Inflatable tunnels are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are an excellent form of advertising for a business. They are commonly placed at cycling events, football matches and at other kinds of public events. Inflatables are also available in a variety of attractive themes for children, and are always a favorite item at parties and fairs. Their various sizes enable them to be placed in an appropriate location, either for promotional or entertainment purposes.

There is plenty of money to be made if you are considering starting a business that rents inflatables. A large number of people organizing large and small events are always looking for things that will entertain the children. The business will be most enjoyable to manage, as you will meet lots of people and will be providing a service that brings about a lot of excitement. You will go to many different places and functions as well.

Inflatables are mainly used over weekends, or during holidays, as this is when events take place. Therefore, if you start a business that provides inflatables, you will need to go to these events to deliver the order. You will need to have the necessary equipment that blows up the inflatables. You probably won't be required to stay for the duration of the party, or event, but simply return when the proceedings are over to collect your stock.

Like any business, one that hires inflatables is not necessarily cheap to begin. A good variety of stock will need to be bought, and items that have a trademark are usually quite costly. Inflatables that are well made may be more expensive, but they will have a longer lifespan.

Renting inflatables for entertainment purposes is just one side of the business. You could also sell arches to companies that want to use them for advertising purposes. These arches come in all shapes and sizes, and are branded with the company's name. The colors associated with the company will be used for the arch as well.

For any business, inflatables can be an invaluable promotional tool, as they can easily be used in places where many people will see them. Their large size attracts plenty of attention, and they are very quick and easy to set up. Sports arches can be blown up in less than ten minutes. A business can customize their design, and won't wait long for it to be made.

Inflatables are usually manufactured from man-made fabrics, such as nylon, and are waterproof. This means that they can be quite safely left outside in a drizzle without risk of damage, or leakage. More aggressive storms, however, should be avoided. When inflatables have been out in the rain, they should be hung to dry before they are folded for storage, otherwise mildew could be a problem.

Inflatable tunnels can withstand light snowfalls as well. However, they should not be left outside in temperatures under minus fourteen degrees Fahrenheit, which is just below freezing point. Inflatables can also be repaired if they get a hole, and can be easily cleaned if mildew is present or if they get dusty.