

7 lies and myths of the bouncy castle rental business
Nick James
Are 7 Bouncy Castle Lies and Myths Stopping You Earning All The Money You Can Handle Let's face it -- you'd rather be making all the money you can handle from your bouncy castle or inflatable rental business than, not! Am I right? Well, I've got to be frank and up front with you because there are a few niggly lies that have been flying around and it has affected quite a lot of people in the business we're in. So, without much more intro, let's get into it… . . . keep reading

Top 10 reasons why you NEED a website
Mark Jerram
Your inflatable hire business deserves the same amount of attention as any other business - large or small. Technological advances in a world that never pause now enable small businesses to compete with large corporations, and having a website is now an extremely affordable way to market your small business. We have compiled a list of the top 10 reasons why you need a web site: . . . keep reading

12 Top Tips to get more inflatable hire bookings (For free or almost free!).
Mark Jerram
12 Top Tips to get more inflatable hire bookings (For free or almost free!). 12 Top Tips to get more inflatable hire bookings (For free or almost free!). This short report will show you 12 ways that you can immediately use to get more bookings for your bouncy castles and other play inflatables. I have tried to focus on methods that are free of charge or almost free. . . . keep reading

Different names of bouncy castles and other play inflatables throughout the world.
Mark Jerram
Bouncy castles - traditionally very popular for childrens' birthday parties, are known by different names throughout the world. In the UK, they tend to be known as bouncy castles or inflatable castle . . . keep reading

10 tips from Lady Gaga on how to grow your inflatable hire business.
Here are 10 brilliant marketing tips from Lady Gaga, which show you how to grow your inflatable hire business the Gaga way. . . . keep reading

Ideas for inflatables for Stag and Hen parties
Stagdo.org.uk
Ideas for inflatables for Stag and Hen parties Inflatables for all ages (both physical and mental) provide a whole host of fun at stag and hen parties. With numerous suppliers offering a wide range of activities, there is sure to be something to suit everyone, providing a hilarious spectacle for contestants and spectators alike . . . keep reading

How to Get Google to List your Inflatable Hire Business for FREE
Mark Jerram
How to Get Google to List your Inflatable Hire Business for FREE This amazing little trick can generate hundreds (or even thousands) of new customers for you. It only takes 5 minutes and it's absolutely FREE! Watch this Video to see how to take advantage of this opportunity to GROW your inflatable hire business. . . . keep reading

Grow your business by placing FREE online classified ads
Mark Jerram
You can grow your inflatable hire business by creating highly targeted ads and submitting them to multiple FREE classified sites. There are several free classified websites these days. Some hire companies have had great success generating new leads with... . . . keep reading

5 Fatal Internet Marketing Mistakes That Can KILL The Sales And Profits In Your Business
5 Fatal
Internet Marketing Mistakes That Can KILL
The Sales And Profits
In Your Business Not using the internet actively as part of your marketing strategy is like no longer accepting mail or using the telephone and never advertising in the yellow pages, on the radio, in newspapers, on television or by mail. And it's like all these things combined. No intelligent business owner would try to do business without a telephone and an address to receive mail. But if you're trying to run your business without an internet marketing and communication strategy over time you'll find that your marketing and communication become less and less effective as the internet takes over more and more of our communication and media tasks. Of course many savvy business owners have realized that they can no longer afford to ignore the internet as a marketing and communication channel... . . . keep reading

Online Booking Software for Bouncy Castle Hire Companies
Online Booking Software for Bouncy Castle Hire Companies The BIHA / BCO is pleased to announce a new official supplier of online booking software to bouncy castle hire companies..... . . . keep reading

PC time saving tips for every day
Time saving tips you'll use everyday on your PC . . . keep reading

Interview between Mark Jerram (BIHA) and Matt Doyle - Sept 2009.
Watch an interview between Mark Jerram (BIHA) and Matt Doyle - Sept 2009. . . . keep reading

The Top Reasons Why Your Website might Appear To Be 'Invisible' To The Outside World...
Nick James
The Top Reasons Why Your Website might Appear To Be 'Invisible' To The Outside World... At one time or another you may have used a submission tool, or submitted by hand and then wondered why you had not been indexed. Unfortunately, there are many reasons that may delay or prevent you from being indexed by a search engine. There's rarely one simple answer for why you're not being found. Fortunately, there is generally an explanation and a way to correct the problem if you know what to look for. . . . keep reading

How To Quickly Get Rid Of Mildew, Damp And Mould On Your Inflatables
Mark Jerram
Mildew on inflatables occurs when moisture combines with mould which is always present in the air. Mildew grows quickly in damp warm dark places. The moisture that it needs to spread can come from dripping pipes, a leaky roof or putting an inflatable away whilst still wet or damp. When the conditions are right, mildew begins to . . . keep reading

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    • How many seconds does it take for your main bouncy castle website to fully load up on the small screen of your mobile phone (smart phone).
      1 - 4 seconds
      5 seconds
      6 - 10 seconds
      11 - 15 seconds
      16 - 20 seconds
      21 - 25 seconds
      26 - 30 seconds
      31 - 50 seconds
      51 - 60 seconds
      More than 1 minute

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    • Do you hire out mini-marquees (AKA Gazebos, instant pop-up-shelters) and/or full-size marquees alongside your inflatables to boost cash-flow and profits?
      No
      Thinking about it now after the wet 2012 summer
      Yes - but mini-marquees and gazebos only
      Yes - we hire out full size marquees only
      Yes - we hire out all sizes of marquees

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    • You discover that one of your competitors is illegally hiring out domestic "toy" bouncy castles to the public - which could cause a serious injury to a child as they are not robust enough for commercial hiring. What action would you take?
      Just warn them that they are breaking the law
      Call Trading Standards but warning them first
      Call Trading Standards without warning them first.
      Do nothing, but wait for others to report them.

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    • Do you charge your customers a "booking deposit" when they book an inflatable with you either through the phone or online? (E.g charge their credit card or ask them to send in a cheque, bank transfer or PayPal payment)
      Never - we're happy for full payment on delivery
      Sometimes - depends on the booking
      Yes - but only if they are a new customer
      Yes - for every booking, unless very short notice
      Yes - we won't deliver without a deposit up-front

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    • How many bouncy castles and other play inflatables do you own which you hire out?
      1
      2
      3 - 5
      6 - 8
      9 - 10
      11 - 13
      14 - 16
      17 - 19
      20 - 29
      30 or more

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    • Which is your most popular add-on hire product?
      Jenga (all 3 sizes)
      Connect-4
      Croquet
      Giant Chess
      Giant Drafts
      Didi Cars
      Pitchburst
      Boom Blasters
      Giant dartboard
      Basketball Shooters

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    • Do you charge a little extra for hiring bouncy castles to weddings? (and other very special events?)
      No, we keep the same hire price
      We charge an extra £10
      We charge an extra £20
      We charge an extra £30
      We charge an extra £40
      We charge an extra £50
      We charge an extra £60
      We charge an extra £70
      We charge an extra £80
      We increase price in accordance with their budget

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    • Do you use Facebook and/or Twitter as a marketing tool to reach your local prospects and customers?
      Yes
      No

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    • There are 10 main benefits of your membership to the BIHA and this sister site (BCO). Which one do you find MOST useful?
      Learning about Health & Safety / Legislation etc.
      Getting help & advice from the Discussion Forum
      Displaying the BIHA logo to increase your prestige
      Learning from the mistakes (& successes) of others
      Directory listing of your business on BIHA website
      Receiving ideas to help increase your hire profits
      Saving money on PL insurance and other services
      Getting the FREE Tip of the Week from this site.
      General sense of belonging / Less loneliness!
      Hearing about special deals etc.from manufacturers

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    • Which payment methods do you accept from your customers who hire inflatables?
      Cash and Cheque only
      Cash, Cheque and PayPal only
      Cash, Cheque, PayPal and Credit/Debit cards

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    • Do you ask your customers for referrals when they are happy with your inflatable hire service?
      No, never.
      No, unless the customer recommends me to a friend
      I sometimes ask for referrals
      I always ask for referrals at every hire
      I have a system to collect referrals at every hire
      I have a system & they get rewarded for referrals

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    • Should hire prices of your inflatables be included on your website?
      No, I prefer people to call me to discuss prices
      Yes, but only one price e.g. From £50 per day
      Yes, all my prices are displayed on my website
      Cannot answer as I don't yet have a website

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    • How much do you charge for a standard 12ft x 12ft bouncy castle (including 12 x 12's with a 4ft+ safety step) delivered LOCALLY in your town.
      £35 per day
      £40 per day
      £45 per day
      £50 per day
      £55 per day
      £60 per day
      £65 per day
      £70 per day
      £75 per day
      £80+ per day

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    • What is your most profitable type of inflatable which you hire out?
      Childrens bouncy castles
      Adult bouncy castles
      Small inflatable slides (Max 6ft to platform)
      Large inflatable slides (incl. mega slides)
      Castle/slide combis
      Sumo/super hero suits
      Bungee runs
      Rodeo bulls / surf simulators / multi-rides
      Bouncy boxing / Gladiator duel
      Activity centres / Obstacle courses

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    • Do you reduce hire prices in the winter?
      Yes
      No
      Only if the customer wants additional hire items
      Sometimes

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    • Do you own an Apple iPhone (e.g. 3G, 3GS or 4)
      No
      Yes

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    • Has The Soaring Price Of Fuel Made You Stop Taking Bookings Further Afield?
      Yes
      No

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